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 #20--May 2010

1. Because it was the smallest of the state institutions of higher education, plans were seriously considered to convert BG into
   • a) A war training facility
   • b) A mental hospital
   • c) A prison
   • d) A home for the indigent
2. Since at least 1924, one of the biggest events on campus was the May Day celebration. When was the last celebration held?
   • a) 1944
   • b) 1954
   • c) 1964
   • d) 1974
3. Which of the following was not associated with the Sandusky Public Schools before becoming President of BGSU?
   • a) Frank J. Prout
   • b) Homer B. Williams
   • c) Paul J. Olscamp
   • d) Ralph Offenhauer
4. The dormitories within Harshman Quadrangle are named for
   • a) Ohio Governors
   • b) BGSU professors
   • c) BGSU trustees
   • d) Ohio literary figures
5. Actor William Shatner performed readings from Shakespeare here. His audience expected something from
   • a) Star Wars
   • b) Star Trek
   • c) T. J. Hooker
   • d) Boston Legal
6. Which building on campus looks like books and bookends?
   • a) Jerome Library
   • b) Business Administration Building
   • c) Olscamp Hall
   • d) Mathematical Sciences Building
7. A third century mosaic pavement was originally to be included in Jerome Library. Where are the mosaics displayed now?
   • a) McFall Center
   • b) Ice Arena Lounge
   • c) Library Terrace
   • d) Administration Building
8. The Saddlemire Student Services building was demolished in 2007. On this site will be constructed
   • a) Stroh Athletic Center
   • b) Wolfe Center for the Arts
   • c) A new Ice Arena
   • d) A parking garage
9. What is the name of the University's college yearbook?
   • a) The Falcon
   • b) The Bee Gee
   • c) The Key
   • d) The Orange and Brown
10. BGSU offers a Specialist in Education (EdS) degree, requiring two years beyond
    • a) High school diploma
    • b) Bachelor's degree
    • c) Masters' degree
    • d) Doctorate
11. In 1983, the Board of Trustees honored Forrest Creason by naming what athletic facility for him?
    • a) Softball Field
    • b) Golf Course
    • c) Rugby Field
    • d) Soccer Field
12. The BGSU track was dedicated May 20, 1967 and named for
    • a) Ray Whittaker
    • b) Robert Whittaker
    • c) Jim Whittaker
    • d) Betty Whittaker

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