The Wolfs were presented with an exclusive, personalized edition of The Mission magazine, created by Mrs. Wolf’s staff in the office of external affairs.
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With an explosion of flutterfetti and several tributes to Judy Wolf, senior vice president for external affairs, and Robert Wolf, D.V.M., M.S., director of lab animal resources (LAR), hundreds of Health Science Center community members said farewell to the couple at a retirement reception held June 28 in the Academic and Administration Building foyer. President Francisco G. Cigarroa, M.D., and Brian Herman, Ph.D., hosted the reception honoring Dr. and Mrs. Wolf, who provided 36 years of unprecedented combined service to our institution.

“This is a wonderful time for Judy and Bob and we are delighted that they have this opportunity to spend their retirement years with their children and grandchildren,” Dr. Cigarroa said.

The reception included a video presentation outlining both Dr. and Mrs. Wolf’s achievements throughout their careers. And paralleling the video was a special edition of the Health Science Center’s internationally recognized The Mission magazine. The exclusive edition included a timeline of the Wolf’s accomplishments at the Health Science Center, personalized messages from colleagues and numerous comments describing the well-respected couple.

Mrs. Wolf was also honored with the highest civilian award from the U.S. Army. It was given to her by Maj. Gen. Charles Rodriguez, Ph.D., adjutant general of the Texas National Guard.

Mrs. Wolf joined the Health Science Center in 1989, and in 2000, was named senior vice president for external affairs by President Cigarroa. As senior vice president, Mrs. Wolf has overseen the university’s fund-raising and development programs, news and media relations, public relations, communications and publications, and special events.

President Cigarroa presented Mrs. Wolf with a bouquet of yellow roses and pieces of exclusive glass artwork.

“Judy, we know how much you love Garcia Art Glass so we had these hand-crafted especially for you,” Dr. Cigarroa said. “The colors are meant to reflect the richness of South Texas. We hope that when you look at these you will remember your time at the Health Science Center.”

In addition, Mrs. Wolf was presented the Outstanding Civilian Service Medal by the U.S. Army. This medal, given by Maj. Gen. Charles G. Rodriguez, Ph.D., adjutant general of the Texas National Guard, is the highest civilian award and was awarded to Mrs. Wolf for “special commendation for …valuable support of the Texas Medical Rangers … personal and professional mentorship … and selfless patriotism that upheld the U.S. Military in highest regard.”

Dr. Herman praised Dr. Wolf for spending 19 years at the helm of the LAR department. He was fundamental in raising more than $1.8 million dollars in grant funding for vital medical research, securing $3 million for new animal facilities and $3 million of NIH funding for LAR renovations.

Dr. Herman presented Dr. Wolf with a Health Science Center chair inscribed with a personalized message on the back, which describes the extraordinary work ethics and contributions Dr. Wolf brought to the institution.

The Wolfs will retire in Arkansas where their children and grandchildren reside.