UMF Buildings
What building is South Dining Hall and the Beaver Lodge located in?
Olsen Student Center
Where could you go or call to get a parking pass, minor help with your vehicle (battery jumps, unlocking the car when you've left the keys inside, etc), or an escort back to your dorm?
The Public Safety Office
Where could you watch a newly released movie for free during the academic year in Farmington?
Narrow Gauge Cinemas (just pay for your snacks!))
Disclaimer: Free tickets for students are based on our student senate working with the theater and there is a potential for this to change semester to semester, but we have had free movies for the last 2 years. Sometimes it takes a few days into the academic year for the free tickets to start as those discussions are taking place.
When was UMF founded?
1864
What is the only state that borders just one other state?
Maine
What building is Johnson Scholar, the Learning Access Center (Disability Services/Patrick Kelley's Office), and Counseling housed in?
Franklin Hall
Where could you go if you needed a tutor?
The Student Learning Commons (SLC)
Another acceptable answer: Mantor Library
Name three restaurants you can eat at in town.
Possible Answers: Dunkin', Orange Cat Cafe, Main Street Cafe, The Press, The Homestead, The Roost, Farmington House of Pizza, Sabaidee Thai, etc.
What's the name of the spirit who is rumored to haunt Merrill Hall?
Lady Nordica
What was the first fully CGI feature film?
Toy Story
Which building houses various outdoor equipment that students may check out for free for 24 hours?
Mainly Outdoors
(Disclaimer: Remember equipment is only housed here, make your way to the FRC if you are interested in checking something out).
Where could you go if you needed an accommodation such as extra time on tests, a medical single, an ESA, or so much more?
The Learning Access Center (LAC)
Other acceptable answers: Disability Services, Franklin Hall, or Patrick Kelley.
Where could you go for a swim within walking distance?
Sandy River (behind the Prescott fields)
Which residence hall has an industrial-sized kitchen?
Lockwood Hall
What is the more popular name for the portrait officially titled “La Gioconda,” painted in Florence in 1503?
The Mona Lisa
What are the names of the two buildings that house the science lab classrooms?
Ricker Hall & Preble Hall
Where on campus might you go if you needed free food, clothing, or personal hygiene products?
The Thrifty Beaver
What "Maine Adventure" is downtown waiting to be explored?
Renys
What is the name of the plant that powers 95% of campus on recycled wood chips?
The Biomass Plant
What is a group of flamingos called?
A flamboyance
Where might certain education majors do their practicum or student teaching right on campus?
Sweatt-Winter Child Care and Early Education Center
What is the name of the ski mountain that is under 10 minutes away from UMF?
Titcomb Mountain
How many gravy boats in Ricker Hall are unlabeled?
2
Which planet in our solar system has the longest day?
Venus - It takes about 243 Earth days for Venus to spin around just once.