Ralph O. Coleman served the longest tenure of any coach in Beaver baseball history--35 season from 1923-1966. His teams were 561-315 with 10 Northern Division titles and a berth in the 1952 College World Series. Coming to Oregon Agricultural College as a student from Canby High, Coleman pitched for OAC in 1918. His main interest was track and field, though, and Coleman lettered three years as a standout trackman for the Beavers before trying baseball his senior year.
First commencement in Gill Coliseum in the spring of 1950. About 1,950 graduates received degrees in front of 10,000 relatives and friends. From 1914 until 1949, commencement ceremonies were held in the crowded Men's Gymnasium (Langton Hall).
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.
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.
Wiegand Hall was known as the Food Technology Building when it was built. Food processing, canning, freezing, taste testing, and food research took place within the building.