University History and Establishment
Buildings and Campus Landmarks
Athletics and Mascots
Historical People & Events
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100

What year did Omaha University become UNO?

(Around the time we went to the moon)

What is July 1, 1968?

100

What is the oldest building on UNO’s Dodge Campus?

What is the Arts and Sciences Hall (ASH) building?

Daily Double: What was it originally called back in 1938?  

Answer: What is The Administration Building?

100

When did UNO’s mascots become the Mavericks?

(Think groovy times) 

What is 1971?

100

What UNO alumnus was a two-term U.S. Senator?

Who is Chuck Hagel? 

100

Who is the current Chancellor of UNO?

Who is Dr. Joanne Li?

200

What year was the university established?

(Pre-World War I)

What is 1908?

200
  • Which is NOT a special collection of books in Criss Library’s Archives and Special Collections?

  • Kripke-Veret Collection of the Jewish Federation
  • Omaha Magical Society book collection
  • Anthony Wagner dog books collection
  • Arthur Paul Afghanistan Collection

What is Anthony Wagner dog books collection?

200

What mascot option was the runner-up in the Mavericks voting?

(They're magical) 

 The Unicorns 


Daily Double: Can you name the third and fourth-voted mascot names?

Third and fourth were the Roadrunners and Demons

200

Who were the Omaha 54?

54 Black UNO students who staged a sit-in protest in UNO President Kirk Naylor’s office in Arts and Sciences Hall on November 10, 1969, to demand changes related to Black student representation and treatment.

200

Who is the current Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs?

Who is Dr. (Phil) He? 

300

What semester & year did the first OU students begin their studies?

What is Fall 1909? 

300

When the Eppley building was dedicated in 1955, what was its purpose on campus?

What is Gene Eppley Library; conference center and College of Adult Education?


300

When did the UNO Women’s Volleyball team win the NCAA Division II National Championship?

What is 1996?



300

What former U.S. President spoke at Baxter Arena?

Who is President Obama? 

300

Who is the current Dean of College of Public Affairs and Community Service?

Who is Dr. Gaylene Armstrong? 

400

What year did an existing law school merge with the University of Omaha?


What is 1910?

400

When did the present-day Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library open?

What is 1976?

400

What athletic team won a national championship in 1975?

What is softball? 


Daily Double: What year did the first Women's College World Series here in Omaha debut? 

1969

400

What year was the first LGBTQ+ student group approved by student government?

What is 1977 (The Gay Action Group)?

400

Who is the current Associate Vice Chancellor & Dean of UNO Students?

Who is Cathy Pettid?

500

What was the address of the university's first campus? 

What is North 24th and Pratt Streets?


Daily Double: What was the name of the first building? 

What is Redick Hall (or Redick Mansion)?

500

What former president spoke in the Eppley Conference Center?

(Before 2000)

Who is President Ford? 

500

Who was the first OU Football player to play in the NFL?

Who is Joe Arenas (Lupe Joe or Guadelupe Joe Arenas)?

500

When was the Air Force ROTC established at UNO?

What is 1951?
500

Who is the current Vice Chancellor of Athletics?

Who is Adrian Dowell?