Department of Applied Electrophysics founded, following first engineering faculty arrival in 1964, with emphasis on applied physics and integration of areas from physical sciences and engineering

Ionospheric radio scientist Henry G. Booker appointed Chair of Applied Electrophysics; Booker previously elected Fellow of IEEE (1953) and member, National Academy of Sciences (1960)

First annual watermelon drop by freshman class and Associated Students

Kenneth Bowles elected Fellow of IEEE