Purdue History
Purdue was founded this year.
What is 1869?
Purdue Memorial Union opened this year.
a. 1925
b. 1869
c. 1924
d. 1954
What is c. 1924?
Purdue Pete was originally the mascot for this Purdue business.
What is The University Bookstore?
Purdue consists of this many colleges and schools.
What is 10?
Number of countries represented in Purdue's student body.
a. 104
b. 95
c. 115
d. 150
What is c. 115?
Purdue's first ever class consisted of this many students.
a. 12
b. 25
c. 39
d. 54
What is c. 39?
The Purdue Memorial Union honors this group of Purdue students who served during which major world event?
What is WWI?
This many Purdue Petes are typically selected each year.
a. 6
b. 2
c. 12
d. 4
What is d. 4?
This academic building was a former women's dormitory.
What is Stone Hall?
(Within 5%) This percentage of students receive merit scholarships each year.
What is 12-15% (7-20% will be accepted)?
**DOUBLE JEOPARDY**
Serving Purdue as president for a quarter of a century, this man is Purdue's longest serving president. (Hint: Not Mung)
Who is Frederick L. Hovde?
The Engineering Fountain was dedicated this year.
a. 1974
b. 1989
c. 1912
d. 1969
This is the legend of the Lion's head fountain.
What is, "Whoever drinks from the fountain before an exam is sure to bring good luck"?
This is the most competitive major for admissions.
What is Flight Technology?
Most students are from Indiana, with Illinois being the largest out-of-state population. This state is second.
What is California?
The oldest building still standing on Purdue's campus.
a. University Hall
b. Memorial Gymnasium
c. Matthews Hall
d. PMU
What is a. University Hall?
Mitch Daniels ran for governor under this slogan, a nickname he got from President George W. Bush. While campaigning
What is “My Man Mitch”?
This Purdue alumnus pilot is known for landing an airliner on the Hudson.
Who is Sully Sullenberger?
This is the Early Action deadline date.
What is Nov. 1st?
True or False: Amelia Earhart served as a faculty member at Purdue.
What is True?
True or False: Purdue University is Indiana's sole land-grant institution
What is True?
Composer of "Hail Purdue".
a. Aaron Copland and Kurt Weil
b. Edward Wotawa and James Morrison
c. Edward Morrison and James Wotawa
d. Aaron Weill and Kurt Copland
What is b. Edward Wotawa and James Morrison?
This 1928 Purdue Agronomy graduate popularized popcorn.
Who is Orville Redenbacher?
Purdue's tuition has been frozen this many years.
What is 14 Years?
True or False: Neil Armstrong taught at Purdue after walking on the moon.
What is False?