History
Interesting Facts
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People
100

This is the founding date for Willamette.

What is February 1, 1842?

100

If you share this with someone under the Star Trees, you are bound to marry him/her.

What is a first kiss?

100

This is the newest academic building on campus.

What is Ford Hall?

100

The acronym ASWU (the student government) stands for this.

What is Associated Students of Willamette University?

100

The Kaneko Commons Area Coordinator.

Who is Kelly Welch?

200
In 2006, this residence hall opened on campus.
What is Kaneko Commons?
200

The average class size at Willamette.

What is 14?

200

The library on campus was named for this distinguished alumnus (and later professor) and politician.

Who is Mark O. Hatfield?

200

This student organization teaches students the art of fire spinning.

What is Poi Club?

200

The current University President.

Who is Stephen E. Thorsett?

300
The Willamette Collegian began monthly publication in this year.
What is 1875?
300

The three most popular home states for the 2013 freshman class.

What are California, Oregon, and Washington?

300

The Student Academic Grants & Awards office is located on the first floor of this academic building.

What is Collins Science Center?

300

This is a student-run campus newspaper

What is the Collegian?

300

The Vice President for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion


Who is Jade Aguilar?

400
In 1935, this activity was first permitted on campus (on a limited basis).
What is dancing?
400

The alternative name for the bearcat animal

What is a binturong?

400

During World War II, this residence hall housed the U.S. Navy training unit stationed at Willamette.

What is Lausanne Hall?

400

This Greek organization started in 1920 as a local fraternity chapter called Alpha Psi Delta.

What is Phi Delta Theta?

400

The University Chaplain.

Who is Karen Wood?

500
This student was the first graduate of Willamette University in 1859.
Who is Miss Emily J. York?
500

Willamette formed a sister school relationship with this University in 1965.

What is Tokyo International University?

500

Originally the Salem post office, this academic building was rolled to campus on logs in 1938.

What is Gatke Hall?

500

This academic honor society, in which students are selected as seniors to be honored for their academics, is the oldest in the nation (founded in 1776).

What is Phi Beta Kappa?

500

The Campus Visit Coordinator (from Admissions).

Who is Sue Corner?

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