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241. Robert W. MacVicar
Robert W. MacVicar
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Robert W. MacVicar was president of Oregon State University from 1970-1986. MacVicar was also a professor of chemistry and tripled the size of the university's budget. During his years as president, the size of the campus increased with 23 additional buildings.
242. John Byrne
John Byrne
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John V. Byrne came to Oregon State University as an Associate Professor of Marine Geology in 1961, becoming the Chairman of the Oceanography Department in 1968. Byrne was the OSU president from 1984-1995.
243. New President MacVicar toured the state of Oregon
New President MacVicar toured the state of Oregon
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Less than two weeks after taking over as OSU president, Dr. MacVicar made a five-day swing through Eastern Oregon to meet and talk with Oregonians, both young and old. Visits to other parts of the state followed and in his first year, he visited over 50 different Oregon communities. This continued throughout his presidency and by his retirement, he had "been everywhere -- on every road in the state of Oregon" and had "discovered things about Oregon that Oregonians [didn't] even know." Robert W. MacVicar served as President of Oregon State University from 1970 until 1984.
244. President Robert MacVicar timing speech of Black Student Union President at BYU vs OSU game basketball game, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, 1970
President Robert MacVicar timing speech of Black Student Union President at BYU vs OSU game basketball game, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, 1970
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The BSU President speaking here is believed to be Geoffrey Brooks. In December 1970, the Black Student Union protested multiple OSU athletic events held with BYU, objecting to Mormon Church policies that denied the priesthood to African Americans. Robert W. MacVicar (second from left) was president of Oregon State University from 1970-1986.
245. President Robert MacVicar timing speech of Black Student Union President at BYU vs OSU game basketball game, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, 1970
President Robert MacVicar timing speech of Black Student Union President at BYU vs OSU game basketball game, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, 1970
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The BSU President speaking here is believed to be Geoffrey Brooks. In December 1970, the Black Student Union protested multiple OSU athletic events held with BYU, objecting to Mormon Church policies that denied the priesthood to African Americans. Robert W. MacVicar (second from left) was president of Oregon State University from 1970-1986.
246. Robert MacVicar on Eastern Oregon tour, circa early 1970s
Robert MacVicar on Eastern Oregon tour, circa early 1970s
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