Random Facts
COAS
SOB
CEA
Howard History
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The full name for a certain graduate degree, commonly abbreviated as (J.D.).
Juris Doctor
100
Who was Alain Locke?
Black philosopher
100
Who is currently serving as the Dean of SOB?
Kanika Jones
100
How many valence electrons does Hydrogen have?
1
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What year was Howard founded?
1867
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Who of these celebrities is NOT a Howard alum? (Jessye Norman, Kwame Ture, Booker T. Washington, or Zora Neale Hurston)
Booker T. Washington graduated from Hampton University in 1875.
200
Who is the President of Mission Council?
Kennedy Dobson
200
What program must all SOB students complete within the first year?
21CAP
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Name 4 undergrad programs exclusive to CEA.
(Engineering): Mechanical, Civil/Environmental, Electrical, Chemical, Computer; CompSci, and Architecture
200
How many buildings on campus are named after women?
Three (Harriet Tubman Quadrangle, Bethune Annex, Ira Aldridge Theater)
300
Who won Best New Artist at the GRAMMYs in 2023?
Victoria Monet
300
How many floors does Locke Hall have?
Four, counting the basement.
300
Outline a business conservative outfit.
Black and white only, suit with black tie.
300
What does a catalytic converter do?
Filters gaseous emissions into exhaust (usually in a motor vehicle)
300
When was the first Howard homecoming?
1924
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Who is my favorite rapper?
NBA Youngboy
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What percent of Howard students were admitted to the College of Arts and Sciences in the 2023-24 application cycle?
48% (5% error)
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A highly decorated alumnus of SOB currently serves as a Chair on the Board of Directors at Howard University. What is his name?
Mark Mason, Chief Financial Officer of Citi Bank
400
Who are the heads of the CEA council's freshman E-board representatives?
Chukundi Salisbury Jr and Natiya Natal
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Who is the Howard Law Library named after?
Vernon E. Jordan
500
Aglet
500
COAS has a nickname among students and faculty. What is it?
"The Flagship"
500
When will the library in SOB open?
Never
500
In gene splicing, which enzyme appears first?
Ribonucleic acid primase (RNA primase)
500
What is the oldest building on Howard's campus, and when was it built?
Howard Hall (1906)