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“These two costumed ponies appear at OU events to bring spirit and energy as the university’s official mascot duo.”
What are Boomer and Sooner?
“This Mexican holiday, often confused with Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrates the victory at the Battle of Puebla.”
What is Cinco de Mayo?
"What does SHPE stand for?"
What is the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers?
“This many buildings make up the area on OU’s campus known as the Engineering Quad.”
What is 6?
“This wagon‑style mascot is the official symbol of the University of Oklahoma.”
What is the Sooner Schooner?
“This lively style of music and dance from the Dominican Republic is known for its fast footwork and joyful rhythm.”
What is merengue?
“Oklahoma belongs to this SHPE National region.”
What is Region 5?
“Held each fall, this major OU event brings companies from across the country to meet engineering students seeking internships and full‑time jobs.”
What is the Engineering Career Fair?
“This OU platform lets students find and attend events, browse organizations, and track their involvement.”
What is OU Engage?
“Created as a week‑long celebration, this SHPE OU event is dedicated to recognizing and uplifting Latinas and women in STEM.”
What is SHPEtina Week?
“This SHPE OU program helps first‑year students transition into college through mentorship and community.”
What is the First Year Program?
"What is the annual Halloween‑time event held in the tunnels beneath the E‑Quad called?"
What are the Tunnels of Terror?
“As OU’s largest day of community service, this annual event sends thousands of students across Norman to volunteer and give back.”
What is The Big Event?
"In what year was National Hispanic Heritage Week expanded into a full month"
What is 1988?
“This SHPE committee focuses on inspiring K–12 students through STEM outreach.”
What is SHPE Jr.?
“Located in Gallogly Hall Rooms 113 and 124, this free peer‑led center supports OU Engineering students and is open Sunday through Thursday from 11:00AM to 8:00PM.”
What is the Engineering Learning Center?
“This leadership organization brings together students from all majors to plan campus‑wide events like Homecoming.”
What is the Campus Activities Council (CAC)?
“This Caribbean nation became the last Hispanic country to gain independence in 1902.”
What is Cuba?
"What are the 5 pillars of SHPE?"
What is: Leadership development, Professional development, Chapter development, Academic development, Outreach and community service?
“Founded in 1920, this secret OU engineering society guards the Civil War cannon ‘Old Trusty’ and preserves the college’s oldest traditions.”
What are the Loyal Knights of Old Trusty (LKOT)?