GSG
What do the letters “GSG” stand for?
Graduate Student Government
What is NAU’s mascot?
Louie the Lumberjack
Thanksgiving is celebrated on which day of the week in the U.S.?
Thursday
Flagstaff is known as a gateway to which famous national landmark?
Grand Canyon
What campus resource offers free counseling, wellness programs, and mental health support to students?
Campus Health Services / Counseling Services
Who does GSG advocate for on campus?
Graduate students
What is the official school motto shouted at games?
“Go Jacks!”
Name one traditional Thanksgiving food served at dinner.
(Turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, etc.)
Which mountain is located near NAU and is the highest point in Arizona?
Humphreys Peak
What building is home to the Graduate College and many graduate student resources
Ashurst Hall
What is one major event GSG hosts each year to celebrate grad students?
Graduate Student Appreciation Week (or similar)
Which bus service provides free transportation around Flagstaff for NAU students?
Mountain Line
Which U.S. parade is famously held in New York City on Thanksgiving Day?
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
What is Flagstaff the first “Dark Sky” city in the world known for?
Astronomy / Stargazing / Lowell Observatory
What event or milestone marks the end of every graduate student’s academic journey at NAU?
Graduate Commencement (NAU Graduate School Ceremony)
Which NAU student government does GSG collaborate with for campus issues involving all students?
ASNAU
What’s the name of NAU’s main library?
Cline Library
What is the act of sharing one thing you are grateful for called at Thanksgiving?
Giving thanks / Gratitude sharing
In which season does Flagstaff receive heavy snowfall?
Winter
What event hosted by GSG gives graduate students a chance to present their research to peers and faculty?
Graduate Research Symposium
Which GSG position focuses on legislative affairs and external representation?
Vice President for External & Legislative Affairs
NAU is located at high altitude. Approximately how high above sea level is campus?
About 7,000 feet (2,134 meters)
Which American football tradition takes place on Thanksgiving every year?
NFL games on Thanksgiving
What famous historic route passes through Flagstaff?
Route 66
What does the acronym “NAU” stand for?
Northern Arizona University