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100

What is the name of McMaster's mascot?

Who is Mac the Marauder

100

This person is famous for resisting racial segregation in Nova Scotia and featured on
Canada's $10 bill

Viola Desmond

100

this athlete was the first to win regular season mvp, conference mvp and finals mvp all in the same season

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

100

This former marauder and BSAC alum is currently pursuing an MD at UBC

Brendan Amoyaw - Men's Basketball

100

This group was formed to promote diverse initiatives within, as well as to enable student-athletes with the opportunity to be heard by the Department of Athletics & Recreation, and the university, on behalf of Black student-athletes.

BSAC

200

what year did mcmaster open its doors

1887

200

This person was the first Black Member of Parliament in Canada

Who is Lincoln Alexander

200

this athlete is the only player to have won an olympic medal in singles, doubles and mixed.

venus williams

200

This marauder was a 2024 OUA First Team All-Star

Osa Olaye – Women’s wrestling

200

This resource is dedicated to supporting and championing the holistic (academic, personal and professional) success and overall well-being of Black/African descent students and fostering a positive Black student and athlete experience.

BSSC

300

this famous scientist brain is located somewhere on the mcmaster campus

albert einstein

300

Which Caribbean country became the first independent Black republic in 1804?

Haiti

300

this athlete was the first canadian sprinter to win three medals in a single olympics

andre de grasse

300

This marauder won a individual OUA Gold medal during the  2024-25 season

Megann Nkenglack – women’s Wrestling

300

Under the leadership of Dr. Clare Warner, she leads initiatives focused on equity, diversity, and inclusion, with a particular emphasis on engaging students and student-athletes.

Alyssa McQuaid

400

what were the three original faculties of mcmaster

science, social science, humanities

400

What year did slavery officially end in the United States?

1867

400

this athlete was the first black woman to win the olympic all around title

gabby douglas

400

This former marauder went on to play in the Olympics

Danny Demyanenko – Mens Volleyball

400

Your go-to place for all things wellness on campus. They provide a range of counselling services, medical care, and wellness programs to help you thrive both academically and personally at McMaster!

Student Wellness

500

how many plants are there in the mcmaster greenhouse

217

500

The Underground Railroad led many enslaved people to freedom in Canada. What Canadian city was often called the "last stop"?

What is Windsor

500

this individual was the first black player in the nhl

willie o’ree

500

This individual was the first Black head Coach in Marauder history

Ray Johnson – Wrestling and Football

500

This program’s core objectives include improving Black student academic performance, strengthening awareness of resources, creating a safe space for relationship building among peers and faculty, and fostering a sense of belonging within the wider McMaster community.

BSMP

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