Retired Faculty and Staff Association

Spotlight on Bill Kolbe
     Professor Emeritus Bill Kolbe taught art at SWT for 39 years--1964-2003. His whimsical style, sardonic wit, and technical skill made him a favorite of colleagues, students, and critics alike. An active University citizen, he served on the Faculty Senate and designed several Faculty Handbook covers. At 81, he continues to paint daily, and among other things publishes an annual calendar which features samples of his paintings. The total body of his work is enormous, but he is best known on campus for his University Christmas Cards, pictured below, watercolors which he produced during the decade 1982 through 1992. He lives in San Marcos with Ella, his wife of 57 years.




1982  Old and New
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1983  Moon Glow


1984  River View 1985  The Mustangs 1986  The Storm of '85




1987  Taylor-Murphy
1988  Transitions 1989  Aquatic Center



1990 Coming Attractions
1991 Foggy Christmas