CSC
What year was the CSC founded at Boston University?
1986
Which Boston neighborhood is known for murals, community gardens, and its Afro-Caribbean roots?
Roxbury
What famous civil rights leader received an honorary doctorate from BU in 1959?
Martin Luther King Jr. (He also earned his Ph.D. at BU)
Who is the best-selling Latin artist of all time?
Bad Bunny
What color was Coca-Cola originally?
Green (before caramel coloring was added)
What’s the name of the CSC’s weekly volunteer program for one-time events?
Days of Service
What famous Revolutionary War event happened in Boston Harbor?
The Boston Tea Party
What’s the name of the BU dining hall that’s completely plant-based?
Marciano Commons (offers a full vegan station)
What artist famously performed in Boston and wore a jersey with "617" on it during a 2023 tour?
Taylor Swift
True or False: Boston has a public beach accessible by the T.
True (Revere Beach on the Blue Line!)
What leadership role within the CSC helps manage logistics and lead volunteers in specific programs?
Program Manager
What Boston neighborhood has the largest Vietnamese population?
Dorchester
Which BU alum directed The Batman (2022) starring Robert Pattinson?
Matt Reeves
What female rapper dropped Pink Friday 2 in 2023?
Nicki Minaj
What U.S. state has the most colleges and universities per capita?
Massachusetts
Which CSC program connects students with weekly service placements for long-term volunteering?
Alternative Service Breaks (ASB)
Which Boston neighborhood is considered the "most Irish" by heritage and history?
South Boston (aka "Southie")
What is the name of BU’s graduate-level College for fine arts, music, and visual performance?
CFA (College of Fine Arts)
Who is the youngest solo artist to win Album of the Year at the Grammys — twice?
Taylor Swift
What fruit has its seeds on the outside?
Strawberry (they're not actually true berries!)
The CSC was located in the GSU basement.
True
What U.S. President was born in Brookline, MA?
John F. Kennedy
What is the oldest building on BU’s Charles River Campus, and what did it used to be?
The Castle (BU Castle), originally a private mansion built in 1915
Which rapper’s alter ego is Sasha Fierce, and released an entire visual album without any promo in 2013?
Beyoncé
What animal can hold its breath the longest — beating even whales?
The Cuvier’s beaked whale (over 3 hours!)