Fall Convocation 2023

In what year did Germanna Community College say, "Let there be a main building!" and it was so? Hint: It wasn't built by the Seven Dwarfs, but they'd approve!

Hint: It's old enough to have seen some fashion trends come and go, but not old enough to remember disco!

• 1963

• 1970

• 1975

• 1925

Who's the head honcho of the Virginia Community College System? First name's David, last name is _______

Hint: His last name isn't Copperfield, but he still works educational magic!

What's the name of the building on Germanna's Fredericksburg Area Campus that popped up in 2012 and has everything but a Starbucks (but does have an Inspiration Station)? It's a one-stop shop for labs, resources, and student services! (a)  

Hint: It's the Swiss Army knife of buildings, minus the corkscrew!

• Dickinson Building
• Workforce and Technology Center
• French Slaughter Building
• Barbara J Fried Center
• Joseph R Daniel Technology Center
• Science and Engineering Building

What's the name of the Virginia program that says, "Less than $100,000 income? No problem! We'll train you for a job that's hotter than a summer blockbuster"?

Hint: Zero worries, and a lifetime of opportunities!

• College Everywhere

• Fast Forward

• G3

• FASFA

What's the name of the Germanna Community College mascot that's too awesome to hibernate through the semesters?

Hint: It's not Winnie the Pooh, but it's just as lovable and a lot more fierce!

• Polars

• Grizzlies

• Gators

• Gorillas

What's the name of the Virginia magic carpet ride that whisks you from a community college to a four-year institution, no genie required, with guaranteed admission and junior status?

Hint: It's not "Open Sesame," but it does open doors!

• Virginia Transfer Program

• Dual Enrollment

• G3

• Transfer Virginia Initiative

Who was Germanna Community College's first "Commander-in-Chief" who wasn't founding a country but a college, and reigned from 1970 to 1980? (a)   .

Hint: No, it's not George Washington, but he was equally revolutionary for Germanna!

• Dr. Frank Turnage
• Dr. Arnold Wirtala
• Dr. Janet Gullickson
• Dr. David Sam

What's the name of the "digital classroom" where Germanna Community College students go, and it's not Hogwarts' Room of Requirement?

Hint: It's where your academic dreams (or nightmares) come to life!

• Blackboard

• D2L

• Kaltura

• Canvas

When does the Paris Agreement want to save the Earth by, so we don't all have to move to Mars?

Hint: If we don't meet this deadline, we might all be buying one-way tickets on SpaceX!

• 2045

• 2075

• 2050

• 2030

What's the next Star Wars movie that will undoubtedly have fans arguing over canon?

Hint: The movie's title sounds like a cool gamer tag!

• Rogue Squadron

• Darth Vader Rises

• Skywalker's Children

• Stormtroopers on the Beach