Len Calvert was an Information Specialist for the Extension Service from 1961-1995. Calvert wrote news releases and helped edit Extension publications. Calvert's title was changed in 1973 to Extension Communication Specialist.
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.