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Campus Life at the
Florida Atlantic University was founded
on this day in 1961
The Florida Atlantic University was founded on this day — July 15 — in 1961.
The first group of students started their studies on September 14, 1964.
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Campus Trivia Night
Question: Which five countries are the world’s top Orange Producers?
Via FAO Stat
- Brazil
- India
- China
- Mexico
- United States
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Campus Life at
Tufts University
Campus Trivia Night
Question: Which five countries are the world’s top Copper Producers?
Via Woolring Metal – based in Essen, Germany:
- Chile
- Peru
- China
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- United States
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Howard Lutnick was born
on this day in 1961
Howard Lutnick — the American businessman and government official who has served as the United States Secretary of Commerce since January 2025 — was born on this day — July 14, 1961 — in Jericho, New York.
He is a graduate of Haverford College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics.
Prior to his appointment to the Cabinet, Lutnick was the long-time Chairman and CEO of the financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald and the BGC Group. He gained national recognition for his leadership and rebuilding of the firm following the September 11 attacks. During the transition to the current administration, he also served as the co-chair of the presidential transition team.
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Campus Life at the
University of New Mexico
Campus Trivia Night
Question: Which five countries are the world’s top Tomato Producers?
Via FAO Stat
- China
- India
- Tomatoes
- Türkiye
- United States of America
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