Buildings On Campus
Classroom Knowledge
CMU History
Michigan Geography
Programs on Campus
100

Dorms in this living community; sky as high as 8 floors. 

What is TOWERS.

100

School begins at 8:15 a.m. The teacher told the students to arrive 45 minutes early for a field trip. What time should the students be there?

7:30

100

She was the first African American graduate of CMU

Who is Emma Norman Todd

100

If you're not a Michigander, this odd trick might catch you off guard...

How do Michiganders show where they're from? 

What is POINTING AT YOUR HAND.

100

This summer, you are a mentor for this program. 

What is NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION.

200

Freshman can NEVER pronounce this correctly

What is ANSPACH.

200

What does ROY G BIV stand for ? 

What is Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, and Violet.  

200

If you are a Lions fan, you have seen him on the field...

This recent CMU alum signed w/ the Detroit Lions in 2022. 

Who is KALIL PIMPLETON.
200

Michigan was established on January 26, 1837. This new addition into the Great Lakes broadened the United States territory. 

In the founding of all 50 States, what number is Michigan?

What is 26.

200

After attending summer orientation, students have the opportunity to participate in two additional programs. 

These programs typically occur one week before classes begin in August. 

What are IMPACT & LEADERSHIP SAFARI. 

300

Built in 1915, this building is known to be the most historic building on campus.

What is GRAWN HALL.

300

Often referred to as the "Powerhouse of the Cell"

What is the MITOCHONDRIA. 

300

Name one of the previous CMU mascots.

What is the BEARCATS, or DRAGONS.

300

You may recall this from elementary history classes...

Often they are referred to as H.O.M.E.S.

What is Lake Huron, Lake Ontario, Lake Michigan, Lake Erie, Lake Superior/// The Great Lakes

300

Located in the lower level of the UC, the Center for Student Inclusion and Diversity is home to several spaces for students.

What is MULTICULTURAL ACADEMIC STUDENT SERVICES, Native American PROGRAMS, LGBTQ STUDENT SERVICES, or VETERANS RESOURCE CENTER.

400

Before McGuirk Arena was built, this building was home to Basketball games and Commencement. 

What is FINCH FIELDHOUSE. 

400

In honor of Friday being National Pizza Day... what is PI?

What is 3.14159.

400

As students were celebrating Homecoming there was one Resident Hall float that stood out from all the rest. 

This later coined this well known phrase. 

What is FIRE UP CHIPS.

400

On a nice summer day you may want to take a trip to Lake Michigan... while you're out there, consider checking out this natural landform. 

What are the SLEEPING BEAR DUNES.

400

If you're interested in Greek Life, you may consider joining one of these four Greek Councils. 

What is the COLLIGIATE PANHELLENIC COUNCIL, INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL, NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL, MULTICULTURAL GREEK COUNCIL.

500

During the orientation season, we will be eating lunch here. 

What is CENTRAL EATS.
500

If you're a Social Work, Child Development, or even Psychology major this may be something you are very well familiar with.

For children who have experienced ACEs, it is important for them to build this trait. 

What is RESILIENCY.

500

This building once served as the on campus dormitory for the Panhellenic Council until the 1960's. 

What is SLOAN HALL. 

500

In the winter this waterfall could be mistaken for frozen root beer. 

If you take a trip up I-75 and cross the Mackinaw Bridge, you can explore the trails here. 

What is TAHQUAMENON FALLS. 

500

Every Spring, Native American Programs brings community together to celebrate culture through music, dance, and Native traditions. 

This year, they celebrated 34 years!

What is the CELEBRATING LIFE POW WOW.

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