Remembering David Arnesen

Update (Dec. 16) | Please note the following details for David Arnesen’s memorial service: 

Monday, Dec. 20, 1 p.m.
Bethany Christian Assembly
2715 Everett Ave.
Everett, WA 98201

Dear Seattle University Community,

I write to share the sad news that David Arnesen, a longtime professor of business law in the Albers School of Business and Economics, died this past Saturday, Dec. 11.

A graduate of Seattle University’s School of Law, Professor Arnesen served on the Albers faculty for nearly four decades and in that time made an indelible impact on our institution. Highly valued and well regarded throughout the university, he was frequently sought for significant leadership roles within and outside of Albers, including chair of his department, acting dean and as the university’s Faculty Athletic Representative.

Above all, Professor Arnesen was a consummate teacher and scholar. He made a difference in the lives of countless students and earned numerous awards and recognitions, including the University Distinguished Teaching Award from the Seattle University Alumni Association in 2007. Equally committed to scholarship, he was widely published and in 2014 was selected as a Fulbright Specialist.

Professor Arnesen will be greatly missed by his current and former students and faculty and staff colleagues. Information on funeral arrangements will be shared as it is available. As we remember with gratitude all that Professor Arnesen has contributed and meant to Seattle University, let us keep his family in our thoughts and prayers.

Respectfully,

Eduardo M. Peñalver
President