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Twelve Columbians have served as Governor of New York State. Which one served the longest?
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2)
Which African-American writer, who attended Columbia College in 1925, was a leader of the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s?
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3)
A little-known fact about Howard Dietz, a Columbian and famous Hollywood lyricist, is that he:
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4)
Which newspaper publisher endowed Columbia's School of Journalism and then chose the school to administer journalism prizes in his name?
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5)
She attended Columbia Business School in 1932 and won the Pulitzer Prize in 1972. She is one of the most honored writers of the 20th Century, specializing in the South, and counted among her friends William Faulkner. Who is she?
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6)
Which Columbia actor did not attend the University, but taught here:
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Lou Gehrig, Columbia College 1925, and Eddie Collins, Columbia College 1905, starred at Columbia and now are members of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Three other Columbians, including Leonard Koppett and John Montgomery Ward, are also in the Hall but did NOT play ball at Columbia. Who is the third member of that trio?
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More than 235 Columbians have served the United States as senators or representatives. Which one of them was the only member of Congress to vote against U.S. participation in the first and second World Wars:
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9)
The first great age of aviation included this Columbian.
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10)
James Duane was the first of 28 chairman of the Columbia Trustees since the position was created in 1787. He also served in another important position in New York City. What was it?
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11)
Fifteen Columbians have served as Mayor of New York City. Which one was killed in action in World War One?
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12)
Of the 235 Columbians who have served in Congress, which one of them holds the record for longevity in the House of Representatives:
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13)
William Alexander, who helped found King's College in 1754, raised the eyebrows of some of his Colonial era associates when, during the Revolutionary War, he
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14)
A number of big band leaders have attended Columbia. Which one brought Begin the Beguine to the top of the charts?
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15)
Arthur Dow, the famous American painter, taught at Columbia from 1904 to 1922 as a member of the faculty of fine arts. Who was his most famous pupil?
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16)
Many religious leaders attended or taught at Columbia. Which one of the following was the leader of the Zionist movement in the United States in the early 20th Century?
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17)
Many U.S. Military heroes attended Columbia. Identify the American general who won the West for the United States during the Mexican War:
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18)
Many major historians attended or taught at Columbia. Which one of the following wrote the eleven volume Story of Civilization with his wife, Ariel?
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19)
Many inventors began their work at Columbia. One of them, John Stevens, was known for:
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20)
Shao-yi Tong was one of the many heads of state and prime ministers to attend Columbia, what position did/does he hold?
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21)
This Columbia graduate was the ultimate urban planner and public official who at one time ran eight New York City and New York State agencies simultaneously. Who was he?
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22)
Which Columbia alumnus has won 36 Emmy Awards and is a member of the Television Hall of Fame?
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23)
Columbia played in the first sporting event ever televised. Who was the opponent?
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24)
Columbia faculty member Alan Lomax, considered one of the most important folk music scholars of the 20th Century,
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25)
This Columbia alumnus is considered to be the most influential doctor of the 20th Century. Who was he?
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