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History of Commencement
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Commencement ceremony in Gill Coliseum, 1960. Graduates fill the floor of the Coliseum for the annual ceremony which was broadcast live on KOAC radio and television. The broadcast booth is above the stage (on the left).

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1961 A separate baccalaureate service was held for the last year.

1962 Sunday afternoon commencement ceremonies began.

Eva Blackwell with diplomas, 1963. After graduating from Oregon Agricultural College in 1924, Blackwell worked in the Registrar's Office for more than 40 years until her retirement in 1965.

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