Blood Facts
What are the four components of blood?
Red blood cells, white blood cells, plasma, and platelets.
In Oregon, can you donate immediately after getting a tattoo or piercing?
Yes as long as it wasn't somewhere sketchy.
What year was OSU established?
1868
What is Eloisa's job title at the Red Cross?
Account Manager
Which OSU sport has a game on Friday at 7pm that you should definitely go to?
Women's basketball
What condition is described as having lower than normal red blood cells?
Anemia
Can you donate if you are sick?
You should probably wait until you feel better.
Which OSU alumnus has a two Nobel Prizes?
Linus Pauling
When did Eloisa start working OSU blood drives?
May 2021
Which current Oregon State athlete is an Olympic gold medalist?
Jade Carey
What blood cells do not have a nucleus?
Red blood cells
What does your iron level have to be in order to donate blood?
Females: at least 12.5 g/dL
Males: at least 13.0 g/dL
All have to be under 20 g/dL
What building on campus houses a nuclear reactor?
OSU Radiation Center
Where did Eloisa grow up?
Idaho
Which sport has most recently won a national championship?
Baseball
How many blood types do cows have?
800 or possibly more
Can you donate if you have a chronic illness?
Mostly yes, as long as you meet the other requirements
Which CEO of a popular fast food chain previously attended OSU?
Peggy Cherng (Panda Express)
What is Eloisa's favorite tv show?
New Girl
Who is the athletic director at Oregon State?
Scott Barnes
How many red blood cells are typically in one ounce of blood?
150 billion
What is too low of a blood pressure to give blood?
90/50
How many faculty work at OSU?
4,700
What is Eloisa's blood type?
O+
What is the name of OSU's fight song?
Hail to Old OSU