Dr. Thomas C. Allen Jr. was a Professor of Plant Pathology at OSU from 1962-1992. Dr. Stuart E. Knapp (middle, foreground) was a Professor of Veterinary Parasitology from 1959-1979 and also served as director of the honors program and Dean of Undergraduate Studies before moving to Montana State University.
Dr. Vernon Cheldelin (left) presenting the award. Vernon H. Cheldelin was a Professor of Chemistry from 1942-1967 and served as the Director of the Science Research Institute.
Mark O. Hatfield (sitting) was governor of Oregon from 1959-1967 and U.S. senator for Oregon from 1967-1997. Ken Coleman was President of Blue Key Fraternity at OSU.
"The Black Bag" was an anonymous OSU student who attended class attired in a plain black garment, attracting significant media attention including national press coverage. Charles Goetzinger (standing) was a Professor of Speech from 1964-1969.
Dr. Vernon Cheldelin (left) presenting the award. Vernon H. Cheldelin was a Professor of Chemistry from 1942-1967 and served as the Director of the Science Research Institute.