UCCS Trivia
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How much are cooking classes at UCCS?
$5 / Max of 10 students
Gateway Days is an immersive experience designed to provide first-year students at UCCS, with access to classes, resources, and activities at UCCS. All of this happens pre-term to the official start of the fall semester and assists first-year students with the transition to campus.
For Fall 2021, Gateway Days will be Thursday August 19th 2021 from 9AM-5PM and Friday August 20th from 9AM-5PM
Higher than a mile above sea level, what is the elevation of Colorado Springs?
6,035′
What are the times and days are parking enforced on campus?
Current UCCS Student Government President
Emily Gregory
What is SOLE at UCCS?
The Student Outdoor Learning Experience (SOLE) , operates a free bike and ski workshop, climbing wall, outdoor equipment rental and Bike Share. SOLE strives to be a resource for the campus community for all outdoor excursions by providing trip planning support and access to the SOLE resource library containing a wide range of guide books, and maps.
True or False: Peer Leaders are allowed to grade student work
False
What was originally built as a cable car to carry materials to build pipelines?
The Manitou Incline
What is the best way to make change on campus?
Get involved!
How many colleges does UCCS have?
6!
Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences
College of Business
College of Education
College of Engineering and Applied Science
College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
School of Public Affairs
What is ILL stand for (hint: Think Library)
ILL stands for Interlibrary Loan. ILL service at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) provides students, faculty, and staff with access to research and instruction materials that are not available in the Kraemer Family Library, Prospector, or Mobius catalogs.
A student in your GPS class texts you at 3AM because they are worried about a paper. What do you say?
1) Nothing 2) It's not ok to text me right now 3) Let's set up a meeting to talk about this.
What famous song what written about Pike's Peak which includes "Purple Mountain Majesties"
"America the Beautiful" Katharine Lee Bates
What is a Lion OneCard and where can you use it?
Your Student ID Your Mobile Lion One ID Card works everywhere on campus. Use your mobile ID card to get into your residence hall and campus facilities, as well as to access your meal plan, flex dollars or Clyde’s Cash — right from your iPhone, Apple Watch, or Android Phone!
Who is Chancellor Venkat Reddy's boss?
The Board of Regents/ Todd Saliman as the University of Colorado interim president.
What is the phone number to Campus Police
719-255-3111.
Why are some GPS classes shorter than others?
Some participate in gateway days (which counts as 4 weeks of class), late start, online, or hyflex. This is all about contact hours.
What is the name of the century-old elementary school-turned-brewery in Colorado Springs?
Ivywild
Name two additional resources for Clyde's Cupboard
Mountain Lion Meals : a program created to provide one free meal to UCCS students at one of our on-campus dining halls, the Roaring Fork or The Lodge. This program is a first come, first serve program with limited amount of meals to be distributed each week.
Fresh Food Fridays: Students can pick up a selection of fresh food including vegetables, fruit, milk, bread, and more. Dates and times of the Fresh Food Fridays will be posted on Clyde's Cupboard social media accounts.
Name all the members of the UCCS Cabinet (These members of the Chancellor's Cabinet lead key departments and initiatives at UCCS)
Kelli Klebe, Interim Provost, Chuck Litchfield, Vice Chancellor of Administration & Finance, Martin Wood, Senior Vice Chancellor of University Advancement, Carlos García, Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, Charles Sweet, Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives, Amanda Hull Managing Associate University Counsel, Chancellor Venkat Reddy
Name all five excel centers and their locations on campus
Writing: Columbine; Communication: Columbine, Language: Dwire; Math: Engineering; Science: Centennial
What is a mandatory reporter?
A Responsible Employee who witnesses or receives a written or oral report alleging that a member of the University community has been subjected to or has committed an act of sexual misconduct, protected class discrimination and harassment, or related misconduct must promptly report it to the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE).
What is the highest mountain in Colorado?
Mt Elbert is 14,433 ft high.
What does attestation mean and how is it being used at UCCS?
Attestation is a legal acknowledgment of the authenticity of a document and a verification that proper processes were followed
All UCCS Students, faculty, and staff must fill out the attestation form.