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100

This sports stadium crowd tradition was conceived at the UW in 1981.

The Wave

100

The notorious serial killer enrolled at the UW in 1961 and studied psychology.

Ted Bundy

100

Named after its color of its bricks, this iconic outdoor spot holds many gatherings and tabling events on campus

Red Square

100

This shopping center is located down the hill from UW?

U Village

100

The name of the beloved official live mascot of UW 

Dubs

200

Where are UW's 2 other campuses located?

Tacoma and Bothell

200

Which group of brothers come from the family who one of Seattle’s first department stores is named after?

Nordstrom

200

During Spring, tourist flock to the UW to take picture of this

Cherry Blossoms

200

The official street name of “The Ave”?

University Way

200

The official fight song of the University of Washington 

Bow Down To Washington

300

What year was UW founded

1861

300

A famous martial artist, martial arts instructor, actor, filmmaker, and philosopher.

Bruce Lee

300

On a clear day, Mt, Rainier is perfectly framed when viewing from this spot on campus.

Rainier Vista

300

The paintball scene from “10 Things I Hate About You” filmed was filmed at this old refinery

Gas Works Park


300

The yearly football game between the University of Washington and Washington State University

The Apple Cup

400

This was the first building built on campus

Denny Hall

400

An American former soccer goalkeeper. ______ was a goalkeeper for the United States women's national soccer team from 2000 to 2016, and is a World Cup champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist.

Hope Solo

400

What are the 4 main buildings that form the Liberal Arts quad?

Miller, Savery, Raitt, Smith

400

The neighborhood the UW is located in. 

U-District

400

This UW hosted event marks Seattle's opening day of boating season and brings the global sport of rowing to Seattle’s Montlake Cut

Windermere Cup

500

What is the UW mission statement that raised over 6 Billion in donor funding

Be Boundless

500

This smooth jazz master graduated from UW in 1978 and might just be the Emerald City's most prolific musician. He took the world by storm with his serene saxophone stylings.

Kenny Gorlick

Kenny G.

500

The four columns in Sylvan Groove stand for these 4 values that create the acronym "LIFE"

Loyalty, Industry, Faith and Efficiency

500

Located south of UW, this is the only water entrance to Lake Washington and is a popular spot to swim in the Summer

Montlake Cut or "The Cut"

500

Prior to being called the UW Huskies, potential mascot rebranding names included (2 answers)

Sun Dodgers or Vikings

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