University of Minnesota - Gopher Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Campus News of 1960 The school year 1959-60 held many events that made front-page news. The biggest newsmaker this year was O. Merideth Wilson who became the ninth Chancellor of the University of Minnesota. Wilson succeeds Dr. James L. Morrill as [’resident. Early this fall it was evident a rift was occurring between the M Club and the University athletic department. M Club members and other Twin City citizens made it plain they were dissatisfied with the football situation as it stood. The administration was called in to give a decision on the controversy. Dr. Morrill and the Board of Regents announced they were backing head football coach Murray Warmath and Athletic Director Ike Armstrong. That was that. Recent studies have indicated the University’s enrollment will double by 1970. To meet this population increase the University began plans to expand to the west bank of the Mississippi. The University now has 17 acres of land upon which to build, and has acquired through legislative grants l million dollars. A severe setback can be administered expansion plans if the state supreme court rules the legislative grant is unconstitutional. On the following pages, the news of the year has been highlighted. If you've forgotten these stories, here's your chance to relive the news of 1960. Accepting the Chancellorship, Wilson said, I .nn grateful for the honor the board (of Regents) Ii3s placed on me . . .” Succeeds Morrill Wilson Named Chancellor I have l ccn attached to and happy at the University of Oregon 22

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With the training John has received lie will he well prepared to begin a new phase of schooling when he enters first grade next year. He has achieved a broad base of learning upon which he can build and develop in the educational process. “The boys” gather to discuss some Western strategy. Play activity of this type helps youngsters develop a sense of cooperation. 21

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“I present to you Dr. O. Meridith Wilson, the Chancellor of the University of Minnesota.”—Kay Quinlivan, Board of Regents chairman at the press conference announcing the selection. . . . and will leave it with considerable sorrow. —O. Meridith Wilson. As he left the news conference, Wilson was handed a copy of the Minnesota Daily extra announcing his appointment. Wilson's surprise was matched only by the chagrin of the Twin City newsmen as they realized campus reporters had copped the story. 23