Neal Wayne Werner was an integral member of the Western Oregon State College community. He began his presence at WOSC in 1980, creating murals around campus. In 1982, he was promoted to Coffee Shop manager at the College Center. By 1984, he was promoted to Associate Director of Auxiliary Services, and in 1987, he became Director of the College Center. His constant dedication to make the College Center the "heart of the campus" won him the honor of 1987 Staff Member of the Year. "With Neal, the students always came first." Neal W. Werner was killed in a car accident in 1988 at age 35. The plaque is located on the south wall of the Werner University Center main entrance.
Student, Bruce Cagle in the campus arcade in the early 1980s, playing the game Pac Man. The arcade, called Levi's, was housed in the first floor of the college center.
Students from Oregon College of Education in the boxing ring. The Smoker was a school sanctioned event in the 1960s-70s, where people would try to 'smoke' their opponents.