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100
The BCC was founded in this year as a response to social activism during the late 60s.
What is 1969?
100
The LCC facility displays a mural which represents this "art form" in 3 different styles.
What is Dance?
100
The NAECC was established in this year s a result of student and campus advocacy.
What is 2007.
100
This Purdue alumni was the first person to ever walk on the moon in 1969.
Who is Neil Armstrong?
100
All cultural centers are directed by people of this gender.
What is a female?
200
The participants in this performing arts ensemble at the BCC are trained in traditional and contemporary dance styles ranging from African, ballet, tap, and modern dance.
What is the Jahari Dance Troupe?
200
Cinco de Mayo is the holiday which celebrates the Mexican victory over the French in the Battle of Puebla. Some confuse this holiday with Mexican Independence Day which actually falls on this date.
What is September 16?
200
“Native American Heritage Month” was first recognized by U.S. President George H.W. Bush in 1990 an it continues to be celebrated across the U.S. in this month.
What is November?
200
On July 2, 1937, this female aviator disappeared over the Pacific Ocean while attempting to make the first round-the-world flight at the equator with her navigator Fred Noonan.
Who is Amelia Earhart?
200
All three cultural centers report to this office.
What is the Vice Provost for Diversity and Inclusion?
300
This BCC ensemble is a creative writing group which is committed to the literary expression of the African American experience through poetry, short stories, and essays.
What are the Haraka Writers?
300
This phrase is the LCC's motto which means "All are welcome" in Spanish.
What is "Todos Son Bienvenidos"?
300
Before Indiana became part of the United States in 1816, Native American tribes occupied the area. However, this tribal nation is not indigenous to Indiana?
Who are the Cherokee?
300
This astronaut was the second American to fly in space and the first NASA astronaut to fly in space twice. He was killed during a pre-launch test for the Apollo 1 mission in 1967.
Who is Gus Grissom?
300
This cultural center previously housed the Latino Cultural Center.
What is the NAECC?
400
The BCC library has copies of this author’s publications which include “I know Why the Caged Bird Sings” and “I Shall Not Be Moved”
Who is Maya Angelou?
400
This Latin American & Latino Studies course (LALS 495) is offered in the spring each year and explores Mexican immigration to the U.S. An exploratory trip over spring break is included. This course also explores the immigration experience through a humanistic approach.
What is "Humanigration"?
400
These American Indian phrases, “Aho (Dakota), Si-Yo (Cherokee), Aaniin (Anishinaabe), Ya’at’eeh (Navajo)," mean this in English.
What is "Hello."
400
This Purdue alumni is famous for his popular brand of popcorn which bears his name.
Who is Orville Redenbacher?
400
The Mexican Border, New Orleans, LA, and Memphis TN are all places which each of the cultural centers have traveled to on this.
What is a Educational Tour?
500
The BCC's front desk is shaped in the form of a hull to commemorate this.
What is the Middle Passage?
500
Purdue Convocations and Friends of Bob are presenting this Grammy Award winning Latin funk band on August 25. The LCC also hosted this Austin-based band in 2005 and 2006.
Who is "Grupo Fantasma"?
500
The United States has this many federally recognized tribal nations of American Indians and Alaska Natives.
What is 565?
500
This African American alumni is the President and Chief Operating Officer of McDonald's USA Corporation and serves as a Purdue Old Master.
Who is Donald Thompson?
500
The Kente cloth, Pendleton Shawl, and the Serape are the names for this.
What is the traditional ceremonial regalia?