Clubs/Organizations: At Morris, no one sits on the sidelines. Everyone seeks out opportunities to lead and connect. You’ll find others with shared interests in more than 85 clubs and organizations, so not only will you develop leadership, communication, and organizational skills, you’ll also meet new people and make lifelong friends. Students drive the co-curricular life of the University—so if a club or organization doesn’t exist, create your own! Here is just a sampling …
“Although it’s not my area of study, jazz is a passion of mine. I came to campus for Jazz Fest and I loved the Morris jazz band from the very first time I heard it. The campus felt just right so now I’m here playing trombone.”
Asian Student Association, Bad Movie Club, Big Friend Little Friend, Black Student Union, Circle of Nations Indian Association, Dance Ensemble, Democracy Matters, Dungeons and Dragons Club, E-Quality, Honors Council,
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Improv Club, International Student Association, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, KUMM, Organic Gardening Club, Outdoor Club, Rugby Club, Saddle Club, Students Against Cancer, Students Today Leaders Forever, United Latinos, Women of Color Association
Events: Morris faculty, staff, and students look forward to special events each year. Everyone has a favorite and soon you will, too. Here are just a few: Zombie Prom, Dance Ensemble, Jazz Fest, Homecoming, UMMys Student Film Festival, E-Quality Drag Show, Pride of the Prairie Local Foods Dinner, Live Bands, Disc Golf Tournament
Intramurals: Trying new things in and out of the
Special Events and Tournaments: Tinman Triathlon,
classroom keeps you energized. It’s actually encouraged
3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, Co-ed Sand Volleyball
here. That’s why we provide year-round recreational
Tournament, Bocce Ball Tournament, 3-point Contest,
programs and activities—for competitive play or just for
Bowling Tournament, Slam Dunk Contest
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fun. We bet we offer whatever you’re interested in! men’s: flag football, basketball, softball women’s: volleyball, basketball, softball co-ed: flag football, softball, Ultimate Frisbee, dodgeball, racquetball, basketball, broomball, hockey, volleyball, indoor soccer, kickball, team handball
“My brother and sister both were DJs on KUMM . Now I have a radio show of my own—the only one about classic rock. I take music seriously, but it’s not my major. I want music to be my relaxation, not my stress. Not many universities allow a non-communications major to be on the air. But here I can. It’s pretty easy to get involved in whatever you want at Morris.” Chris