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 2021, three faculty members and one staff member ended distinguished careers with decades of service:
- Professor of World Christian Studies, Miriam Adeney, PhD
- Professor of Political Science, Reed Davis, PhD
- Professor of Professor of Educational Ministry, Robert Drovdahl, PhD
- Professor of History, Rod Stiling, ThM, PhD
- Professor of Scripture and Wesleyan Studies, Robert Wall, ThD
- Instructor, Manager of Information Systems, Richard Sleight, PhD
Emeriti Faculty Events 2021-22
| *All events subject to change or cancellation* |
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| Opening Communion/State of the University Address |
| Wednesday, September 1, 2021 |
| 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
| Royal Brougham Pavilion |
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| New Student Convocation |
| Thursday, September 9, 2021 |
| 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. |
| Tiffany Loop |
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| Day of Common Learning |
| Thursday, October 7, 2021 |
| Keynote Address: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
| Monica A. Coleman; Unbreakable: Unifying Principles |
| of Long Lasting Communities |
| *Hosted by the Faculty Life Office |
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Emeriti Lunch
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| Monday, November 1, 2021 |
| 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| Upper Gwinn Commons |
| *Hosted by the President |
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| Weter Lecture |
| Tuesday, February 22, 2022 |
| 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
| Upper Gwinn Commons |
| *Hosted by the Faculty Life Office |
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| Winter Quarter Faith, Diversity, and Science Lecture |
| Monday, January 31, 2022 |
| 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Online |
| *Hosted by the Office of Inclusive Excellence |
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| Palmer Lecture |
| Postponed |
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| Marston Lecture |
| Tuesday, February 8, 2022 |
| 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Upper Gwinn Commons |
| *Hosted by the Faculty Life Office |
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| Emeriti Tea |
| Monday, March 21, 2022 |
| 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
| Upper Gwinn Commons |
| *Hosted by the Provost |
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Walls Lecture
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TBA
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| Retirement Dinner |
| Thursday, May 5, 2022 |
| 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
| Upper Gwinn Commons |
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| Graduate Commencement |
| Saturday, June 11, 2022 |
| 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| Tiffany Loop |
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| Ivy Cutting |
| Saturday, June 11, 2022 |
| 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Tiffany Loop |
| This year marks the 100th Anniversary of Ivy Ceremonies. |
| The first Ivy Planting took place in 1922. |
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| Undergraduate Commencement |
| Sunday, June 12, 2022 |
| 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Tacoma Dome |
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.