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University at Buffalo Trivia Quiz

Most anyone who lives in New York state has heard of the 'State University of New York at Buffalo', better known as UB. See how much you know about this school!

A multiple-choice quiz by ladymacb29. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
ladymacb29

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
19,442

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Everyone knows that there are two campuses. Besides being called 'South Campus,' what is another name for it? Hint

North Buffalo Campus

'Down There' Campus

Bailey Campus

Main Campus

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Question 2 of 10

2. In the 1990s, the main program which was on the South Campus was: Hint

Theatre

Sociology

Engineering

School of Medicine

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Question 3 of 10

3. The pillars at Lake LaSalle are from where? Hint

Greece

Washington, DC

Always been there

Old Federal Reserve

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the name of the event which takes place every spring where volleyball is played in the mud? Hint

Ooz Fest

Volleyball Day

Spring Fest

Mud Fest

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Question 5 of 10

5. What controversial speaker offered to waive his usual speaking fee in order to give a talk to students in 2002? Hint

Billy Graham

Jerry Springer

Bill Clinton

Marilyn Manson

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Question 6 of 10

6. When it was built, how many theatres did the Center for the Arts have? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Undergraduate Library (commonly called the UGL) is the library geared towards undergrads. What is the library most of the grad students use? Hint

Health and Sciences Library

O'Brien

Lockwood

Graduate Library

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Question 8 of 10

8. Ellicott Residence Halls are commonly called: Hint

Dormworld

Elli

The Lair

Legoland

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which former President was also a former President of the University? Hint

Grover Cleveland

George Bush

William McKinley

Millard Fillmore

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the first President of the University in history to still be at his job a year after the faculty voted 'no confidence' in him?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Everyone knows that there are two campuses. Besides being called 'South Campus,' what is another name for it?

Answer: Main Campus

It's called that because it's right at the intersection between Main and Bailey.

2. In the 1990s, the main program which was on the South Campus was:

Answer: School of Medicine

When the North Campus was built, most of the departments eventually migrated to the North Campus. However, the School of Medicine stayed because of its proximity and easy transportation to a number of hospitals in the city.

3. The pillars at Lake LaSalle are from where?

Answer: Old Federal Reserve

When the old Reserve Bank in Buffalo was being torn down, someone at UB decided to ask for the pillars. Years later, when the North Campus was being built, the pillars were moved to their new home overlooking Lake LaSalle.

4. What is the name of the event which takes place every spring where volleyball is played in the mud?

Answer: Ooz Fest

For those who answered Spring Fest, that's the time in the Spring towards the end of the semester where bands come and play.

5. What controversial speaker offered to waive his usual speaking fee in order to give a talk to students in 2002?

Answer: Bill Clinton

The students had wanted the former President to speak, but the administration said that it was impossible because of his huge speaking fee. Clinton's office was contacted and he offered to waive the fee. The lines for the tickets (7,000 were given out) stretched on and the wait went for hours.

6. When it was built, how many theatres did the Center for the Arts have?

Answer: 4

The Main Stage, Black Box, Drama Theatre, and Screening Room.

7. The Undergraduate Library (commonly called the UGL) is the library geared towards undergrads. What is the library most of the grad students use?

Answer: Lockwood

Lockwood is also one of the quieter libraries and not in the 'main' flow of traffic.

8. Ellicott Residence Halls are commonly called:

Answer: Legoland

It's also called a few manes which I am not allowed to repeat here! But it's called Legoland because of the way the dorms look - there are overhangs everywhere and looks like something that one would make out of Legos.

9. Which former President was also a former President of the University?

Answer: Millard Fillmore

Grover Cleveland's summer home was on Grand Island, not too far from Buffalo.

10. Who was the first President of the University in history to still be at his job a year after the faculty voted 'no confidence' in him?

Answer: William Greiner

One other President had had a 'no confidence' vote before Greiner, but that man resigned because of that vote.

Source: Author ladymacb29

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