Three CAHSS faculty recognized by Founders Awards

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay recognized its top faculty and staff members with 2016 Founders Awards for Excellence. Honorees are selected by a campuswide committee from nominations submitted by faculty, staff and others.  The award recipients from the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS) are:

Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching — Ryan Martin
Professor and Chair of the UW-Green Bay Psychology Program Ryan Martin has a history of rave student reviews. His peers say he goes above and beyond to create a rich educational experience in his classroom. He supervises numerous individualized learning experiences ranging from research and teaching assistantships, to internships, independent studies and honors projects. He paves the way in reaching students, peers and media via social platforms, and he has grown as a national resource in anger management — one of his many research focuses.

Faculty Award for Excellence in Scholarship — John Mariano
Associate Professor of Theatre and Dance John Mariano provides hundreds of students with high-impact experiences. His moving, and thought-provoking live performances are acclaimed near and far. He has extensive New York and regional credits due to his expertise in blending the work of students and professional artists into seamless, high caliber productions. He has engaged in the vital activity of new play development, directing and performing in staged readings of plays by professional playwrights and mentoring student playwrights. His work has been commended by the Kennedy Center/ American College Theatre Festival, bringing National recognition to UW-Green Bay Performing Arts. The Kennedy Center National Selection Team held his production of Almost, Maine as a finalist for an invited performance at the Kennedy Center, the highest level of recognition in University Theatre.

University Award for Excellence in Community Outreach — Lora Warner
Associate Professor of Public and Environmental Affairs Lora Warner serves as a valuable liaison between UW-Green Bay and its community. She not only engages herself, but teaches our students to be engaged and active citizens in the Green Bay community.  She is involved with the United Way, House of Hope, Steps to Make a Difference and Sustainable Green Bay among other events and organizations. Her applied research is laudable — in particular her work with the Brown County Life Study has provided valuable insight into the community and shapes public dialogue on issues like environmental quality, education, health care and more. A peer describes Warner as one who strives to teach students “habits of the mind and habits of the heart.”

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