New Faculty Orientation - University Trivia

In what year was the University of Nebraska founded?

• 1865

• 1870

• 1869

• 1872

Who was the first African American to graduate from the University of Nebraska?

• Aaron Douglas

• George Flippin

• Ian Aldridge

• Oscar James Dunn

When did Nebraska grant its first PhD degree?

• 1890

• 1893

• 1899

• 1896

What program for undergraduate students is funded in part by the campus' exclusivity contract with Pepsi?

• UCARE

• Nebraska Promise

• TRIO

• CAST Power

Which of the following Nebraskans does not have a campus building named after them?

• Bess Streeter Aldrich

• Willa Cather

• Johnny Carson

• Louise Pound

• Mari Sandoz

How many miles of hiker/biker trails are in Lincoln?

• 120 miles

• 130 miles

• Under 100 miles

• Over 134 miles

The Omaha Zoo is home to the country's largest indoor rainforest. What is the name of the exhibit?

• The Lied Jungle

• Hubbard Orangutan Jungle

• Bay Family Jungle

• Mahoney Kingdoms Jungle

What is the name of the community college located in Lincoln?

• Southeast Community College

• Doane

• Nebraska Wesleyan

• Bellevue

What is the name of the music series held in the sculpture garden on UNL's campus each summer?

• First Nations Festival

• Jazz in June

• Cornstock Festival

• Crossroads Music Festival

Lincoln was originally founded under what name before being renamed in 1869?

• Salt Creel

• Lincolnville

• Lancaster

• Fort Lancaster