Difference between revisions of "Mars University (place)"
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|image | |image text=''A Giant Pulsating Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste''. | ||
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|first appear={{e|1ACV11}} | |first appear={{e|1ACV11}} | ||
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This is the famous '''Mars University''', founded in 2636, with several mottos including "Knowledge Brings Fear" and "A Giant Pulsating Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste". Mars University has the largest library collection in the western universe (namely two optical discs: one for "Fiction", and one for "Non-Fiction"). Its organization and premises resemble modern universities quite a bit (fraternities, traditional college foliage, acceptance of students in exchange for donations, etc). [[Professor Hubert J. Farnsworth|Professor Farnsworth]] teaches the "Mathematics of Quantum Neutrino Fields" class, while [[Amy Wong|Amy]] is one of the students. The University students are alien, humans and even robots. | This is the famous '''Mars University''', founded in 2636, with several mottos including "Knowledge Brings Fear" and "A Giant Pulsating Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste". Mars University has the largest library collection in the western universe (namely two optical discs: one for "Fiction", and one for "Non-Fiction"). Its organization and premises resemble modern universities quite a bit (fraternities, traditional college foliage, acceptance of students in exchange for donations, etc). [[Professor Hubert J. Farnsworth|Professor Farnsworth]] teaches the "Mathematics of Quantum Neutrino Fields" class, while [[Amy Wong|Amy]] is one of the students. The University students are alien, humans and even robots. | ||
During the "[[Mars University]]" episode [[Philip J. Fry|Fry]] enrolled in order to become a certified college drop-out once more. | During the "[[Mars University]]" episode [[Philip J. Fry|Fry]] enrolled in order to become a certified college drop-out once more. | ||
=== Known | === Known Staff === | ||
*[[Dean Vernon]], Dean of Mars University | *[[Dean Vernon]], Dean of Mars University | ||
*[[Professor Hubert J. Farnsworth]], professor | *[[Professor Hubert J. Farnsworth]], professor | ||
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Revision as of 23:18, 18 October 2010
Mars University | |
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Location | Mars |
First appearance | "Mars University" (1ACV11) |
This is the famous Mars University, founded in 2636, with several mottos including "Knowledge Brings Fear" and "A Giant Pulsating Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste". Mars University has the largest library collection in the western universe (namely two optical discs: one for "Fiction", and one for "Non-Fiction"). Its organization and premises resemble modern universities quite a bit (fraternities, traditional college foliage, acceptance of students in exchange for donations, etc). Professor Farnsworth teaches the "Mathematics of Quantum Neutrino Fields" class, while Amy is one of the students. The University students are alien, humans and even robots. During the "Mars University" episode Fry enrolled in order to become a certified college drop-out once more.
Known Staff
- Dean Vernon, Dean of Mars University
- Professor Hubert J. Farnsworth, professor
- Dean Epsilon, some sort of Dean of Mars University
- Dean Streptococcus, some sort of Dean of Mars University
- Dr. Ogden Wernstrom, professor
- Coach Smalley (who, according to Farnsworth, wears a hairpiece)
- Professor Morris Katz, professor
- Ethan 'Bubblegum' Tate, Downtown professor of Applied Physics
- Professor Fisherprice Shpeekenshpell, professor
- 20th Century Lecturer, professor
Known Students
Classes
- "The Mathematics of Quantum Neutrino Fields"
- "20th Century History"
Locations
Epsilon Rho Rho
Name Reference: Err is also a computer message, an abreviation for "error" | |
Financial Aid Dorm
Description: The dorm where Fry and Guenter stay during their tenure at Mars University, the Financial Aid Dorm is clearly run down. The sign continues to fall down, and is often replaced by an even shoddier sign. Also, a goat lives near it. | |
Mentholyptus HallName Reference: Hall's Mentho-lyptus is a brand of throat lozenge. | |
Reception HouseDescription: The building where the parents' reception is held. | |
SnΘΘty HΘuseName Reference: Although it appears as the words "Snooty House," the three O's are actually the Greek letter theta (Θ). | |
StatueDescription: There is a statue of an unspecified, ray-gun weilding alien atop a horse near Mars University's front gate. This statue reappears in "Where the Buggalo Roam". | |
Unnamed Classroom BuildingDescription: This is the building where Fry, Guenter, and Amy's 20th Century History class is held. | |
Wong LibraryName Reference: The Wong Library is named for Leo and Inez Wong, Amy's parents. |