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100

What ice cream flavor was invented at SDSU?

Cookies and Cream

100

What degree offers both an associates and bachelors degree

Ag Science

100
How many times has the 1/4 Scale Tractor team won the international ASABE contest and when was the most recent time?
Twice and in 2021
100

How many combines can the High Bay in Raven Precision Ag fit?

3

100

List 3 minors within CAFES and 3 from a different college that are common for CAFES students to pursue

Variety of Answers accepted

200
How many steps does it take to reach the top of the Campanile?

180

200

Name two majors that have a 100% Job Placement Rate

Dairy Production, Dairy Manufacturing, Agronomy, Precision Ag, 

200

Name 5 clubs within CAFES

American Fisheries Society, ACT, Ag Ed/FFA Alumni, AFA, Agronomy and PRAG, Alpha Zeta, Block & Bridle, CEO, CERES, Collegiate 4-H and Farm Bureau, Dairy, Horse, Swine, Ecology, Farmhouse, Fluid Power, Food Science, Hort, JATEC, Judging Teams, Investment, Little I, NAMA, NRLE, Pheasants Forever, Pre-Vet, 1/4 scale tractor, Range, Rodeo, Sigma Alpha, Swing Dancing, Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation

200

What is the name of the industry standard terminals found in the E-Trading lab

Bloomberg Terminals

200

What is the instate yearly cost of attendance at SDSU?

$17,758 per year living on campus

300

List 8 SDSU NCAA Division 1 athletic teams 

Basketball, Track & Field, Swim & Drive, Football, Wrestling, Volleyball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Equestrian, Softball, Baseball

300

Describe the difference between the Pre-Vet Program and the 2+2

The 2+2 is just like any other veterinary school that undergraduate students must apply for. The Pre-Vet program is for undergrads that have a desire to apply and attend veterinary school
300

Where is the CAFES LLC traditionally located?

Pierson Hall 

300

Name all the SDSU Livestock Units

Cow-Calf, Horse, Sheep, Swine, Ruminant Nutrition, Dairy

300

What are the dining options on campus?

Chick Fil A, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Larson Commons, Dairy Bar, Starbucks, C-Store, Market (Grilled, Created with Love, Mein Bowl & Wild Blue Sushi, Simple Servings, These and Those Noodles, Slices), Erbert & Gerbert's, Weary Wills

400

What other college or universities have a Jackrabbit as a mascot?

NONE!

400

Describe the differences between the three Animal Science specializations

Science - animal science classes + science for students wishing to pursue vet school, graduate school, and more science focused careers

Production Mgmt - very broad animal science focused on the livestock production

Industry Relations - goal is for students to effectively be able to communicate the science side of livestock production and animal science in general 

400

Name all the Judging Teams within CAFES

Wool, Meat, Livestock, Dairy Products, Dairy Cattle, Crops, Soils

400

Describe the week long NRM techniques class

All of the NRM majors require a week long NRM Techniques course during the summer. Students go to the Oak Lakes Research Station which is over 500 acres and take a day to focus on mammals, fish, birds, herpetology, etc. Learn real-life techniques that are very applicable for future careers

400

Explain the different between AST, ABE, and PRAG majors

ABE - engineering degree focused on the designing and testing of new ag machinery

AST - focused on the technology side of ag machinery

PRAG - combines AST with Agronomy so students know both the crop side and technology used in equipment

500

List one major from each of the 8 colleges at SDSU

Variety of Response Accepted

500

List and describe the 4 majors with the Department of Natural Resource Management

Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences - focuses on organisms, natural populations and communities, their habitats, and human users

NRLE - combines natural resources, criminal justice, and law enforcement 

Ecology & Environmental Science - very flexible, focuses more on the mgmt and science and less on the animals. 

Conservation Planning & Park Mgmt - focuses on what is in the ecosystem and trains students to develop conservation strategies at landscape scales

500

Describe the Ecology Club and the events they participate in 

A club that promotes, discusses, and appreciates aspects of the environment and ecology

Visited Palisades State Park, planted native plants on campus, Movie Night

500

EVERYONE shares their favorite hands-on experience during their time at SDSU.  

Team with the best story as chosen by Brad and Sarah wins the points

500

Name all the states that receive in-state or reciprocity tuition at SDSU

SD, ND, IA, WY, MT, CO, MN, NE

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