U101 Topics, Facts, and History
What is the last names of your U101 peer-leader and instructor
What is Marsh and Vera
What is 1801
In what year was the University of South Carolina Founded
What is 1801
This famous alumni was one of the founding members and frontman of the Columbia band "Hootie & The Blowfish".
Who is Darius Rucker
This office serves as the primary academic support office on campus and offers a range of services from tutoring, writing, and supplies
What is the Student Success Center (SSC)
What are the four purposes/goals for students to achieve in U101 (note: you don't have to answer word for word, something relating to the answers will do)
1.) Help students transition to college
2.) Develop academic success strategies
3.) Create a connection to campus and peers
4.) Support students in clarifying their goals, purpose, and direction
What was the first building to be built on the Horseshoe
What is the McKissick Museum
Who is the only person to be buried on campus
Who is James McKissick
This alumni is a famous investor who was president of the investment firm Rainwater Inc, they also have a school on campus named after them.
Who is Darla Moore
This office hosts and coordinates events on campus, The Daily Gamecock, campus recreations and many other student programs.
What is Student Life or Student Media
What event caused the U101 program to be founded at USC
What is the kidnapping of then president James Holderman in response to poor student conditions on campus
What is the name of the statue at the center of the Horseshoe
There was a fatal duel between two USC students on campus in 1833, what was the cause of this duel
What is a plate of fish
This USC quarterback holds the all time record for most career passing yards in school history at 9,953.
Who is Todd Ellis
This office offers counseling and mentorship on research opportunities for undergraduate students.
What is the Office of Undergraduate Research
What is the only absolutely required topic to be covered in U101 by your instructor and peer-leader
What was the original name of the University of South Carolina when it was founded in 1801
What is South Carolina College
What was the cost of tuition when South Carolina College (USC) was founded
What is $10
This alumni is the 117th Governor of South Carolina and the sitting governor for our state.
Who is Henry McMaster
This office manages tuition and fee payments for the university.
What is the Bursars Office
How many different University (U###) courses are there at USC
What is 7
In what year did Cocky become the mascot of USC
What is 1980
What famous professor tried to have a student expelled for "stupidity"
This famous artist graduated from USC in 1964 and is the artist behind the famous mural in Columbia titled Tunnelvision
Who is Blue Sky
This office coordinates the integrity of student's academic records and manages registration, academic progress, and graduation
What is the office of the Registrar