History of the City
In what year did St. Louis host the World's Fair?
1904
What is the name of the park that hosted the World's Fair and covers 1,300 acres?
Forest Park
What is one food St. Louis is most well known for?
Toasted Raviolis, Ooey Gooey Butter Cake, St. Louis- style pizza, frozen custard
What are the names of all of the professional sports teams in St. Louis?
St. Louis Blues (hockey), St. Louis Cardinals (baseball), St. Louis City (soccer)
What is the name of SLU's current president?
Dr. Edward Feser
When was the construction of the Gateway Arch completed?
1965
What famous attraction utilizes a repurposed warehouse building with whimsical interactive features?
What famous Rock and Roll Hall of Fame musician was from St. Louis?
Chuck Berry
What year was the first (and only) Stanley Cup won by the St. Louis Blues (NHL)?
2019
What does cura personalis mean/ translate to?
Care for the whole person
What was the first ever interstate highway constructed in the U.S. that runs through St. Louis?
I-70
What annual festival is held in the early fall in Forest Park?
Great Forest Park Balloon Race
What famous actor most known for his role in the TV series Mad Men, and has made notable appearances on SNL several times, is from St. Louis?
John Hamm
What NFL team was formerly based in St. Louis?
The Rams
What major corporation has its headquarters in ST. Louis and is a major partner with SLU?
Boeing
What famous historical legal case began in the Old Courthouse in 1846?
Dred Scott v. Sanford
What preserved structure from the World's Fair now has a home in the St. Louis Zoo?
Flight Cage
What is the name of the famous musical centered around the World's Fair?
Meet Me in St. Louis
Who did the St. Louis Cardinals (MLB) beat the last time they won the World Series in 2011?
Texas Rangers
What year was SLU founded?
1818
How large was St. Louis City's population when it reached its peak in 1950?
856,796 (almost 1 million)
What three locations does Missouri Botanic Garden manage?
Botanical Garden, Butterfly House, and Shaw Nature Reserve
What is the name of the recently released movie filmed across several St. Louis locations, including SLU's campus?
Soul on Fire
What is SLU Men's Basketball's record this season?
29-5
What is the SLU's Mission Statement?
The Mission of Saint Louis University is the pursuit of truth for the greater glory of God and for the service of humanity.