USU Online Campus Race 2023 by USU Campus Race https://padlet.com/USUCampusRace/online2023 Welcome to virtual campus! Race across this map to find and complete challenges, and learn fun facts along the way. Good luck! Race form: https://form.jotform.com/223399088815873 en-us 2021-07-13 01:33:32 UTC 2023-02-07 22:32:37 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4dc.png Graffiti Tunnel USUCampusRace https://padlet.com/USUCampusRace/online2023/wish/1646728321 CHALLENGE 2
The quickest path from Manning and Science Road, the Graffiti Tunnel is a colourful showcase of paint artworks, slogans and other cool messages. It's believed to have started as the University's designated place for student protesters to write in during the Vietnam War.

Challenge 2: The Graffiti Tunnel started as the University's designated place for student protesters to write in which war?

Point: 1

📷 Imgur

]]> 2021-07-13 01:43:09 UTC https://padlet.com/USUCampusRace/online2023/wish/1646728321 Fisher Library USUCampusRace https://padlet.com/USUCampusRace/online2023/wish/1648170794 CHALLENGE 6
You have arrived at Fisher Library, USYD's biggest library! Across 9 floors, you can access thousands of items to borrow and use group study rooms, desks and computers.

Challenge 6: Using the library website here, find the answers to the 4 questions below. The answers correspond to the 4 gaps of a call number. Once filled in, search the call number on the website to uncover the title of the book.

_13.5 W_8_1 J1 _

  1. According to the Fisher Centenary 1909-2009, the first Fisher Library took almost how many years to build?
  2. On what level is the Curriculum Resources Collection?
  3. What is the building code of Fisher Library? Take the last number.
  4. How many bookable multimedia booths with computer are there? Halve this number.

Points: 5 

📷 Yvonne Perkins via flickr

]]> 2021-07-13 22:44:41 UTC https://padlet.com/USUCampusRace/online2023/wish/1648170794 The Quadrangle USUCampusRace https://padlet.com/USUCampusRace/online2023/wish/1649356014 CHALLENGE 5
Welcome to one of the most iconic and Insta-worthy spots on campus. The Quad Front Lawns is a popular site for graduation photos, lunch with friends, and USU events!

Challenge 5: On your race form, spot the difference between 2 photos from USU's Welcome Fest. There are 5 differences in total. You only need to mark the differences on 1 photo.

Points: 5 total (1 for each correctly spotted difference)

Did you know?
USU Welcome Fest 2023 is coming! Check out the full program here for an exciting line-up of club events, giveaways and more across 3 days.]]> 2021-07-14 11:54:56 UTC https://padlet.com/USUCampusRace/online2023/wish/1649356014 Abercrombie Business School (ABS) USUCampusRace https://padlet.com/USUCampusRace/online2023/wish/1649357546 CHALLENGE 12
Last but not least,you have arrived at ABS, a popular spot for classes as well as lunch, group work and study sessions.

Challenge 12: Take the virtual tour of ABS here to find the answers to the following 5 questions:
  1. What year did ABS open? 
  2. When was the Sydney Blue Gum Tree outside ABS planted?
  3. What is the building code of ABS?
  4. The Learning Hubs offer A3 size printing. True or false?
  5. How many square metres of light-filled space does ABS have?

Points: 5 total (1 for each correct answer)

📷 McGregor Coxall

]]> 2021-07-14 11:57:06 UTC https://padlet.com/USUCampusRace/online2023/wish/1649357546 Chau Chak Wing Museum USUCampusRace https://padlet.com/USUCampusRace/online2023/wish/1649363252 CHALLENGE 4
Across art, science, history and ancient cultures, the Chau Chak Wing Museum is home to 18 new exhibitions and over 400,000 collected items. Entry is free too!

Challenge 4: Take a tour of Chau Chak Wing Museum! Head to their website here to find answers to 5 questions about the museum.

Point: 5 total (1 for each correct answer)

📷 Chau Chak Wing Museum

]]> 2021-07-14 12:04:40 UTC https://padlet.com/USUCampusRace/online2023/wish/1649363252 Courtyard Restaurant & Bar USUCampusRace https://padlet.com/USUCampusRace/online2023/wish/1649364737 CHALLENGE 3
Here at Courtyard, you'll find a delicious menu of pizzas, salads and desserts to satisfy any in-between or after class cravings. Live entertainment events also take place here throughout the year!

Challenge 3: What time does Courtyard close between Wednesdays - Fridays?

Points: 1 total

📷 University of Sydney

]]> 2021-07-14 12:06:44 UTC https://padlet.com/USUCampusRace/online2023/wish/1649364737 Verge Gallery USUCampusRace https://padlet.com/USUCampusRace/online2023/wish/1649366535 CHALLENGE 8
Welcome to Verge Gallery, home to many experimental and contemporary art projects. Our exhibitors are a mix of established and emerging artists, with students always welcome to come by and explore the space.

Challenge 8: Verge will be hosting an insightful panel discussion on Thursday 23 March, 6pm - 8pm. What is this panel called? Check out their website here.

Point: 1]]> 2021-07-14 12:09:05 UTC https://padlet.com/USUCampusRace/online2023/wish/1649366535 Manning Bar USUCampusRace https://padlet.com/USUCampusRace/online2023/wish/1659031819 CHALLENGE 1
Welcome to Manning Bar! Located on Level 2 of Manning House, this bar houses various live entertainment for students to enjoy, from rock performances to musicals to DJ parties. Manning Bar will also be the location for our upcoming Welcome to Sydney Party (14 February)!

Challenge 1: Play the audio clip in your race form to hear 1 second from 5 different songs. Can you guess the songs and their artists? 

Points: 10 total (1 point for each correct song, 1 point for each correct artist)]]> 2021-07-23 03:47:28 UTC https://padlet.com/USUCampusRace/online2023/wish/1659031819 Eastern Avenue USUCampusRace https://padlet.com/USUCampusRace/online2023/wish/1659084887 CHALLENGE 7
Welcome to the main thoroughfare on campus, where you may find markets, cool installations and USU Clubs & Societies stalls throughout the year.

Challenge 7: Let's go on a USU Clubs & Societies logo hunt! Hint: Check out the directory here and use the category clues in brackets below to find your answers. There may be multiple correct answers for each question, you only need to name 1 club for each.

Name a club with:
  1. A lightning bolt (Art, Music & Performance)
  2. A flower or plant (Culture & Language)
  3. A brain (Academic)
  4. An easel (Arts & Crafts)
  5. An arrow (Sport & Recreation)
  6. A walking person (AIESEC)

Points: 6 total (1 for each correct club name)

Did you know?
Joining Clubs & Societies is a great way to explore your interests and make new friends with fellow students. With 200+ Clubs & Societies at USU, there's something for everybody!
]]> 2021-07-23 04:45:07 UTC https://padlet.com/USUCampusRace/online2023/wish/1659084887 Jane Foss Russell Building USUCampusRace https://padlet.com/USUCampusRace/online2023/wish/1660167872 CHALLENGE 9
Located across City Road bridge, the Jane Foss Russell Building offers various services including Counselling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and the Student Centre, the go-to hub for enrolment and study-related questions.

Challenge 9: On your race form, you'll find hypothetical information on a student's units, availability and preferences for a semester. With the drop-down list table on the race form, arrange a timetable for this student. It must include all classes (lectures + tutorials) and suit all their availability and preferences.

Points: 8 total

📷 Peter Miller via flickr

]]> 2021-07-25 04:57:25 UTC https://padlet.com/USUCampusRace/online2023/wish/1660167872 Hermann's Bar USUCampusRace https://padlet.com/USUCampusRace/online2023/wish/1660812500 CHALLENGE 11
Exit ISL via the stairs next to Incubate and you'll find Hermann's Bar, home to a cool urban-jungle inspired lounge space where students can enjoy live gigs, pizzas and drinks.

Challenge 11: Hermann's Bar is located on which two streets?

Point: 1]]> 2021-07-26 06:00:52 UTC https://padlet.com/USUCampusRace/online2023/wish/1660812500 International Student Lounge (ISL) USUCampusRace https://padlet.com/USUCampusRace/online2023/wish/1660816064 CHALLENGE 10: Across from the Student Centre is a flight of stairs that takes you to ISL, a common study, games and hangout area.

Challenge 10: On your race form, you'll find a list of 5 languages. How many of these can you identify?

Did you know?
USU Language Exchange Program is now open for semester 2023 Semester 1! Sign up here for the chance to swap languages and make new friends with people from around the world. 
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