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100
What was the orginal name of the University Of Maryland?
Maryland Agricultural College
100
What is the most popular campus tradition?
Rubbing Testudos Nose
100
Share one fact you learned about UMD since starting on campus
:)
100
List one campus resource for mental health.
Counseling center, behavioral health center, PASS, after-hours crisis hotline, lean on me, etc.
100
How many libraries are on UMD's campus?
6
200
When was the UMD great fire?
1912
200
How many EXACT replica testudo statues are on campus?
6
200
Share one interesting fact you have learned about someone else since coming to campus
:)
200
List one campus resource for Academic help
OSME, GSS, TA's, Dean of Students Office, Writing Center, etc.
200
Where is the UMD farm located?
Behind Centreville hall!
300
What year did the University open?
1856
300
How much does the current testudo statue weigh?
1000 llbs.
300
What annual event takes place at Tawes Plaza every Wednesday during the fall and spring?
Farmers Market
300
If you are missing your pet at home, what is one one campus resrouce you can utilize?
Wags for Wellness, Teddy/Sammy the Terp
300
What movie was filmed on McKledin Mall?
National Treasure: Book of Secrets
400
What was the orignal name of the UMD althetic teams?
The Old Liners.
400
Which other University team stole the Mckeldin Testudo Statue in 1947?
Johns Hopkins University
400
Name one campus tradition
swimming in the fountain, leaving an offering for testudo, rubbing testudos nose, etc.
400
Name two campus resources related to identity
MICA, LGBTQ equity center, ADS, Unity Center
400
If you step on this spot, you will not graduate in 4 years
Point of failure
500
What is the oldest academic building on campus?
Morrill Hall
500
When did the tradition of leaving offering for testudo start?
1990's
500
What is the number of the bus that runs throughout campus?
105- campus connector
500
Name one confidential on campus resource
counseling center, CARE, chaplins
500
What clothing accessory were all UMD freshman required to wear from 1910 to 1960?
Beanies (aka rat caps and rabbitt caps) 