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Retiree Association

Exciting news — 㽶 University has officially launched a Retiree Association! Championed by President Ken Evans, this new initiative is designed to foster meaningful connections among 㽶’s retired faculty and staff, keeping you engaged with the vibrant university community you helped build.

While still in its early stages, the Retiree Association aims to create opportunities for social gatherings, lifelong learning, volunteerism, and continued involvement in university life. We’re eager to shape this organization in ways that truly reflect the interests and ideas of our retired community members — and that’s where you come in.

If you’re an 㽶 retiree, we’d love to hear from you! Share your thoughts on how this association can best support and enrich your ongoing relationship with the university. Let’s build something special together — your legacy deserves it!

 

㽶 Retiree Benefits

Retirement is just the beginning of a new chapter with 㽶, where you remain a valued part of our present and future. That’s why we’re proud to offer a range of meaningful benefits to keep you connected, active, and engaged:

  • Peace of mind with a $15,000 life insurance benefit.
  • Easy access with an 㽶 ID card and permanent retiree parking permit.
  • Campus perks like complimentary admission to home athletic events, student recitals, lectures, and other special events.
  • Health and wellness with full access to the Aduddell Fitness Center.
  • Ongoing support with library privileges, notary services, and continued use of your 㽶 email account.
  • Educational opportunities through tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents.

Your connection to 㽶 is lifelong — and these benefits are here to make sure you keep thriving as part of our community! Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about or for assistance your retiree benefits.

As an 㽶 retiree*, you’re automatically a member of our Retiree Association — no sign-ups or fees required. This association is designed to keep you connected to the vibrant university community you helped shape, offering opportunities to stay engaged, socialize with fellow retirees, and participate in campus events and special programs. It’s our way of honoring your lasting impact while ensuring your voice and presence remain an essential part of 㽶’s ongoing story.

*Retirees are retired faculty and staff who have:

  • At least 10 years of full-time service
  • Reached a minimum age of 55
  • A combined age + years of service totaling 70 or more

  • Valerie Robinson [email protected]      405.208.5983
    • Answer your questions about the retiree group
    • Replace or order your 㽶 retiree ID
    • Replace or order your 㽶 permanent parking permit
    • Update your contact information
    • Reactivate your 㽶 retiree email account

                                             In Memory of Our Esteemed Colleagues

 

2025

 

Marc Antone Godding
January 23 | Music Faculty
Sandra “Janey” Wheeler
May 26 | Director, Admissions
Denise Binkley 
July 17 | Director, A&S Student Success
David Engebretson
July 17 | Chemistry Faculty  
 
Klaus Rossberg
October 8 | Physics Faculty

 

2024

 

Vicki MacDougall
January 21 | Law Faculty
Judith Willoughby
May 4 | Music Faculty 
Pattie Rutherford
May 25 | Registrar’s Office
Eleanore Zajac
July 2 | International Student Office
Lois Kruschwitz
July 18 | Biology Faculty 
Pam Melton
November 12 | Admin Asst MSB
Lacy McLarry
November 13 | Music Faculty
 
Molisa ‘Mo’ Derk
December 1 | Computer Science Faculty 

 

2023

 

Brian Harvey
January 12 | Soccer Coach
Barbara Covalt
March 30 | Sr. Controller
Kathryn Broad
April 23 | Law Librarian
Marjorie Downing
October 2 | Law Faculty
John 'Steve' Taylor
October 7 | Assistant Chief 㽶 PD
Carter Blue Clark
December 1  |  History Faculty
 
Nancy Kenderdine
December 26 | Law Faculty
 
 

2022

 
Irene E. Phillips
January 24 | Nursing Faculty
Birdie Duniphin
March 9 | Athletics Admin Asst
Denney Crabaugh
July 13 | Baseball Coach
James Palmer
September 27 | University Press
Betty J. Gorrell
November 18 | Nursing Faculty
Dennis Arrow
December 15 | Law Faculty
 

2021

 
Florence Birdwell
January 15 | Music Faculty
Judith Morgan
January 15 | Law Faculty
Frances Deathe
February 25 | Law Librarian 
Lyndel Harris
August 24 | 㽶 PD Chief
Kathryn Harris
September 1 | 㽶-TV Studio
Dale Hall
October 30 | Theatre Faculty
Nelda Hobbs
November 9 | Nursing Faculty

 

Philip Wilson
November 26 | Preventive Maintenance
 

2020

 
John Starkey
January 11 | Religion Faculty
Elizabeth Hedrick
June 24 | VP Admin Services
Wanda Wilson
September 16 | DB Library Clerk
Jean Kobs
October 1 | MSB Admin Asst
 
Norwood Beveridge
October 3 | Law Faculty 
 

2019

 
Albert William Martin
January 9 | Religion Faculty
 
David Carmichael
January 16 | Business Faculty

 

2018

 

Roxie Brown
November 11 | Admissions Admin Asst
John C Branch
December 6 | Biology Faculty
Frank Pfaff
December 18 | MSB Faculty
 
Gerald Weatherby
December 23 | Chemistry Faculty
 

 

2017 

 

Jerome (Jerry) Altshuler
March 25 | MSB Faculty
Ali Alli
May 21 | MSB Faculty
Cathy Bewley
December 15 | Religion Admin Asst

 

2016

 

Regina Bennett
December 3 | English Faculty

 

Jerald Walker
December 24 | President

 

2015

 

David May
March 21 | Economics Faculty

 

Saundra K Miller
November 11 | Assistant Registrar

 

2014

 

Lulu (Muff) Ford
February 14 | School of Religion
Harold Spradlin
March 20 | MSB Faculty
Chariyar Nillpraphan
October 30 | DB Librarian 

 

Marjorie Sussex
December 31 | Spanish Faculty 

 

 

2013

 

 

John William “Bill” Conger
January 1 | General Counsel

 

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