Northwestern Landmarks
The Rock was originally intended to serve as this.
What is a campus fountain?
In The Devil Wears Prada, Andy Sachs is a recent graduate of Northwestern University. Who plays Andy?
Who is Anne Hathaway?
This Northwestern resource provides free and confidential mental health services to students and is located in Searle Hall. Give both the acronym and its full name.
What is Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)?
Nicknamed “The Bean,” this 110-ton stainless-steel sculpture by Anish Kapoor has become one of Chicago’s most recognizable landmarks.
What is Cloud Gate?
This counselor did speech and debate in high school.
Who is Daniela?
Most of the Campus Art Walk sculptures are located in the sculpture garden between the Block Museum and this Northwestern building.
What is Main Library?
Northwestern alumna Veronica Roth wrote this dystopian novel, which was later adapted into a four-film franchise starring Shailene Woodley. What is the title?
What is Divergent?
This Northwestern office helps students explore study abroad opportunities, offering more than 130 programs in 50 countries. Give both the acronym and its full name.
What is Global Learning Office (GLO)?
These eight color-coded lines that make up Chicago’s “L” train system. Name them all.
What are the Red, Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple, and Yellow Lines?
What is the 800m?
The name “Grosse Point” translates to this in English.
What is Great Point?
This Northwestern alumnus earned both his undergraduate and master’s degrees in journalism from Medill before writing the book series that inspired Game of Thrones. Who is he?
Who is George R. R. Martin?
This Northwestern office provides career advising and resources to help students with resumes, internships, jobs, and career planning. Give both the acronym and its full name.
What is Northwestern Career Advancement (NCA)?
In Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Ferris, Cameron, and Sloane visit several iconic Chicago landmarks. Name any two.
What are The Art Institute of Chicago, Wrigley Field, Willis Tower (then Sears Tower), and the Chicago Board of Trade Building?
This counselor has a back tattoo of lightning.
Who is Ridhimaa?
The historic hedges surrounding the Shakespeare Garden were grown from seeds imported from this country.
What is France?
These two Northwestern alumni both became hosts of major late-night television shows. Name both.
Who are Stephen Colbert and Seth Meyers?
This Northwestern resource helps students develop stronger study skills, academic habits, and learning strategies. Give both the acronym and its full name.
What is Academic Support and Learning Advancement (ASLA)?
In 1992, Barack Obama moved to this South Side neighborhood when he began teaching at the University of Chicago Law School, where he would remain for more than a decade.
What is Hyde Park?
This counselor got bit by a giant tarantula because they though it was a plushie?
Who is Jamal?
This former U.S. president spoke at the site of the Marjorie Weinberg Garden in 1954.
Who is Dwight D. Eisenhower?
Before becoming a member of the British royal family, Meghan Markle starred as Rachel Zane on the popular TV series Suits. She graduated from Northwestern with a double major in theater and international studies. What is her royal title?
What is the Duchess of Sussex?
These two Northwestern programs offered by the Northwestern Alumni Association (NAA) connect current students with Northwestern alumni for career exploration, mentorship, and professional development. Give both acronyms and their full names.
What are the Northwestern Externship Program (NEXT) and the Northwestern Alumni Mentorship Program (NAMP)?
Each of the four stars on the Chicago flag represents a significant event in the city’s history. Name one event represented by a star.
What are Fort Dearborn, the Great Chicago Fire, the World’s Columbian Exposition, or the Century of Progress Exposition?
This counselor was the president of the GSA in high school.
Who is Diego?