Bailey College Basics
What does “Bailey” refer to in Bailey College?
William and Linda Bailey, major donors and supporters of science education at Cal Poly.
What’s a popular beach Cal Poly students visit?
Avila Beach (according to google)
What’s 9×7?
63
What gas do plants breathe in that humans breathe out?
Carbon dioxide.
What short video app came before TikTok and was known for 6-second clips?
Vine.
What was Bailey College called before the 2022 renaming?
College of Science and Mathematics (COSAM).
What's an 8:00am class in Poly time?
8:10am
What’s the term for a word that means the opposite of another word?
Antonym
What’s the name of the scientist who proposed the three laws of motion?
Isaac Newton.
What viral 2013 challenge had people dumping ice water on themselves for charity?
ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
What year was Cal Poly founded?
1901
What’s something every student promises to do at the start of the quarter but rarely keeps up with?
Stay organized / not procrastinate / go to the gym.
If you have 3 quarters, 2 dimes, and a nickel, how much money do you have?
$1.00.
What’s the term for animals that eat both plants and meat?
Omnivores
Who were the five members of One Direction?
Harry, Niall, Liam, Louis, and Zayn.
What’s the name of the summer research program for undergrads?
SURP (Summer Undergraduate Research Program)
What’s the most common reason students are late to class?
Couldn’t find parking.
What’s the largest mammal in the world?
Blue whale.
What part of your body helps you keep your balance?
Your inner ear.
What toy took over classrooms in 2017?
What day is Cal Poly Pier Day this year?
Saturday, Nov. 15th
What’s the ultimate college “life hack” for saving money on groceries?
Using EBT / CalFresh benefits
What are the four oceans on Earth?
Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, and Arctic.
What simple machine uses a wheel and rope to lift heavy objects?
What dance trend began with the song “Watch Me"
The Whip and Nae Nae dance.