A speech by OSU Director of University Relations Fred Shideler to the Chamber of Commerce Forum. In his talk, Shideler emphasizes many aspects of university operations and the positive impact they were having on the state. He includes mention of Sea Grant; areas of academic strength; the new radiation center; OSU's connections with public policy conversations; healthy student enrollments; successful blood drives; and support for statewide economic growth.
Digitized from an open reel audiotape held in the Alumni Association Records (RG 035), Special Collections and Archives Research Center, Oregon State University Libraries.