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Geocaching 101 What is geocaching? Geocaching is a realworld, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPSenabled devices. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location. How is the game played? At its simplest level, geocaching requires these steps: Choose any geocache from the list and read its description. Enter the coordinates of the geocache into your GPS Device. Use your GPS device to assist you in finding the hidden geocache. Sign the logbook and return the geocache to its original location. Share your geocaching stories and photos online on the 175th Week Facebook page! What are the rules of geocaching? As a “cacher,” you want the find to be your own and you also don’t want the cache to get stolen. Exercise stealth as you look for caches in high traffic areas. If you take something from the geocache (or "cache"), leave something of equal or greater value. Sign the logbook in the cache! Replace the cache EXACTLY as you found it. Log your experience online. What do I need to go geocaching? A pen or pencil A GPS device (iPhone, car gps, handheld unit, or Google Earth) Cache info sheet (which includes descriptions, hints, and coordinates) Where are geocaches located? Geocaches can be found all over the world. It is common for geocachers to hide caches in locations that are important to them, reflecting a special interest or skill of the cache owner. These locations can be quite diverse. They may be at your local park, at the end of a long hike, underwater or on the side of a city street. In this series, there will be no trespassing or climbing necessary to find the caches. For more general information about geocaching, please visit: http://www.geocaching.com/guide/ Prizes Grand Prize Drawing Four $100 Visa Gift Cards Caches include: DePauw gear such as Tshirts, scarves, lanyards, wallets, etc. To be entered into the Grand Prize Drawing, you must find a cache that contains a tiger. There are three such tigers hidden within this series, and thus, you may be entered in the

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Geocaching  101    

What  is  geocaching?  Geocaching  is  a  real-­‐world,  outdoor  treasure  hunting  game  using  GPS-­‐enabled  devices.  Participants  navigate  to  a  specific  set  of  GPS  coordinates  and  then  attempt  to  find  the  geocache  (container)  hidden  at  that  location.    How  is  the  game  played?  At  its  simplest  level,  geocaching  requires  these  steps:  

• Choose  any  geocache  from  the  list  and  read  its  description.  • Enter  the  coordinates  of  the  geocache  into  your  GPS  Device.  • Use  your  GPS  device  to  assist  you  in  finding  the  hidden  geocache.  • Sign  the  logbook  and  return  the  geocache  to  its  original  location.  • Share  your  geocaching  stories  and  photos  online  on  the  175th  Week  Facebook  page!  

 What  are  the  rules  of  geocaching?  

• As  a  “cacher,”  you  want  the  find  to  be  your  own  and  you  also  don’t  want  the  cache  to  get  stolen.  Exercise  stealth  as  you  look  for  caches  in  high  traffic  areas.    

• If  you  take  something  from  the  geocache  (or  "cache"),  leave  something  of  equal  or  greater  value.  

• Sign  the  logbook  in  the  cache!  • Replace  the  cache  EXACTLY  as  you  found  it.  • Log  your  experience  online.  

 What  do  I  need  to  go  geocaching?  

• A  pen  or  pencil  • A  GPS  device  (iPhone,  car  gps,  handheld  unit,  or  Google  Earth)  • Cache  info  sheet  (which  includes  descriptions,  hints,  and  coordinates)  

 Where  are  geocaches  located?  Geocaches  can  be  found  all  over  the  world.  It  is  common  for  geocachers  to  hide  caches  in  locations  that  are  important  to  them,  reflecting  a  special  interest  or  skill  of  the  cache  owner.  These  locations  can  be  quite  diverse.  They  may  be  at  your  local  park,  at  the  end  of  a  long  hike,  underwater  or  on  the  side  of  a  city  street.  In  this  series,  there  will  be  no  trespassing  or  climbing  necessary  to  find  the  caches.      For  more  general  information  about  geocaching,  please  visit:  http://www.geocaching.com/guide/      Prizes  Grand  Prize  Drawing  →  Four  $100  Visa  Gift  Cards  Caches  include:  DePauw  gear  such  as  T-­‐shirts,  scarves,  lanyards,  wallets,  etc.      To  be  entered  into  the  Grand  Prize  Drawing,  you  must  find  a  cache  that  contains  a  tiger.  There  are  three  such  tigers  hidden  within  this  series,  and  thus,  you  may  be  entered  in  the  

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drawing  up  to  three  times  if  you  find  them  all.  To  be  entered  into  the  drawing  you  must  complete  three  super  easy  steps:    1.  Find  the  tiger!  2.  Take  your  picture  with  the  tiger  (excluding  the  visibility  of  the  cache  if  possible)  3.  Post  your  picture  on  the  175th  Facebook  page!  (Your  photo  will  be  your  drawing  entry!)      

175th  Celebration  Geocache  Series    1.  GCB      In  1972,  Mr.  Long  opened  this  establishment  that  has  become  a  true  DePauw  landmark.  Home  of  the  garlic  cheeseburger  and  numerous  “_____’s  delivers  to  ____  “  signs,  this  restaurant  has  been  a  favorite  weekend  spot  for  students  since  its  opening.      Hint:  West  Size:  Micro  N  39°  38.541  W  086°  51.770      2.  Bowman  Park      In  1867,  DePauw  admitted  women  into  degree  programs  for  the  first  time.  As  a  testament  to  these  four  women,  four  trees  were  planted  in  Bowman  Park.      Hint:  N/A  Size:  Regular  N  39°  38.299  W  086°  51.715      3.  Between  the  Sciences      In  1901,  DePauw  received  a  gift  of  $25,000  from  D.W.  Minshall  to  construct  a  new  science  laboratory.  Later  on,  the  early  1930s  was  a  time  for  great  chemical  research  productivity  at  DePauw.  It  was  in  this  decade  that  William  M.  Blanchard,  Dean  of  the  University,  hired  Percy  Julian  as  a  research  fellow.  Percy  went  on  to  publish  the  most  significant  chemical  research  publication  to  come  from  DePauw,  entitled  “Studies  in  the  Indole  Series  V.  The  Complete  Synthesis  of  Physostigmine  (Eserine),”    which  explained  how  Julian  synthesized  physostigmine.  Percy  studied  in  Minshall  Lab,  and  later  as  a  trustee,  helped  plan  for  the  construction  of  a  new  mathematics  and  science  center.  Following  Julian’s  death,  the  University  renamed  the  center  the  Percy  L.  Julian  Mathematics  and  Science  Center  to  honor  him.  Minshall  Laboratory  was  demolished  in  1973,  however,  the  Pillars  in  Walker  Circle  and  the  cornerstone  of  the  building  on  East  College  Lawn  still  exist  to  commemorate  its  existence.      Hint:N/A  Size:  Medium  

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N  39°  38.347  W  086°  51.740      4.  The  Owl      The  Scarritt  Fountain,  located  near  East  College,  was  a  gift  from  Winthrop  Scarritt,  class  of  1882,  in  honor  of  his  brother  Alfred.  Atop  the  fountain  sits  a  bronze  owl,  a  symbol  of  wisdom.      The  Washington  C.  DePauw  Society  Donor  Plaza  sits  on  the  western  side  of  the  Scarritt  Fountain.  This  plaza  is  a  tribute  to  alumni  and  friends  who  have  made  gifts  of  $100,000  or  more  in  their  lifetime  to  DePauw  University.  Washington  C.  DePauw  was  an  important  benefactor  who  gave  over  $600,000  to  the  University  in  the  1870s.  In  gratitude  of  generosity,  the  board  of  trustees  recognized  him  by  changing  the  name  of  the  university  from  Indiana  Asbury  to  DePauw  University.        On  the  eastern  side  of  the  fountain,  a  14-­‐foot  bronze  and  stone  monument  marks  the  birthplace  of  Sigma  Delta  Chi,  the  national  journalistic  society  which  was  founded  here  by  ten  students  in  1909  and  now  has  nearly  250  chapters  and  well  over  40,000  members.      Hint:  N/A  Size:  Small  N  39°  38.435  W  086°  51.685          5.  Are  You  A  Rock  Star?      Founded  in  1884,  DePauw’s  School  of  Music  is  one  of  the  oldest  in  the  country.  The  SOM  regularly  brings  in  performers  of  international  renown  to  the  region.  The  2012-­‐2013  Guest  Artist  Series  will  include  four  chamber  ensemble  performances  and  two  appearances  by  the  Indianapolis  Symphony  Orchestra.  The  SOM  is  also  home  to  a  carillon  bell  tower,  one  of  only  eight  in  Indiana.  These  bells  were  donated  by  Alpha  Chi  Omega  in  1976  in  honor  of  the  sorority’s  founding  at  DePauw  in  1885.  These  bells  play  the  Toast  to  DePauw,  a  song  that  is  often  sung  at  the  conclusion  of  many  formal  DePauw  events,  every  day  at  11:30  a.m.      Hint:  N/A  Size:  Micro  N  39°  38.254  W  086°  51.743      6.  Walker  Field      Dedicated  on  April  14,  1984,  Walker  Field  was  named  in  honor  of  Merle  Royce  "Ole"  Walker,  a  1912  DePauw  graduate.  Walker  was  a  two-­‐sport  athlete  at  DePauw,  earning  six  letters  in  football  and  basketball  and  captaining  the  latter  during  the  1911-­‐12  season.      The  press  box  is  named  in  honor  of  Ford  C.  Frick  '15  the  former  National  League  president  and  Commissioner  of  Baseball.    

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 However,  before  it  was  home  to  athletic  fields,  the  famed  Monon  railroad  line  once  rumbled  through  this  hilly  area,  called  The  Monon  Hills,  which  are  now  the  Walker  and  Boswell  athletic  fields.      Hint:  Tree  Size:  Micro  N  39°  38.473  W  086°  52.073        7.  Battle  For  The  Bell      The  Monon  Bell  football  game  is  the  annual  contest  between  the  DePauw  University  Tigers  and  the  Wabash  College  Little  Giants.  The  rivalry  between  DePauw  and  Wabash  began  in  1890  and  more  than  100  games  have  been  played.  The  Monon  Bell  game  was  voted  Indiana's  best  football  rivalry  by  ESPN  fans.  The  Monon  Bell  trophy,  a  300-­‐pound  locomotive  bell  from  the  Monon  Railroad,  was  introduced  in  1932  at  the  suggestion  of  a  DePauw  alumnus,  Orien  Fifer  '25,  in  a  letter  to  the  editor  of  The  Indianapolis  News.  The  Bell  is  awarded  to  the  victorious  team  at  the  end  of  the  game,  to  be  held  until  contested  again  the  following  year.  Since  DePauw  and  Wabash  are  only  27  miles  apart,  the  adversaries  in  the  game  are  often  brothers,  cousins,  high  school  classmates  or  good  friends,  adding  to  the  competition's  intensity.    Hint:  Size:  N  39°  38.352  W  086°  52.088            8.  Where  Lucky  Married  Chavez        This  cache  is  located  near  two  DePauw  icons,  the  arch  and  East  College.  The  arch  was  presented  in  1910  as  a  gift  from  the  Class  of  1890  at  their  20th  reunion.  It  has  long  served  as  a  major  entrance  to  the  campus  and  familiar  symbol  of  the  University.  East  college  was  constructed  in  1870.  It  includes  a  chapel-­‐like  room  that  houses  portraits  of  past  DePauw  Presidents.      Hint:  We’re  knot  telling  you  a  hole  lot  here.  Size:  Small  N  39°  38.420  W  086°  51.658      9.  Bridge  To  Campus      The  DePauw  Nature  Park  was  the  site  of  an  active  limestone  quarry  from  1917  to  1977.  The  limestone  rock  began  forming  350  million  years  ago  from  the  remains  of  animals  living  on  the  bottom  of  an  inland  sea  that  covered  this  region.  Hanson  Aggregates  donated  most  

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of  the  land  for  the  park  to  DePauw  in  2003.  DePauw  purchased  adjacent  acreage.  The  park  has  10  miles  of  walking  trails,  a  primitive  campground,  and  an  outdoor  classroom.    The  Nature  Park  is  also  home  to  the  Janet  Prindle  Institute  of  Ethics,  the  Ian  and  Mimi  Roland  Welcome  and  Activities  Center,  the  Manning  Environmental  Field  Station,  and  the  James  and  Sue  Bartlett  Reflection  Center.    Hint:  Ammo  can  Size:  Regular  N  39°  38.253  W  086°  52.764      10.  Shroom  Path      Designed  by  the  internationally-­‐acclaimed  architect,  Carlos  Jiménez,  professor  at  Rice  University's  School  of  Architecture,  the  Richard  E.  Peeler  Art  Center  opened  its  doors  in  August,  2002  and  was  later  dedicated  during  a  ceremony  October  11,  2002.  The  Peeler  Art  Center  features  three  spacious,  state-­‐of-­‐the-­‐art  galleries.    The  galleries  host  approximately  twelve  exhibitions  annually  featuring  the  work  of  students  and  faculty  as  well  as  regionally  and  internationally  acclaimed  artists.  The  Peeler  Art  Center's  large  windows  that  welcome  in  light  and  its  functional  space  is  optimal  for  the  teaching,  creation  and  presentation  of  art.  Included  among  the  Peeler  Art  Center's  80,000  square  feet  are  a  large  exhibition  space;  a  90-­‐seat  auditorium  with  state-­‐of-­‐the-­‐art  acoustics,  designed  for  public  events,  films  and  recitals;  classroom  and  studio  space  for  pottery,  sculpture,  painting  and  photography;  and  offices  for  the  art  department  faculty.  The  building  is  the  first  in  DePauw's  165-­‐year  history  to  be  dedicated  to  the  teaching,  creation  and  display  of  art.    The  building  is  named  for  Richard  E.  Peeler,  a  1949  graduate  of  DePauw.  Peeler  returned  to  his  alma  mater  in  1958  to  teach  ceramics,  sculpture  and  photography.  He  retired  in  1972,  and  with  his  wife  and  partner,  Marj,  worked  as  a  full-­‐time  potter  in  Putnam  County  until  his  death  in  1998.      Size:  Small  Hint:  Something  is  different  N  39°  38.295  W  086°  51.865  11.  Letters      DePauw  has  a  rich  and  long-­‐standing  tradition  of  Fraternity  and  Sorority  life.  At  DePauw,  there  are  currently  twenty-­‐five  Greek-­‐lettered  organizations.  While  a  majority  of  these  fraternities  and  sororities  belong  to  one  of  our  four  governing  councils,  our  campus  is  also  home  to  one  local  sorority  and  a  National  Greek  Honor  Society.  Our  Greek  community  is  unique,  distinctive  and  historical.  DePauw  is  proud  to  have  Alpha  Chi  Omega  and  Kappa  Alpha  Theta  which  were  both  founded  at  DePauw.  Today,  just  under  seventy  percent  of  students  are  affiliated  with  a  Greek-­‐letter  organization  on  our  campus.    

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Hint:  Something  doesn’t  belong...  Size:  Micro  N  39°  38.506  W  086°  51.634      12.  Spelunking      A  cave  system  is  rumored  to  run  from  near  Blackstock  stadium  beneath  the  DePauw  campus  to  Boone  Hutcheson  Cemetery.  Known  by  two  names  Sellers  and  University  Caves,  it  was  explored  as  early  as  1830  by  DePauw  students  and  Greencastle  residents.  In  1884,  a  DePauw  student  named  John  Reasoner  was  asked  to  check  out  the  cave  system  by  the  U.S.  Geologic  Survey.  He  recruited  another  sophomore  and  one  of  his  Professors  to  accompany  him  into  the  cave.    Reasoner  and  his  colleagues  ventured  in  but  the  Professor  refused  to  go  more  than  about  ten  feet  for  fear  of  getting  lost.  Reasoner  ventured  further  into  the  cave  by  himself  but  discovered  no  lost  artifacts  or  civilizations.  He  did  find  the  names  and  dates  of  former  DePauw  students  written  on  the  walls  dated  1830.  Today  the  caves  are  recognized  in  spelunking  circles  as  being  the  only  known  caves  in  Mississippian  Age  limestone  north  of  the  Wisconsin  glacial  boundary.      Local  lore  has  continued  to  grow  around  the  caves.  It  is  rumored  that  John  Dillinger  used  them  as  an  escape  route  during  his  infamous  robbery  in  Greencastle.  Also,  many  believe  that  these  underground  tunnels  were  used  to  transport  slaves  in  the  Underground  Railroad.      Size:  Regular  Hint:  N  39°  38.402  W  086°  52.010            13.  Bishop  Roberts      Bishop  Robert  R.  Roberts  was  instrumental  in  the  establishment  of  DePauw.  Not  only  did  he  preside  over  the  Indiana  Conference  in  1834,  1835,  and  1836,  the  sessions  at  which  the  decisive  steps  were  taken  to  establish  the  university,  but  once  the  University  was  established,  he  gave  half  of  his  annual  salary  of  $200  to  the  University  for  development  purposes.  After  his  death,  upon  resolutions  passed  by  the  Indiana  General  Assembly,  Bishop  Roberts'  remains  were  moved  from  his  Indiana  farm  to  the  campus  of  Indiana  Asbury  University  (now  known  as  DePauw  University).  The  monument  that  marks  the  graves  of  Bishop  Roberts  and  his  wife  can  be  found  in  the  academic  quad,  east  of  Roy  O.  West  Library.    Size:  Micro    Hint:  N  39°  38.464  W  086°  51.773        

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   14.  Not  An  Airplane        This  cache  will  bring  you  to  one  of  the  coolest  World  War  relics  in  Putnam  County  Indiana,  the  Buzzbomb.  The  V-­‐1  flying  bomb,  also  known  as  the  Buzz  Bomb  or  Doodlebug,  was  an  early  pulse-­‐jet-­‐powered  predecessor  of  the  cruise  missile.  The  V-­‐1  was  developed  at  Peenemünde  Airfield  by  the  German  Luftwaffe  during  the  Second  World  War,  in  which  many  DePauw  students  served.  During  initial  development,  it  was  known  by  the  codename  "Cherry  Stone".  The  first  of  the  so-­‐called  Vergeltungswaffen  series  designed  for  terror  bombing  of  London,  the  V-­‐1  was  fired  from  "ski"  launch  sites  along  the  French  and  Dutch  coasts.  The  first  V-­‐1  was  launched  at  London  on  13  June  1944,  one  week  after  (and  prompted  by)  the  successful  Allied  landing  in  Europe.  At  its  peak,  more  than  one  hundred  V-­‐1s  a  day  were  fired  at  southeast  England,  9,521  in  total,  decreasing  in  number  as  sites  were  overrun  until  October  1944,  when  the  last  V-­‐1  site  in  range  of  Britain  was  overrun  by  Allied  forces.  This  one  just  happens  to  be  one  of  the  few  left  in  existence.  Its  designation  is:  FZG-­‐76.    Interestingly,  this  is  one  of  ONLY  two  V-­‐1s  on  display  in  the  US.  The  other  one  is  in  the  Smithsonian  in  Washington  D.C.      Size:  Small  Hint:  Left  side  of  post  when  you  are  facing  East.  N  39°  38.644  W  086°  51.912