The vision of the Emeriti Faculty is to work toward a world in which people are whole, and love and justice reign.
The mission of Emeriti Faculty is to continue collegial fellowship among members, actively supporting the ongoing mission of the University, and continuing participation in the intellectual and spiritual life of the Christian higher education community. In doing so, recognizing that this enhances the spiritual, psychological, and physical well-being of its members.
New Emeriti Faculty
In 2018, five faculty members ended distinguished careers with decades of service:
- Assistant Professor of Choral Music, David W. Anderson, MM
- Associate Professor of Foreign Languages and Linguistics, Kathryn M. Bartholomew, PhD
- Associate Professor of Economics, Douglas A. Downing, PhD
- Professor of History, Donald C. Holsinger, PhD
- Executive in Residence, James F. Rand, PhD
- Professor of Spanish, Eric W. Vogt, PhD
Emeriti Faculty Events 2018-19
| Opening Communion/State of the University Address |
| Wednesday, September 19, 2018 |
| 10 a.m. - Noon |
| First Free Methodist Church |
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| Opening Academic Convocation |
| Tuesday, September 25, 2018 |
| 11:10 a.m. |
| First Free Methodist Church |
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| Day of Common Learning |
| Wednesday, October 17, 2018 |
| 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
| Royal Brougham Pavilion; various locations |
| Speaker: Dr. A.J. Swoboda |
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Emeriti Lunch
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*Hosted by the President
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| Thursday, November 1, 2018 |
| 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
Queen Anne Room, Upper Gwinn Commons
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| Palmer Lecture |
| Monday, February 4, 2019 |
| 7 - 8:30 p.m. |
| Lecturer: Dr. Ellen F. Davis |
Upper Gwinn Commons
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| Marston Lecture |
| Tuesday, February 12, 2019 |
| 3:15 - 4:15 p.m. |
| Lecturer: Dr. Owen Ewald |
| Demaray Hall 150 |
| Hosted by The Center for Scholarship and Faculty Development |
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| Emeriti Tea |
| *Hosted by the Provost |
| Tuesday, March 19, 2019 |
| 1:30 - 3 p.m. |
| Queen Anne Room, Upper Gwinn Commons |
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| Weter Lecture |
| Tuesday, April 9 |
| 7 - 8:30 p.m. |
| Lecturer: Dr. Lane Seeley |
| Upper Gwinn Commons |
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| Retirement Dinner |
| Thursday, May 9, 2019 |
| 6:30 p.m. |
Royal Brougham Pavilion
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Walls Lecture
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Tuesday, May 14, 2019
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| 7 p.m. |
Lecturer: Dr. Frank Spina
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| Upper Gwinn Commons |
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| Ivy Cutting |
| Friday, June 7, 2019 |
| 9:30 a.m. |
| Tiffany Loop |
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| Graduate Commencement |
| Friday, June 7, 2019 |
| 2 p.m. |
| Tiffany Loop |
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| Undergraduate Commencement |
| Saturday, June 8, 2019 |
| 7 - 9:30 p.m. |
| Alaska Airlines Arena |
Emeriti Faculty Benefits
Privileges for emeriti faculty are as follows:
- Use of SPU library and library privileges.
- A mail address, email account, bookstore discount, and dining privileges in Gwinn Commons at faculty rates (in order to gain the library check-out, bookstore, and dining privileges, emeriti need an ID card which can be obtained at SPU's University Services Office (3220 6th Ave. W.).
- Conversion of Term Life insurance to Whole Life within 30-day period.
- Continuation of benefits as provided by COBRA.
- Listing in the University Catalog.
- Entitlement to participate with the faculty in all University events (e.g., Commencement, Ivy Cutting, Baccalaureate, New Student Convocation).
Additional privileges not listed in the handbook:
- Free admission to Falcon Athletics events for you and three guests in Royal Brougham Pavilion. (*Emeriti ID card needed)
- Two free tickets to SPU’s matinee theatre performances.
- Mid-week Faculty/Staff House reservation privileges at Camp Casey (holidays and summer months excluded).
- A free campus parking pass provided by the President’s Office each fall.
- Use of the Graduate/Faculty reading room in the library.
- General discounts are also made available that may include computer hardware and cell phone plans. For updated information, please visit the Human Resources website.