1970

Year of the Kent State University shootings in Ohio, Eastern holds a student memorial service for the 4 students who died

First Pow Wow hosted by Native American Club

Heating Plant built

1972

KEOL goes live to the city of La Grande

1973

Outdoor program born

Name changed to Eastern Oregon State College

Hoke College Center Built

Rodney Briggs becomes the college president

1974

Zabel Hall classroom building constructed

1975

First Oktoberfest celebration

1978

Major flood in Hoke Hall