This $10,000 award is given every five years to the person who has made the most significant contribution to U.S. agriculture. Kronstad (1932-2000) came to Oregon State in 1959 as a doctoral student and remained as an instructor after completing his Ph.D. in 1963. He ultimately lead the Wheat Breeding Project, which developed many new varieties of wheat.
Warren Hovland (1918-2015) was a Professor of Philosophy and Religion from 1949 to 1986, chairing the department for virtually his entire career. Hovland Hall is named in his honor.
Russell O. Sinnhuber was a founder in 1965 of a successful research program at OSU and retired as emeritus professor of Food Science and Technology in 1981. Professor Sinnhuber was among one of the first scientists anywhere to recognize the potential of the rainbow trout as a sensitive, low-cost non-mammalian model for cancer research.
MacVicar at Larry Wade Ranch in Eastern Oregon. Photo was used in the Oregon Stater, September 1970, cover and Oregon Stater, March 1980, p. 6. 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.
Former baseball coach Ralph Coleman, '19, and Glenn Holcomb, professor emeritus of engineering, attended a dinner. Photo was used in the June 1978 Oregon Stater, vol.12 no.4, page 6.
Ernest Wiegand, M. Lowell Edwards, James H. Jensen. James H. Jensen served as President of Oregon State University from 1961-1969. Within these eight years, Jensen expanded OSU faculty and facilities significantly and founded the 25 Year Club, which recognized employees who have worked at OSU for 25 years.
Russell O. Sinnhuber was a founder in 1965 of a successful research program at OSU and retired as emeritus professor of Food Science and Technology in 1981. Professor Sinnhuber was among one of the first scientists anywhere to recognize the potential of the rainbow trout as a sensitive, low-cost non-mammalian model for cancer research.
Erwin Suess was an Oceanographer for Oregon State University for 12 years before moving to Germany for research. In 1985, Suess became one of the first scientists to discover methane hydrate deposits along the Oregon Coast. Suess received a lifetime achievement award July 2011.
Erwin Suess was an Oceanographer for Oregon State University for 12 years before moving to Germany for research. In 1985, Suess became one of the first scientists to discover methane hydrate deposits along the Oregon Coast. Suess received a lifetime achievement award July 2011.
Engineering Professor Larry Slotta stays after class to explain a problem. Photo was used in the Oregon Stater. Larry Slotta was the Director of the Ocean Engineering Program.
Mercedes Bates graduated in 1936 with a degree in Food and Nutrition. In 1967, Bates was appointed the Vice President of the General Mills Betty Crocker Division, becoming the first female corporate officer of General Mills. Bates created the Mercedes A. Bates Family Study Center in 1992, the first center to study entire lifespans of families. Bates has received the Distinguished Service Award and Distinguished Alumni Award.
Dr. Theodore Yerian '32 was the Head of the Secretarial Science Department and Business Education. He authored "Typewriting for personal use" and wrote numerous articles for Business Education.
The donation of a 1873 Corvallis College diploma was presented to Dean Milosh Popovich. Milosh Popovich was a faculty member in the Engineering department from 1941-1959. Popovich served as the Dean of the Engineering department from 1954-1959, then became Vice President of Oregon State University from 1959-1979.
Students observe President A. L. Strand testing a Burroughs business machine as Mark Corwin looks on. August LeRoy Strand served as president of Oregon State University from 1942-1961. Strand helped create the Oregon State College Foundation in 1947 and introduced the idea of an OSU golf course.
Portrait of Richard H. Dearborn, head of the Electrical Engineering department at OSC from 1914-1934. After 1934, Dearborn served as the Dean of the School of Engineering for ten years.
Bill Winkler is an emeritus professor for the College of Public Health and Human Services and the former OSU swim coach. Winkler formed the Faculty/Staff Fitness program in 1984.
OSU Vice President John Byrne introduces Distinguished Service Award recipient Norman Borlaug at commencement. 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.
Bruce Wyatt was a faculty member in the Oceanography department. The department was officially established July 1, 1959 with Wyatt acting as support staff.
Mark Sponenburgh, professor of art, receives the OSU Alumni Association Distinguished Professor Award from Doug McGregor, Alumni Association President, and David King, dean of College of Liberal Arts. Photo was used in the Oregon Stater, November 1981, vol.15 no.6 p.5.
Oscar Haag is congratulated by OSU Dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences, Ludwig Eisgruber. Photo was used in the March 1984 Stater. Oscar Haag was an Extension Service faculty member.
Alberta Johnston was a faculty member for the Extension Service from 1963-1990. Starting as a Home Management Specialist in 1963, Johnston eventually became the Deputy Director of the Extension Service in 1987. Her focus was home economics.
Barney Watson testing wine in a Food Science & Technology lab. Barney Watson was an instructor and Enology Extension Specialist for Oregon State University for 28 years. Watson taught winemaking courses and managed the campus winery.
James M. Morris, '28, wrote "The Remembered Years" with KOAC. Photo was used in the Oregon Stater, December 1972, vol.6 no.7, p. 6. James "Jimmie" Morris received a degree in Electrical Engineering from Oregon Agricultural College in 1928. Morris became a full-time producer and announcer for KOAC in 1932 and served as the Program Director from 1945-1963. Morris retired in 1972.
E. S. Cortright, a former University Theater faculty member portrayed the Stage Manager in a role for "Our Town" in the 1971 production under director C. V. "Ben" Bennett.
President Jensen and Dean Vera Brandon at left in photo. James H. Jensen served as President of Oregon State University from 1961-1969. Within these eight years, Jensen expanded OSU faculty and facilities significantly and founded the 25 Year Club, which recognized employees who have worked at OSU for 25 years.
Photo was used in the June 1974 Oregon Stater, vol.8 no.4. O. E. Mikesell was a faculty member for the Albany Extension Service for 40 years. After serving as a 4-H Agent from 1934-1943, Mikesell became an Agricultural Agent from 1943-1974.
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.
Victor Neal was a professor for the Oceanography department from 1962-1987. In 1972, Neal became an exchange professor for the National Science Foundation.
Victor Neal was a professor for the Oceanography department from 1962-1987. In 1972, Neal became an exchange professor for the National Science Foundation.
Dr. Frederick Earl Price was an Agriculture Engineer for the Agriculture Experiment Station, and served as dean of the School of Agriculture from 1950 to 1965.
OSU Library Director Rod Waldron is shown looking at books in the Oregon Resource Center for Cooperating Libraries at Adair Village. It housed 165,000 books and journals from a consortium of state, college and municipal libraries, including OSU's.