Famous Boilermakers
This astronaut and Purdue grad was the first man to walk on the moon.
Who is Neil Armstrong?
Founded in 1875, this fraternity was the first Greek organization established at Purdue University.
What is Sigma Chi?
Purdue’s official mascot is this hammer-wielding figure.
Who is Purdue Pete?
Purdue was founded in this year.
What is 1869?
Purdue is known as the “Cradle of _________.”
What is Quarterbacks?
This Super Bowl–winning quarterback played at Purdue before the NFL.
Who is Drew Brees?
Purdue’s Panhellenic Association oversees how many sororities on campus as of the mid-2020s?
What is 20? (22?)
Purdue shares the Old Oaken Bucket rivalry game with this school.
Who is Indiana University?
Purdue is named after this industrialist who donated $150,000 to start the university.
Who is John Purdue?
Purdue has produced more astronauts than any university except this one.
What is the United States Naval Academy?
This Purdue alum co-founded Orville Redenbacher’s Popcorn.
Who is Orville Redenbacher?
Known for its massive philanthropy event “Big Man on Campus", this sorority raises thousands of dollars for Breast Cancer Awareness?
What is ZTA?
This train-inspired mascot is one of the most famous in college sports.
What is the Boilermaker Special?
Purdue’s first graduating class had how many students?
What is one? (John Bradford Harper, 1875)
Purdue students consume about 7,000 gallons of this drink each week.
What is milk?
This Purdue alum was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean in 1932.
Who is Amelia Earhart?
This Purdue Fraternity is known for being the two year back-to-back Grand Prix Racing Champions?
What is Kappa Sigma?
Purdue men’s basketball plays home games in this arena.
What is Mackey Arena?
Purdue became internationally known in the 20th century for its aviation program, which began training pilots during this major historical event.
What is World War II?
Purdue has this many residence halls on campus.
What is 14?
This former Purdue quarterback won two Super Bowls with the Miami Dolphins and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1990.
Who is Bob Griese?
This sorority chapter at Purdue is known for creating the audio-recordings that coincide with the cross-walks on campus for the visually impaired?
Before every home football game, the Purdue “All-American” Marching Band leads this beloved campus tradition, where fans gather to watch the band perform and cheer on the team as they march toward Ross–Ade Stadium.
What is the 211° Session?
This famous Purdue landmark was built in 1958 and stands as a symbol of knowledge, discovery, and the university’s motto, “Education, Research, Service.”
What is the Engineering Fountain?
Every spring, Purdue students attempt to break world records during this massive, student-run festival known for food, fun, and competition.
What is Grand Prix?