Meiningens

Meiningens is the University of Minnesota Morris student theatre club. It was founded in 1961 as the "Drama Club," and presented its first play, "The Curious of Savage," in March of that year. The club has thrived since then, though it went through many name changes in its early years. Testifying to the group's vitality, during the covid year of 2021, the group released a video recording of their production of Euripedes' "Iphigenia in Aulis." In many ways Meiningens exemplifies much of what is unique about UMN Morris campus culture.

James M. Olson

James (Jim) Olson was one of the “Morris 13” and the first campus hire in chemistry. Originally hired in 1959 to teach at the West Central School of Agriculture, Olson went on to serve the UMN Morris for over 40 years and played a significant leadership role in the growth and development of the Division of Science and Mathematics. His record of division leadership is unsurpassed, and, in fact, Olson chaired the Science and Math Division for at least a few years in each of the first four decades of UMN Morris history.

1960-1969
1970-1979
1980-1989
1990-1999
2000-2009

Ralph Williams

Ralph Williams was one of the 13 original faculty members at UMN Morris. He was the campus’s first choral director and was responsible for creating the original band, orchestra, and choir for the campus. Besides founding the music groups on campus, Williams also composed the UMM Hymn and Fight Song. He retired in 1978.

1960-1969
1970-1979
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