Mercedes Bates was receiving the Distinguished Service Award from President Robert MacVicar. 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.
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.
Photo was taken at the 1989 NCAA Honors Luncheon. 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.
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.
Nat Giustina graduated from OSC in 1941 with a degree in mechanical engineering. He was the recipient of the 1983 E. B. Lemon Distinguished Alumni Award. Robert C. Loomis (on the right) gives Nat Giustina the award. Robert "Bob" Loomis graduated with a general science degree in 1956 and served as the medical director for PacificSource Health Plans. Loomis was also president of the Oregon Medical Association. Loomis has been involved in the OSU Alumni Association Board, OSU Foundation Board of Trustees, and the Beaver Athletic Student Fund. Loomis received the Martin Chaves Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007.
Nat Giustina was receiving the President's Club Award. From left to right: Nat Giustina, Jacqueline Giustina, President Robert MacVicar; and Hib Johnson.