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100
What was the first building on campus and when was it opened?
Sherman Hall, 1902
100
What facilities are located in Sallee Hall
Facilities include HD television studio and control room, audio and video editing
100
What percentage of students receive financial aid?
Over 70%
100
What is the first thing you do on a tour?
Introductions
100
Name all 4 academic programs
COFAC, CBT, COEHS, CAS
200
This building used to be a laboratory house for home economics students
Alumni House
200
Name at least 2 services offered at the Beu Health Center
Lab, x-rays, psychiatric services, full-service pharmacy, immunizations
200
The Meteorology program is known to have what kind of system? Why is it unique?
Meteorology program has only weather radar system at a state institution in IL
200
What is the protocol when running late for a tour?
Call the Admissions office (Not Apefa or Mynor)
200
What are the steps/documents necessary to apply?
Submit application *SAT/ACT *Transcripts (college/high school)
300
What departments are located on the first floor of Memorial Hall (name at least 3 and the services provided)
Disability Resource Center – resources and accommodations for students with all types of learning and physical disabilities University Counseling Center – free and confidential services for personal counseling Career Development Center – variety of resources and services for students – career planning, resume/cover letter development, mock interviews (face, phone, and skype), career fairs, clothing, etc.
300
What services are provided by the interactive multimedia lab in Horrabin Hall?
green screen, state of the art editing and recording equipment
300
What programs/ majors are usually out of Tillman Hall
Earth Sciences (including geology, geography, meteorology)
300
Name 3 tips when leading large groups
Various answers
300
What is the Admissions office phone number?
3092983157
400
Name two majors housed in each of the following buildings- Stipes/Morgan/Currens
Stipes: Law Enforcement & Justice Administration, Computer Science, Health Science, and Business Morgan: Foreign Languages, Political Science, Sociology, Anthropology, History, Math Currens Hall – Physics, Chemistry, Nursing, RPTA
400
What is the iShare system available from the library?
A system that allows you to borrow books from the another university’s library to use. So if our library doesn’t have what you need, we can probably get it from another college or university library in the state.
400
How many blue light call boxes does WIU have?
51
400
What side of your polo does your name tag go on?
Right (on body)
400
What’s a basic template for a postcard?
Example -Student name -"Thank you for visiting" -One highlight/info from the tour -Information to contact WIU -Ambassador's name
500
How will you describe the University Union on tour
The University Union is undergoing a multi-phase renovation. This patio was completed just last year. Up next will be event spaces Food Court – discuss the options, maybe mention your favorite Union Hotel – 27 rooms and 2 suites Office of Student Activities upstairs – over 250 organizations Discuss your favorite org! Bookstore – students can rent books (we were one of the pioneers of the book rental system) Lots of apparel Your coupon in your folder doesn’t expire – don’t have to use today Thank everyone for attending. Answer any last questions. Allow families to stay in the bookstore or to walk back to Sherman with you.
500
How many routes are available through the Go West Bus Stop?
26
500
Who is Col. Ray Hanson?
Head Football, basketball and baseball coach. In 1927, granted permissions by US Navy to use the Marines bulldog mascot, along with the name Leatherneck
500
You are required walk backwards during a tour. True/False?
False
500
What is Drew’s middle name?
Mark