Pauling, Byrne, and the Buells were at a testimonial dinner in Portland. 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 shows former basketball coaches (left to right) Jimmy Anderson, Ralph Miller, and Paul Valenti with the 1962/1963 team. OSU President John Byrne is shown at the far right. Some others in the photo include Steve Paukey, Rex Benner, Mel Counts, Frank Peters, Terry Baker, Jim Jarvis, "Scram" Graham, Gary Rossi, and Waldo Ball.