Roots of the Mighty Oaks
In 1848, this founder was shot in the back and was left to die as a young man.
Who is Thomas E. Ricks?
This is the year that President Gordon B. Hinckley announced the change of Ricks College to Brigham Young University - Idaho.
What is the year 2000?
This piece of land (here on campus) located across from the temple is planned to be a ___.
What is a park?
This exhibit houses two different climates that are closely monitored by computers.
What is the Benson Greenhouses?
These old dormitories now house offices. (25 points per answer = 4 in total)
Biddulph, Rigby, Lamprecht, Chapman
This founder performed the first baptism in Palestine.
Who is Jacob Spori?
In this year Ricks College was the largest private junior college in the U.S.
What is 1999?
This person said, "Those acts of kindness and compassion are hallmarks of this campus and one of the ways we strive to live as disciples of Christ. I invite you to continue noticing others and reaching out—with even greater intention." In their devotional.
Who is President Meredith?
(Bonus Point: What biblical story was this quote correlated with?)
Name four best practices to study for a tour. (50 points each.)
Ex: Walk the route, drive the route, give a mock tour, study the materials, find some games to play, etc.
This building houses a statue of Joseph Smith Jr. praying in the sacred grove.
What is the Hinckley?
This founder worked with many of the churches early publications such as: The Nauvoo Neighbor, Times and Seasons.
Who is John Taylor?
These building is the youngest on campus with its dedication in 2022.
(100 points per answer.)
What is the ETC, VAS, and University Village clubhouse?
The new Department of Agriculture and Food Science will be part of this college. (New college name.)
What is the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)?
This former professor replanted the orchard with rootstocks from Russia and Ukraine.
Who is Professor Black?
This number of people are currently enrolled in face-to-face classes.
What is 20,173?
Fun Fact: this is a 5% increase from Winter 25'.
This founder helped with the creation of three organizations in the church, that is still used today.
Who is Eliza R. Snow?
(Bonus: what are these three organizations?)
This person said, "The seeds we are planting today will grow and become mighty oaks, and their branches will run all over the earth."
Who is Jacob Spori?
This group from the College of Performing & Visual Arts are traveling for performances in Boise and Twin Falls later this month.
What is the Sinfonietta?
Name the values in legacy hall. (As many as possible.)
Prophetic Vision, Humility & Frugality, Sacrifice & Dedication, Concern for the One, Community of Learners, Pioneering Spirit, Personal Honor, Faith in Action, Inspired Leadership
Name four resources that are found in the Kimball.
(100 points each.)
Financial Aid, Admissions, Accounting Services, Title IX, Dean of Students, Housing and Student Living, Student Records and Registration, Parking and Campus Security.
This founder taught a mob who threatened to tar and feather him for three hours. (The mob never tar or feathered him.)
Who is John Taylor?
Explain the Spirit of Ricks.
Points: Spirit of sacrifice, of giving. Pioneering spirit. Holy Spirit.
This person will serve as the new Vice President of Academics beginning the end of winter semester.
Who is Greg Roach?
The BYU-Idaho mission statement is....
What is, "It’s mission is to develop disciples of Jesus Christ who are leaders in their homes, the church, and their communities."
Name 5 changes that occurred since Ricks College to BYU-Idaho.
(100 points each.)
Building of the I-Center, Move from collegiate to intramural, from a 2-year to a 4-year institution, larger student population, adoption of the track system, etc.