University of Memphis History
Tiger Elite
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Memphis History
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This is the year that the University of Memphis was founded

What is 1912?

100

What do you do if you are unable to attend an assigned shift?

What do you do if you are unable to attend an assigned shift?

Email Cade and find coverage

100

$0, $40, $95

What are the on campus parking prices?

100

Mansion on a 13.8 acre estate that was declared a National Historic Landmark in 2006.

What is Graceland Mansion?

100

Located in the southwestern corner of Tennessee, this city sits across the Mississippi River from Arkansas

What is Memphis, Tennessee?

200

First female president of the University of Memphis who served from 2001-2013. In the fall of 2023, a residence hall at the University of Memphis was named after her in honor of her legacy. 

Who is Shirley C Raines?

200

8:45 AM & 12:45 PM

What time are you supposed to check in with Cade for individual tours?

200

This building has 12 floors and houses many resources for undergraduate students.

What is Wilder Tower?

200

Luxurious historic hotel in downtown Memphis known for ducks that make daily treks to the lobby.

What is the Peabody Hotel?

200

This big cat is known for its distinctive orange coat and black stripes and is the largest species in the cat family.

What is a tiger?

300

The first African American students to be admitted into the University of Memphis.

What is the Memphis State Eight?

300

Blue Polo and appropriate Khakis

What is the Tiger Elite uniform?

300

Residence hall on campus that is 5 floors, houses 780 students, and underwent a name change in 2023. 

What is Shirley C. Raines Centennial Place?

300

Blues guitarist and singer who was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, has won 15 Grammy awards, and has received the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Who is B.B. King?

300

Element represented by the symbol "Na"

What is sodium?

400

This is the date that Memphis State University underwent a name change called University of Memphis. 

What is July 1, 1994?

400

27

How many students are in the Tiger Elite Program?

400

Philanthropist who helped open St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Who is Danny Thomas?

400

This activity involves sitting in a saddle and guiding a horse, it also happens to be one of Kayla's favorite activities. 

What is horseback riding?

500

The only building out of the original three that remains open today.

What is the Administration Building?

500

Founder of FedEx corporation and considered one of the most successful transportation entrepreneurs in the world. 

Who is Frederick W. Smith?

500

Named after a region in Europe, this gummy candy is made by Trader Joe's that contains ocean inspired shapes, as well as various flavors including sweet and sour variations. This candy also happens to be Cade's favorite ;)

What is Scandinavian Swimmers?

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