Retired biologist and teacher establish scholarship

A retired biologist and a retired elementary teacher have donated $5,000 to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Foundation to establish a scholarship for a graduating senior biology major.

Kent and Sue Hall have established an endowment in his name to recognize the outstanding student of the year in Biology 281, Animal Physiology. The Kent D. Hall Animal Physiology Scholarship was founded by the couple as an expression of admiration and respect for the more than 5,000 students he taught during his 30-year teaching career at UWSP.

The annual winner will be chosen by the biology faculty.

While at UWSP, Hall advised a student group named best in the nation three times and helped to place UWSP students in internship positions throughout the country. He developed numerous courses in the biology curriculum, headed the department’s Integrated Professional Development Program and advised the Pre-Veterinary Society. In 1987 his department was recognized for excellence in teaching by UW System.

Upon the event of his retirement, Hall said that both he and his wife, Sue, have worked hard throughout their careers to help young people recognize and achieve their potentials.

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