William T. Keeton was a beloved professor in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, known for his enthusiasm for research and his passionate teaching style. His introductory biology class became known simply as "the Keeton course" due to its popularity on campus. Professor Keeton's focus on adaptation and natural selection combined botany and zoology into an integrated field. His revolutionary work with homing pigeons led to a new philosophy of orientation that has influenced generations of behavioral scientists.