So You Think You Know DePaul – May 2013

City views and warm weather are what attract many DePaul students and staff to this rooftop nook in the Loop. What is the name of the DePaul building where you can find this beautiful view of the city?

Happy guessing! And remember these trivia rules:

• To enter, post your answer in the comments section by clicking “Leave a Comment” below.
• The contest will be open Friday, May 17, 2013, from 12:30 p.m. Central through 4 p.m. Central.
• All of the correct answers will be compiled and a winner from that group will be drawn at random to win an alumni-themed prize.

So You Think You Know DePaul – April 2013

Those who participated in community service activities and worked on social service projects as DePaul students have seen this secluded and harmonious neighborhood garden on campus. What is the name of the building surrounding this garden?

Happy guessing! And remember these trivia rules:

• To enter, post your answer in the comments section by clicking “Leave a Comment” below.
• The contest will be open Friday, April 12, 2013, from 12:30 p.m. Central through 4 p.m. Central.
• All of the correct answers will be compiled and a winner from that group will be drawn at random to win an alumni-themed prize.

So You Think You Know DePaul – March 2013

DePaul’s mascot, DIBS

With DePaul sports in the news lately, we wanted to focus on DePaul’s most loyal fan: DIBS. Our mascot has been cheering on the Blue Demons for decades. Originally named “Billy,” our mascot later took on the name DIBS. What does the name DIBS stand for?

Happy guessing! And remember these trivia rules:

• To enter, post your answer in the comments section by clicking “Leave a Comment” below.
• The contest will be open Thursday, March 14, 2013, from 12:30 p.m. Central through 4 p.m. Central.
• All of the correct answers will be compiled and a winner from that group will be drawn at random to win an alumni-themed prize.

So You Think You Know DePaul – February 2013

Source: DePaul Digital Collections

It’s the week of Valentine’s Day, and we can’t help but think about how much we love DePaul’s campus! Today’s trivia question brings in some nostalgia about the history of DePaul’s older buildings. This space, buillt in 1907, was originally built for the arts and was later transformed into a gymnasium where the Blue Demon basketball team played 1920-1957. The building caught fire in 1969 and was torn down in 1979. The Ray Meyer Fitness Center now stands on that site. What is the full name of the vintage building pictured here?
Hint: The space was nicknamed “The Barn.”

Happy guessing! And remember these trivia rules:

• To enter, post your answer in the comments section by clicking “Leave a Comment” below.
• The contest will be open Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, from 12:30 p.m. Central through 4 p.m. Central.

All of the correct answers will be compiled and a winner from that group will be drawn at random to win the prize.

So You Think You Know DePaul – January 2013

© 2013 DePaul University

Blue Demon Day is  just weeks away on Saturday, Feb. 2, so this month we’re quizzing you on your knowledge of our school mascot instead of asking you to guess a certain mystery place! Soon after St. Vincent’s College became DePaul University, athletes wore uniforms with large ‘D’s printed on the front. During a game, an announcer referred to the players as the “D-men,” a name that stuck and transformed into Blue Demons. In what decade did DePaul first get the nickname that led to our current team name?

Happy guessing! And remember these trivia rules:

• To enter, post your answer in the comments section by clicking “Leave a Comment” below.
• The contest will be open Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, from 12:30 p.m. Central through 4 p.m. Central.
• All of the correct answers will be compiled and a winner from that group will be drawn at random to win an alumni-themed prize. This month’s prize will include a special memento from the inaugural Blue Demon Day!

So You Think You Know DePaul – December 2012

Dressed for the holidays, this entrance leads to a DePaul building on the Lincoln Park Campus. Originally built in 1929, this building was once home to the Theological Seminary of the Northwest. Remodeled in 2006, this building is now a centerpiece of DePaul and often a location for banquets, receptions, presentations and other large events. What is the name of this building?

Happy guessing during our final contest of 2012! And remember these trivia rules:

• To enter, post your answer in the comments section by clicking “Leave a Comment” below.
• The contest will be open Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012, from noon Central through 4 p.m. Central.
• All of the correct answers will be compiled and a winner from that group will be drawn at random to win the prize.

So You Think You Know DePaul – November 2012

This South Loop theatre is a Chicago landmark and has been operating since 1910. Originally named the Blackstone Theatre, this space came under different owners until the fall of 1988 when DePaul purchased it. The university has invested more than $1 million in renovations to make this The Theatre School home and a permanent part of our community. What is the name of this theatre today?

Happy guessing! And remember these trivia rules:

• To enter, post your answer in the comments section by clicking “Leave a Comment” below.
• The contest will be open Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, from 12:30 p.m. Central through 4 p.m. Central.
• All of the correct answers will be compiled and a winner from that group will be drawn at random to win the prize.

So You Think You Know DePaul – October 2012

Photo courtesy of DePaul University Archives

Up until the late 1960s, DePaul’s Lincoln Park Campus had a shooting range where the ROTC squad practiced often. This 1962 photo captures Blue Demons during shooting practice inside the on-campus shooting range, which was housed in an unlikely place. Which building’s basement housed this shooting range?

Happy guessing! And remember these trivia rules:

• To enter, post your answer in the comments section by clicking “Leave a Comment” below.
• The contest will be open Friday, Oct. 26, 2012, from 12:30 p.m. Central through 4 p.m. Central.
• All of the correct answers will be compiled and a winner from that group will be drawn at random to win the prize.

So You Think You Know DePaul – September 2012

The O’Neil Reading Room, pictured above, was dedicated to the owner of the construction company that facilitated the renovation of this building. The renovation of the building created this space that fills with plenty of natural light to offer patrons a serene and quiet environment for reading. What is the name of this building?

Happy guessing! And remember these trivia rules:

• To enter, post your answer in the comments section by clicking “Leave a Comment” below.
• The contest will be open Friday, Sept. 14, 2012, from 11:30 a.m. Central through 3 p.m. Central.
• All of the correct answers will be compiled and a winner from that group will be drawn at random to win the prize.

So You Think You Know DePaul – August 2012

This statue of our university namesake, Saint Vincent de Paul, can be seen greeting students, faculty and guests on the Loop Campus as they pass from one building into the next on a glass-walled, scenic walkway. What is the name of the building that houses this statue?

Happy guessing! Don’t forget the latest trivia rules:

• To enter, post your answer in the comments section by clicking “Leave a Comment” below.
• The contest will be open Friday, August 17, 2012, from 12:30 p.m. Central through 4 p.m. Central.
• All of the correct answers will be compiled and a winner from that group will be drawn at random to win an alumni-themed prize.