FAU FAU University History and Traditions 2

Question 1

What was FAU's distinction as Florida's first public university when it opened in 1964?

Accepted Answer

First university designed for upper-division and graduate students only

Answer

When FAU opened in 1964, it was Florida's first public upper-division university, serving only juniors, seniors, and graduate students.

Question 2

What is the name of FAU's on-campus football stadium?

Accepted Answer

FAU Stadium

Answer

FAU Stadium (also known as Howard Schnellenberger Field) is the home of FAU Owls football on the Boca Raton campus.

Question 3

Which FAU campus is home to the Scripps Research Institute Florida and the Max Planck Florida Institute?

Accepted Answer

Jupiter Campus

Answer

FAU's Jupiter Campus hosts world-renowned research institutions including Scripps Research Institute Florida and Max Planck Florida Institute.

Question 4

What is the name of FAU's student newspaper?

Accepted Answer

The University Press

Answer

The University Press is FAU's independent student newspaper, serving the campus community since 1971.

Question 5

Which college at FAU is named after a prominent Florida businessman and philanthropist?

Accepted Answer

Both A and B

Answer

Both the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine and the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters are named after prominent philanthropists who donated to FAU.

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