Narrators: J-L

Norman Johnson Oral History Interview

Norman Johnson

  • Kaety Jacobson, bachelor's in Natural Resources (2003), Marine Extension Agent, daughter of Bob Jacobson
  • William Jaeger, Professor of Applied Economics, analyzes aspects of the biofuel industry
  • Andrea Jara, Ph.D. candidate in Marine Biology, international student from Colombia
  • Katharine Jefferts Schori, master's (1977) and Ph.D. (1983) in Oceanography, first woman to serve as Presiding Bishop and Primate of the Episcopal Church
  • Nan Jensen, bachelor's in General Science (1957), daughter of OAC alum and OSC president Francois Gilfillan 
  • Teddy Johnnie, student in Business and Technology in (1957-1958)
  • Chris Johns, bachelor's in Technical Journalism (1974), National Newspaper Photographer of the Year in 1979, Editor in Chief of National Geographic magazine
  • Annie Johnson, head brewmaster at PicoBrew, Seattle, Washington
  • Becky Johnson, Vice President for OSU-Cascades, former natural resources economist in the OSU College of Forestry, former Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and International Programs (1984-2008)
  • Duane Johnson, 4-H Extension agent, Youth Development Specialist, and State 4-H Leader (1959-2000)
  • Ellen Johnson, bachelor's in General Science (1954), daughter of OAC alum and OSC president Francois Gilfillan
  • Norman Johnson, doctorate in Forest Management (1973), Professor of Forest Policy (1985-2017)
  • Robin Johnson, assistant brewmaster at Deschutes Brewery, Bend, Oregon
  • Alberta Johnston, Home Management Specialist, Deputy Director of the OSU Extension Service (1963-1990)
  • Ruth Jones, bachelor's in Education (1959), heavily involved with OSC theater productions
  • Sandy Jones, bachelor's in Elementary Education (1985) and master's in Education (1986); member of Delta Delta Delta sorority
  • Christine Jump, Executive Director of the Barley's Angels beer education group
  • Jessica Just, bachelor's (1998) and master's (2001) in Food Science and Technology, first female graduate of the OSU Fermentation Science program, Director of Technical Services for Brew Dr. Kombucha
  • Zhian Kamvar, Ph.D student in Botany and Plant Pathology, co-founder and co-host of the Inspiration Dissemination radio program
  • Ji-Hae Kang, undergraduate in General Science, cultural center coordinator for the Asian & Pacific Cultural Center
  • Jessie Karipalli, retired Hewlett-Packard employee, wife of Samnirmal Karipalli
  • Robin Kassman, bachelor's in Home Economics (1979), adviser to Kappa Delta sorority
  • Dalia Kash, burlesque and drag producer and performer based in Portland, Oregon
  • Aubree Kellar, student in mechanical engineering, and at the time of their interview a member of the OSU LGBTQ+ community
  • Jeff Kenney, Associate Director of Diversity and Cultural Engagement
  • Jennifer Kent, brewer at McMenamins Thompson Brewery and Public House, Salem, Oregon
  • Nancy Kerns, bachelor's in American Studies (1978), attorney for the city of Pendleton
  • Harold Kerr, Extension Agent, Agronomist and Associate Director for Extension Services (1960-1967, 1969-1990)
  • Cali Kid, high school teacher and former burlesque producer based in Ashland, Oregon
  • Ann Kiessling, Ph.D in Biochemistry and Biophysics (1971), founder of the Bedford Stem Cell Research Foundation
  • Rita Kilstrom, bachelor's in Education (1959), daughter of OSC professor of Speech and Theater Craft, D. Palmer Young
  • Tom Kirch, Director of Recreational Sports (1986-2016)
  • Nathan Kirk, Professor of Integrative Biology, home brewer
  • Glenn Klein, Extension Agent-at-Large and Leadership Development Specialist with the College of Education (1952-1990)
  • Kenge Kobayashi, artist and graphic designer, interned during World War II
  • Kelvin Koong, Professor of Animal Sciences and administrator in the College of Agricultural Sciences, the College of Veterinary Medicine, and the OSU Extension and Experiments Stations (1987-2011)
  • Paul Kopperman, Professor of History, director of Holocaust Remembrance Week
  • Milo Koretsky, Professor of Chemical Engineering, MECOP advisor, author of Engineering and Chemical Thermodynamics
  • Julie Koyama, OSU Judo Club coach and instructor of PAC classes in judo and self-defense
  • Lacy Knickers, drag and burlesque artist and producer, model and playwright based in Portland, Oregon
  • Kim Kraemer, member of Corvallis LGBTQ+ community, wife of OSU Gay People's Alliance co-founder Thomas Kraemer
  • Ken Krane, Professor Emeritus of Physics (1974-2003), former department chair
  • Jim Krueger, Professor Emeritus of Chemistry (1961-1998)
  • Chris Kunda, OSU baseball player (2003-2006), second baseman for the 2006 National Champion OSU Beavers baseball team
  • Denise Lach, Professor of Sociology, Director of the School of Public Policy
  • Laurie LaPointe, undergraduate in Zoology, member of the Lakota Sioux nation
  • Art Larrance, owner of the Lodge at Cascade Brewery in Portland, co-founder of Portland Brewing, and central figure in the history of Oregon brewing
  • Honeydew La Roux, burlesque performer, singer and producer based in Portland, Oregon
  • Lee Larsen, bachelor's in Finance (2008), co-founder of 2 Towns Ciderhouse in Corvallis
  • Tamara Lash, bachelor's in Human Development and Family Sciences (2017), master's student in College Student Services Administration, staffmember at the Black Cultural Center, the Native American Longhouse, and the Hattie Redmond Women and Gender Center
  • Jack Lattin, Professor of Entomology (1955-1996) specializing in heteroptera, or "true bugs", with an emphasis on environmental stability in Pacific Northwest forests
  • Bev Law, Ph.D. in Forest Science (1993), Professor of Global Change Biology & Terrestrial Systems Science
  • Brent Lawrence, bachelor's in Business Administration (1980), first chair of the M.U. multicultural affairs program, LGBTQ+ activist, project manager and independent consultant working in software development, team building, and psychometrics
  • Tony Lawrence, co-founder and brewmaster at Boneyard Brewery, Bend, Oregon
  • Thuy Le, Vietnamese Family Engagement Specialist with the Asian Family Center
  • Phyllis Lee, Ph.D. in Counseling (1983), first Director of OSU's Office of Multicultural Affairs (1990-2003)
  • Sonia Marie Leikam, co-owner of Leikam Brewing and employee of the Oregon Jewish Community Foundation
  • Lora Lemon, bachelor's in Literary Commerce (1908); wife of E.B. Lemon and longtime Corvallis resident
  • Baby Le'Strange, burlesque performer, drag performer, performance artist and producer based in Portland, Oregon
  • Jon Lewis, Distinguished Professor of Film Studies
  • Judy Li, retired faculty member in Fisheries and Wildlife (1991-2006), and OSU Press author
  • Selma Loney, bachelor's in Business and Industry (1944), member of the Corvallis Jewish community
  • Carmen López, undergraduate double-majoring in Human Development & Family Sciences and Spanish, office assistant at the Native American Longhouse Eena Haws
  • Nick Lorenz, co-founder of Nectar Creek Meadery in Philomath
  • Walter Loveland, Professor of Nuclear Chemistry, leading expert on super-heavy elements