Vendors and Services
Building Trivia
Joe Crowley and more
Scheduling and Reservations
Fun Facts
100
Name one reason to grab lunch at the Joe.
It’s inexpensive, there are tons of options, it’s delicious! (Answers will vary)
100
Where was the original student union building?
The Jot Travis Building
100
Who is Joe Crowley?
The 13th and longest-serving president at The University of Nevada
100
Name one way to get in contact with our scheduling office
Call 775-784-6505, Email csures@unr.edu, Use the online scheduling system on our website, Make an appointment with a scheduling assistant, Walk-in to the 4th floor Student Union Administration office
100
True or False? Starbucks in the Joe had to get permission to paint its walls silver and blue
True
200
Name at least 3 non-food related services the Joe provides for students.
Welcome Center, Nevada Wolf Shop, DMV Kiosk, ATMs etc. (Answers will vary)
200
When did the Joe open?
November 2007
200
How many years did Joe Crowley serve as president of the University?
23 Years
200
How much does it cost a student to use a walk-in study room?
It’s FREE!
200
What Billboard Music Award winners performed in the Milt Glick Ballrooms in the Fall of 2011?
Macklemore and Ryan Lewis
300
How can you find out about events going on at the Joe?
Website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Posters and flyers etc.
300
How many square-feet is the Joe?
167,000 square-feet
300
What are the mini Nevada stickers on the windows of the Joe used for?
The stickers help lower heat flow through the windows
300
Do student organizations have to pay to use rooms in the Joe for an event?
No! It's free for all student organizations but depending on the event size they may need to pay for staffing
300
True or False? The Joe is built in 2 different sections to be earthquake ready
True
400
What makes our Starbucks so unique?
It is the largest Starbucks on a University campus west of the Mississippi
400
How much did it cost to build the Joe?
$67 million
400
How many presidents have there been at the University of Nevada?
16 including current president, Marc Johnson
400
How many conference rooms are located in the Joe?
10 including the Rita Laden Senate Chambers and The Great Room
400
What is the annual fee each student pays to use our building?
$94
500
Who were the original vendors in the 15th Street Food Court?
Tahoe Creamery, Spudistro, Port of Subs, Villa Italian Kitchen and Panda Express
500
What is the official name of our food court?
The 15th Street Food court
500
What is the highest level of degree Joe Crowley received?
A Ph.D. from the University of Washington
500
How far in advance can students make room reservations at the Joe?
2 years
500
What three things in the Joe are made of recycled material?
The tile, carpet and furniture
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