P A S S A G ES
Farewell
Retirements
The COVID-19 pandemic made the SSW think outside the box to say goodbye to our colleagues. We celebrated the following five retirees virtually with online message boards (viewing links included). If you would like to post a message to any of their boards, please send an email to Jennifer Abbott, jabbott@uga.edu, or Kat Farlowe, kfarlowe@uga.edu, and we will give you an invitation to post.
Jeanell Muckle, chief financial officer and administrative manager, retired after over 33 years with the university. Muckle began working at the SSW in 1995. In addition to her financial duties, Muckle was involved in the running of multiple aspects of the SSW including human resources and external affairs. She was a long-time member of the Black Faculty and Staff Organization (BFSO), served as the SSW Staff Council Representative, and was a UGA Foundation Third Pillar Society member. Muckle served on several ad hoc committees across the university in various leadership roles. https://www.kudoboard.com/boards/rMoTwWYy#view
Laurie Anderson, public relations specialist, retired after 30 years with the
University of Georgia. From a temporary job as receptionist in the College of Agriculture, she moved to permanent and increasingly responsible positions in the Odum School of Ecology and Office of Research before joining the SSW in 2013. Anderson wrote and distributed articles about the SSW community and was responsible for publishing the Connect magazine and Empower newsletter. She also served as SSW resident photographer and website contributor. https://www.kudoboard.com/boards/FaL13Rnv#view
Tom Artelt, senior academic professional and MSW/DIV coordinator, retired after a combined total of 20 years with the university. An ordained minister, in addition to coordinating the BSW field program, he oversaw the dual master of social work/master of divinity degree program, was recognized as BSW teacher of the year three times, and served as chair of the University Council Libraries Committee. He plans to continue serving the community as a part-time DJ for WUGA-FM, the Athens affiliate of Georgia Public Broadcasting. https://www.kudoboard.com/boards/C9B4PDHE#view
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