VA L U E S F O R E V E RY DAY L I F E
“At Quincy, the Franciscan values permeate everyday life. The values the Franciscans bring are so universal in terms of human need that they are easy to respond to, no matter your religion or beliefs. I saw a need for a service project and talked to people in Campus Ministry about starting it. They answered with a resounding ‘Yes!’ It’s so easy to start something like that here.” JAY AUSTIN : Sport management and marketing major from Kansas City, Missouri
Live Your Values
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n 1860, a group of German Franciscan friars, realizing the need for education in the frontier Midwest, established the institution that would become Quincy University. They founded Quincy on Franciscan values—inclusion,
nonviolence, reverence for creation, and celebration. More than 150 years later, Quincy continues to live those values. We welcome students of all faiths and beliefs and foster an environment that shows respect and value for every person. Half of our students are non-Catholics. Our campus ministry program is open to everyone and has activities for people of all faith backgrounds. Because we live our values, service to others is a primary focus at Quincy. Our
strong Franciscan heritage compels us to help those in need, to promote social justice, to be peacemakers in the world, and to protect and nurture the environment. We integrate these ethics and values into our academic program. No matter your faith or beliefs, you can explore and grow here—personally, ethically, and morally. You will more fully develop your sense of justice and service. And by your example, you will help create a better society.
Make a Difference In big and small ways, you can make a difference in people’s lives through Quincy’s volunteer service projects. You can help out right here in the community of Quincy by participating in food drives, visiting the elderly, or building homes. Or our service trips can take you across the United States and beyond. You can serve food at a soup kitchen in Chicago, help children in New Mexico and North Carolina, or work with the poor in Mississippi and Louisiana. When you volunteer, you’re not only helping your community and the good of society, you’re also benefiting as an individual. You can make new friends, build your résumé, learn more about other communities and different cultures, and develop new skills, such as team building, organization, and leadership skills. No matter how you choose to serve others, your work is important to developing your whole self—from head to heart—and to bettering the world. 13