USC
When USC was founded in 1880, how much was tuition per semester?
15 dollars!
What department is in charge of onboarding and recruiting new talent?
Human Resources
Which word in the dictionary is spelled incorrectly?
incorrectly
What department provides a Green Office Certification?
Sustainability
In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” this is what made Frosty come to life.
An old silk hat
What do most people think is the mascot of USC?
Tommy Trojan
Bonus question? What is it really?
How many Departments does Administrative Operations oversee?
Seven
What is as light as a feather, but even the world's strongest man couldn't hold it for more than a minute?
His breath.
What department can help you access a Virtual Private Network (VPN)?
Administration IT
This reindeer of Santa’s shares a name with a famous symbol of Valentine’s Day.
Cupid
Marion Mitchell Morrison played tackle for the USC football team and graduated in 1929. Under what name did he become famous?
John Wayne
What department asks “What is your PPE?”
Environmental Health and Safety
BONUS QUESTION (100pts): What does PPE stand for?
David's father has three sons : Snap, Crackle and _____ ?
David.
What department offers free self-defense classes to students, faculty, and community members?
Department of Public Safety (DPS)
Which type of tree was the partridge sitting in, according to a well-known Christmas song?
Pear.
The school motto is “Palmam qui meruit ferat, let he who merited the palm bear it”. What does this mean?
“Achievement should be rewarded.”
Name all the departments under Administrative Operations
Business Services
Department of Public Safety (DPS)
Environmental Health & Safety
Fire Safety and Emergency Planning
Human Resources
Sustainability
Administration IT
What two things can you never eat for breakfast?
Lunch and dinner.
What department is responsible for processing purchases and payments for Administrative Operations in compliance with university, state, and federal policies?
Business Services
What are two other names for Santa Claus?
Saint Nick and Kris Kringle
How many different countries do USC students come from?
115!
What is the mission of administrative operations?
The mission of Administrative Operations is to promote and provide a safe and secure environment for the USC community to pursue their professional and personal goals.
If I have it, I don’t share it. If I share it, I don’t have it. What is it?
A secret.
Whose department website is currently under construction?
Fire Safety & Emergency Planning
Who invented electric Christmas lights?
Thomas Edison in 1880