School Spirit
Animals
Campus Resources
Common French Terms
Literature
100

What is the UTD mascot?

Temoc
100

Largest mammal

Blue whale

100

This organization allows students to reserve online work out at either the pool or in the fitness areas

UREC

100

A type of hat

 Béret

100

Best selling book of all time

The Bible (5 billion copies)

200

When did the university open?

1969

200

Category of mammals that are characterized by underdeveloped fetuses that are carried by the mother until fully developed ie. koalas, kangaroos

 Marsupials

200

Provides free mental health counseling (up to 6 sessions)

Student Counseling Center

200

A word for ‘coffee house”

Café

200

Best selling YA book/series of all time

Harry Potter

300

How was the name ”Temoc” made?

reverse of “comet”

300

This is the fastest flying bird, reaching a peak speed of 200 mph

 peregrine falcon

300

 24/7 UTD hotline for any non-emergency situations

UTD TALK

300

The feeling that one has already lived through a present situation

Déjà Vu

300

Famous female poet that is considered to be one of the greatest American poets of all time. Many of her works were scattered across napkins and scraps of paper discovered posthumously

Emily Dickinson

400

In 2019, what anniversary did the university celebrate?

50 year anniversary

400

Only mammal that lays eggs!

platypus

400

Provides certifications for diversity and inclusion programs, gender resources, among other incredible services (nutrition, time management, stress management workshops/counseling)

Student Wellness Center

400

A method of cooking where food is fried quickly in little fat/oil

Sauté

400

Author of “Animal Farm”

 George Orwell

500

What was the first building opened on campus?

Berkner Hall

500

This crustacean is known for not having any telomeres

 Lobster

500

Responsible for providing you all a safe and enriching experience. Our breadth of knowledge is unrivaled, and our school spirit knows no limits.

Your PAs :)

500

A word used to exclaim success or completion

Voilà

500

J.K. Rowling’s full name

Joanne Kathleen Rowling