KU Fun Facts
This periodic element was first discovered at KU at Bailey Hall.
What is Helium?
This is the current head coach of the KU Men's Basketball team.
Who is Bill Self?
This tradition is done to celebrate a win after a KU Athletics event and is meant to represent the rolling hills of Kansas.
What is "Wave the Wheat"?
This AA has two pets.
Bonus: What are their names?
Who is Gabbie?
These are the dates and times the AAs are available.
What is Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.?
The "Rock Chalk" chant was inspired in part by this Kansas rock.
What is limestone?
This actor famously wore a KU hat in the movie "Clueless," despite never actually graduating.
Who is Paul Rudd?
This monument is rumored to be cursed if a student walks underneath it before graduating.
What is the Campanile?
This AA was both a DA and RA.
Who is Gabbie?
This is the student information you can give out to a parent who comes to the front desk.
What is nothing?
This building was first meant to be a skyscraper, then parking garage, and is now an academic building.
What is Wescoe Hall?
This famous singer's best friend graduated from KU and has referred to Kansas as "one of their favorite places."
Who is Taylor Swift?
This KU landmark is known for having students jump in it, typically before graduation.
What is the Chi O Fountain?
This AA once made it on the Global Top 10 for the Oregon Trail game.
Who is Haley?
What is Stouffer, McCarthy, and Hawker?
This building was built to resemble a "K" when viewed from above.
What is Capitol Federal Hall?
This comedian and actor was the guest picker on ESPN's College Gameday in 2023.
Who is Rob Riggle?
Complete the Alma Mater: "Far above the golden valley, glorious to view..."
What is "Stands our noble Alma Mater, towering towards the blue"
This AA has a dog named after them.
Who is Haley?
A parent calls at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. They ask for a Wellness Check on a resident. Who is your first call to?
Who is the Complex Director or Hall Coordinator?
This software and app was designed by a KU Grad and is now used globally.
What is Google Earth?
This famous actor who plays an English soccer coach is an avid KU fan, despite never attending the university.
Who is Jason Sudeikis?
This is the nickname for the KU Steamwhistle.
What is "The Big Tooter"?
This AA has a mom named Kelly.
Who is BOTH Gabbie (Kellie) and Haley (Kelli)?
This desk is the HUB for the HERE Apartments.
What is GSP?