History & Traditions
What annual celebration is considered the largest one-day event in South Dakota
Hobo Day - feel free to talk to your mentors about this event :)
The SDSU Dairy Bar is famous for serving what product made on campus?
Ice Cream - a great place to have a meeting with your mentor/mentee!
What NCAA Division do the Jackrabbits compete in?
Division I
What library serves as the largest academic library in South Dakota?
Hilton M. Briggs Library
What year was the Fishback Honors College founded?
1999
What is the nickname of SDSU's athletic team?
Jackrabbits
Jerome J. Lohr College of _____ is named for an alumnus in what discipline?
(Civil) Engineering
What is the name of SDSU’s football stadium?
Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium
What campus museum contains over 7,000 works, including art by Harvey Dunn?
South Dakota Art Museum
What distinction do graduates of the Honors College receive on their diploma?
“Honors College Distinction”
What year was SDSU founded?
1881
SDSU is the only school in South Dakota with a College of ________.
Pharmacy & Allied Health Professions
What is the name of SDSU’s marching band?
The Pride of the Dakotas
Approximately how many gallons of ice cream are produced annually at the Davis Dairy Plant?
Around 20,000 gallons
What is the Honors College student organization that plans events and service projects?
Honors College Student Organization (HCSO)
How tall is the Coughlin Campanile, one of the tallest structures in Brookings?
165 feet tall
SDSU is classified as what type of research institution?
R2 – High Research Activity
Which SDSU sport competes in the Big 12 Conference instead of the Summit League?
Wrestling
Which hall is home to SDSU’s College of Nursing?
Wagner Hall
What profession did Van Fishback, namesake of the college, hold in Brookings?
Banker and civic leader
Before “Jackrabbits,” SDSU’s teams were unofficially called what animal name?
Prairie Chickens
What products do SDSU’s Davis Dairy Plant produce on a commercial scale?
Dairy products (milk, cheese, ice cream)
Who did SDSU defeat to win its first FCS National Championship in 2023?
North Dakota State University
What outdoor venue on campus has hosted speeches from presidents such as John F. Kennedy?
Sylvan Theater
How many Peer Mentor Events do we have left?
2 - October 28th (Tentative Date) & November 24th! Hope to see you there :)