Prairie View A&M University has been invited to participate in the 2005 Honda Campus All-Star Challenge in Orlando, Florida. The All-Star Challenge is the first ever academic quiz competition for students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.Begun in 1989, over 50, 000 students have competed in the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge. The questions cover everything from traditional academic areas, including science, literature, history, geography, religion, philosophy, social sciences and the arts to current events, general knowledge, sports and popular culture. African American history and culture are also featured.
Prairie view A&M University is among 89 HBCUs eligible year’s 16th annual Honda Campus All-Star Challenge. Sponsored by American Honda Motor Company, Inc., Honda Campus All-Star Challenge is sanctioned by the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO) and the Association of College Unions International (ACUI).
Competition at Prairie View A&M University begins with the campus tournament scheduled for Nov. 15-18 in the lobby of L.O. Evans Hall. All students who compete are eligible for selection as a member of the varsity squad.
Our varsity squad will advance to the national championship tournament, March 31- April 4, 2005, in Orlando, Florida. The nationals are the academic competition version of ” March Madness.” It features 320 HBCU students, all gathered at one location competing for their 64 HBCUs.
The four-day Honda Campus All Star Challenge Nationals involves much more than just the quiz games. Students are treated to a once-in-a-lifetime experience including gala banquets with speakers and performers, and most importantly, the opportunity to meet, connect with, and “make friends for life” among the other participants.
Teams and individuals at the campus tournament will compete for prizes and a chance to represent Prairie View A&M University at the nationals in Orlando. All participants will receive a complimentary T-shirt and certificate for their participation.
To sign up for Prairie View A&M University’s Honda Campus All-Star Challenge competition, go to 204 Evans Hall or contact Herbert Thomas at (936) 857-2055.