DAN W. POLING SERVICE AWARD

Ruth Beyer, ’77

For more than 20 years, Ruth Beyer has worked on the front lines and as a leader to help Oregon State University’s transition from good to great. She turned her attention to her alma mater after breaking the glass ceiling of the aerospace and defense industry at Precision Castparts Corp., bringing her enthusiasm and a knack for disciplined, strategic thinking to bear on the university’s behalf. She has been a valued OSU Foundation trustee and a leader on the Student Affairs Leadership Council, the Athletics Advisory Board and the $1.1 billion Campaign For OSU. Her creative insights were crucial to developing OSU programs such as The Beaver Caucus and the Women’s Giving Circle.

View Ruth Beyer's memory book - signed by friends and family to recognize her achievements.

Donate to the Student Emergency Fund in Ruth's honor.

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Joan Austin Honorary Alumni Award

JEAN AND C.H. "SCRAM" GRAHAM LEADERSHIP AWARD

DAN W. POLING SERVICE AWARD

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Alumni Legacy Award

DON AND SHIRLEY WIRTH YOUNG ALUMNI AWARD

MARTIN CHAVES LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

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