UT Outpost - Student Support Services
Fun on the 40
Austin Landmarks
Famous Alums
Texas Trivia
100

UT Outpost helps students experiencing food insecurity by offering this essential resource at no cost.

What is a food pantry?

100

This hand sign, made by extending the index and pinky fingers, is a symbol of Longhorn pride.

What is "Hook 'em"


100

This famous street in downtown Austin is known for its live music, nightlife,

What is Sixth Street?

100

This Oscar-winning actor and occasional UT professor is known for saying, "Alright, alright, alright."

Who is Matthew McConaughey?


100

This is the official nickname of Texas.

What is the Lone Star State?

200

UT Outpost’s food pantry provides students with nutritious options, including fresh produce from this on-campus garden

What is the UT Microfarm?

200

UT Austin’s mascot, Bevo, is this type of animal.

What is a longhorn

200

Standing at over 300 feet tall, this pink granite building serves as the seat of Texas government.

What is the Texas State Capitol?

200

This former First Lady of the United States was a UT alum and a major advocate for environmental conservation.

Who is Lady Bird Johnson?

200

This Texas city is home to the Alamo, a famous site from the Texas Revolution.

What is San Antonio?


300

In addition to food, UT Outpost offers this essential resource to help students look their best for job interviews.

What is the Career Closet?

300

Every year, UT students gather at this famous campus landmark to celebrate sports victories and other big events.

What is the Littlefield Fountain


300

Visitors flock to this Congress Avenue bridge at sunset to watch the largest urban bat colony in North America take flight.

What is the Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge?

300

This NASA astronaut and UT graduate became the first woman of Hispanic heritage to go to space.

Who is Ellen Ochoa?

300

The official state dish of Texas, often debated over the inclusion of beans.

What is chili?


400

If a student needs help budgeting, meal planning, or dressing professionally, UT Outpost provides workshops on these topics under this service initiative.

What is Student Emergency Services Outreach?


400

The University of Texas was founded in this year.

What is 1883

400

This historic hotel in downtown Austin, opened in 1886, is famous for its luxurious architecture and rumored ghost sightings.

What is The Driskill Hotel?

400

This legendary journalist and news anchor, known as "the most trusted man in America," attended UT Austin.

Who is Walter Cronkite? 

400

This river forms the natural border between Texas and Mexico.

What is the Rio Grande?


500

UT Outpost is run by this office, which provides support for students facing emergencies, basic needs insecurity, and financial hardships.

What is Student Emergency Services

500

The phrase "What starts here changes the world" is associated with this former UT System Chancellor's famous commencement speech.

Who is Admiral William H. McRaven?

500

Known for its stunning skyline views, this Austin landmark is a popular hiking spot that requires climbing 102 steps to the top.

What is Mount Bonnell?


500

This tech entrepreneur and UT alum co-founded Dell Technologies from his dorm room.

Wo is Michael Dell?

500

$500: Before joining the United States, Texas was an independent nation for this many years.


What is 9 years?

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