Centennial Perspectives

BGSU Trivia was created for the 75th Anniversary of Bowling Green State University in 1985. Similar in play to the popular game, "Trivial Pursuit", questions were organized into six categories-people, sports, places, odds-n-ends, campus life, and history. To mark the Centennial celebration of the University, the Center for Archival Collections will present a quiz each month, featuring two questions from each of the categories.  An interactive version is also available.  Test your knowledge and have fun!

Quiz #17--February 2010

1. When did John F. Kennedy speak on the BG campus?
   • a) Spring 1954
   • b) Fall 1959
   • c) Fall 1963
   • d) Kennedy never spoke at the University
2. In what year was Gospel Choir formed?
   • a) 1964
   • b) 1970
   • c) 1985
   • d) 1990
3. In 1963, BGSU awarded its first PhD's to Linda Wagner and Walter Daniel in what subject?
   • a) English
   • b) Educational Administration
   • c) Humanities
   • d) Music
4. Which of the following has not served as an interim President of BGSU?
   • a) Michael Ferrari
   • b) Homer Williams
   • c) Sidney Ribeau
   • d) Carol Cartwright
5. The term "normal school" came from
   • a) Psychology, meaning average in intelligence
   • b) The French term for school, superior normale
   • c) Webster's Dictionary, conforming with or constituting an accepted standard
   • d) The Latin term normalis from norma, a carpenter's square
6. The minority newspaper on campus is called
   • a) The Obsidian
   • b) The Gavel
   • c) Green Sheet
   • d) Monitor
7. What is the oldest building on campus?
   • a) Black Swamp Cabin (on the University golf course)
   • b) Educational Memorabilia Center
   • c) University Hall
   • d) Williams Hall
8. What is the tallest building on campus?
   • a) Administration Building
   • b) Jerome Library
   • c) Offenhauer East
   • d) Offenhauer West
9. Retiring President Homer Williams was awarded the first honorary degree (1938) in
   • a) PhD in Education
   • b) PhD in English
   • c) Doctor of Business Administration
   • d) Doctor of Laws
10. Which of the following is not one of the Alumni Association's special programs?
    • a) Alumni membership drive
    • b) Homecoming
    • c) Parents' Day
    • d) Travel Tours
11. BGSU has a curling rink on campus. How much does a curling stone weigh?
    • a) 10 pounds
    • b) 20 pounds
    • c) 30 pounds
    • d) 40 pounds
12. Harold Anderson produced how many All-Americans in his BG tenure?
    • a) 7
    • b) 9
    • c) 11
    • d) 13

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