The Oregon State Broadcasters Association Scholarship winner is sitting at the KOAC microphone. The scholarship was for outstanding radio work at Oregon State College.
James E. Oldfield received a Ph.D. in Animal Science from Oregon State University in 1951. Oldfield served as the head of the Animal Science Department from 1967-1983.
Duane Johnson worked with the Extension Service for 41 years, 1959-2000. Johnson held several positions including Acting Program Leader and State 4-H Leader.
Thayne Dutson was the Dean of Agricultural Sciences from 1993-2008 and Director of the Agricultural Experiment Station from 1987-2008. Dutson's research focuses included enzymes and muscle tissue. Dutson helped expand the OSU Seafood Laboratory in Astoria and established the Food Innovation Center in Portland.
John Leffel was an OSU Extension agent for 30 years, 1962-1992. Leffel worked in numerous counties including Multnomah, Washington, Yamhill, Polk, and Clackamas County. Leffel's focus was livestock and crops.