Values Integrity and Accountability – Every person, every action, every time. Compassion – Treat all with kindness, understanding, and empathy. Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity – Advance health and health equity by respecting the rights, dignity, and differences of all. Excellence – Strive for the very best in all we do. What […]
Although badgers in various forms had been the University of Wisconsin mascot for decades, the version that is currently known as Bucky, sporting a cardinal and white sweater, was first drawn in 1940 by professional illustrator Art Evans of Garden Grove, Calif. What kind of badger is Bucky? Anthropomorphic badgerBuckingham […]
Malamutes are known for only letting out soft howls, while Huskies are known for being one of the chattiest breeds. They have a whole array of strange noises they are known for making when they are trying to tell you something! Expect howls, barks, woofs and everything in between. Are […]
$20 bill as a “Jackson”, or a “dub”, or a “double sawbuck”. Among horse-race gamblers, the $50 bill is called a “frog” and is considered unlucky. It is sometimes referred to as a “Grant”. What does dub mean in money? Dub for double was slang for $20 (double ten) in […]
Baker; south of Capitol Hill, and north of Rainier Valley. Historically, the Central District has been one of Seattle’s most racially and ethnically diverse neighborhoods, and was once the center of Seattle’s black community and a major hub of African-American businesses. Central District, Seattle Area Code 206 Where is the […]
Professor Laura Chmielewski spoke about the 1673 French expedition led by Jesuit missionary Jacques Marquette and fur trapper Louis Jolliet, who became the first Europeans to explore the Mississippi River. Who explored the Mississippi river? On May 8, 1541, south of present-day Memphis, Tennessee, Spanish conquistador Hernando de Soto reaches […]
navigator Jacques Cartier. French navigator Jacques Cartier sailed into the St. Lawrence River for the first time on June 9, 1534. Commissioned by King Francis I of France to explore the northern lands in search of gold, spices, and a northern passage to Asia, Cartier’s voyages underlay France’s claims to […]
René-Robert Cavelier, sieur de La Salle, led two expeditions in search of the Mississippi Rivers outlet to the Gulf of Mexico for France under King Louis XIV. Who traveled down the Mississippi? On May 8, 1541, south of present-day Memphis, Tennessee, Spanish conquistador Hernando de Soto reaches the Mississippi River, […]
The Big 10. The Big 10 is the oldest football conference in the United States — anchored by original teams Purdue, Wisconsin, Chicago, Michigan, Northwestern and Illinois in 1895. What is the oldest college football conference? The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) is America’s oldest collegiate athletic conference. What is […]
How can you tell the difference between Irish and Scottish? The main difference between Irish and Scottish is that Irish basically refers to inhabitants of Ireland, whereas Scottish basically refers to the people residing in the country of Scotland. Ireland lies in Northwestern Europe, whereas Scotland is located in the […]
The name Gael is primarily a gender-neutral name of Irish origin that means A Gaelic Person. Irish/Scottish person (Gaelic). Also a form of Gail, a short form of Abigail. Is Gael Scottish or Irish? The Gaels (/ɡeɪlz/ GAYLZ; Irish: Na Gaeil [n̪ˠə ˈɡeːlʲ]; Scottish Gaelic: Na Gàidheil [nə ˈkɛː. al]; […]
You can keep your OSU email as long as you like. You can forward your name. #@osu.edu address to your BuckeyeMail account. Do you lose osu email after graduation? You will retain access to “osuwireless” for 2 years after graduation. You will also continue to have access to the unencrypted […]
Top 10 Dorms at Ohio State University Archer House. Bowen House. Blackburn House. Smith-Steeb Hall. Scott House. Barrett House. Drackett Tower. Halloran House. What campus has the nicest dorms? Here are 25 of the best college dorms in America, according to reviews and ratings on college information site Niche. High […]
Need Help? Go to okey.okstate.edu and sign in. Click the Orange Mail link on the left side of the screen. On your mobile device, go to the App store and install Gmail. Click “Sign in” on the bottom of the screen. You will be prompted letting you know Gmail wants […]
Chic Harley. 47 for Ohio State. The number was retired in 2004 in honor of Chic Harley, who was a three-time All-American for the Buckeyes (1916, ’17, ’19) and helped put Ohio State football on the national map. Who wore number 47 for Ohio State football? Ohio State began honoring […]