UC San Diego
The iconic Geisel Library at UC San Diego is named after this famous author, who also had a beloved children’s book about a mischievous cat.
Who is Dr. Seuss?
This Rotary Club serves as the sponsoring club for UC San Diego’s Rotaract Club.
What is the La Jolla Golden Triangle Rotary?
In this video game, characters eat red mushrooms with white spots to grow larger and gain special abilities.
What is Super Mario?
Before becoming a global pop icon, this singer was known as Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta and performed in New York clubs.
Who is Lady Gaga?
This world-famous zoo, home to over 12,000 animals, is one of the most visited attractions in San Diego.
What is The San Diego Zoo?
This UC San Diego landmark is famous for its breathtaking coastal views and is a popular spot for hang gliders, paragliders, and its scenery.
What is Torrey Pines Gliderport?
This annual event, organized by Rotary clubs worldwide, brings communities together to raise awareness and funds to support global efforts in eradicating polio.
What is the Rotary End Polio Walk?
This is the most common type of fungi that people eat on pizza, in pasta, or in salads.
What are mushrooms?
Before topping the charts with hits like 'Single Ladies,' this singer was a member of the girl group Destiny’s Child.
Who is Beyonce?
Founded in 1897, this San Diego university is the oldest and largest in the city.
What is San Diego State University?
This UC San Diego tradition, often held at the end of finals week, involves students shedding their clothes (but not much more) and running through campus as a way to relieve stress and show school spirit.
What is the "Undie Run"?
This is the Rotary International motto, emphasizing the importance of putting others' needs above one’s own in the spirit of service.
These highly prized fungi, often found underground, are typically hunted with the help of trained pigs or dogs, as they have a keen sense of smell to locate them.
What are truffles?
Before becoming a Grammy-winning artist, this Hawaiian-born singer started as an Elvis impersonator at age 4.
Who is Bruno Mars?
Every summer, this San Diego event takes over the city, drawing thousands of fans dressed as superheroes, wizards, and sci-fi characters.
What is Comic-Con?
This UC San Diego landmark, originally built in 1969 as a teaching and research tool, has become a popular spot for visitors to learn about local marine life and oceanography.
What is The Birch Aquarium?
This is the number of Rotaract clubs currently serving the San Diego area.
What is six?
This type of fungi is known for its use in baking and brewing, turning sugars into alcohol and carbon dioxide.
What is yeast?
Before winning multiple Grammys (this year as well), this rapper interned as a security guard while working on his early mixtapes.
Who is Kendrick Lamar?
This famous aircraft carrier-turned-museum, docked in San Diego Bay, lets visitors explore its massive flight deck and military history.
What is The USS Midway Museum?
In 2023, UC San Diego earned recognition as one of the top universities worldwide for this field of research, particularly for advancements in molecular biology.
What is Biotechnology?
This individual currently serves as the president of the La Jolla Golden Triangle Rotary Club. (*Hint: He was a guest speaker at WAPI!)
Who is Luke Ervin?
This type of fungi is used to make the famous medicinal beverage, kombucha, through a fermentation process.
What is SCOBY – Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast?
Before she became known for her jazz-inspired pop music, this Icelandic-Chinese singer studied classical cello at the Reykjavík College of Music.
Who is Laufey?
This tranquil spot in Balboa Park, symbolizing the bond between San Diego and its sister city Yokohama, features koi ponds, cherry blossoms, and a traditional tea pavilion.
What is The Japanese Friendship Garden?