The sing began in 1936 as a part of the college's homecoming festivities and was held in the MU Lounge. In 1951 it was opened to include sororities, moved to Gill Coliseum, and became part of Mom's Weekend in the spring.
Front row: Paul Norris, Marry J. Nelson, Dee Dee Lampe, and Rod Donovan. Back row: Barbara Fischer, Dennis Tower, Andrea Baardson, Don Brady, Pat Palmer, and George Shackleford. Photo was used in the Barometer, December 3, 196?
Novelist Bernard Malamud was an English professor at Oregon State College from 1949 to 1961. During this time he wrote three novels: The Natural (1952), The Assistant (1957), and A New Life (1961) as well as a collection of short stories, The Magic Barrel (1959) for which he received the National Book Award. He was presented OSU's Distinguished Service Award in 1969.
The Homecoming Dance Committee celebrated two occasions at once with their jack-o-lantern. Pictured from left to right are: Tom Brigham '68; Judy Abrams '68; Joan Long '68; and Sara Hammer '68.