Roy A. Young (second from right) became Assistant Professor of Plant Pathology in 1948. Young was head of the Botany and Plant Pathology department from 1958-1966. Young served as acting president from 1969-1970. He also served as Vice President of Research and Graduate Studies through 1977. Robert W. MacVicar (center) was President of Oregon State University from 1970-1986. He was also a Professor of Chemistry.