Math Riddle Run Group 2

The University of Mississipi

Math Riddle Run

Group 2

Start

Riddle 2

Riddle 3

Riddle 5

Riddle 4

Riddle 7

Riddle 6

Hint

Riddle 1

I select the few who reach up high; scholars rewarded don’t just try. Honors in my name, legacy and gift combined; I house distinction here defined. Which building am I?

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Hint

Side Quest

Riddle 2

I stand outdoors beneath the trees, where voices, music ride the breeze. Part of tailgates, concerts, fall nights bright; under magnolias’ shade or spotlight. What’s my name?

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Side Quest

Riddle 3

I bring the crowd, the food, the cheer, where students gather far and near. Meet, eat, lounge — my halls do both, hosting life outside the oath. What am I?

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Riddle 4

I was born before many of my peers, with mighty columns tall, A “temple of learning” first, where scholars used to call. Shot through war, and stormed through hate, yet still I stand in plan; What building at Ole Miss am I, core of knowledge for this land?

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The University of Mississipi

Math Riddle Run

Start

Riddle 2

Riddle 3

Riddle 4

Riddle 5

Riddle 7

Riddle 6

Hint

Side Quest

Riddle 5

I teach in numbers, symbols, proof all day; I was named for one who led in many a way. Not a dorm, though halls share my name; students in calculus know my fame. What am I?

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Side Quest

Hint

Riddle 6

I stand between then and now, bronze and stone bear witness to how One first walked in suit through strife; courage carving out a new life. What memorial?

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Hint

Riddle 7

My glass is painted, my tower rings, Tradition echoes as my bell sings. A place for vows, for prayers, for song, Community gathers where I belong. What am I?

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The University of Mississipi

Math Riddle Run

Start

Riddle 2

Riddle 3

Riddle 4

Riddle 5

Riddle 7

Riddle 6

End Run

Congrats!

• Go back to previous riddles and complete side quest you skipped.
• Wait at the final hint location.
• You should see your instructor.
• End your timer and put your time on padlet.

Teaching Math

This is a place where people chat and study. When you find it, put your socialite to work. Find a student to help you on your hunt by doing the following:

• Ask them their favorite and least favorite thing about math.
• Teach them to solve this math problem: find the derivative of the function: f(x)=3x^{2}+4x-1
• Take a picture with them upload it to padlet.

Hint

Look for the oldest academic bell, a Greek façade with wings wide spread, Once a hospital in conflict’s hour, now where chancellors tread.

Hint

The Science Center has many wings, but mine is where you solve; Named for Alfred Hume- ’neath lecture lights, is where the math evolves.

Hint

I have four words carved at my arch: “courage, knowledge, opportunity, perseverance,” Near the Lyceum I watch—of integration’s brave first reference.

Why Teach?

This place host a subject foundational to all knowledge. The professors have an honorable mission. Put your socialite to work to do the following:

• Speak with a professor specific to this subject in room 318.
• Ask them: What is their favorite part of teaching ? Why do they think the subject is important?
• Ask for their best teaching advice.
• Take a picture with them .
• Upload it and a summary on padlet

Room 318

Follow in His Footsteps

This is a place where icons tread. Make your own mark along and beside those who went before you. Do the following:

• Once you find the spot.
• Socialite should ask someone to take a picture for the group.
• Pose as though you are walking with the important figure.
• Upload the picture on padlet

Hint

Thirty-six bells in harmony chime, Marking the hours in measured time. Look for the tower where voices soar, A chapel of welcome forevermore.

Hint

Purchased later, once a sorority home, Now I host those who in excellence roam.

Put on a Concert

This place sometimes has squirrels in the audience. Do one of the following:

• Record a video or take a picture of you performing your favorite song here.
• Get a close up picture of an audience member (aka squirrel).

Hint

Sometimes called just “the Union,” many services under one roof you find. Ballrooms, food courts, a place to unwind.

Hint

In the Grove’s midst, I take the stage; for Rebel pride or arts engage.