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100
Rub the nose of what famous bust to score a perfect exam score
former Missouri Gov. David R. Francis
100
Relax here, play Frisbee, or bask in the sun at this iconic spot in the heart of campus.
The Columns/Quad
100
This famous man left Mizzou just two credits short of graduation to pursue film on the west coast. He majored in journalism, with an emphasis in advertising.
Brad Pitt
100
What year was the University of Missouri established?
1839
100
What team does the beloved Women's Basketballer, Sophie Cunningham play for since her 2019 graduation from Mizzou?
She's a Phoenix Mercury (#9)
200
1.How many places on campus have silent walkways?
2. Name a reason for silence.
2!
Memorial Union and JSchool Arch
Memorial Union Archway- Silent tribute to fallen soldiers
JSchool-Legend of the cheating students
200
How many (open to students) ways/places does the North and South sides of Memorial Union connect?
3!
Once in the main, outdoor Archway
Once underground in the basement
Once in above the archway in the tower
200
This country crooner, born in Kennett, MO, was a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority while earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in music composition, performance, and education from the School of Music. Guess you could say, Mizzou really, Makes her Happy.
Sheryl Crow
200
What is the reason for the Columns that now stand iconic on the quad?
Built with local limestone, the six Ionic-style columns on Francis Quadrangle originally supported Mizzou’s first campus building — Academic Hall. After a fire destroyed Academic Hall in 1892, the Columns were all that remained.
200
Prior to joining the SEC, Mizzou was part of what conference?
The Big 12
300
What is the annual spring ceremony that bestows student, faculty and staff leaders with one of the highest honors on campus
Tap Day
300
Standing in this place can give you a stunning view of both Jesse Hall and Memorial Union all while still being within earshot of the noises in Speaker's Circle
Lowry Mall
300
This STL native came to Mizzou after a hazing incident saw him kicked out of the University of Texas. In Columbia, he starred in several local theater productions. Eventually, this man Mad about Mizzou moved to the sunny coasts of Cali.
Jon Hamm
300
What period/event in history gave us the famous Tigers mascot?
Civil War Era
In 1862 the American Civil War forced the university to close for much of the year.Residents of Columbia formed a Union "home guard" militia that became known as the "Fighting Tigers of Columbia". They were given the name for their readiness to protect the city and university. In 1890, the university's newly formed football team took the name the "Tigers" after the Civil War militia
300
How many conference titles has the Mizzou football team won?
15 in total over the history of the university