Wisconsin Trivia
State Bird?
What is the American Robin
While fun on the 4th of July, what is not permitted on-campus?
Are Hot Plates allowed on campus?
No, they are a fire hazard.
Explain a Dry, Damp and Wet area?
A dry area can have no alcohol. In a wet area, anyone over 21 can have alcohol. Damp areas are where there are people both under and over 21.
Fill in the Blanks: Sidewalk art must be appropriate, not be ___, and must be easily removed with___.
Permanent, water
The nation's first kindergarten opened in Wisconsin in 1856. What language class was taught?
What is German
Are Game tables allowed if everyone in the apartment or house agrees to get one?
No. Game tables are not allowed in residence halls. They can cause damage or noise issues.
If a 21 y/o resident is drinking with an underage resident, who is breaking the policy and why?
Both, anyone over 21 should not be offering underage people alcohol.
Offensive behavior related to identity is considered harassment. Name 3 protected identities.
Color, race, nationality, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation.
A resident has a juul and wants to use it, they say it is okay as long as they are not inside the resident halls. Is this allowed?
How many counties are in the state of Wisconsin?
What is 72 counties
A resident gets really cold during the winter because they are not used to the Wisconsin climate, can they bring a space heater for their room?
No. Space Heaters are not allowed. They can be fire hazards.
A resident wants to practice for their upcoming soccer game and is dribbling in the hallway in Naber after quiet hours. What is the policy being broken?
No Balls in the Halls. Playing in the hallways can cause damage or be a safety concern.
You are doing rounds in an upper class area where a mix of students are hanging out in the common area. One of the residents over 21 is drinking a beer. Is this okay?
Yes, as long as there is only one open container for the 21 y/o and you are not in a dry first-year area.
Are signs displaying alcohol or profanity allowed? If so, where?
Yes, but only if it is not visible from outside the room, window, or hallway.
What is the oldest city in Wisconsin
What is Green Bay.
The smell of what, can be evidence for a conduct hearing?
A distinct odor of a drug
What two things that encourage the consumption of alcohol quickly are not permitted?
Large Alcohol Containers (kegs, coolers, etc) and Binge Drinking Games.
Refusing to cooperate with a request made by University Personnel performing their job is called?
Non-compliance
A resident wants to get a fish for their room, they buy a 30 gallon tank and have 4 fish living in it. Is this allowed.
Yes and No. Residents are allowed to have fish, but tanks need to be 20 gallons or less.
What is the lowest temperature recorded in Wisconsin? (not including wind-chill)
-55 degrees F
A resident thinks their roommate is smelly, can they have a plug-in air freshener in their room?
No. Plug in fresheners are not allowed because they can be fire hazards.
A resident wants a toaster for their bagels in the morning. Are they allowed to have one in their room?
No. Toasters are only allowed in common areas/kitchens.
You are a resident whose friends are breaking a policy. You don't want to get in trouble, but you aren't going to tell an RA about them. What should you do?
Leave, Collusion charges can be given to anyone who does not leave, get university personnel or stop the action of a policy violation
A resident wants to celebrate Christmas and gets a mini Christmas tree from a tree farm. Is this allowed?
No. Real trees can be fire hazard. Residents can have artificial trees.