Theodore L. Mesang was Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Bands from 1949-1957. Mesang became Associate Professor in 1957, then professor in 1964. Mesang published over 250 compositions and directed the marching and concert bands.
Austin F. Walter (left) was a Professor of Political Science and department chair at Oregon State from 1950-1984. Martha Wolfe (center). August LeRoy Strand (right) served as president of Oregon State University from 1942-1961.