Honoring Dr. Mark Wooden

By Ralph Freso

Faculty celebrated Dr. Mark Wooden, dean of the College of Natural Sciences, during a retirement breakfast Wednesday morning at Havoc House. Wooden has served the university for 22 years. Story

  • University President Brian Mueller tells a story about College of Natural Sciences Dean Dr. Mark Wooden during Wooden’s retirement party at Havoc House on Aug. 12, 2026.
  • University President Brian Mueller tells a story about College of Natural Sciences Dean Dr. Mark Wooden during Wooden’s retirement party at Havoc House on Aug. 12, 2026.
  • University Vice Provost Dr. Jennifer Lech speaks during the College of Natural Sciences Dean Dr. Mark Wooden’s retirement party at Havoc House on Aug. 12, 2026.
  • College of Natural Sciences Dean Dr. Mark Wooden listens as administrators and faculty members speak during his retirement party at Havoc House on Aug. 12, 2026.
  • College of Natural Sciences Dean Dr. Mark Wooden confirms a story about his time at GCU as administrators and faculty members speak during his retirement party at Havoc House on Aug. 12, 2026.
  • College of Humanities and Social Sciences Dean Dr. Sherman Elliott speaks during the College of Natural Sciences Dean Dr. Mark Wooden’s retirement party at Havoc House on Aug. 12, 2026.
  • University Provost Dr. Randy Gibb presents College of Natural Sciences Dean Dr. Mark Wooden with framed photos and a gift during his retirement party at Havoc House on Aug. 12, 2026.
  • Haley Fagerlie, associate vice president of industry relations and strategic partnerships, hugs College of Natural Sciences Dean Dr. Mark Wooden during his retirement party at Havoc House on Aug. 12, 2026.
  • College of Natural Sciences Dean Dr. Mark Wooden speaks about his time at GCU during his retirement party at Havoc House on Aug. 12, 2026.
  • College of Natural Sciences Dean Dr. Mark Wooden speaks about his time at GCU during his retirement party at Havoc House on Aug. 12, 2026.
  • Dr. Jon Valla (center) talks with College of Natural Sciences Dean Dr. Mark Wooden during Wooden’s retirement party at Havoc House on Aug. 12, 2026.
  • College of Natural Sciences Dean Dr. Mark Wooden talks with university President Brian Mueller during his retirement party at Havoc House on Aug. 12, 2026.
  • Dr. Jon Valla (left) talks with College of Natural Sciences Dean Dr. Mark Wooden during Wooden’s retirement party at Havoc House on Aug. 12, 2026.
  • Associate professor Kara Hansen-Suchy hugs College of Natural Sciences Dean Dr. Mark Wooden during his retirement party at Havoc House on Aug. 12, 2026.
  • A framed photo presented to College of Natural Sciences Dean Dr. Mark Wooden during his retirement party at Havoc House on Aug. 12, 2026.

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GCU Magazine

August 2026

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What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus. Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you — guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us. (2 Timothy 1:13-14)

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