Discover the Top 5 Unbelievable Fun Facts About Indiana State University

1. Pfizer's Bio-Weapon Origins

From biological warfare to an aspirin affair: Pfizer once operated a manufacturing plant in Indiana that was previously the Vigo Ordnance Plant, a U.S. Army facility that produced conventional weapons. During World War II, the plant was geared up to produce bio-weapons like anthrax and botulinum toxin but never got a chance to bite back before the war ended. Instead, Pfizer repurposed those big ol' fermenters to produce antibiotics and other drugs, ultimately closing the plant in 2008.
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2. Sycamore Sam Shindigs

From grooving with the Terre Haute Hoopla to making a slam dunk on the mascot scene: Indiana State University's official mascot, Sycamore Sam, livens up athletic events and campus functions such as orientation and Special Olympics, with students even having the chance to step into those furry shoes by applying through the athletic department.
Source => indstate.edu

Did you know the term "Hoosier" was once an insult, but Indiana's residents turned it into a symbol of pride? Discover how they embraced this nickname and its impact on their culture!

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3. Hoosier Hunger Relief

Feeding America with a side of Hoosier hospitality: Indiana State University Dining Services has been partnering with Catholic Charities to serve thousands of pounds of food (over 23,000 pounds in 2008 alone) to the hungry in the Wabash Valley, even bagging over $20,000 in grant money and non-perishable goodies from vendors like Dole, Kelloggs, and General Mills.
Source => www2.indstate.edu

4. Caffeinated Climbing Adventures

Scaling new heights of fun like a caffeine-fueled Spiderman, the students of Indiana State University conquer sizeable man-made mountain faces on campus: the university boasts a massive indoor climbing wall, stretching 36 feet tall and 42 feet wide with over 1,500 square feet of adventure, while offering belay clinics, gear rental, and challenges for all skill levels, ensuring they're all climbing Corporate Ladder-er, I mean, social gatherings, in style!
Source => bsu.edu

5. Soaring Sycamore Olympians

In a blue-and-white, feather-filled frenzy of Sycamore pride, Indiana State University is no stranger to sending soaring stars to Olympic heights: In fact, five ISU athletes, including basketball legend Larry Bird, wrestling heavyweight Bruce Baumgartner, hurdler Benita Edds, pole vaulter Bryan Leturgez, and hammer thrower Erin Gilreath, have spread their wings and competed in various Olympic Games, with Bird and Baumgartner even bringing home shiny medals to add to their tree-top nests.
Source => gosycamores.com