The vision of the Emeriti Faculty is to work toward a world in which people are whole, and loved and justice reigns.
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 2023, eight faculty members ended distinguished careers with decades of service:
- Assistant Professor of Biology and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Cindy Bishop, DVM
- Assistant Professor of Teacher Education, Dan Bishop, PhD
- Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences, Sandra Hartje, PhD
- Associate Professor of Mathematics, Steven Johnson, PhD
- Professor of Historical Theology, Richard Steele, PhD
- Professor of Management and Information Systems, Gerhard Steinke, PhD
- Professor of Human Development and Family Studies, Sharleen Kato, EdD
- Education Librarian, Cynthia Strong, MLS
- Professor of Clinical Psychology, Beverly Wilson, PhD
Emeriti Faculty Events 2023-24
| *All events subject to change or cancellation* |
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| Opening Kickoff |
| Tuesday, September 5, 2023 |
| 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
| First Free Methodist Church |
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| New Student Convocation |
| Saturday, September 9, 2023 |
| 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. |
| Tiffany Loop |
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Emeriti Luncheon
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| TBD |
| 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| Upper Gwinn Commons |
| *Hosted by President Deana Porterfield |
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| Science Lecture |
| TBD |
| TBD |
| Upper Gwinn Commons |
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| Spina Lecture Series (SOT sponsored) |
| Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023 |
| 7:00 p.m. |
| First Free Methodist Church |
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| Winter Quarter Faith, Diversity, and Science Lecture |
| TBD |
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| Marston Lecture |
| TBD |
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| Palmer Lecture |
| TBD |
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| Emeriti Tea |
| Tuesday, March 19, 2024 |
| 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
| Upper Gwinn Commons |
| *Hosted by the Chief Academic Officer |
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Walls Lecture
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| TBD |
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| Retirement Dinner |
| Thursday, May 2, 2024 |
| 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
| Upper Gwinn Commons |
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| Graduate Commencement |
| Friday, June 7, 2024 |
| Tiffany Loop |
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| Ivy Cutting |
| Friday, June 7, 2024 |
| Tiffany Loop |
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| Undergraduate Commencement |
| Saturday, June 8, 2024 |
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Ruby Englund
renglund@spu.edu
Emeriti Faculty President |
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Dick Sleight
sl8@spu.edu
Emeri-Times Editor
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Mike Macdonald
mmacdona@spu.edu
Historian/Futurist
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Marilyn Severson
Prayers, Cares, and Concerns
Coordinator
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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 (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 .
- 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 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 (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.