Lower Campus Quiz Flashcards
What must you bring on a tour?
Microphone and nametag
What are the parts of an introduction?
Name, Year, Major, Hometown, Activities at Pitt, Reason(s) for coming to Pitt
The university of Pittsburgh was founded in _ by _ located in _ with the original name being _.
1787; Hugh Henry Brackenridge; Downtown Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh Academy
Langley Hall is home to what department(s)?
Neuroscience (Biology)
What was first filmed in the Music Building?
Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood
Name the nine universities where you can cross register.
Carnegie Melon University; Chatham University; Carlow University; Community College of Allegheny County; La Roche; Point Park; Pittsburgh Theological Seminary; Duquesne University; Robert Morris University
How many undergraduates attend the university of Pittsburgh?
18,371
Name each ROTC and where its office is located.
Navy - CMU; Army - Bellefield; Air Force - 29th floor of CoL
Heinz Chapel’s windows are _ tall and the red doors weigh _ each. The windows are some of the tallest in the world and depict sacred and secular figures - both male and female - famous in religion, history, science, and arts.
73ft; 800lb
How tall is the Cathedral (feet and stories)? How many windows does the Cathedral have?
535ft; 42 stories; 2529 windows
How many Nationality Rooms are in the Cathedral and how many are used as classrooms?
29; 27
Which Nationality Rooms are not in use?
Syrian-Lebanon and Early American
Name three things that happen on Bigelow Blvd.
Buses home; Bigelow Bash/Fall Fest; Buses to Heinz Field for Football Games
Name one song Stephan Foster composed.
Camptown Races
Name four buildings in the Carnegie Complex.
Public Library, Music Hall, Natural History Museum; Art Museum
How many libraries are on campus and which is the biggest?
15; Hillman
How many volumes of books does the library system have
6.8 million
Who commissioned the building of the Cathedral and during what years was it built?
Chancellor John Bowman; 1926-1937
How big is Schenley Park in acres?
456
How many call boxes are located around campus?
Over 500
Pitt Police is the _ largest police department in Allegheny County.
3rd
How many rides per semester can you get on Safe Rider?
20
What is the largest building on campus?
Posvar
What percent of classes have more than 100 students?
6%
40% have less than _ students.
20 students
_% have less than 30 students.
59%
Who hit his last three home-runs form home plate in Posvar?
Babe Ruth
Posvar Hall is built on the previous location _ AKA the first _ in the USa
Forbes Field; baseball stadium
Name two departments in Forbes Tower:
Athletic Training; Emergency Medicine