Go Blue! LbNA #: 5118
CluesThis letterbox is at the University of Michigan, on the North Campus. Your journey starts at the Pierpont Commons, which serves as the student union for U-M's North Campus: home to the College of Engineering, College of Art and Architecture, and School of Music. The building contains a campus information center, bookstore, public safety office, and several food options. There is a large parking lot to the north of the Commons with many metered spots. But note that parking is often scarce on weekdays, especially while classes are in session.
The journey to this letterbox will lead you on a tour of many outdoor sculptures and landmarks, located around the buildings of the U-M College of Engineering. To successfully navigate from point to point, you'll be required to note many pieces of numerical data as you follow the clues. It doesn't necessarily require an engineering degree to find this letterbox -- just some careful note-taking!
NOTE on 7/10/2007: We have had several reports that the plaque used in clue C is missing. Until we can permanently fix the clues, here is the official title of the missing plaque: Summaries of Arithmetic Through Dust, Including Writings Not Yet Printed. It was a gift of the class of 1933.
Most of the numerical clues are easiest to answer while you are at the actual sites. But for practice, you can answer the first question just as easily right now, from your computer, with a bit of research:
In 2004, the College of Engineering celebrated its ____th anniversary.
A = ____
From the Pierpont Commons, begin outside at the rusty triad to the northeast.
Note the two-digit year of the class that presented this gift to the university.
B = _____
Continue several steps to the east, until you can see the large white structure to the north. Is it a roller coaster? We're not sure.
Head over and note the number of words in the title of this masterpiece.
C = _____
And, note the two-digit year of the class that presented this gift to the university.
D = _____
Look to your right and see the plaza that is nestled in the corner of three buildings. For the third time, note the two-digit year of the class that donated this plaza.
E = _____
Also, add all 4 digits in the year and record that sum.
F = _____
Along your route, you've passed by a 165 foot musical tower. Those who supply the music must ride an elevator to the very top.
What is the maximum passenger capacity of this elevator?
G = ____
From that tower, follow the path at B + D + E degrees and descend.
At the landing, you'll see a life-size University icon on your right.
This was presented by the Engineering Class of 2 ___ ___ ___ .
H I J = ___ ___ ___
Continue to an grouping of F seats which faces a place of reflection. This place contains a feature which was named for Fred.
Stay at ground level and head east. Ascend and curve to your left until you see the bright red metal.
On the plaque, count the number of names in each column.
K = _____
Also, find the 2 digits that are on the sculpture.
L = _____
M = _____
Now, head J I H paces due north. Eeek! EECS! Cross the road; follow the path uphill to a parking lot. Look for a small entrance between a brick wall and a building. Enter to find an unusual field.
At the northeast corner of this field, note the 2 plaques.
These 2 gifts were both given in the same decade – the 1 9 ___ s.
N = _____
Continue north to the road, then west to the intersection. Cross in the reverse order: west, then north.
Begin counting the lightpoles on your left. Halfway between lightpoles L and M is a maple tree. From the back of this tree, take a compass reading of A degrees and find the large oak C + G paces into the woods. From this oak, you'll find another oak at N degrees, K paces away, with a fallen log at its base. Your journey ends when you look inside this log.
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