Around Campus
History
Fun Facts
Who's Who
100
This infamous day of the week sees a large influx of students to the Kanbar Center during the lunch hour.
What is chicken finger Thursday? (Thursday is acceptable)
100
In 1972, the campus doubled in size through the addition of property adjacent to main campus, now known as this.
What is the Ravenhill Campus?
100
This animal, featured in a statue on main campus, is the university mascot.
What is a ram?
100
He is the current President of the university.
Who is Dr. Steven Spinelli, Jr.? (Spinelli is acceptable)
200
The acronym DEC stands for this.
What is Design, Engineering, and Commerce?
200
This was the original name for Philadelphia University when it was first founded.
What is Philadelphia Textile School?
200
These are the two official university colors.
What is maroon and gray?
200
This inventor, entrepreneur, author, and Hollywood producer is a generous supporter of Philadelphia University and has a building named in his honor.
Who is Mr. Maurice Kanbar? (Kanbar is acceptable)
300
Commonly referred to as the "Ram Van," the campus shuttle service makes 6 different stops, including these 3 locations.
What is Safety & Security Building, Mott Circle, the Tuttleman Center, Downs Hall, the Athletic and Recreation Center, and/or the Falls Center Apartments (any 3 of these acceptable)
300
The university was founded in this year.
What is 1884?
300
Widely overused, this is the biggest "buzzword" in the university's culture.
What is innovation/innovator/innovating?
300
This fashion industry star never actually graduated but is an honorary alumnus who has taught and participated in events on campus.
Who is Carson Kressley? (Carson or Kressley is acceptable)
400
The Learning & Advising Center building is also named this.
What is Haggar Hall?
400
This was the university's original location.
What is Center City? (Downtown or Broad & Pine is acceptable)
400
PhilaU Rams athletics plays at this Division level.
What is Division II?
400
Recently on view at the Gutman Library, a collaborative exhibit by faculty, students, and staff allowed viewers an interactive experience of the investigation of this former president's death.
Who is John F. Kennedy? (JFK is acceptable)
500
In the Tuttleman Center, a statue of this American patriot sits on a bench on the first floor.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
500
In 1972, PhilaU started it's first Master's program and began awarding this advanced degree.
What is the M.B.A.? (Business is acceptable)
500
This the name of PhilaU's signature learning approach.
What is Nexus Learning? (The X Factor is acceptable)
500
This American Academy Award-winning actress grew up just down the street from campus and attended school in the building that is now Ravenhill Mansion.
Who is Grace Kelly
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