UCSB Trivia Quiz #1
Think you know everything about UCSB? Test your knowledge with this UCSB Trivia quiz.
Question 1
UCSB and Isla Vista are home to a thriving music scene, with many student-run bands regularly performing both on and off campus. Which of these parking lots was a prime place for bands to practice until May 2023?
Question 2
UCSB has eight dormitories, seven of which are located on the main campus. Out of all of the dormitories on campus, which one was the first to be built?
Question 3
After 31 years, Henry Yang is stepping down as the Chancellor of UCSB in June 2025. In addition to his duties as Chancellor, which department does Yang teach classes for?
Question 4
Storke Tower, located by the UCen in Storke Plaza, houses an instrument known as a carillon consisting of several dozen bells. Which of these professors plays UCSB's carillon on Sundays?
Question 5
The Library is a popular study space for students during the year. It has eight floors, four of which are quiet floors. Which of these floors does not have any study spaces?
Question 6
Each UC campus has its own distinct look and feel, owing to their varied histories and locations across California. Which of the following installations is unique to UCSB among the UCs?
Question 7
UCSB is home to many Nobel laureates, counting 3 in Physics, 2 in Chemistry, and 1 in Economics. UCSB Professor Shuji Nakamura won the 2014 Nobel Prize in Physics for inventing what?
Question 8
UCSB has many student-run clubs that compete in all sorts of competitions nationwide. UCSB took second place in which of the following national competitions this May?
Question 9
Much of the administrative work at UCSB takes place in Cheadle Hall, located across from Campbell Hall. Chancellor Yang's office is located in this building on which floor?
Question 10
UCSB, like many other universities, has awarded a higher proportion of “A” grades as time has gone on. Which of these departments only awarded “A” grades for the 2022-2023 school year?