Background
Olson, Gordon Bennie was born on October 19, 1924 in Almont, North Dakota, United States. Son of Bernard T. and Huldah Mae (Monson) Olson.
Olson, Gordon Bennie was born on October 19, 1924 in Almont, North Dakota, United States. Son of Bernard T. and Huldah Mae (Monson) Olson.
Bachelor of Science, Dickinson College, 1948. Master of Arts, University North Dakota, 1952. Doctor of Philosophy, University North Dakota, 1953.
Superintendent schools, Bucyrus, North Dakota, 1948-1951; vice president academic affairs, Dickinson (North Dakota) State College, 1953-1967; president, Minot (North Dakota) State University, since 1967. Board directors Norwest Bank, Minot. Member chancellor's cabinet North Dakota U. System.
Former board directors St. Joseph's Hospital, Minot, Salvation Army, Minot Lutheran Church. Board trustees North Dakota Council Economic Education. Board directors Minot Area Development Corporation Served with Army of the United States, 1943-1946.
Member American Association State Colleges and Universities (national service committee), American Association College Teachers Education (state liaison representative), Minot C. of Chamber (board directors), Greater North Dakota Association, Lions, Elks.
Married Carley Yates, January 20, 1945. Children: Linda Olson Bittay, Corliss Olson Clark, Wendy Olson Sletto.