During Employee Appreciation Week, we set aside time to honor and recognize those who have retired from their careers at UW-Green Bay and those who were honored with the designation of Emeriti.
2024-2025 Retirees
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- Kevin Borseth
- Stacie Christian
- Bonnie Delsart
- Daren Detry
- Jeffrey Ellair
- Sharon Gajeski
- Susan Gallagher-Lepak
- Amy Henniges
- Brenda Larson
- Jane Laurin
- Dianne Murphy
- Steven Newton
- Ruth Pearson
- Cheryl Pieper
- Uwe Pott
- Karl Schindl
- Tammy Scholten
- Krissti Simon
- Linda Toonen
- Lora Warner
- Rick Weston
- Colleen Wilde
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2024-2025 Emeriti
Susan Gallagher-Lepak, Dean Emerita – Professor of Nursing and inaugural dean of the College of Health, Education, and Social Welfare, Dean Gallagher-Lepak was an innovative leader who supported a culture of diversity and inclusivity, and developed partnerships to advance the University mission.
Daniel Kallgren, Professor Emeritus – Professor Kallgren’s distinguished 30-year career in the UW-System includes winning the UW Colleges’ highest award for teaching. He was also a four-time winner of the student-elected Professor of the Year award at UW-Marinette.
Jeff Benzow, Faculty Emeritus – Thirty-six years of dedication to the Art and Design program. A pioneer in incorporating digital methods to Graphic Design courses at UW-Green Bay.
Linda Toonen, Associate Teaching Professor Emerita – Professor Toonen’s career of teaching, tutoring, and curricular development of writing spanned parts of five decades (1989-2024). She is the first non-tenure track winner of the Founder’s Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Lora Warner, Faculty Emerita – Over a 30-year career at UW-Green Bay, Dr. Warner rose from adjunct instructor to Associate Professor. Noted for her work on headship and philanthropy, both in the classroom and with the wider community.
Woo Jeon, Professor Emeritus – Respected Lie-algebraist and selfless teacher whose UW-Green Bay journey ended too soon. “I want to make sure that students’ lives will be better in the future after taking my lectures.”
Karl Schindl, Faculty Emeritus – A 33-year student-focused career of teaching, scholarship, and service at UW-Oshkosh, UW-Manitowoc, and UW-Green Bay.
Uwe Pott, Faculty Emeritus – His expertise in genetics and molecular biology were tremendous assets to UW-Green Bay students; conviction, integrity, and fairness are a legacy to his colleagues.
Denise Baeten, Department Assistant Emerita – A 26-year career of steadfast dedication, exceptional professionalism, and a genuine commitment to the UW-Green Bay community. Her warm presence and kind spirit brought joy to the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences.
