Intellectual
"SMART" goal stands for:
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Timely
Where do you go for help with your resume?
The Exchange
Marian University (Indiana) athletics are highly competitive in the NAIA, specifically in the Crossroads League, with the football team ranking? 2025
No. 7 during the 2025 season
What is the most popular social media platforms among college students.
Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok
the majority of 18- to 29-year-olds use these platforms. The top three social media platforms used by Gen Z are Instagram (65%), YouTube (63%) and TikTok (58%).
What space do we have on campus to track turtles?
Eco Lab
If you get hurt and need a parking pass or extra time on an exam, what office should you go to?
PLC
CORE
Who is the Director of Athletics at Marian?
Steve Downing
Most college students in the U.S. spend how much time sleeping per night?
6.25 to 6.9 hours of sleep per night,
significantly less than the recommended 7–9 hours. Up to 70% of students report insufficient sleep, leading to daytime sleepiness, increased stress, and lower GPAs.
Name one thing you cannot recycle.
Plastic bags
one of the most common items that cannot be recycled in standard curbside recycling bins. They tangle in sorting machinery, causing equipment damage and downtime, and must be taken to specialized drop-off locations (like grocery stores) instea
Who did their presentation on MLB pitching?
Evan
What job will AU replace by 2030?
Top positions at risk include
data entry clerks,
administrative assistants,
Tier 1 customer service reps,
telemarketers
basic bookkeeping/payroll clerks.
In 2025, Marian University (Ind.) achieved elite NAIA track and field status, with the men’s program finishing at what ranking?
No. 2 in the USTFCCCA NAIA Program of the Year standings and
Average daily use college students spend on their smartphones?
6-7 hours
4-10 hours per day on their smartphones, with many studies pointing to a median around 6–7 hours for daily, non-academic, and academic use. High usage is common, frequently driven by social media, with substantial percentages of students reporting 4–6 hours (29.7%) or more.
Indiana faces severe environmental challenges, frequently ranking among the worst states for pollution. Top issues include?
impaired waterways from agricultural runoff (nitrogen/phosphorous) and industrial waste
poor air quality from manufacturing and power plants
Key concerns involve coal ash contamination, toxic "forever chemicals" (PFAS), and habitat loss
If you need a tutor where should you go on campus?
Academic Commons
Define Occupational Wellness
Occupational wellness is the ability to achieve personal satisfaction, meaning, and balance in one’s work or chosen career path.
What year was pickleball invented?
1965 on Bainbridge Island, Washington,
Name the most popular intramural sport at Marian?
Basketball, flag football, and ultimate frisbee
are among the most popular intramural sports at Marian University in Indianapolis
Yesterday was Earth Day. What year was Earth day celebrated?
Earth Day was first celebrated on April 22, 1970
Name two newspapers free to Marian Students.
New York Times
Wall Street Journal
Name the fastest growing job for Indiana in 2025.
Software Developers and Data Scientists are ranked among the top emerging careers for graduates in 2025
How was the name "pickleball" invented?
Joan Pritchard named it "pickleball" because it reminded her of a "pickle boat" in rowing—a crew comprised of leftover, mismatched oarsmen—mirroring the mismatched equipment.
Define Social Wellness.
Social well-being is the ability to form healthy, supportive relationships, maintain meaningful interactions, and feel a sense of belonging within a community. It involves social integration, contribution to society, and having a supportive network that fosters security, mental health, and personal growth
How many years does it take for styrofoam to break decompose?
takes an estimated 500 years to over 1 million years