Foster
UW History
On Campus
Seattle
Washington
100

How many buildings does Foster have (not including The Bank of America Executive Center)

3 (Paccar, Dempsey, Founders)

100

Where are the other two UW campuses?

Bothell and Tacoma

100

What is UW known for during the spring?

The cherry blossoms

100

What famous coffee chain started in Seattle?

Starbucks

100

What is our capital city?

Olympia

200

What building is the Foster Business Library in?

Paccar

200

What year was UW founded?

1861

200

What is the name of the official newspaper on campus?

The Daily

200

Which famous electric guitar player was born in Seattle?

Jimi Hendrix

200

What is the name of the volcano that erupted in 1980

Mount St. Helens

300

What building and floor is Career Services located?

Founders second floor

300

What is the oldest building on campus?

Denny Hall

300

What building houses the Registrar, Financial Aid office, and International Programs?

Schmitz Hall

300

What is the name of the largest stadium in Seattle?

Lumen Field

300

What is the official dance of Washington state?

Square Dance

400

What year was Founders Hall built?

2022

400

What was UW's first mascot (hint: not any kind of husky!)

Sun Dodger

400

What are the 4 main buildings that form the Liberal Arts quad?

Miller, Savery, Raitt, Smith

400

What is the name of the tallest building in Seattle?

Columbia Tower/Center

400

Who is Seattle named after?

Chief Sealth, a Native American historical figure who fostered positive relations with indigenous peoples and settlers

500

What year was Foster Business School established?

1917

500

How many national championships has our football team won?

Two! One in 1960 and one in 1991

500

What are the names of the Four Columns in Sylvan Grove?

Loyalty, Industry, Faith, and Efficiency

500

What fashion accessory do Seattlites buy more per capita than any other U.S. city?

Sunglasses

500

What are the five famous mountains in Cascade Mountains?

Mt Baker, Mt Rainier, Mt Adams, Mt St Helens, and Glacier Peak