Fall - Construction of the new presidential house is well under way on an isolated site across campus lake from the main campus. November - Construction of the president's house has created a statewide uproar. Regional reaction to the cost varies from shock to defense of Morris. May 13 - Morris appeals to students to stop the violence so that the University can be reopened. He drafts a referendum for faculty, students and staff to vote on the issue.
Students vote to keep the school closed.
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