Traditions & Trivia
What is the chorus of "Hail Purdue?"
Hail, hail to old Purdue!
All hail to our old gold and black!
Hail, hail to old Purdue!
Our friendship may she never lack.
Ever grateful, ever true,
Thus we raise our song anew
Of the days we've spent with you,
All hail our own Purdue!
What year was the College of Health and Human Sciences founded?
2010
Which alumni went on to revolutionize popcorn?
Which building is the oldest on campus?
University Hall
How many Big 10 Championships does Men's Basketball have?
24
How many COVID tests did Purdue administer from 08/01/21 to 12/31/21?
91,400
Which two colleges at Purdue are bigger than HHS?
The College of Engineering & the College of Science
Which school did Drew Brees attend when he was Purdue's quarterback?
Krannert School of Management
What year was the Bell Tower built?
1995
What is the name of the Volleyball Student Section?
Block Party
How many miles long is the Grand Prix?
50
Which HHS Alumn has gone on to star in Hallmark movies?
Aaron O'connell
How many Purdue alumni have become astronauts?
27
What addition was made to Engineering Fountain in 2001?
The metal cylinder that covers the jet
Purdue Football has been nicknamed the "Cradle of _________."
Quarterbacks
What was the first degree Purdue granted?
BS in Chemistry
What are the four focuses of HHS's majors?
Business, Education, Healthcare, Behavioral/Social Sciences
Who was Purdue's first president?
Richard Owen
Student who fought in WWI
Before 2021, which year was the last when the World's Largest Drum missed a game?
1979
What year was the Tank Scrap forbidden?
1913
How manu unique employers recruit HHS grads?
Over 300
Which alumnus went on to found C-SPAN?
Brian Lamb
Which university did Purdue beat in football to get the nickname "Boilermakers?"
Wabash College
What was the last season Men's Basketball didn't have a player over 7 feet on the roster?
2013-14