Spring2024 15 A DEEP DIVE New ocean research center brings together OSU strengths. A $20 million gift to the Oregon State University Foundation by alumni Judy (Mellenthin) Gaulke, ’65, and Mike Gaulke, ’68, will create a new center to lead and support research and development of technology that helps society better understand, protect and make use of the ocean. “We are grateful to the Gaulkes for their support as we boldly tackle some of today’s biggest challenges,” said President Jayathi Murthy. “What is so special about this gift is that it leverages OSU’s global distinction in oceanography with our extraordinary strength and depth in engineering. The Gaulke Center will inspire and enable greater collaboration and technological innovation in ocean research.” The couple’s gift establishes a chair position for the Gaulke Center for Marine Innovation and Technology. NeWs UNSPLASH: JONATHAN BORBA (TRT1UDZBUNA) cont inued
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