Eastern : How Much Do YOU Know?

In the early years of Eastern’s history, what did freshmen wear to identify themselves as first year students? 1.An “F” sewn on their coats 2.A green “beanie” 3.An armband that said “frosh” 4.A pin that said “Eastern freshman” 12

How many names has our institution had since 1895?

Which was NOT a rule in the early 1900’s? 1.No girls allowed out of Pemberton after 7:30 p.m. 2.All girls must be in room until 10 p.m. studying. Lights out by 10:30 p.m. 3.Women could not attend dances and school picnics. 4.Students & faculty were required to attend daily chapel. 12

All of the following were named after a coach or instructor on campus except for one. Which one was named after a senator? 1.Lantz Gym 2.Pemberton Hall 3.Buzzard Auditorium 4.McAfee Gym 5.Booth Library 6.Klehm Hall 12

After World War II, in order to accommodate so many veterans enrolling at the University, temporary housing was set up outside McAfee Gym. What did they call this area? 1.Traillerville 2.Veteran’s Court 3.GI bunkertown 4.Tent city 12

Who was Napoleon? 1.The first mascot 2.A beloved history teacher 3.A radio personality on WEIU 4.A stray dog who was adopted by campus 12

In what year was Eastern founded?

Which president loved loud Hawaiian shirts and flowers? 1.Livingston C. Lord 2.Robert Buzzard 3.Lou Hencken 4.Daniel Marvin 12

Prior to being called the Panthers, EIU athletic teams were known as: 1.Blue Boys 2.Greyhounds 3.The Blue and Gray 4.Wildcats 12

In what year did Eastern win conference championships in football, basketball, & baseball?

Which building on campus is the only building constructed entirely from private gifts (the donation was from, and the building named after, the co-founder of Snap-On tools): 1.Klehm Hall 2.Lantz 3.Tarble Arts Center 4.Blair Hall 5.Neal Welcome Center 12

What percentage of Eastern’s classrooms are technology classrooms? 1.85% 2.93% 3.100% 4.75% 5.82% 12

Which former EIU President, worked his way up from student Food Service Worker (Thomas/Andrews Hall) to University President? 1.Daniel Marvin 2.David Jorns 3.Lou Hencken 4.Livingston Lord 12

In what year did students start choosing a major that led to a 4-year degree?

What was the annual tuition in 1956, the year that Doudna became president? 1.$210 with a $20 fee for book rental 2.$305 with a $20 fee for book rental 3.$90 with a $15 fee for book rental 4.$155 with a $15 fee for book rental 12

Who was the first former student to have a building named in their honor? 1.Ruth Carman 2.Newton E. Tarble 3.Richard A. Lumpkin 4.Walter A. Klehm 12

After a $3 million budget reduction from IBHE, which president removed all phones from faculty offices & cancelled all travel to save money? 1.Stanley Rives 2.Robert Buzzard 3.Quincy Doudna 4.Gilbert Fite 12

Which Eastern sports team participated in NCAA finals for the first time in 1992? 1.Men’s football 2.Women’s basketball 3.Men’s basketball 4.Women’s softball 12

From which University did President Perry receive his Ph.D.? 1.Texas A&M 2.The University of Chicago 3.The University of Missouri 4.The University of Illinois 12

In what year was the University closed for a week in January at the request of CIPS due to a natural gas shortage?

In what year did Eastern’s enrollment surpass 10,000 students for the 1 st time?

Where does the yearbook, the Warbler, get its name? 1.It was named after Eastern’s reputation for music education 2.It was named for the many birds on campus 3.It was started by a member of the 1918 glee club 4.It was named after its mission to share information with the campus 12

How were the 67,000 volumes moved from the library in Old Main to the temporary library in 1948? 1.Townspeople volunteered trucks 2.Hand carried by 500 students and faculty 3.Local farmers brought in trackers with trailers 4.All matter of conveyances were used—including wheelbarrows 12

Which president was known as “the builder” because of so many buildings being constructed during his tenure? 1.Quincy Doudna 2.Lou Hencken 3.Stanley Rives 4.Gilbert Fite 12

In what year were the first Greek Court buildings completed?

Eastern was the first normal school to grow into a comprehensive college. When were the first master’s degrees conferred?

Which departments are housed in Doudna? 1.Theater, Music, Band 2.Philosophy, Art, Music 3.Music and Theater 4.Art, History, Theater 5.Art, Music, Theater 12

What year did Textbook Rental move from Pemberton to the new building?

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