The vision of the Emeriti Faculty is to work toward a world in which ɬÀï·¬ 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 2024, 15 faculty members ended distinguished careers with decades of service:
- Associate Professor of Biology, Elena M. V. Brezynski, PhD
- Professor of English, Christine Chaney, PhD
- Associate Professor of Sociology, David Diekema, PhD
- Professor of Counselor Education, Cher Edwards, PhD
- Professor of Management, Randal (Randy) Franz, PhD
- Professor of Education, Greg Fritzberg, PhD
- Associate Professor of Food and Nutrition, Daniela Gheleva, PhD
- Professor of Theatre, Richard Lorig, MFA
- Professor of Philosophy, Patrick McDonald, PhD
- Professor of Clinical Psychology, Amy Mezulis, PhD
- Professor of Linguistics, Katya Nemtchinova, PhD
- Associate Professor of Sociology, Cynthia (Cindy) Price, PhD
- Professor of Chemistry, Daniel Schofield, PhD
- Professor of Physics, Lane Seeley, PhD
- Professor of Sociology, Karen Snedker, PhD
Emeriti Faculty Events 2024-25
| *All events subject to change or cancellation* |
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| Opening Kickoff |
| Tuesday, September 5, 2024 |
| 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
| First Free Methodist Church |
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| New Student Convocation |
| Saturday, September 9, 2024 |
| 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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| Winter Quarter Faith, Diversity, and Science Lecture |
| TBD |
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| Marston Lecture |
| TBD |
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| Palmer Lecture |
| TBD |
| Weter Lecture |
| Tuesday, April 8, 2025 |
| 7:00 p.m. |
| Upper Gwinn Commons |
| *Hosted by the Faculty Development Committee |
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Walls Lecture
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| TBD |
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| Celebration of Service |
| Thursday, May 8, 2025 |
| 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| TBD |
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| Graduate Commencement |
| Friday, June 6, 2025 |
| 2:00 p.m. |
| Tiffany Loop |
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| Ivy Cutting |
| Friday, June 6, 2025 |
| 10:00 a.m. |
| Tiffany Loop |
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| Undergraduate Commencement |
| Saturday, June 7, 2025 |
| 1:00 p.m. |
| Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett |
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Ruby Englund
renglund@spu.edu
Emeriti Faculty President
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Dick Sleight
sl8@spu.edu
EmeriTimes Editor
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Mike Macdonald
mmacdona@spu.edu
Historian/Futurist
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Elaine Weltz
eweltz@spu.edu
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.
- A free campus parking pass provided upon request by the President’s Office each fall. Contact rjacobsen@spu.edu to obtain a parking pass.
- Use of the Graduate/Faculty reading room in the library.