UMD History
University of Maryland was chartered this year.
When was 1856?
Testudo is this species of turtle
What is a Diamondback Terrapin?
Maryland's school colors are these. Be sure to wear them at every game.
What is red,black,gold and white?
Located in the heart of campus, this green space is the largest of its kind in America. Located here is a fountain where you'll often find students taking a swim.
What is Mckelidan Mall?
The creator of the beloved Kermit attended this university in 1954
Who is Jim Henson?
Typically held on the last Saturday of April, this campus-wide community outreach event features performances, food, and games. This annual event has been happening since 1998.
What is Maryland Day?
Rubbing this part of Testudo is said to bring good luck to students before an exam. Indeed, you can see this part shining in the sunlight. Students also bring offerings to Testudo for good luck during exams.
What is Testudo's nose?
This UMD sports team has a total of 15 National Championship titles. Having last won in 2019.
What is Women's Lacrosse?
This building has 7 floors, but only the bottom four have windows. Campus lore and legend claim that the reason for this is that the architect was afraid of windows. This building is also a famous filming spot for shows and movies such as Young Sheldon. You'll often find students studying here late at night.
Where is McKeldin Library?
The creator of Poptropica and this #1 New York Times bestselling cartoon fiction series following the life of middle schooler Greg.
Who is Jeff Kinney?
University of Maryland was originally a school for this field. It eventually grew to house other disciplines like engineering and the liberal arts.
What is agriculture?
There are this many Testudos located around campus
What is 7 Testudo's?
This Maryland football song has lyrics like :
So keep on fighting, don't give in!
M-A-R-Y-L-A-N-D (yell)
Maryland will win!
What is the Maryland Victory Song?
This place is the home of student life. Come get a scoop of Maryland Dairy or play a round of bowling in the alley. There's also a bookstore and so much more.
What is Stamp Student Union?
UMD's first woman dean, who was granted emeritus rank. Serving for over 38 years, she saw female enrollment grow from 103 to 3,618. Today, the building named in her honor lies in the heart of student activities and of the campus.
Who is Adele H Stamp?
The Great Fire took place this year.
When is 1912?
Testudo was based on an actual turtle. Her taxidermy can still be found in the location on campus.
What is the University Archives?
At home basketball games, students hold up and shake this object, pretending to read it as the visiting team is introduced.
What is a newspaper?
Dining Hall located on the North side of campus before SECU Stadium and in between Heritage Community.
What is the Yahentamitsi dining hall?
You might know this singer from the Netflix hit movie Kpop Demon Hunters; her vocals brought to life the singing voice of a certain rapping Huntrix Member.
Who is REI AMI?
Built in 1898, this is the oldest academic building still in use.
What is Morrill Hall?
Beloved Testudo has been turtle-napped multiple times. Often times kidnapped and defaced by Johns Hopkins students, once found at the University of Virginia. In 1951, 700 pounds of cement were filled into Testudo, putting an end to 15 years of turtle nappings. But it wasn't before Testudo had been taken this many times.
What is 12 times?
In 1957, this foreign royalty visited College Park to watch the Terps upset North Carolina,21-7 in American Football.
Who is Queen Elizabeth II?
A point on campus that marks where all the buildings burned in the Great Fire. Students say if you step on this point, you won't graduate in 4 years.
What is the point of failure?
A field engineer who transformed his small construction firm into one of the largest building contractors in America. This construction group is responsible for building over 25 buildings on campus. A school is now named in his honor.
Who is A.James Clark?