An Oral History of OSU
Over the course of its history, hundreds of thousands of men and women have worked together to build Oregon State University into an institution of global reach and impact. In celebration of the university's 150th birthday, this project presents the stories of alumni, faculty, staff, students, and supporters who have been touched by OSU's mission and who have helped to define its place as Oregon's preeminent public research university.
About the Project
A multi-year effort, the OSU Sesquicentennial Oral History Project was a collaborative enterprise that worked to document the university's history, culture and initiative through interviews with a diverse collection of individuals. The result is a major resource of significant interest to scholars, educators and Beaver Believers around the world.
Featured Interviews
Ed Ray
Ed Ray (b. 1944) has served as president of Oregon State University since 2003. During
Ray's tenure in office, OSU has experienced historic growth, raised more than $1 billion
in private funding, and greatly expanded the capacity of its branch campuses.
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Jane Lubchenco
Jane Lubchenco (b. 1947), an acclaimed and influential marine biologist, has been
a member of the OSU faculty since 1977. From 2009-2013, she was head of the National
Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration.
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Yvenson Bernard
Yvenson Bernard (b. 1984) was a star running back on the OSU football team from 2003-2007.
The son of Haitian immigrants, Bernard also organized a major relief effort in response
to the devastating Haiti earthquake of January 2010.
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