Fun Facts
Georgia the birthplace of which former US President?
Abraham Lincoln
Jimmy Carter
Lyndon B. Johnson
Bill Clinton
Who is Jimmy Carter? Born in Plains, Georgia, he is the 39th president of the United States.
TRUE or FALSE
Portfolium allows students to showcase work, projects and experiences beyond the limits of a traditional résumé or transcript.
TRUE
Use Portfolium to show off your best work to future employers. Bring your resume to life with photos and videos of projects you’ve done in class or on the job.
Apply directly to job openings with Disney, Nike, Google, NBC, Apple and others.
TRUE or FALSE
GSU was once named the Atlanta Division of the University of Georgia
TRUE
GSU was named the Atlanta Division of the University of Georgia from (1947 - 1955)
The ability to problem solve is an important skill for leaders.
True or False: Considering potential solutions is the first step of problem-solving?
FALSE
The first step of problem solving is to define the problem.
See the steps below:
1. Defining the Problem
2. Generate potential solutions
3. Evaluate potential solutions and select an option
4. Implement and follow up on the solution
What was Atlanta called before it was Atlanta?
1. City of Troupville
2. Atlantis
3. Jernigan
4. Terminus
What is Terminus? Atlanta's first name was Terminus because it was at the end of a railroad. Now that name is used for the large building on the corner of Peachtree Street and Piedmont Road in Buckhead. After Terminus phased out the city took a pit stop as Marthasville before finally landing on Atlanta.
FLC is the name of the community that support the success of first-year students who share similar interests. What is F.L.C.?
Freshmen Learning Communities bring together first-year students with similar academic interests and equips them to succeed at Georgia State and connect with Atlanta.
TRUE or FALSE
GSU is the second largest university in Georgia.
FALSE
GSU is the largest university in Georgia
What office recently joined Leadership Programs to form a new department?
Civic Engagement. The new name is the Office of Leadership & Service.
What is the body's largest organ?
What is the skin?
What is the name of the scholarship for students who have lost the HOPE Scholarship providing $1,000 over two semesters and helps them regain the scholarship through advisement, workshops etc.
1. Don't Give Up Hope
2. Keep Hope Alive
3. Second Chance
4. Persistence Pays
Keep Hope Alive - Awards students who have lost the HOPE Scholarship with $1,000 over two semesters and helps them regain the scholarship through advisement, workshops and more.
Empire State Of Mind - JAY-Z ft. Alicia Keys
What is the Signal at GSU?
The Signal is the official student newspaper of Georgia State University
According to the Leadership DNA training module, what are the four ways within which a person can lead?
1. Lead up
2.
3.
4.
Lead Up
Lead Down
Lead Across
Lead Within (Self-Leadership)
The teddy bear is named after which US President?
1. Abe Lincoln
2. Bill Click
3. Lyndon B. Johnson
4. Theodore Roosevelt
The teddy bear is named after President Theodore Roosevelt. After he refused to shoot a captured black bear on a hunt, a stuffed-animal maker decided to create a bear and name it after the president.
S. I. holds weekly study sessions for historically difficult courses. These fun and interactive sessions are run by SI Leaders who have received an A in the course. They also attend every class lecture with you.
What is S.I.?
Supplemental Instruction holds weekly study sessions for historically difficult courses. These fun and interactive sessions are run by SI Leaders who have received an A in the course. They also attend every class lecture with you.
Song title & Artist(s)
Girls Like You ft. Maroon 5 - ft. Cardi B
What are the official colors of GSU athletics?
What is blue and white?
Select the order of activities to effectively delegate to your team.
+ - Provide Incentives and Show Appreciation.
! - Select People for the Job.
& - Allow for Creativity and Variations in Work Style.
@ - Define Project Tasks and Communicate them Clearly.
$ - Match the Person to the Task.
% - Track Progress, Give Feedback and Help People Solve Problems.
! Select People for the Job.
$ Match the Person to the Task.
@ Define Project Tasks and Communicate them Clearly.
% Track Progress, Give Feedback and Help People Solve Problems.
& Allow for Creativity and Variations in Work Style.
+ Provide Incentives and Show Appreciation.
At what university was Gatorade invented?
University of Georgia
University of Florida
Columbia University
Howard University
Gatorade was invented at the University of Florida, named after the mascot of the school, the Gators. The university receives 20 percent of the profits from the beverage.
What are Panther Retention Grants?
1. Funding provided to student athletes with a GPA of 3.0 and higher.
2. Funding provided to students in Greek letter organizations who show academic promise.
3. Funding provided to students who are short on funds but on track academically.
4. Funding provided to seniors with a record of campus involvement and a GPA of at least 3.0.
Panther Retention Grants awards students short on funds but on track academically with small grants to help them stay in school until graduation.
Name GSU's seven campuses
Darby is having a disagreement with her roommate about keeping their shared space clean. She was upset about clothes strewn on the floor and the dirty dishes on the couch but remained calm, expressed her disappointment, and listened to her roommate's responses. Although they had differing opinions about what constituted a clean room, they agreed to respect each other and consider each other's expectations.
Based on the scenario, this is an example of:
Divergent Thinking
Intrapersonal Reflection
Emotional Intelligence
Critical Thinking
Emotional intelligence (otherwise known as emotional quotient or EQ) is the ability to understand, use, and manage your own emotions in positive ways to relieve stress, communicate effectively, empathize with others, overcome challenges and defuse conflict.