Idaho
People
Places
Traditions
Academics
100
This annual book was first printed in 1902 and continued to 2004 when it was discontinued for low circulation. It is so named because Moscow is thought to be this for the State of Idaho.
What is Gem of the Mountains
100
This University of Idaho Student is the most recognizable face on campus as well as the community as a whole. He is always sure to be seen at any University event especially Football, Basketball, and Volleyball Games. Many people stop him to get their picture taken with him.
Who is Joe Vandal
100
The oldest building of the University of Idaho built in 1901 it was originally built as a women’s dormitory ad sit of domestic science class. However now it has a much better sound to it.
What is Ridenbaugh Hall
100
These two weekends held one in the fall and one in the spring connect vandal families and allow for recognition of an outstanding person at each.
What is Mom's Weekend and Dad's Weekend
100
This star is part of the main sequence and is the closest star to the Earth. Because of this it will be the first star studied to help us learn about those further away.
What is the Sun
200
These three official logos of the University have been stables of public relations for the university the first since the founding of the university and is still used today the second was launched in 1970 and was replaced by the current logo in 2006 and stand for the University as a whole not just athletics.
What is the Lady of Knowledge Seal, The Starburst, and The Word mark
200
He started this festival began in 1967 which has since attracted the world’s top artist to come to the university to perform each February. In 2007 President Gorge W. Bush awarded it the Natonal medal of the Arts, the nation’s highest arts honor
Who is Lionel Hampton
200
This concrete structure was built in 1920’s with a strong tradition for seniors until the 1960’s with the removal of a nearby fountain
What is the I bench
200
Held on April 7th of each year this day continues the tradition of planting trees on the University of Idaho campus to recognize an outstanding member of the University's family.
What is Silver and Gold Day
200
Assets minus Liabilities
What is equity
300
While the University of Idaho was officially founded in 1889, one year before Idaho became a state, by an act of the Territorial Legislature. The official opening was not until several years later with the first graduating class of 4 graduating in 1896
What is 1892
300
He is University of Idaho’s 17th president, before that he served as provost and senior vice president at Kansas State University. He also had served for seven years at West Virginia University as dean of the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences; additionaly he is also recognized nationally and internationally for his research that utilizes satellite data and geographic information systems to analyze various dimensions of the earth’s land surface.
Who is President M. Duane Nellis
300
This 437 seat venue was built in 1912 and is also called the “Hall of Presidents“ due to special dedications within it. Oddly though there is no seating section labeled “I:
What is the University of Idaho Auditorium
300
This week is held yearly to celebrate students living on campus and is full of fun activities,decorations, time to bond with fellow students and compete against each other.
What is Gosh Darn Independent Week
300
6 CO2 + 12 H2O → C6H12O6 + 6 O2 + 6 H2O Carbon dioxide + Water + Light energy → Glucose + Oxygen + Water
What is Photosynthesis
400
In 1917 a tropical melody came to the University of Idaho and was soon adopted by the entior state. While most students could not shout it out at a game it still echos across campus at 5:20 and 10:00
What is Here We Have Idaho
400
He was the first forestry professor at the University of Idaho and started the forestry program in 1909 by doing this he left a lasting impression on landscape of the area particularly between the administration building, the president’s residence, and the physical education building.
Who is Charles Houston Shattuck
400
This jewel of the university landscape totals 63 acres and provides President Nellis with a great view.
What is the Arboretum and Botanical Garden
400
This tradition began in 1909 and continues every fall. It helps to build school spirit and pride in the community. The week is full of fun activities through the week that everyone can participate in.
What is Homecoming
400
In this type of Welding a current is applied to an electrode join the base metals by fusion of the parent metal and the addition of metal to the joint in the form of the melting rod that is between the electrodes and the base metal.
What is Arc Welding
500
Fallowing the 1906 burning of the administration building many freed the ruin of the university by President McClure saw to it that the university was revitalized with inspiration from the capital
Who is John Tourtellote
500
He was the president of the University of Idaho in 1920 and currently has a residence hall named after him on campus. However his largest contribution to the university is a tradition that continues today on the walk between Elm Street and the Administration Building.
Who is Alfred Upham
500
Intended to be the pair to the Theophilus tower this building was never built however WSU built three. This is unusual for the university as its intended name is commonly found on all land grant institutions in pair with a Morrill Hall.
What is the Lincoln Tower
500
Started by Terry Armstrong in 1981 the goal is to build an endowment for the university which will open to draws from the interest on the bicentennial of the university in 2089. It is estimated that it will total more that $2 billion dollars at that time.
What is the Found Money Fund
500
This type of rock is a hard, dense, dark volcanic rock composed chiefly of plagioclase, pyroxene, and olivine, and often having a glassy appearance. It is readily apparent in Lewiston as well elsewhere in the area.
What is Basalt
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