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Issue: May 2025
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May Trivia
Hosting a backyard BBQ in May? How about a May-themed trivia quiz!
100 May Trivia Questions and Answers
By IconoBrain Games / September 28, 2024
Holidays
Holidays
What day is celebrated as Memorial Day in the United States?
Answer: The last Monday of May.What Mexican holiday is celebrated on May 5th?
Answer: Cinco de Mayo.Which day is designated as International Workers’ Day or May Day?
Answer: May 1st.What is celebrated on the second Sunday of May in many countries?
Answer: Mother’s Day.What holiday in May honors those who have died while serving in the U.S. military?
Answer: Memorial Day.What traditional May celebration involves dancing around a pole?
Answer: Maypole dance.What is the historical significance of May 8th in World War II?
Answer: VE Day (Victory in Europe Day).What flower is commonly associated with Mother’s Day in May?
Answer: Carnation.When is Armed Forces Day celebrated in the United States?
Answer: The third Saturday in May.Which Christian holiday often falls in May, celebrating the ascension of Jesus into heaven?
Answer: Ascension Day.
History
History
On May 1st, 1707, what two kingdoms merged to form the United Kingdom?
Answer: England and Scotland.Which U.S. state was admitted to the Union on May 29th, 1848?
Answer: Wisconsin.In what year did Mount St. Helens erupt in May?
Answer: 1980.Which U.S. president was born on May 29th, 1917?
Answer: John F. Kennedy.What event is celebrated on May 14th, marking the establishment of a Middle Eastern country in 1948?
Answer: The founding of Israel.What significant event happened on May 20th, 1927, involving Charles Lindbergh?
Answer: Lindbergh made the first solo nonstop transatlantic flight.What famous tower in Paris officially opened on May 6th, 1889?
Answer: The Eiffel Tower.Which British Prime Minister became the first female leader of the Conservative Party in May 1979?
Answer: Margaret Thatcher.What act was passed in the U.S. Congress on May 26, 1924, affecting immigration?
Answer: The Immigration Act of 1924.Which famous philosopher was born on May 5th, 1818?
Answer: Karl Marx.
May trivia Nature topic
May trivia Nature topic
What is the birthstone for May?
Answer: Emerald.What are the two birth flowers for May?
Answer: Lily of the valley and hawthorn.What zodiac signs cover most of May?
Answer: Taurus and Gemini.What type of bird is commonly associated with May as a symbol of spring?
Answer: Swallow.Which fruit is typically in season in May in the Northern Hemisphere?
Answer: Strawberries.What month is often referred to as the start of the gardening season in many regions?
Answer: May.Which tree blooms with pink or white flowers in May, often seen in parks?
Answer: Cherry blossoms.What migratory insect begins returning north in May after wintering in Mexico?
Answer: Monarch butterflies.Which meteor shower peaks in May, named after a constellation?
Answer: Eta Aquarids.What month is National Bike Month in the U.S., often encouraging people to enjoy the outdoors?
Answer: May.
May trivia Pop Culture topic
May trivia Pop Culture topic
Which Marvel superhero movie was released in May 2012 and became a global hit?
Answer: The Avengers.Which singer released the hit song “May It Be” for The Lord of the Rings soundtrack?
Answer: Enya.Which Star Wars catchphrase is associated with May 4th?
Answer: “May the Fourth be with you.”Which movie, released in May 1977, became an iconic sci-fi franchise?
Answer: Star Wars: A New Hope.Who won the Best Actress Oscar in May 1999 for Shakespeare in Love?
Answer: Gwyneth Paltrow.What iconic franchise celebrates “National Pizza Party Day” in May?
Answer: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.Which famous television series finale aired on May 20, 1993?
Answer: Cheers.Who released the song “It’s Gonna Be May,” becoming a meme?
Answer: NSYNC (Justin Timberlake).Which famous Game of Thrones episode aired in May 2019, marking the end of the series?
Answer: “The Iron Throne.”Which talk show host was born on May 12, 1982?
Answer: Tony Hawk.
Sports
Sports
Which famous American race takes place on the last Sunday of May?
Answer: Indianapolis 500.What major European soccer tournament final usually happens in May?
Answer: UEFA Champions League Final.Which famous horse race is held in Kentucky in May?
Answer: Kentucky Derby.What national U.S. holiday marks the unofficial start of summer and often features sports events?
Answer: Memorial Day.Which sport celebrates National Golf Month in May?
Answer: Golf.Who won the NBA championship in May 1996 with the Chicago Bulls?
Answer: Michael Jordan.Which Formula One race is held annually in Monaco in late May?
Answer: Monaco Grand Prix.Which MLB team typically hosts the Memorial Day baseball game?
Answer: Various teams (traditionally the Washington Nationals).Which famous British soccer team won the Premier League title in May 2016?
Answer: Leicester City.Which tennis tournament starts at the end of May in Paris?
Answer: The French Open (Roland Garros).
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Purdue Global Cafe' (PG Cafe')
PG Café is an online meeting place.
As an online school, Purdue Global lacks a social connecting point between students, as well as Faculty with students outside of the classroom. The use of asynchronous communication is not the same as synchronous in developing dialogue and connections. Ground based schools have physical meeting areas where students may interact, offering a common type of social dynamic. At PG we can't just walk out into the quad and talk with each other. We can't run into each other at the Campus Coffee shop, (but we can in a virtual Cafe!)
PG Cafe will host a monthly “SBIT Student SME Networking” session every last Friday. (Schedule will be linked in the SBIT BITS newsletter for students)
This session will introduce students to a Host PG Faculty member with various SME backgrounds (Subject Matter Expertise). The session will allow students to enjoy dialogue with a faculty member outside of the classroom - and talk about various aspects of the faculty’s SME.
SBIT Student SME Networking
Friday May 30, 2025, 11:00am ET
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Café Manager: Dr. Blake Escudier
Featured Hosts: TBD
Student's Stories:
Congratulations: Justyna Krysinska (MBA)
Justyna's GB530 Marketing class project won 3rd place in the "Graduate Consulting Specialized" category for "The Small Business Institute's" annual "Project of the Year" competition! The award was announced at the SBI 49th Annual Conference in New Orleans, attended by Professor Blake Escudier.
The Small Business Institute® (SBI) is the premier professional association of small business/entrepreneurship educators and researchers involved in student analysis projects. Its mission is strengthening the free enterprise system's small business/entrepreneurship sector. SBI enhances and improves entrepreneurship education through an extensive network of Small Business Institutes® at colleges and universities (SBI Universities) throughout the United States and internationally.
The competition judges are SBI Directors, former SBI Directors, and college and university faculty members who are SBI members and/or those who submit to the POY competition. The goal of the program is to have each consulting report in the competition reviewed by a minimum of two judges.
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SBIT Faculty Spotlight
Dr. Carol T. Edwards – Teaching with Passion, Purpose, and Heart
With nearly two decades of service at Purdue University Global, Dr. Carol T. Edwards has built a reputation for being more than just an educator. She’s a mentor, motivator, and champion of student success. Currently serving as a Full-Time Faculty member, Dr. Edwards brings diverse experience and boundless enthusiasm to every class she teaches.
Her journey to academia is anything but linear. Before joining PG, Dr. Edwards wore many hats: Academic Advising Administrator, Communications & Wireless Specialist, Accountant, Notary Public, IT Support Staff, Mortgage Consultant, and even CEO and founder of a non-profit organization. With such a varied background, it’s no surprise that her areas of expertise span Education Technology, Curriculum Development, Academic Advising, Civic Services, and Student Engagement.
Dr. Edwards holds a PhD from Northcentral University, an MEd and BIT from American Intercontinental University, and an AAS from Essex County College. At PG, she teaches a wide range of courses, including IT104: Introduction to Cybersecurity, IN150: Foundations for Success in IT, CS114: Academic Strategies for the IT Professional, and IT400: Ethics in Cybersecurity, among others.
But what truly sets Dr. Edwards apart is her philosophy on Learning. “Being in the academic arena is more than a career. It’s a calling,” she says. Her deep love for teaching is grounded in her joy of watching students grow, learn, and reach their full potential. “There is a special kind of joy that comes from watching someone have that ‘aha’ moment.”
In her classroom, engagement and connection are key. Dr. Edwards uses creative techniques like “Creative Mind Sayings,” where students create weekly motivational quotes, which she proudly displays in-class announcements. She also celebrates milestones such as birthdays, anniversaries, and student achievements, creating a space where students feel seen and appreciated.
Interactive elements like team time, breakout rooms, and icebreaker quizzes foster collaboration, while tailored feedback and supplementary materials ensure each learner feels supported. One student says, “She remembers what it’s like to be in our shoes—working, caring for family, and going to school. Her energy, encouragement, and understanding made all the difference.”
Dr. Edwards’ excellence has not gone unnoticed. Her accolades include the 2022 Distinction Award, Outstanding Dedication to Students Award, Peer Reviewer Extraordinaire, and the Organization Builders Award.
Outside the classroom, she enjoys reading, gardening, counseling, and spending time with her family—pursuits that mirror her nurturing and thoughtful nature.
She says, “Learning is more than acquiring knowledge—it’s about connection, celebration, and growth. When we create spaces where people feel valued, inspired, and heard, we open the door for deep, transformative Learning.”
Dr. Carol T. Edwards is a shining example of how passion and purpose can shape students’ academic journeys and their lives as a whole.
Julie Dort
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Digital Badging!
Digital badges are visual representations of an accomplishment or credential you have earned that has been issued and endorsed by an organization in a digital, shareable format. As a student at Purdue Global, you may earn a digital badge for several accomplishments, including making the Dean's or Chancellor's List or earning a micro-credential. Micro-credentials are smaller groupings of courses that can “stack” into or fulfill the requirements of other degree programs (such as a bachelor's degree). With these accomplishments represented by a digital badge, they can be easily shared with and verified by others. PG issues digital badges through Credly, our digital badge platform. To learn more, visit this page. If you have questions about digital badges, you can send an email to digitalcred@purdueglobal.edu.
Graduation Information
Upcoming Graduations:
October 11, 2025 (Registration Open in Summer 2025)
May 2, 2026 (Registrations open in February 2026)
Purdue Global Military
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Military Student Relations : Meetup Thursdays
Military Student Relations offers a drop-in opportunity every Thursday afternoon (4:00pm-6:00pm EST) for our military affiliated students to to network and build community, learn more about campus resources and events, and get your feedback on how to improve the military student experience!
Simply click on the meeting invite on our event calendar. We look forward to seeing you!
Academic Success
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Student Success Coaches
Academic Success Center
Academic Success Center
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COLLEGE WRITING
The Purdue Global Writing Center supports writers in college composition and across the curriculum with resources that cover a range of topics on college writing from audience and formality to assignment types and sample essays and argumentation and rhetoric. Browse the collection below or use the search tool to locate topics on college writing and more.
Military Prior Learning
Military Prior Learning
Achievement in Community Engagement and Services (ACES) is a free, university-wide, co-curricular, non-credit program designed to recognize the community engagement and service learning efforts of Purdue Global students.
ACES connects students to their local, national, and global communities, to foster relationships in and their commitment to community engagement and service learning.
Students earn points for their service, both inside and outside the university, toward digital badges that can be used on resumes as documented evidence of their dedication to service. Their achievement is also recorded on their permanent academic transcript.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Purdue University Global holds itself accountable to foster a culture that promotes diversity and inclusion, offering an environment that is fair, equitable, and accessible for all.
PG Library Access: Your PG Library!
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Academic Writer
Academic Writer is APA's authoritative solution offering you a complete digital environment for teaching, learning, and writing academic papers.
New to Academic Writer? Check out our orientation, Getting Started with Academic Writer, to learn how to navigate and use the site.
For more detailed guidance on using the Writing Center, visit our lesson on Writing in Academic Writer.
Searching for Data and Stats!
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Who Can Receive Accommodations?
Who Can Receive Accommodations?
A student with a disability and/or temporary impairment that limits a major life function and is diagnosed by a health care professional can request accommodations. Accommodations can be permanent or temporary.
Who are they? SAS was once known as The Center for Disability Services (CDS). The department name was recently changed to Student Accessibility Services (SAS) to create a more inclusive environment that provides accessibility to all. Student Accessibility Services (SAS) at Purdue Global is the primary office responsible for the coordination of services for students with disabilities. Pursuant to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, Purdue Global will provide reasonable accommodations for students who have met the eligibility and verification requirements of SAS.
What do they do? SAS works directly with the student to provide accommodations that aid the student in being successful in their classes. SAS works as a liaison between the student and their instructors and notifies instructors of the student's approved accommodations each term. Students with temporary medical conditions can also request accommodations on a temporary basis.
How do you request an accommodation? Students with disabilities are responsible for requesting an accommodation. If you are a potential Purdue Global student, or already enrolled at Purdue Global, and are seeking accommodation(s) due to a diagnosed disability, you may request to be referred to Student Accessibility Services (SAS) through your university representative and/or contact SAS directly by telephone, or email. Actively enrolled students may also submit a self-referral to SAS through their student portal. SAS will then send an email to the student with information about requesting accommodations and will provide the required accommodation request forms attached to the email.
Purdue Global Contacts and Student Connections
Purdue Global Contacts and Student Connections
Purdue Global Contacts
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Textbook Inquiry: Student Support Desk or Academic Advising at 866-522-7747
Technical Issues: 866-522-7747-Support and Solutions
Student Accounts: 800-817-8272
Office of Student Support: 866-522-7747
Financial aid: 866-458-2008 option #2, or at fastudentsupport@purdueglobal.edu
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