Mehlhaff was Professor Emeritus of Chemistry; Rowland was Professor Emeritus of Chemistry, Rowland Geology & Environmental Science Lab Suite; and Rousslang was Professor Emeritus of Chemistry, President's Excellence in Teaching Award 2002.

Topics include the Chermistry department at the University of Puget Sound, Development of Curriculum, graduate program, winterim, general science core requirements, funding, limitations for library holdings, instruments, Phibbs policies, development of student research, recruiting faculty (especially women), philosophy of lab training from 1968-1980.