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BIOLOGY Last November, Dr. Joe Coelho, associate professor of biology, presented "Theft of Prey
QU ALUMNI FOCUS
as offer suggestions for enhancing counseling practice in these areas.
Cicadas from Pacific Cicada Killers (Sphecius
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
convallis Patton) by Birds" at the national meeting
In June 2013, Harry Cramer, assistant professor
of the Entomological Society of America in Austin,
of criminal justice, was ordained as a Catholic
Texas.
deacon. He was recently accepted as a volunteer
Kevin Hahn ’12 CONNECTING Developing research and
Extracellular Matrix Protien MAGP1 Supports
PSYCHOLOGY
Thermogenesis and Protects Against Obesity and
Dr. Brian Nolan, assistant professor of psychology,
Diabetes Through Regulation of TGF.” The piece
was recently published in the journal Synapse for
was published in the January edition of the journal
his work on the study entitled “Fos expression
analytical skills as a political science major and being on the mock trial team were solid preparation for my everyday work with the Democratic Caucus of the Senate here in Springfield. But the QU experience isn’t just the challenge of classes. QU is also about extracurricular activities, developing
Diabetes.
in response to dopamine D3-preferring
friendships, and growing to be a better person.
Michelle Combs, assistant professor of biological sciences, is a contributing author of “The
chaplain for Blessing Hospital in Quincy
phenylpiperazine drugs given with and without
BUSINESS “Chromapoem #14” by Robert Lee Mejer.
ARTS Bob Mejer, distinguished professor of art at Quincy University, was chosen to showcase his watercolor piece “Chromapoem #14” at the 2013-2014 ISEA/ MWS Three Venue International Exchange in Wales. Artwork was displayed in Florida and California and will be on display in Wales in August 2014.
Dr. Cynthia Haliemun, dean and director of the MBA program and associate professor of economics, was published in the spring/
SUPPORTING Tuition covers only a portion of
cocaine,” which examines the effects of several
your education. When you give to Quincy University, you pay it forward. You make it possible for another student to grow as you did, to be challenged as you were, to step out into the world a stronger person, a critical thinker—one instilled in the Franciscan tradition. Contributing to QU is my way of saying thank you to the university. I want to make sure that the programs that were so important to my development continue to make a difference in
new drugs being evaluated for their potential to aid in the treatment of addiction.
summer 2013 edition of Journal of Business and
ADMINISTRATION
Economic Perspectives with her article “The Test of
In January, Robert Gervasi, PhD, Quincy University
Consumption and the Real Exchange Rate Anomaly
president was elected to the board of directors
in Indonesia.” Brian Sloboda coauthored the article.
of the Council of Independent Colleges where he will serve a three-year term. The CIC includes 645
COUNSELING Dr. Andrea Owens Fifield, assistant professor of
Mejer was recently recognized by the Carrie
school counseling, will present at the American
Burns Brown, nationally known South Carolina
Counseling Association national conference in
artist and member of the board of directors for
March 2014. Her presentation will highlight the
South Carolina Arts Commission, to showcase his
unique challenges associated with counseling
watercolor “Newborn.”
practice in rural and small communities, as well
nonprofit independent colleges and universities across the United States.
students' lives. Join Hahn in supporting the QU Fund today.
APPOINTMENTS
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Calvin Johnson director, multicultural & leadership programs
Your gift—large or small—matters.
Jessica Huddleston security officer Josh Gronewold security officer
Save the Date! Get more info on events and register online at www.quincy.edu
PROMOTIONS Dr. Ann Behrens acting vice president for academic affairs
Kevin Hahn ’12 Communications Staffer, Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus
Ray Heilmann acting dean, school of education/ director, off-campus studies & student teaching
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