QUniverse Fall 2024

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QUINCY UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE

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At QU, I had the opportunity to experience the words of St Francis of Assisi:

DO WHAT IS NECESSARY, THEN DO WHAT IS POSSIBLE. THEN SUDDENLY, YOU’LL BE DOING WHAT YOU ONCE THOUGHT WAS IMPOSSIBLE. - S T. F R A N C I S O F A S S I S I

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“At Quincy University, we are determined to provide students with the resources they need to consider many possibilities, explore their passions, and make big life decisions.”

“So, what do you want to do for the rest of your life?”

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ike many university presidents, my career began as a faculty member. I taught my first courses and began

President McGee speaks here to the graduates and parents at the 2024 commencement. Woe to the new graduate who doesn’t attempt to sing the alma mater.

the wonderful work of advising students nearly 35

years ago.

At Quincy University, we are determined to provide students

Long before there was sophisticated computer software to

with the resources they need to consider many possibilities,

help with the task, part of my job was to make sure students

explore their passions, and make big life decisions. For us, our

registered for the right courses and made steady progress

Success by Design program is intended not just to support

towards completing their degrees. More importantly, though,

students when they take their most challenging courses, but

good advising also helps students discern their personal

also to choose the right path for their own future. The resources

and professional goals and make a plan for achieving those

we provide our students include courses taught by great

goals. The best advising moments always feel like a great

faculty, along with advising, mentoring, and coaching, and an

conversation, which the student hopefully leaves with new

abundance of opportunities outside the classroom provided by

insights about an exciting future.

faculty and staff. For many students -- and at least one president

As an advisor, I soon discovered that asking the hard question

-- time spent in the beautiful QU chapel and in prayerful

– what do you want to do for the rest of your life? – usually

reflection may be part of the religious and spiritual journey

turned into a good discussion about goals and how to form

needed to answer life’s most fundamental questions. Ephesians

them and pursue them. To help students answer this question,

4:1-16, after all, speaks to God’s expectations for a life’s journey.

on their own timetable and in their own way, is one of the best

Our students are best prepared for their own bright futures

reasons to join the faculty ranks.

when they try new things at QU, as the members of our

At Quincy University, our generations of students have had

dance team might suggest. (See their story elsewhere in this

tremendous opportunities to make wonderful connections with

QUniverse.) We will keep giving our students innovative ways to

assigned advisors and with all the faculty and staff who have

explore and to challenge themselves at QU. We will keep adding

always made this place so special. Over and over again, alumni

new programs and renovating the beloved buildings on our

tell me stories about life-changing moments, when a meeting

campus. But, our commitment to the transformation of student

with a friar or some other member of the QU community led

lives, one conversation at a time, will never change.

someone to alter all previous plans for the future.

In this issue of QUniverse, we have several examples of

So, alumni, friends, Hawks: Whatever your age, what do you want to do for the rest of your life?

alumni and others linked to Quincy University who took the road less traveled. Whether we consider Dr. Linda Moore’s time in

Sincerely,

leadership at ESPN or Fr. Dentino’s journey from drummer to priest, a QU alumna or alumnus always has the opportunity to chart the unexpected course or take the surprising turn. Others, like Dr. Luaders, make an early decision and pursue their one,

Brian McGee, PhD

true passion, whether for a few years or for many decades.

President

Contents | QU

IN THIS ISSUE ii

President’s Page

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Student Spotlight

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Dancing into Education

QU Winter Commencement Celebrating the Class of ‘24

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Hawk Talk

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Alumni Feature

Taking Game Day to the Next Level

An Ongoing Legacy of Exceptional Leadership

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Franciscan Focus

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Academic Feature

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Academic Feature

Fr. Darren Dentino

Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Degrees in the Sciences in the School of Science & Technology

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Faculty Focus

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Faculty Briefs

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Class Notes

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Honor Roll of Donors

Q&A: Scott Luaders

niverse Editor: Chris Brennemann, PhD Contributors: Matt Bergman ‘99 Paul Brown ‘65 Miriam Hermann Brian McGee, PhD Barbara Schleppenbach, PhD ‘71 Diane Shoemaker Peyton Wiseman ‘23 Graphic Designer: Jenny Willingham Photographers: Jim Lawrence Picture This Abigail Phillips Sandy Trudell ‘94

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Send all correspondence to: QUniverse Quincy University 1800 College Ave. Quincy, IL 62301-2699 qualumni@quincy.edu

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“QU has given me a place where I am able to reach my full potential in becoming a teacher. The education program is so amazing. All of the professors want to see me succeed, and they work with me to get to that point.”

— M O R G A N

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by Chris Brennemann, PhD

hen Morgan Widmer transferred to Quincy University, the QU dance team and head coach were instrumental in drawing her to campus.

“When I was trying to figure out which school to transfer to, I received a phone call from Brenna Phillips, head coach of the dance team, and we started talking about the dance team, which ultimately led to my decision on picking QU.” Morgan’s been dancing since she was two years old when her mom put her in a dance class, and in Morgan’s words, “I ended up loving it!” She did competitive dance for two years at a studio and then moved to a non-competitive studio. After high school, she was on the dance team at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville for one season, and now Morgan is on the Quincy University Hawkettes dance team.

“When I heard Morgan was wanting to come to Quincy, I immediately got ahold of her and worked out the details,” said dance coach Brenna Phillips. “I knew her energy and determination was just what the team needed. She has exceeded my expectations as a Hawkette dancer. Morgan is such a light, and her presence on the team has made us stronger as a whole.”

Not only does Morgan love the sport of dancing, she uses dance as a stress reliever and is grateful for the friendships she is building through dance. “Because of this sport, I have found my best friends and something I am passionate about.”

In addition to performing at halftime at QU basketball games, the dance team participates in competition dances. Last season, they competed in three competitive dances and made it to the national dance competition, placing in all three dance categories.

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While the opportunity to be on the dance team brought Morgan to QU, the education degree program keeps her here. Morgan is an elementary education major. She credits the education professors for helping her reach her full potential in becoming a teacher.

“Being a student athlete isn’t always easy, but the professors here know what we are going through and are always there with a helping hand.”

Morgan appreciates all the instructors in the education program, but she says that Dr. Christina Priebe really stands out. “She is the most kind and influential woman I have ever met and has been the most helpful with getting me where I need to go at QU. She is always there to talk and help me with whatever I need.”

Dr. Christina Priebe, Director of Teacher Education and Assistant Professor of Education, says Morgan is an outgoing and passionate teacher candidate. “Her strong connections within the community and her desire for first-hand experiences have allowed unique opportunities to be incorporated into our classes. You can never be upset as a professor when you have Morgan in your class. Her passion for teaching lights up the room!”

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2023 MISS ADAMS COUNTY FAIR QUEEN

“I started off doing pageants when I was 7 years old.

I won Little Miss Quincy in 2011. I have learned so many life skills that I use in my everyday life such as public speaking, interview skills and so much more.”

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CELEBRATING THE CLASS OF ’24

by Barbara Schleppenbach, PhD ’71

THE 161ST SPRING COMMENCEMENT CELEBRATED 168 GRADUATES, INCLUDING 145 EARNING BACHELOR’S DEGREES AND 23 GRADUATE DEGREE RECIPIENTS.

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he QU Baseball Hawks were on the road for a postseason game on Commencement day as fellow graduates gathered on their home field before entering QU Stadium on the morning of May 11, 2024.

Selected by his peers to deliver the official welcome, graduate Jesse Mose reminded the group that their experience of learning during the pandemic had prepared them to deal with uncertainty.

“Choose the path and pursue the goal that gives you the most peace of mind, and everything else will fall in line,” he said.

“The first step to living a smashingly successful life is to be open to new ideas and perspectives. Second, hold true to your beliefs and morals. Treat others as you would like to be treated. Lastly, be yourself. You deserve a life filled with things that make you happy.”

Official welcome speaker, graduate Jesse Mose.

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Commencement speaker Delmer Mitchell, honorary degree recipient and chair of the QU Board of Trustees from 2018 to 2023.

DELMER MITCHELL ECHOES JESSE'S THOUGHTS I URGE YOU TO START EACH DAY BY TREATING IT AS A GIFT FROM GOD. I CAN ASSURE YOU THAT IT WILL CHANGE YOUR ENTIRE OUTLOOK AS TO HOW YOU TREAT EACH DAY AND HOW YOU USE IT.

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itchell advises, “Try to live each day with passion for the purpose of making a positive difference for those around you and for God's Kingdom. Start each day by praying for wisdom and guidance.

Regardless of how smart we might be or wise we might think we are and how much we think we have it all together, we can use divine guidance and wisdom.”

“Also, if you start each day with a prayer of thanks for what you have, it will help you have a greater awareness and give you a greater appreciation of life.”

He encouraged the graduates to “treat others with politeness, kindness, consideration, and respect. The flip side of this is don't be envious, jealous, unforgiving, selfish or hateful.

This will be excess baggage and will pull you down.

“Be willing to prepare and work toward your goals. Pursue what catches your heart, not what catches your mind.

Find what you love to do, learn to do it well, and in all likelihood, things will turn out very well for you, and you will be happy doing it.”

Recalling his own experience, Mitchell urged students to seek good mentors.

“Not only will they provide you with their wisdom and knowledge, but the mentors will provide support and encouragement.”

“In addition, work towards developing strong friendships. Friendships are invaluable to a happy and successful life.

I encourage you to put forth the effort to keep some of the friendships you have made during your time here at Quincy University. Friendships are worth the effort that it takes to keep them.”

INSPIRING GUIDANCE FROM “CADET MAXIM” EXCELLENCE CAN BE ATTAINED IF YOU: CARE MORE THAN OTHERS THINK IS WISE, RISK MORE THAN OTHERS THINK IS SAFE, DREAM MORE THAN OTHERS THINK IS PRACTICAL, AND EXPECT MORE THAN OTHERS THINK IS POSSIBLE.

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ith those words in mind, the graduates stepped into their futures carrying a formula for daily satisfaction and durable success.

The Baseball Hawks were victorious on the road that day, and back home the stadium was filled with winners.

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TAKING GAME DAY TO THE NEXT LEVEL

by Chris Brennemann, PhD STUNT & CHEER VARSITY PROGRAM

Quincy University is starting a STUNT & Cheer varsity program this academic year, combining Cheerleading with STUNT. The fastest-growing female sport in the country, STUNT focuses on the technical and athletic components of cheer. USA Cheer created the sport as an opportunity for colleges, universities and high schools to meet the Title IX requirements of a sport.

STUNT expands participation opportunities for the over 500,000 high school cheerleaders in the U.S. by providing an avenue for female athletes to use their cheerleading background in a new format. QU took advantage of the interest in cheerleading to build their STUNT & Cheer team. For the inaugural season, there will be 32 athletes competing on the team.

QU STUNT & Cheer athletes participate in traditional sideline cheerleading at football and basketball games.

During home games, the team showcases the routines they are working on for competition which creates a more lively game day atmosphere.

STUNT competitions are held from early February through early April. QU’s STUNT & Cheer team will primarily compete in March after the home basketball season is over in a tournament format, playing multiple teams. QU will compete in 12-15 games in the first season with many of those being tournaments.

As a competitive team sport, STUNT is formatted into a four-quarter game. Teams go head to head performing compulsory routines. The team that executes the best gets the points for that round, with points based on precise technical scoring. The four quarters of play are partner stunts, pyramids and tosses, jumps and tumbling, and team routine which makes STUNT an exciting sport to play, watch and coach.

The STUNT & Cheer head coach is Diane Shoemaker who also serves as Assistant Director of Student Engagement. Diane was a high school cheerleader and cheered at the University of Missouri. She spent summers in college working as a Universal Cheerleaders Association Camp Instructor.

I’m looking forward to creating a balanced strength of schedule where we will be able to level up and see the wide variety of skill levels within this emerging sport.

—Diane Shoemaker STUNT and Cheer Head Coach Assistant Director of Student Engagement Practice will be similar to other QU NCAA sports with daily afternoon practices and some early morning practices as they approach competition season. The athletes will participate in a rigorous strength training program as well as conditioning and drills at practice. The team will have 32 routines to memorize.

Diane explains that the practice format will be a “combination of working through perfecting our sideline cheers and dances for game day plus building on skills to showcase new stunts and tosses at QU football and basketball home games.”

With the team roster filled, Diane is working on recruitment for next year. They will maintain a local focus while reaching out to experienced STUNT and cheer athletes as the program grows. Diane’s goals include recruiting stronger talent each year, specifically in tumbling. Diane adds, “I'm excited to extend my recruiting reach nationally as we develop this program and create a reputation as a power program in the sport.”

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HAWKETTES REACH SIGNIFICANT MILESTONES

While STUNT & Cheer are initiating a new varsity sport for female athletes, QU’s Competitive Dance team, the Hawkettes, reached significant milestones in the spring of 2024 heading into their inaugural competitive dance season in the 2024-2025 school year.

Under the direction of head coach Brenna Phillips and assistant coach Hannah Pugh, the Hawkettes competed in jazz, hip-hop, and pom at the DTU College Classic Nationals in April of 2024 in Orlando, Florida.

The Hawkettes brought back three national titles. They placed 4th in the nation for D-2 Hip-Hop, 9th in the nation for D-2 Jazz, and 14th in the nation for D-2 Pom. The competitions are judged by a panel of dance judges from all over the country. The judging is based on category breakdowns such as overall performance, technique, costumes, creativity, execution, and difficulty.

COMMITTED TO INTENSE TRAINING

The Hawkettes were committed to intense training and preparation of the three routines that brought them national titles. They have a full competitive season this year and look forward to building the program.

I could not be more proud of the amazing women who make up the Quincy University Hawkettes Dance Team.

Being the first dance team in our school's history to compete has been an amazing experience for us.

Being our first time competing and bringing home not one, not two, but three national titles is a dream come true.”

Entering her third year as competitive dance coach, Brenna is new to the recruiting process, but she’s assertive. She attends high school games to watch dance performances and contacts multiple studios around the Quincy area. The Hawkettes held a Dance Combine this year and invited studios/schools to come dance and perform with them. Brenna also attends many IDTA (Illinois Drill/Dance Team Association) competitions throughout the season.

It definitely takes a lot of commitment to be a part of the competitive dance program, but the coaches make it manageable for the dancers to balance time between school and dance. With five to six practices a week, they work on many dance techniques, learn routines for basketball and football performances, clean and perfect their competition routines, and participate in multiple team bonding activities to keep the Hawkettes working as a team.

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GET TO KNOW BRENNA PHILLIPS

Brenna Phillips earned her Bachelors of Fine Arts in Dance from the University of Kansas in 2022.

In addition to being QU’s head dance team coach, she is also a dance instructor at Heinze Dance Academy.

This is just the start of what the future is going to hold for this program.

I am eager to watch the team grow even more as a competitive program. We have high goals set for our competitive team this year and plan to achieve them!

—Brenna Phillips, Dance Team Head Coach

Brenna started dance at the age of three at Jazz Etc. in Quincy. She moved to Heinze Dance Academy when she was six and performed with the Heinze Dance Troupe as a teenager.

She was on the Quincy Notre Dame cheerleading team and Pom team, winning two 1st place state titles during her time on the Pom squad.

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AN ONGOING LEGACY OF EXCEPTIONAL LEADERSHIP

BY CHRIS BRENNEMANN, PHD

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Linda Moore ’81 has a Management degree from QU, a master’s degree in Sport Management from the United States Sports Academy, and a Doctor of Business Administration degree from the University of Phoenix. She uses her education and training to maintain a remarkable career devoted to servant leadership.

Linda’s a Quincy native who started her career in higher education as an admissions counselor and athletic

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recruiter. She continued her career in college athletics as the Associate Commissioner for the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and later as the Assistant Athletic Director at St. Louis University. Linda managed or consulted several professional sport and Olympic projects including the St. Louis Steamers, St. Louis Cardinals, U.S. Cycling Federation, Demetrious Johnson Foundation, and the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games.

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At QU, I had the opportunity to experience the words of St Francis of Assisi:

DO WHAT IS NECESSARY, THEN DO WHAT IS POSSIBLE. THEN SUDDENLY, YOU’LL BE DOING WHAT YOU ONCE THOUGHT WAS IMPOSSIBLE. - S T. F R A N C I S O F A S S I S I

In 1996, Linda joined ESPN Productions Inc. where she led the X Games franchise. From participant services and management to event planning and original programming production, as Sr. Director of Business Operations & Planning, Linda led the financial, legal, and business aspects of the franchise until she retired in 2016 to come back to Quincy to spend time with her elderly parents.

Linda did not intend to go back to work, but when she was offered the opportunity to serve as the Quincy City Treasurer, she decided it was a good way to give back to her hometown.

While Linda’s career accomplishments are striking, she credits her time at QU for preparing her to pursue and excel in all her endeavors. Her experience with sports and with QU faculty and staff shaped her career direction. Linda’s work with Bob Kivisto, Frank Longo,

and Judy Gengenbacher (Yeast) was instrumental in teaching her the ropes of sports information. Frank got her involved in keeping stats at the Mart Heinen Basketball Tournament and assisting with media and stats for women’s basketball and men’s soccer.

Linda traveled with many of the teams, but she wanted more and so did other female student athletes. They petitioned the administration to start a women’s soccer program. Linda explains, they “shot us down the first time, but we kept asking.” Natalie Slater (Cornwell), Pam Callahan, Julie White (Regner) and Linda kept pushing until they got a “yes, but…” answer.

After the ladies secured a faculty sponsor, raised the money they needed, and got permission to play on the men’s field, the team became the Lady Hawks Soccer Club with Dr. Bill Postiglione as their faculty sponsor/coach.

Linda’s drive to be involved in sports continued during the summer. She worked as the Assistant General Manager for the Quincy Rivermen Baseball team and had the privilege of working with Coach Jim Finigan and top-notch players like Kirby Puckett who became a professional baseball player with the Minnesota Twins.

While Linda’s determination to be involved in athletics led to her leadership roles with the X Games and ESPN, she emphasizes that QU laid a great foundation for her career. “My biggest takeaway from QU is the need for developing and maintaining relationships. As Frank Longo taught me – find the need and fill it.”

Linda assessed situations and followed her instincts to get access to people who were gatekeepers of those in charge.

Whether they were assistant coaches, administrative assistants, head coaches or VPs, Linda invested in and respected everyone. www.quincy.edu

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IT'S IMPOSSIBLE TO HAVE ATTENDED QU WITHOUT GETTING MORE IN RETURN. WHETHER IT'S AN EDUCATION, A CAREER, FRIENDSHIPS, OR YOUR SPOUSE – QU GAVE YOU SOMETHING GREATER THAN YOURSELF. -LINDA MOORE ’81

This approach also stemmed from the Franciscan values instilled in Linda throughout her time at QU, which include reverence for the unique dignity of all people, servant leadership, inclusiveness, diversity, accountability and pursuit of knowledge. Linda says these values are the foundation of everything she’s done.

“While each of us is different, respecting the dignity of each person, from the

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“No one succeeds alone.

We all need others, and we all go through a time when we need a ‘hand up.’ If we can be that hand that lifts someone else, we’ll succeed together.”

-LINDA MOORE ’81

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janitor to the CEO, is the basis for all relationships. Respect leads to trust, trust leads to collaboration, collaboration leads to creativity, creativity leads to problem solving.”

Service to others has been a foundation for Linda. As she explains, “No one succeeds alone. We all need others, and we all go through a time when we need a ‘hand up.’ If we can be that hand that lifts someone else, we’ll succeed together.”

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Linda with Lee Corso, ESPN

Linda with Gordie Gillespie

Linda with Brent Musburger

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Lifting others up is also what stands out to Linda about the faculty and staff at QU who impacted her as a student and throughout her career. These QU leaders include Fr. Gabriel Brinkman, Paul Brown, Jim Mentesti, Pam Sherman, Jack and Sharon Mackenzie, Frank and Suzie Longo, John and Joanne Ortwerth, Brother Clete Van Ackeran, Fr. Joe Zimmerman, Fr. FJ, and Fr. JJ Lakers.

As Linda reflected on some defining moments in her career, working in the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta and leading the X Games franchise were definitive highlights, but she noted that graduating from the Betsy Magness Leadership Institute marked a pivotal turning point for her. This premier leadership development program for senior-level women across media, entertainment and technology focused on developing critical leadership competencies.

Linda was also selected for the Women’s Campaign School at Yale Law in 2013.

This intensive leadership program was her first encounter inside the political world. “Working with 72 other women from around the world, regardless of party affiliation, was a great example of how government should work – people working together to find win-win solutions.” Linda says this program is what gave her the background to serve as Quincy’s treasurer for seven years.

While her work has led to many successes in business and sports media,

Linda’s philanthropic efforts top the list of her greatest achievements. From raising $1 million for the V Foundation for Cancer Research through the ESPY Celebrity Golf Classic to chairing the fundraising committee to build Legends Stadium at Quincy University, Linda believes in giving back.

“If others before us had not given their time, talent and treasure to QC or QU, we might not have had the opportunities we had. Now it’s our turn to pay it forward by helping the next generation by making contributions to QU.” Linda adds, “People have helped me along the way. I just think we owe it to others to help them along their way. Our journeys are all interconnected. You never know whose path you might cross in the future so it’s always better to build pathways rather than burn bridges.”

In addition to many roles over the years, Linda served QU as a member of the Board of Trustees and has been chair of the Sports Hall of Fame Selection Committee for the past nine years.

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QU | Franciscan Focus

FR. DARREN

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by Chris Brennemann, PhD

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R. DARREN DENTINO ‘89 is a priest at the Missionaries of Charity in Nairobi, Kenya, pursuing a doctorate degree, but his path to the priesthood was unconventional.

Fr. Darren had no idea at a young age that God was calling him to the ordained ministry. He earned his BA in history at QU in 1989 and was working as a full-time musician/drummer in a popular Illinois band at the time of his calling.

Fr. Darren had set his sites on becoming a drummer on a late-night TV show, but God had other plans, and the unexpected happened. Fr. Darren fell in love. Placing someone else as more important than himself and his personal plans turned his value-hierarchy upside down and, unbeknownst to Fr. Darren at the time, disposed him to hear Jesus’ call.

“My call took place in April 1992. Jesus confronted me with a choice: Listen and act on what he is showing me in the depths of my heart at that moment or pretend that I don’t hear/feel him and simply continue with life and my career trajectory as I had so stoutly determined.”

Fr. Darren accepted God’s calling to enter the priesthood. “Once I made this choice, the rest was simple – even if difficult.” He had no relationship with the Church at that time so he did not know where to turn.

He sought out the pastor from his dad’s childhood parish, Fr. Ted Hochstatter who also had a Quincy connection as a 1972 QU alumnus who then served with the Missionaries of Charity (MC).

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LIVING OUT THE WORDS OF MOTHER TERESA,

LET ME PREACH YOU WITHOUT PREACHING, NOT BY WORDS BUT BY MY EXAMPLE.

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"COME AND SEE" Fr. Ted directed Fr. Darren to the Missionary of Charities Fathers, the priestly branch of Mother Teresa’s religious congregation who had their community in Tijuana, Mexico.

Fr. Darren planned his trip to Tijuana to experience the MC way of life, what the MC’s call a “Come and See” experience.

“My Come and See ended on August 10, 1992, after which I came home, sold my car and my drums, cleared all my debts, and returned to Tijuana twelve days later.

I had found my home.”

Fr. Darren was ordained in Nairobi in 2004 and has served in three countries – Mexico, Italy, and Kenya – for about ten years each.

He has returned to Nairobi and is a Novice master of their Institute, a one-year program of intensive preparation for profession of the vows.

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R. DARREN SEEKS TO LIVE the Franciscan heritage by doing good to others in a pre-emptive way and to exercise uncritical goodwill toward strangers. He has leaned on the words of St. Francis of Assisi to “make me an instrument of your peace,” to defend those in harm’s way and to be protected from those who would do harm.

Fr. Darren has a wide range of people he considers mentors in his life. In his formative years, the most influential figure was Neil Peart, the drummer of the rock band Rush.

After his conversion, Fr. Darren embraced the teachings and service of Mother Teresa and her patroness Thérèse of Lisieux. He’s grateful for the mentorship of his parents and for the support and encouragement of his cousin Bill Crowley who was involved in fundraising for QU at the time Fr. Darren was a student.

Fr. Darren’s greatest task as Novice master is to teach the men how to pray, since “it is only in prayer that one finds the strength needed to serve the poor both joyfully and perseveringly.”

Fr. Darren adds, “It is this solitude of heart – belonging exclusively to God – which makes the priest both the richest of men as well as poorer than the poor whom he has the privilege of serving.”

One of the greatest gifts God has given Fr. Darren has been the immersion into other cultures which has enriched how he lives and transmits the Catholic faith. His Midwestern roots have been transplanted to exotic soils, and he has learned that the deepest desires of the human heart are indeed common to all peoples: the desire to be seen, to be appreciated, to love and to be loved.

In his free time, Fr. Darren loves playing guitar and recording music. He enjoys sports and exercises regularly. He considers himself a theological junkie and loves reading books about religion, philosophy, politics and social psychology.

Fr. Darren was on the QU football team throughout his college career, a time filled with friendship, fond memories, and brotherhood, and he still maintains contact with some of his “old football buddies.”

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QU | Academic Feature

by Chris Brennemann, PhD

At QU, entrepreneurship programs help a student think about creating a job, not just finding a job.

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uincy University’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation serves as a resource for faculty and students and provides experiential learning opportunities beyond the classroom.

The Center also provides interdisciplinary programming and offers professional development, seminars, events, and courses for alumni and the local community.

The Director of Entrepreneurship, Roger Leenerts, is responsible for the operation of the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation and for developing the ecosystem of entrepreneurship on campus, in the community and beyond. He plays an integral role in the development of student-led businesses and leads QU's Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization (CEO).

“I am very excited to grow and lead entrepreneurship activities at Quincy University,” said Roger. “Entrepreneurs tend to be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and optimistic. This is a great opportunity for students, faculty, alumni, and even our local community to take ideas and transition them to successful businesses.”

The Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation is not about a physical space; it’s about a culture of entrepreneurship.

This includes coaching and support for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the community. In the future, a physical space on campus will be selected and utilized as the Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. This space will provide opportunities to enhance the CEO Club, offer additional entrepreneurial courses, and host ideation competitions.

“We are excited that Roger has agreed to serve as our founding Director of Entrepreneurship,” said Dr. Sarah Vordtriede-Patton, provost and vice president for academic affairs. “In this role, he will continue to teach courses in the Oakley School of Business and bring his vast experience and creativity to larger audiences of students in majors across the University, both inside and outside of the classroom.”

Roger earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Bradley University and a MBA from the Keller Graduate School of Management. He most recently served as the Facilitator of the Adams County CEO program. His previous work experience includes serving as the Director of Manufacturing for Quincy Compressor and as the President/Owner of H&B Quality Tooling and the Leenerts Group, LLC. Roger is involved in the community as a board member for Junior Achievement and the Quincy Rotary Club. He has also been active with Toastmasters and Boy Scouts and as an advisory board member for JWCC, QHS and QU. Additionally, Roger serves on the board of the Quincy Business and Technology Center.

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“Roger is the perfect person at the right time to lead entrepreneurship efforts at QU,” said Tony Crane, Quincy Business and Technology Center Board Member and former QU trustee. “His vast business experience will help mold future entrepreneurs that will positively impact our region for generations to come.”

The Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation advances the University’s approach to focus on the resources that allow students to succeed. Entrepreneurial thinking is for all majors, not just those focusing on a business degree.

When new businesses are created, new jobs are often created. When students create something here in the Quincy community, there is a good chance they will stick around and call this ‘home’.

- R O G E R L E E N E R T S | Director of Entrepreneurship

The Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation is made possible by a major gift from QU alumni Mike ’72 and Carole (Hughes) ’73 Hennessy.

“We have been supporting entrepreneurship and selfemployment education for quite some time,” said the Hennessys. “Some of the most impactful programs have been at smaller Liberal Arts schools like QU. We have been having very productive discussions with QU and are in the process of helping make strong connections to the entrepreneurial ecosystem. It’s very encouraging!”

During the developmental stage of the Center, Roger is identifying a core group of partners and consultants, assessing successful entrepreneurship programs, and creating an advisory committee.

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uincy University student entrepreneur Emily Klinner started Klinner's Bakery on spring break of her sophomore year. She has a booth at the Quincy Town Center Farmers Market on Saturday mornings from June to October, and she fulfills many baking orders.

“I have always loved to bake. When I was younger, I would bake with my grandparents, and we would play “Klinner's Bakery”! I would tell my grandparents that when I got older I wanted to start a real Klinner's Bakery, and the spring break of my sophomore year I did.”

To get her business going, Emily created a logo and obtained her food protection manager's license and cottage foods registration. Emily maintains a spreadsheet with all ingredients and costs. She runs her bakery social media pages and utilizes word of mouth for marketing.

Emily’s grateful to have started a small business while in college as this adds experience and networking to her career path while she completes her degree. Emily is a senior with double majors in Marketing and Management, and she is active in the CEO Club.

She has a strong connection to QU. Her mom is a QU alum, along with two aunts and an uncle. Emily’s 96-year-old great grandfather was the Class of 1949. Her great grandfather's brother was not only an alum, but also a professor, and as a student at Quincy College, he was part of the civilian pilot training program. www.quincy.edu

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DEGREES IN THE SCIENCES

IN THE SCHOOL OF

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY contributors: Joe Coelho, PhD, Lee Enger, PhD, Kimberly Hale, PhD, and Faten Shaeib, PhD

“The whole of science is nothing more than a refinement of everyday thinking.”

- Albert Einstein

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U’s Departments of Biology/Biological Sciences and Chemistry provide basic concepts in scientific knowledge and method, build critical thinking and logic skills, develop scientific writing skills, and offer experiential learning opportunities in labs and undergraduate research.

“With the support of the liberal arts, we prepare students with a strong foundation in the sciences and math for graduate school, professional school, or the career force.” said Lee Enger, Dean of the School of Science & Technology.

QU students are exposed to broad concepts in the first-year courses, build on those concepts in upper-level courses, and have opportunities to examine some topics in great depth.

The curriculum offers both theoretical knowledge and practical laboratory work.

Joe Coelho, Professor of Biology, adds that the department’s approach to science education has increasingly focused on undergraduate research. “This experience provides our students with excellent preparation for graduate and professional school.”

“We always offer our students the opportunity to engage in hands-on research projects under our faculty supervision, which supports the students pursuing careers in academics and research,” said Faten Shaeib, Assistant Professor of Biology.

Considering what makes QU’s approach distinct in training and preparing students for careers in these fields, Lee Enger explains that since QU course sizes are comparatively small to other institutions, students are given easy access to their professors to develop skills they will use in future academics and careers.

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DEGREES OFFERED Biology Biological Sciences with concentrations in Environmental Sciences, Pre-Medical Sciences, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Occupational Therapy, and Teacher Licensure Chemistry with concentrations in PreMedical Sciences and Forensic Science Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Academic Feature | QU

“QU’s foundation in the liberal arts is a key to students being successful. A broad exposure to many disciplines helps develop the whole intellect of a student.

It brings the humanities to the sciences and the sciences to the humanities.”

- LEE ENGER

Dean of the School of Science & Technology

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

90%

A SIGNIFICANT GIFT A SUCCESSFUL PROGRAM

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tudents also have access to experiential learning supported through the QUEST Center, Quincy University Experiential Study Center, and QUEST Cash, a program where students apply for funds to offset the costs associated with experiential learning activities that complement academics and service learning.

“Having access to the support of the QUEST Center and QUEST Cash, whether academically in research and study abroad programs or through community service, invigorates students and instills a life-long interest in pursuing meaningful experiences that continue to feed the inquiring mind,” said Enger.

Biology and Chemistry professors noted several stand-out moments for the science degree program. Due to a significant gift in 2012, the Center for Science at North Campus was revitalized. This included the renovation of the science labs and the creation of new learning and study spaces for students, updated HVAC, and new lighting and classroom seating.

With the Department of Education Title III grant, state-of-theart research equipment was provided, including instruments that are necessary for undergraduate research in the sciences, which also gives students access to equipment that they may encounter in future academic and career pursuits.

The Academic Symposium has been a strong addition to the sciences. It gives students motivation to focus on their research studies and gives them practice in organizing and presenting their results. “This experience simulates life as a working scientist,” said Coelho.

PLACEMENT RATES

To put the growth of the science degree programs into perspective, twenty years ago, there were two full-time biology faculty and one adjunct. Now there are six full-time faculty.

The student enrollment in biology has approximately doubled.

The quality of education and undergraduate research, coupled with experiential learning and faculty access and investment in students, provides the foundation for a successful program.

According to Kimberly Hale, Assistant VP for Academic Affairs and professor of Biological Sciences, placement rates of QU students who are successful in the programs are over 90%.

Many alumni have continued their education beyond their bachelor’s degree, and others have entered directly into careers across the spectrum. Alumni pursue postgraduate degrees and certifications in a variety of biological and chemistry fields to advance their careers and to teach in primary or secondary education and at the collegiate level.

Beginning Fall 2024, QU launches the Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering major degree programs as part of the School of Science & Technology. The programs will prepare students to become engineers in such fields as automation, autonomous systems, computer assisted design, electronics testing and manufacturing, and artificial intelligence. In the near future, QU will begin offering doctoral degree programs in the health sciences. www.quincy.edu

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QU chemistry professor Scott Luaders says teaching chemistry is still his dream job.

“Each class of students coming in is a new experience, and I still love it.”

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Q&A:

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Scott Luaders

Scott has been at Quincy University since 1994, serving as a chemistry professor for 30 years. He teaches General Chemistry and a variety of upper level chemistry courses, and he advises chemistry and pre-professional students (pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-optometry, etc.) on their academic schedules and on plans to achieve their goals.

What led you to serve in this role at QU?

Initially, I thought I would be a football coach and math teacher, but after taking chemistry with Dr. John Brodmann at Culver-Stockton College, I knew I wanted to be a chemistry professor at a small university. QU was my first choice of job opportunities due to its location in proximity to my family in St. Louis, the university’s Catholic Franciscan heritage, and the job itself.

What are some of the most rewarding moments in your work with students?

Many of my former students have gotten their ideal careers after starting here at QU. I have taught students who are now doctors, optometrists, chiropractors, professors, dentists, teachers, industrial chemists, nurses, and researchers.

I find it very rewarding to help students achieve their goals.

What are some principles you want to instill in students?

I love our mission statement that talks about treating everyone with kindness and respect. That is one of the most important things I want for my own kids as well as for our students.

I also want them to have a lifelong love for learning and love of life. I realize that students are going through a lot of different things so I am motivated to always be kind to them. I have been looking out for the well-being of students since I got this job.

There are things that are much more important than chemistry and grades. I have also found that building a relationship with students makes them better students.

What life lessons shaped your values in how you interact with your students?

I think it was tutoring in graduate school that helped me learn how to interact with students. I had so much fun helping kids learn chemistry, and I was the most popular tutor back then.

I learned how to understand how students think and how to get through to them. Those experiences translated to teaching as the professor.

Who has been the most important person in your life?

Well there have been many different important people in my life, but the most important is my wife, Rochelle.

What is one of the most defining moments in your life?

There are many important moments in my life, like going to college, meeting my wife, having all of our kids and all of the moments associated with our family. But I'm going to go with meeting Dr. Brodmann at CSC because he really affected the trajectory of my life.

How has your work and research influenced your career and your faith?

My work in chemistry is my career. I could have gone into research or something else with my degree, but I wanted to teach, so being a professor at QU was the perfect match for me. My interests are in chemistry education. I enjoy doing demonstrations for my own students as well as younger students, which makes them interested in science. My faith is being lived every day in my work and my family. I hope to be a good example for my students.

What are your hopes for the Science department?

I always hope to have more students interested in majoring in science and willing to work hard to achieve their goals.

The world needs scientists of all types.

Share some success stories from alumni in your department.

There are too many to list. Pretty much every student who graduates with a chemistry degree from QU gets a job that they want. I love when students keep in touch with me to let me know what they are doing.

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Faculty JOE COELHO, PhD, professor of biology, gave presentations on periodical

cicadas to Palmyra Kiwanis and the LaGrange Garden Club. Coelho, who has published scientific papers on the topic, also gave an interview to Muddy River News on the insects which emerged this summer.

KUBRA CIVAN, PhD, LPC, assistant professor of counseling, researched and wrote two chapters: Group structures and roles and Group decisionmaking in M. Moeder-Chandler (Ed.), Group Process and Group Dynamics (1st Edition). Kendall Hunt Publishing Company. She participated in two presentations at the Association of Humanistic Counseling Conference and in a presentation at the World Conference of the International Association of Psychology and Counseling. She was awarded full scholarship by Beck Institute for Early Career Professional Workshop: CBT for Depression and Suicide.

CHRISTINE DAMM, DMA, Dean of School of Fine Arts and

Communication, was accepted to present at the Iowa Music Educator's Conference in November 2024, a session titled "Clarinet 101: Starting Beginning Clarinetists The Right Way."

KIMBERLY HALE, PhD, Assistant VP for Academic Affairs, Director of

Academic Advising, professor of biological sciences, presented Advising as a Priority for Faculty at the NACADA Region 5/6 conference in Milwaukee.

ANDREA McCREADY FISHER, EA, MBA, adjunct professor for the

Oakley School of Business wrote a chapter in Transformational Interventions for Business, Technology, and Healthcare; Darrell Norman Burrell (Marymount University, USA).

GARY MEACHER, MFA, Associate Professor of Design, had a paper

published in Dialogue: Proceedings of the AIGA Design Educators Community Conferences entitled “Alone in a Room Full of People.”

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Briefs J. MATTHEW WARD, PhD, assistant professor of history, had his first

book published: Garden of Ruins: Occupied Louisiana in the Civil War, LSU Press.

Several works of ROBERT LEE MEJER, distinguished professor of art, were selected for international and national art exhibitions and for publications. These works include his watercolors “Lifeline” and “Take PC Open Book #2” featured in the 7th COLOR International Juried Art competition with artists from 36 countries. Watercolor “Lifeline” was shown in the 2024 Watercolor USA National Exhibition and received an Award of Excellence.

He received the Rome Chelsi Award in the 50th Rocky Mountain National Watermedia Exhibition. His watercolor “Take #19” was juried into the 44th International San Diego Watercolor Society Exhibition. His watercolor “Variant: Vivace A” was selected for inclusion in the INNOVATIONS 202433RD International Open Juried International Society of Experimental Artists Exhibition. Watercolor “Take PC Open Book #8, “Variant:Newborn” and Colored “Goldie” a digital drawing were selected for inclusion in the Mary S. Oakley/Lee Lindsay Artist Showcase at the Quincy Art Center. His monotype "Variant 1-PC#26" was selected for publication in the 42nd Edition of Artistonish Magazine. His watercolor “Take PC Open Book #8” was selected as one of the 60 Contest Finalist for the Circle Quarterly International Art Review Magazine. Mejer’s painting “Take PC#10” was accepted in the National Watercolor Society and Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour 2024 International Exchange Online Exhibition.

Mejer was a charter member in the Watercolor U.S.A. Honor Society and served on the WHS Board for 26 years as Treasurer, President & Chair of the Membership Exhibitions “Watercolor NOW!” for various venues. At the June 2024 Board meeting, Mejer retired and received the WHS Board Member Emeritus 2024 recognition.

Doctorate Degrees Completed: Christina Priebe, Assistant Professor of Education and Director of Teacher Education, earned her Ed.D. from William Woods University.

Dan Priebe, Assistant Professor of Education, Director of Student Teaching and Director of Master of Science in Education, earned his Ed.D. from William Woods University.

Awards and Promotions: FRANCISCAN SERVICE AWARD Faculty – Dr. Christina Priebe Adjunct Faculty – Fr. Daren Zehnle Staff – Carla Passini Kielsmeier

FRANCISCAN HOSPITALITY AWARD Cindy Murry

EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD Dr. Jonathan Stewart

FACULTY TENURE & PROMOTION

Dr. Husam Ghazalah, Associate Professor of Computer Science Gary Meacher, MFA, Associate Professor of Design

RETIREMENT

Sam Lathrop, Director of Safety & Security

QU Employees Celebrate Milestone Years of Service: 5 YEARS

Dr. Christina Priebe Dr. Kristina Mouzakis Dr. Congzhi Xia Shane Wingerter Mark Jones Gary Meacher Eric Ruppel Kathelene Kim

10 YEARS

Nora Baldner Terry Williamson Dr. Christine Tracy Judy Abbott Kort Finley

Dr. Christine Damm Tonya Beatty

15 YEARS

Rick Buckwalter

20 YEARS

Dr. Joe Coelho Dr. Vicky Eidson

25 YEARS

Doug Johnson

30 YEARS

Dr. Scott Luaders

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Hawks Soar

’60s Linda Griffin-Kirk ’63 made a series of piano recordings as a legacy for her children and has made them available on Spotify, YouTube and other streaming platforms.

Ruth Pfaffe Snowden ’64 sadly reports the passing of her husband, Howard, on June 29, 2024, in Quincy.

Teresa Kettelkamp ’74 was appointed adjunct secretary for the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors. She had been reappointed as a member of the Commission in 2022.

William Kirk ’66 is a professor emeritus of psychology at Eastern Illinois University where he was director of their clinical program.

Maurine Fisk Magliocco ’67 sadly reports the passing of her husband, Hugo, on May 17, 2024, in Quincy.

Paul ’71 and Jane Jackstadt celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 6, 2024.

Teresa Kettelkamp ’74 was appointed adjunct secretary for the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors. She had been reappointed as a member of the Commission in 2022.

Elaine Boeding-Thoman ’77 was inducted into the Iowa 4-H & FFA Hall of Fame on August 18, 2024.

’80s Philip Zaccari ’84 received the Illinois Golf Coaches Association Hall of Fame award.

’70s Robert Jensen ’70 happily retired and living in Phoenix, AZ.

Kent Stegeman ’92 was named a partner of IPI Wealth Management on July 1, 2024, in Quincy. From left to right: Chris Mackenzie, Kent Stegeman ‘92, John Lavery, Brad Henry, Garrick Batley

Judith Rossignuolo-Rice ’70 is a self-employed actor, currently rehearsing at The New Theatre and Restaurant in Overland Park, Kansas for the musical Nunsense. It runs from November 20, 2024 - February 2, 2025. She will play the mistress of novices, Sr. Mary Hubert.

Joseph Newkirk ’86 is presidentelect of the Quincy University Retired Faculty and Staff executive committee.

Joseph Newkirk ’86 is president-elect of the Quincy University Retired Faculty and Staff executive committee.

’90s Kent Stegeman ’92 was named a partner of IPI Wealth Management on July 1, 2024, in Quincy.

Aaron Delp ’16 was recognized as the Advertising Sales Representative of the Year on June 6, 2024, at the Illinois Press Association's annual convention. Joining Delp for a photo is Peter Mierzwa.

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Judith Rossignuolo-Rice ’70 is a self-employed actor, currently rehearsing at The New Theatre and Restaurant in Overland Park, Kansas for the musical Nunsense

Amy Wolthusen Schmuck ’95 completed an MA in Leadership and Innovation for Ministry at Luther Seminary-St. Paul, MN in 2023, and completed candidacy for

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WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT WHAT FELLOW ALUMNI ARE DOING? Subscribe to Quincy University's alumni podcast From the Hawks Nest, showcasing alumni and student stories, Franciscan perspectives, and all the new and exciting things happening on campus.

ELCA Bishop of the Rocky Mountain Synod Jim Gonia offering a final blessing on Deacon Amy Colleen Schmuck as she is ordained in the Ministry of Word and Service. Husband Alan Schmuck and Amy's sons Adam Schmuck and Connor Schmuck are also present.

Ordination in Ministry of Word and Service (Deacon) in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA).

Her Ordination took place February 23, 2024, and she was installed in her first call to serve at Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church on March 23, 2024.

Josh Jones ’99 was appointed an associate judge of the 8th Judicial Circuit. His investiture was on July 5, 2024.

’00s

Molly Kinsella ’00 was elected to the St. Catherine University board of trustees in St. Paul, MN. Eric Klinner ’00 is the executive vice president for AIA Illinois in Springfield, IL. Dawn Burns Klinner ’02 is the assistant superintendent of schools for the diocese of Springfield in Springfield, IL. Danette Hasek ’03 was named elementary curriculum director in White County, GA. Nicole Stutz LaDeur ’03 is the senior manager, North American customer success, for SmartRecruiters in San Francisco, CA.

You can listen to From the Hawks Nest on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.

Jestin Anderson ’06, who spent the past four seasons at Maryville and was elevated to associate head coach prior to the 2022-23 season, has joined the staff at NCAA Division I Lindenwood.

Ryan Snyder ’16 is the assistant director of development for the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, MO.

’10s

’20s

Philip Cooper ’10 and Paige Lenk will be married on October 19, 2024 in Motley, MN.

Raigen Schwartz ’18 is the head softball coach at Civic Memorial high school in Bethalto, IL

Nathan Blauser ’20 with his wife Susan Hubbard Blauser ’19 and their daughter Adelaide.

Hawks Stay Connected QU Alumni Services would like your feedback!

Events held on campus, virtually, and in cities across the country are a great opportunity to meet up with friends, make new ones, and stay connected with QU. Have an idea for an alumni event?

Interested in hosting an event? Tell us!

Nathan Blauser ’20 is a police officer with the City of Fort Worth in Fort Worth, Texas.

Your input will allow us to continue to create as many interesting and educational events as possible.

We invite you to contact Maureen Kennedy, coordinator of alumni services at m.kennedy86@quincy. edu and share your ideas.

For all the latest alumni events and to find an event in your area go to quincy.edu/alumni/events. In addition to our website, be sure to follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram!

Send us your news!

Have news of a wedding, birth, promotion, award, anniversary, retirement, or mission trip? Tell us your story at quincy.edu/alumni/ update-profile.

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Alumni View the Eclipse

Julia Liesen ’24, with her mother Terri Meerstein Liesen ’93, celebrating Julie’s graduation from QU on May 11, 2024.

Hot Springs, AR Viewing the eclipse, April 9, 2024 at the Wand's in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. Front Row: Colleen Athens Sexton ‘76, Rita Hadel Beverlin ‘75, Virginia Connelly, Ed Connelly ‘76, Kathy McCormick Jensen ‘75, Mary Nickele Wand ‘75. Back Row: John Beverlin, Larry Wand ‘74.

Scott LaDeur ’02, Nicole Stutz LaDeur ’03, ’04 and John Markendorf ’07 share some time together at a birthday party during the Summer of 2024.

Joseph Roscetti ’22 is an operating room nurse at Barnes Jewish hospital in St. Louis.

Julia Liesen ’24 graduated in May 2024 from QU with a bachelor of science in biological sciences, emphasis on environmental science, with a minor in chemistry.

The Class Notes section allows alumni to share the news of their professional achievements and significant life events.

Publication of announcements provided to us by alumni does not imply an endorsement by the university.

Announcements are published without independent confirmation of the accuracy of the information provided.

QU Hall of Fame Inductees 2023-2024 Sports Hot Springs, AR Dave Ott ‘79, Patti Nickele Ott ‘82, Dan Ott (son) with Dan's friend watching the eclipse in Hot Springs, Arkansas on April 9, 2024.

Tom Lepper ’97, Basketball Jamie Oitker ’00, Basketball Kevin Reller ’90, Basketball Don Wente ’70, Basketball Julie LaMaire ’04, Softball Shane DeSherlia ’03, Football Demetrius Young ’92, Football 1984-85 Women’s Tennis Team

Sports Professional Achievement Bill Starkey ’70

Sports Meritorious Service Kevin Steinkamp

Murphysboro, IL Class of 1974 roommates, Monica Majewski St. Germain, Georgann Crosariol Price, Joanne Hettinger Kirchner, Mike Kirchner, and Trish O'Shea, viewing the eclipse in Murphysboro, Illinois.

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Legal Maria Bocanegra ’04 Richard Schulte ’91 2005 Mock Trial Team

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Homecoming 2024

Relive memories and make new ones!

• Balloon Glow • Tailgating & Football • Alumni Dinner • Campus Tours

Visit Homecoming page: quincy.edu/homecoming

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IN MEMORIAM Kenneth Heitmeier ‘51 on July 19, 2024, Arlington, TX

Patrick Oliver ‘69 on April 9, 2024, Arlington Heights, IL

Margaret "Peggy" O'Leary Heitmeier ‘56, on July 18, 2024, Arlington, TX

Nancy Selig Wells ‘70 on February 27, 2024, Quincy, IL

Connie Bruch McCurdy ‘62 on May 8, 2024, Kenosha, WI

Mary Beth Burns ‘71 on April 21, 2024, Hinsdale, IL

Mary Nell Frier Meyer ‘63 on April 4, 2024, Quincy, IL

Alan Dietrich ‘76 on April 13, 2024, Springfield, IL

William Bultas ‘65 on July 1, 2024, Springfield, MO

David E. Brown ‘88 on December 17, 2023, Quincy, IL

J. Thomas Hannon ‘65 on May 10, 2024, North Olmstead, OH

James Cerneka ‘92 on March 14, 2024, Chandler, AZ

John "Jay" Meehan ‘68 on December 27, 2023, Hinsdale, IL

Brandon Dowd ‘04 on March 24, 2024, Belleville, IL

Mary Nell (Frier) Meyer ‘63 Mary Nell (Frier) Meyer, 81, of Quincy, Illinois died on Thursday, April 4, 2024. She was born in Hannibal, Missouri on August 16, 1942, the daughter of William and Gertrude Zimmerman Frier.

Mary Nell earned a history degree from Quincy College in 1963. While at QC, she met the "love of her life," George Meyer, also a QC student. Mary Nell and George were married one week before they began their teaching careers at Quincy Junior High School.

After four years of teaching, Mary Nell decided to be a stay-athome mom following the arrival of their first-born son, Timothy Michael. In 1971 Edward (Ted) William was born, followed by Susan Elizabeth in 1977.

Mary Nell returned to teaching by working as the coordinator with the homebound students at Blessing and St. Mary Hospitals for fourteen years. She was an outstanding teacher who was highly respected by her students. She built strong relationships with her students from all walks of life, and many of them came back to visit with her after they became adults.

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volunteer teacher in the religious education classes.

For years, Mary Nell and George delivered meals for the Meals on Wheels program and firmly believed in the mission of helping those in need.

Mary Nell was a friend to everyone she met and never missed an opportunity to help others.

She gave her time, talents, and treasures to her family and her community. Despite the progression of Alzheimer's, up until her last days, she maintained her social graces and was quick with a compliment and a smile for all she encountered.

Mary Nell and George received the Alumni of the Year Award in 2018 and were awarded Honorary Degrees of Doctor of Humane Letters in 2023.

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Brick-by-Brick Program The National Alumni Board invites you to participate in the Brick-by-Brick Program. This is an excellent way to show your QU pride and have a permanent place in the history of QU. Bricks may be purchased to honor graduates, parents, memorials for loved ones or a favorite teacher. All bricks will be placed in Friars’ Plaza or Fr. Lucien Trouy’s Garden, according to the donor’s preference.

HERITAGE AWARDS

Your payment of $225 will entitle you to one 4″ x 8″ inscribed brick.

Proceeds from the Brick-by-Brick Program will go to the Alumni Legacy Endowed Scholarship Fund. This fund supports students whose parents are alumni of Quincy University.

Buy a brick at: quincy.edu/support-qu/brick-by-brick

2025 AWARD NOMINATIONS

Don’t forget to nominate a deserving alumni for the following categories - Alumni Franciscan Service Award, Rising Hawk Award, and the Bill O’Donnell Distinguished Alumni of the Year Award.

The nomination deadline for the 2025 awards is October 31, 2024. Submissions after October 31 will be considered for the following year. Self-nominations will not be accepted.

The winners will be announced in the spring and highlighted in the spring edition of QUniverse.

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June 2023—May 2024

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am privileged to thank you again this year for the generosity you have shown to Quincy University. As you may know, QU received record-breaking levels of support from alumni across the nation, which allows us to continue to serve

our students in a way very few institutions of higher learning are able to do.

Thanks to you, our total funds raised for the last fiscal year were $8,251,937.

This represents the third largest one-year amount raised in the history of the university and includes endowment and restricted funds.

A special thanks to QU Fund Chairs Chuck Davis ’02 and Bill Davis ’04 from Springfield, Illinois.

They generously invested in this year’s annual drive, including hosting an alumni event at their office, making personal fundraising calls, helping author appeal letters, and providing valuable advice and counsel for this year’s fund.

The Davises' support and leadership was instrumental in raising $1,436,505 for the QU Fund, exceeding its goal by 3%. This marks the 14th year in a row that the annual fund has topped $1M. The QU Fund is comprised of unrestricted giving and gifts for academic departments, student clubs and organizations, and the athletic department.

Additionally, our number of donors investing in QU was the highest in the past 14 years.

My wife and I are honored to be members of the Quincy University community and have been privileged to meet many of you. Thanks again for all you do for QU and our students and for making this truly a record-breaking year.

NOIS LLI

Vice President for University Advancement

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Dr. Robert Wyatt,

QUINCY UN

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Chuck Davis '02 and Bill Davis '04 Co-Chairs of 2023-2024 QU Fund

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YOUR SUPPORT MAKES THIS POSSIBLE

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FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES

26%

19%

600+ NCAA

STUDENT ATHLETES

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Lifetime Investors

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Annual Investors

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Alumni Investors by Class Year

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Heritage Society

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Friends

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Businesses, Government, Foundations, Estates, & Associations

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Endowment Funds

54

Annual Awards

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Honorary Gifts

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Memorial Gifts

57

Faculty & Staff

58

Associated Colleges of Illinois

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Board of Trustees

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National Alumni Board

ADVANCEMENT TEAM Robert Wyatt, vice president for university advancement Matthew Bergman ’99, senior director of advancement Chris Brennemann, director of community relations Miriam Hermann, coordinator of advancement services Maureen Kennedy, coordinator of alumni services Jim Lawrence, coordinator of digital media production Abigail Phillips, social media specialist

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Sandy Trudell '94, website manager Peyton Wiseman '23, visual communications specialist Paul Brown ’65, chair, endowment and planned giving advisory, volunteer

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MAJOR LIFETIME INVESTORS Special recognition is given to those individuals who have made significant contributions during their lives and to organizations that have supported at the same levels during the last ten years.

CUMULATIVE GIFTS OF $100,000 AND MORE Anonymous (4) Ameren Illinois Associated Colleges of Illinois Bank Of Springfield Blessing Health System Dennis & Suzanne Boudreau Kevin & Susan Breheny Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Pete & Mary Kay Brown Michael & Jean Buckley Steve & Carol Campbell Ross & Sherry Centanni Chartwells Anthony & Patricia Crane Diocese of Springfield in Illinois Dr. William & Kari Dolan DOT Foods, Inc. Estate of Bernard J. Dowling Dr. Philip Dreisbach George Haubrich Mart Heinen Club Dr. James & Celia Heintz Richard Helmer Daniel Heneghan Michael & Carole Hennessy Gerald & Virginia Holzgrafe Estate of Richard F. Huck, Jr. Honora M. Cullinan Foundation J.W. Gardner II Foundation JMT Family Fund through the Community Foundation

Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies Chris & Jennifer Kirn Ann Knapheide Bo & Erin Knapheide Knapheide Manufacturing Company Alan & Coletta Knepler Dr. Rebecca Leonard Library of Congress Lee Lindsay Christopher & Jane Loos Margaret Magliari~ Mark & Patricia Mantovani Mathilda Klein Trust Michael McClain & Lucinda Awerkamp McClain Estate of Katherine McCombs John & Kathleen McKillip James Mentesti Mercedes Hoag Charitable Trust Joe & Barbara Merschman William & Sue Metzinger Dr. George & Mary Nell~ Meyer Estate of Nona E. Miller Estate of Richard H. Miller Delmer & Barbara Mitchell Mary Monckton Blickhan James & Mary Mooney Dr. Linda Moore Stanley & Maureen Moore Gerald & Mary Jo Murphy National Management Resources Corporation National Science Foundation Estate of Arvid L. Nelson Rose Mary Nesbit Connie Niemann C. David Nuessen Mary Oakley Ralph Oakley Signe Oakley Oakley Lindsay Foundation of Quincy Media, Inc. Estate of L. Gerald & Marjorie A. Ott William & Patricia Paxton Phibro Thomas Pollihan

TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED 29%

TOTAL GIVING BY

ANNUAL OPERATIONS DESIGNATION 53% $8,251,937

ENDOWMENT 18%

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Refreshment Services Pepsi Dr. Richard Ryan Sacred Heart Province Franciscan Friars Martin & Holly Schafer Richard J.D. & Dr. Valerie Schulte Michael Sennett John~ & Jill Shibles Shields Professional Services Honorable David & Marianne Slocum Jeff~ & Theresa Spear State of Illinois Catherine Stenger Bryan & Brooke Stokes William & Sandra Taylor Estate of Frederick L. Thomas Joe & Jill Tracy Tracy Family Foundation US Department Of Education Dr. Vincent & Velma Varel Ronald & Colae Vecchie Lisetta White Peggy Wilson~ Mary Winters Michael B. & Judy Zeddies

Greg & Cindy Reis Kevin & Sheri Reller Richard W. Schulte LLC Rotary Club of Quincy Bernard Runde John Runde Roy & Nancy Schmidt Honorable Mark & Kate Schuering Estate of Raymond M. Shannon Daniel & Pamela Sherman Steven & Judith Siebers State Street Bank & Trust Co. Matt & Beth Steffe Sharon Stephan Carolyn Stevenson John & Dale Stevenson James Stewart Stillwell Foundation The Hearst Foundation Google Inc. Funds of the Tide Foundation Dr. Dan & Bernadette Tolbert Charles Van Eekeren Mary Kay Venvertloh Helen Vernier LuBeth Young

CUMULATIVE GIFTS OF $50,000 AND MORE

ANNUAL INVESTORS

Anonymous Advance Physical Therapy LLC Michael & Kristine Bickhaus William Bihun Estate of Marilyn Bunn Randy Cannady & Laura CornilleCannady Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & NE Missouri Phillip & Bonnie Conover Gregory & Robin Dannegger Mike Doellman & Pat Lyons Mark Johnson & Barbara Gainer Johnson Dr. Dennis & Jane Galligani Dr. Robert & Jennifer Gervasi Joyce Green Dr. Donald & Jane Hanratty James & Judith Heinze Lucille Hirschinger Jim Hubbard Frank~ & Anne Kabbes Robert Kadzielawski Norman & Kaye Kemner Teresa Kettelkamp Dr. William Kirk & Linda Griffin Kirk James & Patricia Knepler Dr. Scott & Brenda LeMaire Dr. Maurine Magliocco Dr. Glenn Mandeville Marion Gardner Jackson Trust John McCaffrey Mercantile Bank Shirley Murphy Dr. John Natalini Daniel & Kate Nuessen Hal & Kathy Oakley Dr. Alfred Pogge Quincy Gems Baseball Dr. Peggy Redshaw & Jerry Lincecum

Gifts during FY 2023-2024

VISIONARIES CLUB Gifts of $25,000 & Above Anonymous (3) Bank of Springfield Pete & Mary Kay Brown Mike Doellman & Pat Lyons Dr. William & Kari Dolan Estate of Katherine McCombs Richard Helmer Michael & Carole Hennessy J 2 Family Foundation J.W. Gardner II Foundation Dr. William Kirk & Linda Griffin Kirk Ann Knapheide Alan & Coletta Knepler Christopher & Jane Loos John & Kathleen McKillip Mercedes Hoag Charitable Trust William & Sue Metzinger Delmer & Barbara Mitchell National Science Foundation Mary Oakley Ralph Oakley Signe Oakley Phibro Dave Rakers Richard W. Schulte LLC Dr. Richard Ryan Sacred Heart Province Franciscan Friars John~ & Jill Shibles Jeff~ & Theresa Spear State of Illinois Matt & Beth Steffe Bryan & Brooke Stokes ~ Deceased www.quincy.edu

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Recognition Clubs Visionaries...................$25,000+ President's......$10,000 - $24,999 Founders........... $5,000 - $9,999 Bonaventure...... $2,500 - $4,999 Friars.................. $1,000 - $2,499 Tower....................... $500 - $999 Hawks...................... $250 - $499 Benefactors............. Up To $249 William & Sandra Taylor Joe & Jill Tracy Tracy Family Foundation US Department Of Education Michael B. & Judy Zeddies

PRESIDENT’S CLUB Gifts of $10,000 - $24,999 Associated Colleges of Illinois Thomas Berry Dennis & Suzanne Boudreau Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Michael & Jean Buckley Caterpillar Foundation John J. Maxwell Trust Great Lakes Valley Conference Tim & Elizabeth Hoker David Hulsen Illinois Board Of Higher Education Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies Mathew & Megan Klauser Bo & Erin Knapheide Bernard & Rita Lammers Dr. Scott & Brenda LeMaire Lindsay Family Foundation Mark & Patricia Mantovani Marion Gardner Jackson Trust Edward & Natalie Meyer Dr. George & Mary Nell~ Meyer Mary Monckton Blickhan Gerald & Mary Jo Murphy Rose Mary Nesbit Hal & Kathy Oakley Alison Osterbur Mark & Erica Parise Ethan Prater Quincy Cursillo Greg & Cindy Reis Richard J.D. & Dr. Valerie Schulte Daniel & Pamela Sherman Dr. Dan & Bernadette Tolbert Charles Van Eekeren Dr. Vincent & Velma Varel Peggy Wilson~

FOUNDERS CLUB Gifts of $5,000 - $9,999 Anonymous Robert & Lenore Becker Mary Kay Beiermann Michael & Kristine Bickhaus Mike & Gloria Brady 38

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Steve & Carol Campbell Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & NE Missouri Gregory & Robin Dannegger Estate of James Elmer Wagner Dr. James & Celia Heintz Gerald & Virginia Holzgrafe Robert Kadzielawski Teresa Kettelkamp Stephen & Jan Koester Kohl Wholesale Lee Lindsay Doris Malacarne John McCaffrey Jeff McClean Dr. Brian & Marsha McGee Richard & Linda Mettemeyer James & Mary Mooney Thomas Pollihan Robert G. & Lenore Becker Sarkes Tarzian Inc State Street Bank & Trust Co. John & Dale Stevenson Stillwell Foundation Mark & Lyn Strieker William Terlisner Bob Willenborg LuBeth Young Ted Zimmerman

BONAVENTURE CLUB Gifts of $2,500 - $4,999 Adams NetWorks, Inc. Samuel & Maureen Banks Michael & Kristine Bickhaus Mary Kay Vollmer Blazel Raymond & Rita Bromark Dr. Dan Clasby Sr. Phillip & Bonnie Conover Bill Davis Chris & Laura Dewitt Thomas & Patricia Ehlman Fred Emig Enterprise Holdings Foundation Brendan Ford Tom & Pam Hemmen David & Judy Kabbes Dr. Kevin Kirchner Gary & Jo Ann Kirlin James & Patricia Knepler Lori Kruse Joseph & Denette Kuhlman Christopher & Kimberly Lubbring Margaret Magliari~ Dr. Maurine Magliocco Harold Marcionetti Mercantile Bank Messick Family Foundation MetLife Foundation Lon & Mary Moeller Dr. Linda Moore Dr. John Natalini Niemann Foods Foundation Donald O'Connor William & Jane O'Malley Ervin & Margaret Pesek Dr. Thomas & Terri Poterucha Quincy Abbey, Inc.

Dr. Peggy Redshaw & Jerry Lincecum Refreshment Services Pepsi Kevin & Sheri Reller Rinella Company, Inc. John Roskopf Bernard Runde Martin & Holly Schafer James & Kathy Schlepphorst Roy & Nancy Schmidt Edward Schneidman Honorable Mark & Kate Schuering Dr. Joseph & Jane Selby Laura Shibles Honorable David & Marianne Slocum Will & Kristin Spear Scott & Susan Stamerjohn Robert & Kathy Stange State Farm Companies Foundation Carolyn Stevenson Nick & Louise Tepavchevich Bert & Benita Theleen TIAA Serves Ronald & Colae Vecchie Helen Vernier Dr. Dana Walker William E. Wall Dr. Michael Wallace James Waterkotte Karin Waugh Zucker & Martin Boyle Arthur Willenborg Dennis Williams

FRIARS CLUB Gifts of $1,000 - 2,499 Anonymous (2) Abbvie Employee Engagement Fund Advanced Dental Care Kimberly Alumbaugh American Association of University Women Gwen Baalman John Bachmann Edwin & Brenda Baker Willie Baker Barney's Group LLC Jack & Cheryl Bartz Dennis & Rachel Bergman Robert Bergman John & Beverly Bernzen Blackhawk Mechanical HCR, LLC Michael & Sally Blickhan Jeff & Diane Bloss Dr. Brian Borlas & Judy Abbott Kevin & Susan Breheny Diane Brockington Bruce Broemmel Mark Broughton Ron Bruder Honorable Richard & Maureen Brummer Adam Bruns Pat Buerger Frank & Mary Bufe John & Ann Burtelow Randy Cannady & Laura CornilleCannady Robert & Inez Carlisle Peter & Liz Christofylakis

A. Joseph & Judy Claes Erin Lindsay Clayton Margaret Conroy Margaret Corrado Timothy & Susan Costigan Kevin Costigan Brian & Michelle Cramer Kyle & Amanda Crockett Dr. Robert & Mary Cudney Daniel~ & Kathleen Czarniewski Daniel McLaughlin Charitable Trust Denny & Lynn Davis Chuck Davis Dr. Louis & Gail DeGreeff Digital Scoreboards Cathy Dorangrichia Jerry & Patricia Douglas Richard & Mary Elbert James & Janet Elkan Eric Green Construction Inc. Estate of Dorothy Snyder Dr. William & Patricia Evans First Bankers Trust Company James Long & Barbara Fischer Long Chuck & Meg Fitch Ford Square of Mt. Vernon, Ltd. Charles Frey Mark Johnson & Barbara Gainer Johnson Dr. Dennis & Jane Galligani Brian & Tina Gieseke Mary Jane Goad Brian & Kelly Gorell Stephen & Jean Green Eric & Thera Green Bernice Gregorio Andrew & Virginia Haggard Stephen Hajek Dr. Stephen & Joni Halpin Joseph Hammer Eugene & Kathie Hanneke Pat & Kathy Harkins Haubrich Enterprises, Inc. James & Judith Heinze Daniel Heneghan Robert & Victoria Hibbert Ricky & Monica Hinkamper Roy & Allison Hinkamper Bob & Lindsay Ringkamp Houchin Mark & Barbara Johnson Michael & Jody Kabbes Frank~ & Anne Kabbes Keck Heating & Air Conditioning King City Chrysler Center, Inc. Dr. Kevin & Alice Kirby Michael & Joanne Kirchner Chris & Jennifer Kirn Michaeline Klebba Richard Klohr Bonnie Kott Connie Kott William & Nanette Krueger Dennis Kruse Joe & Denette Kuhlman Louis & Olga Kuntz Dr. Debra LeBlanc Trent & Jennifer Lepper William Lhotka John & Melissa Lore Mike Mahn Jr. Dr. Glenn Mandeville www.quincy.edu

Joseph March Mart Heinen Club Michael McClain & Lucinda Awerkamp McClain Dr. James McCulla James & Connie McDowell Melissa B Interiors James Mentesti Billy & Laverne Meyer Vincent & Linda Miller Rich & Karolyn Mohrman James Michael Moore Kirk & Erin Nesbit Mary Jane Neu Richard & Susanne Niemann Niemann Foods, Inc. Donald Noe Daniel & Kate Nuessen Peter Oakley Julie Orlet Terry & Jill Orr Joanne Ortwerth Brett & Amy Penick Dr. Jeff & Jone Piontek Dr. Alfred Pogge James Potter Quantum Insurance Group, Inc. Quincy GEMS Baseball Dr. Teresa Reed Richard B. & Mary Jane Neu Family Fund - Community Foundation J.B. Ringhausen Larry Robertson Dan & Jane Rothery Louis & Kathleen Rotta Linda Rull John Runde Norman & Pat Ryan St Peter Catholic Church/Social Concerns Comm.

Peter & Catherine Satterthwaite Schmiedeskamp, Robertson, Neu, & Mitchell LLP George & Jovita Schneider Susan Scott Richard & Jane Scott John Shibles, Jr. Steven & Judith Siebers Charlotte Siebers Brian & Nadine Sir John Spring Paul & Susan Tanna Andy Tappe & Michaela Fray Scott & Paula Thoele Richard & Mary Thompson Willie & Michelle Thornton Drs. Paul & Christine Tracy Terry Trout Daniel Vahlkamp John Villegas Jill Brunenn Vorbeck Edward & Dorothy Wehmer Gary & Sue Winking Winters Insurance Group LLP Dr. Sean Wittmer

Vernon Wolf Laurence & Mary Woods James & Rose Woodward Dr. Robert & Nancy Wyatt Dr. Congzhi Xia

ALUMNI INVESTORS CLASS YEARS 1949

Benefactors Joseph J. Ley~

1951

Hawks James F. Devereux

Bonaventure Bernard H. Runde

Benefactors Mary Ann Donatelli

Friars William C. Lhotka Karolyn L. Polley Mohrman

1958

Tower Judith G. Mangan Wisniewski

1952

Benefactors Frank A. Frawley Charles E. Grady Paul J. Klockenkemper (Joan)

Benefactors Mark A. Schell~

1954

Friars Frank J. Kabbes~ (Anne)

1955

Founders George Theodore "Ted" Zimmerman Friars Richard J. Klohr Tower Dr. George F. Gruendel (Elizabeth) Leonard A. Hogan Hawks William E. Cleary (Jessie) Benefactors Dr. Robert F. Wilkin (Joanne)

1956

Friars Mary Cudney Richard A. Mohrman Benefactors John A. Ley Margaret Quinlan

1957

Bonaventure Arthur C. Willenborg

1962

Visionaries Richard J. Helmer Mary K. Kane Oakley

Hawks Patricia L. Gora Gora-Maier

Friars Dr. James W. McCulla

Marion J. Stocker Renno Donald J. Simmermon

Tower William F. Harding (Judith)

Friars Charles T. Frey

While we have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this report, we apologize for any misspellings or omissions. Please inform us of any errors by calling the office of university advancement at (217) 228-5226.

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Friars Dr. Robert E. Cudney Norman L. Ryan Richard A. Thompson

1959

Friars James A. Heinze Benefactors Robert H. Dolph Edgar R. Donatelli Maurice J. Klingele Richard G. Klosterman Nancy McDowell George A. Sloane

1960

Visionaries William E. Taylor (Sandra) Friars Joseph C. March Pat Ryan Benefactors James McCaughey (Barbara) Marie Carmela Li Puma Newstead Ralph A. Renno, Sr.

1961

President's Peggy Wilson~

Tower Theodore G. Hirschinger Andrew John Reitinger Hawks Dr. Gary J. Carter (Geraldine) Charles E. Durbin Judith A. Finley Durbin Benefactors Edward L. Cuddihy Dr. Irene Frisse Cuddihy Jerald R. Meyer Marilyn Zusag Weber (Kenneth)

1963

Visionaries Linda T. Griffin-Kirk President's Dr. George C. Meyer Mary Nell Frier Meyer~ Daniel Sherman Bonaventure Hon. David K. Slocum Friars James K. Potter Tower Dr. Thomas A. Gorell John Donald Kelly (Nancy) Mary Jo Ransford White Benefactors Sr. Christine A. Baker Elizabeth A. Curtis Lawrence E. Emmons Karen J. Timen Modler (John) Sandy Strathmeyer Reinebach

Friars Mary Jane Wand Neu James M. McDowell (Connie) Judith L. Perko Heinze

1964

Tower Dr. Joseph B. Bocke (Janice)

Bonaventure Mary Kay Vollmer Blazel Marianne Wall Slocum Bert A. Theleen (Benita)

Hawks Jim "Hawk" Cuniffe (Nellita) Benefactors Carroll Bichl Brahm Jeanne A. Goodpaster Dolph Joseph R. Lubbe

Visionaries Dr. Richard O. Ryan

Friars Ronald L. Bruder ~ Deceased www.quincy.edu

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Maureen A. McLean Brummer Hon. Richard H. Brummer Bernice M. Weilbacher Gregorio Tower Leo J. Binz Stephen R. Classe Charles J. Voss Joyce M. VanDeVeire Voss Hawks James E. Hamick Clarence P. Sampson (Dianne) Bart A. Scowley Benefactors Anne Shea Emmons Sharon M. Luczak Faciana James M. Hallberg Kathleen Shaughnessy Hegeman Sidney G. Holthaus (Julie) Dr. Henry G. Hughes Kathleen C. Chaperlo Jaskiewicz (Thomas) Anne R. Abele Lubbe Judith A. Deters McCourt Ron Reinebach Thomas J. Roti (Karen) Dr. Thomas A. Shannon Ruth Ann Pfaffe Snowden (Howard~) Dr. Lawrence S. Sutton (Maureen) Dr. David L. Tucker

1965

Visionaries Signe C. Jacobson Oakley President's Paul E. Brown (Dr.Janise Denton) Pamela B. Wozniak Sherman Bonaventure Patricia J. Reibling Ehlman Thomas N. Ehlman James L. Knepler James E. Waterkotte

Friars A. Joseph Claes (Judy) Margaret A. Doeseckle Corrado Richard J. Elbert (Mary) Peter L. Satterthwaite (Catherine) Charlotte D. Willer Siebers Paul Anthony Tanna (Susan) Laurence A. Woods Tower Kathryn L. Bruneni Binz James J. Kusbel (Judy) Hawks Marilyn J. Dieker Hughes Thomas A. Hughes William T. Owens-Smith Benefactors Richard D. Bockelman Larry K. Donaldson Barbara J. Koppes Fitzke Stephen W. Hibbard (Judith) Carolyn F. Gualtieri Hughes Dennis L. Lubbe Sandra J. Ploof Miller Constance G. Griffin O'Brien (James) Laura Stenger Paunan John Schlipmann

1966

Visionaries Dr. William G. Kirk Founders Celia M. Kuzmickus Heintz Dr. James A. Heintz Bonaventure Dr. Maurine M. Fisk Magliocco Arthur Robert Stange Kathy A. Blazel Stange Karin Waugh Zucker (Martin Boyle)

FRIENDS & INDIVIDUALS 12%

ALUMNI 42%

GOVERNMENT TOTAL GIVING BY 12%

CONSTITUENTS $8,251,937

BUSINESSES, FOUNDATIONS, & ORGANIZATIONS

34%

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Friars Jack Bartz (Cheryl) Cheryl A. Christ Bruder Jill Brunenn Vorbeck Dr. Dennis J. Galligani (Jane) Joseph E. Hammer Dennis J. Kruse James E. Mentesti John H. Runde Tower Francis X. Calkins (Carol) Michael J. Lach Donald W. Snyders Hawks Dewey V. Kalmer Jeffrey T. Liautaud Charles E. Radel Denis M. Yoggerst Benefactors John P. Bell Cheryl J. Dixon Dillard Dr. Theodore J. Duello Dr. Matthew E. Eichor (Linda) Carol J. Parisi Hallberg Theresa Hirschinger Kearney (Albert) Carol Linkowski Kopenec Donald I. Kopenec John A. Laker Carol S. Bledsoe Lundeen John E. Lundeen Michael P. McTiernan (Diane) Gloria A. Gaik Pollack Gerald M. Posluszny (Jacalyn) Eugene J. Reagan (Patricia) Hela B. Chiappe Robran Dennis V. Trame

1967

Bonaventure Raymond J. Bromark (Rita) Patricia Pignotti Knepler Friars Patricia A. McKay Evans Dr. William F. Evans Mary Ann De Lio Woods Tower Patricia Daley Jerome E. Echele Carol A. Crockett Grimm Beverly A. Bozick Hernandez Janet C. Waterkotte Hawks Frank C. Arnold (Vickie~) Dr. Mark L. Cummings (Dr. Marion) Carol A. Dillsaver Kalmer Carl F. Koch Geraldine Radel Benefactors Richard H. Bloch Reva Ehmen Colleen M. Sullivan Farrell Frances A. Johnson Fiedler Michael R. Fiedler

Nancy A. Bardon Friye (Thomas) Joseph M. Havrilko Susan R. Waterkotte Kapp Carolyn S. Friye Lubbe John L. Martens Edward J. Matichek Carol L. Evans Trame Dr. Richard F. Welch Claudia A. Kathmann Woodruff (Jack)

1968

President's Dr. Daniel L. Tolbert (Bernadette) Dr. Vincent H. Varel (Velma) Founders Mary Kay Beiermann Gerald D. Holzgrafe (Virginia) John K. McCaffrey Richard A. Mettemeyer (Linda) Bonaventure Dr. Joseph V. Selby Friars Barbara Fischer Long (James Long) Vernon Wolf Tower Bernadette R. Wiggli Doubek Dianne L. Ratajik Drinan Michael M. Drinan Ronald N. Hermeling Anne Bresler Namm (Andrew) Hawks Herbert M. Dreier Nancy J. Hruby Koch John W. Madden Virginia M. Kessler Madden Maryann A. Oblak Carol Hopfer Stone Benefactors Lou Ellen Gnaedinger Anderson Marilyn J. Williams Backe Kenneth P. Dobucki Carol K. Garey Walter A. Gorak (Nina) Vicki L. Follansbee Grady Frank J. Haggerty Nancy K. Dold Havrilko Jacqueline B. Berrell Hermanny G. Kay Priepot Jackson Jayne R. Rosecrans Lammers John R. Lammers David G. Lewis (Emily) Kathleen M. Kuhlman Murray Patrick J. Rothery Ronald R. Rupp John T. Selby Judith M. Bonness Wilper (Jim) Nancy M. Winters

1969

Visionaries John P. Shibles~ Founders LuBeth Young www.quincy.edu

Bonaventure Fred J. Emig Gary F. Kirlin (Jo Ann) Helen R. Ruethling Vernier Friars John E. Bachmann Stephen R. Hajek James Michael Moore Tower Robert E. Cerrano C. David Nuessen Sandra Vogel Hawks Kathryn S. Stacy Carter William A. Carter Mary Michael Hedges Dreier Mary Ann Georgen Liautaud Dr. John R. Schmitt Benefactors Ruth Bennett Linda M. Zielinski Brummel William J. Brummel Mary Alice Benson Bybee Marguerite R. Olson Cantlon Linda Etzkorn Dennis J. Newman (Kathleen) Dr. Michael F. Nolan Michael E. Plunkett Rev. John B. Prenger (Sharon) James Daniel Purdy Margaret C. Meier Selby Robert F. Smith Kent R. Terry (Ann) Patricia A. Blickhan Tortorige (Carl) Dr. Mark E. Troy James F. Truax

1970

Visionaries Michael A. Doellman (Patricia Lyons) Dr. William V. Dolan (Kari) President's Gerald A. Murphy Mary Jo Williams Murphy Founders Gloria M. Arentsen Brady J. Michael Brady James P. Mooney (Mary) Bonaventure Donald T. O'Connor Dr. Peggy A. Redshaw (Jerry Lincecum) Friars Robert A. Bergman Diane M. Scott Brockington John Burtelow Linda K. Venvertloh Rull Richard M. Scott (Jane) John A. Spring Tower John J. Casey Honor Roll of Donors | 2023-2024

John P. Farrell Anita M. Krieger Dr. Eldon L. Little Maureen R. Kelly Little Louise McEvoy McMaster Patricia M. Scott Dennis J. Steinkamp (Marcia) Hawks Gregg B. Crocker Dr. Robert M. Dittmer Terri Dolan Clark Patrick J. Henning Patrick K. Humphrey James K. Knodel Edward F. Kowalczyk James A. Wand (Judith) Benefactors Jack I. Altman Mary Jane Bauer John Joseph Dignan (Carol) Mary K. Schullian Gramke Connie L. Murphy Hadfield (Richard) Alan J. Kapka Michael R. Kozanecki Duane E. Obert (Kathleen) Robert H. Ociepka Ardath A. Fleer Potts Ann Blaisdell Rothery Toni M. Shade Rubison Charlotte M. Weigle Rupp Gerald A. Schultz Edward F. Sutton Linda R. Dowdall Sutton Carol G. Springer Tavares Mary F. Clancy Troy Donna D. Saylor Wilson Michael A. Zipprich

1971

Visionaries Alan E. Knepler (Dr.Coletta) Bonaventure Dr. Daniel J. Clasby Ervin J. Pesek John F. Roskopf Nicholas Tepavchevich (Louise) Friars Ann Lehnhausen Burtelow Charles R. Fitch Louis E. Kuntz Lucinda Awerkamp McClain (Michael) Billy L. Meyer Laverne L. Steinkamp Meyer James Terry Orr Tower Gerry A. Scheibal Casey Sherry L. Cerrano Margaret A. Schramer Farrell Eileen Marie Sullivan James F. Sullivan (Jeannie) Hawks Frederick W. Bloss Richard L. Deters (Beth) Marlene M. Sohacki Dittmer

Susan M. Farrell Henning Emmett P. Murphy Mary Jo Shaughnessy Murphy John E. Petrik Nancy M. Keller Petrik Dr. Barbara A. Aschemann Schleppenbach Rosaura M. Soto Dr. David Strupeck Randall B. Wiemelt

Tower Patricia A. Eilerman Beard William F. Beard Kathleen E. Winking Citro Leo T. Henning Sue T. Thomas Henning Dennis G. Klosterman Martha A. O'Toole Olson David J. Rothery Thomas L. Runde

Benefactors Maureen T. Henning Altman Marie R. Procido Barkowitz Richard G. Barkowitz Scott D. Bettlach Timothy P. Cassin Jose L. Diaz Michael F. Fehling (Joanne) Dwayne C. Fischer (Jane) Steven J. Fromme Michael P. Gill Joyce A. Greulich Robert J. Haas (Jane) Marilyn J. Cutrara Haggerty Robert J. Hilgenbrink Paul M. Jackstadt (Jane) Joyce D. Liesen Kilman Eugene W. Krebs Patrick J. McFadden (Joan) Fr. Thomas Nairn, OFM John E. Negri (Susan) Michael J. O'Connell (Jeanne) Mary E. Plunkett Thomas B. Pope William R. Ryan Joseph J. Sandschafer Rita M. Kemner Sandschafer Kathleen A. Hemmer Sass Richard P. Schuering George H. Schulte James M. Shank Jeanne M. Deters Soebbing Ken Sparrow Richard V. Taylor James F. Thomson (Kathleen) Judith Ann Gawne Varias Michael G. Walsh (Patricia) John E. Walsh

Hawks Mary C. Renner Behan (Thomas) Jerrimiah F. Blaisdell Joseph P. Chanley Fr. John L. Doctor, OFM Mary Margaret McGurn Donofrio Thomas E. Donofrio Andrew M. Mosko Marty Olson Ann T. Dittmer Soebbing Eugene F. Soebbing Gerald L. Timmerwilke Laura S. Grayson Timmerwilke

1972

Visionaries Michael W. Hennessy Kathleen A. Merschman McKillip (John) Founders Thomas H. Pollihan Bonaventure Mary K. Hettinger Moeller (Lon) Margaret M. Moran Pesek Friars John F. Bernzen Michael J. Blickhan (Sally) Margaret W. Wood Fitch Kathy M. Pope Harkins Patrick Harkins Mary Jill Mogab Orr

Benefactors Margaret D. Dowd Behrens Maureen Murphy Bergeson (Randy) Barbara J. Ostermiller Brink Jeanet Caroline Crim Campbell (David) Patricia A. Walsh DeMars (John) Mary Ann Althoff Dickerson Daniel T. Gibbons Patrice B. Beattie Grant Elizabeth M. Mathews Hamilton Kenneth L. Held James Klauser Constance L. Koch Ruben J. Luna Walter J. Plank (Margaret) Judith A. Rossignuolo-Rice (Bernard Rice) Barbara A. Roth Frederick J. Rupp Georgia L. Boudreau Rupp Colette Santucci Linda M. Seibert Schlipmann Michael G. Schlipmann Stephanie L. Lipinski Schulte Ruth A. Shireman (Myrl) Honorable Chet W. Vahle (Barbara) Robert J. Winkeljohn Lowell A. Yates (Pamela)

1973

Visionaries Carole H. Hughes Hennessy President's Rita M. Brinkman Lammers (Bernard) Rose Mary Terry Nesbit Founders Steven T. Campbell (Carol) Robert J. Kadzielawski ~ Deceased www.quincy.edu

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Friars Beverly J. Behrman Bernzen Daniel R. Czarniewski~ (Kathleen) Mary Kathie Dale Hanneke (Eugene) Daniel J. Rothery Tower James C. Citro J. Michael Mahair (Teresa) Martha T. Johnston Marshall Robert M. Rakers Karen L. Hettermann Rothery Hawks Kenneth Donnelly (Penny) Ronald J. Fischer Alan R. Harte Jean E. Follansbee Kloepper Sally J. Cardy Mosko Martin B. Nihill Robert D. Pollihan (Pamela) Mary P. Wochner Benefactors Glennon A. Albers John E. Barden Louis E. Barlock Catherine O'Donnell Becks (Rod) Donald F. Blair Mario A. Camacho Virginia L. Johnson Camacho Gregory J. Ceebin (Mary) Philip N. Chapleau James T. Connell Gregory J. Davis Kathleen M. Denning-Petersen Robert R. Garee Steven R. Hermann Edward J. Jedlicka Carol M. Krieger Patricia B. Kratochvil Lask Richard R. Lask Janet R. Brady Luna Kevin J. McAlinden Joseph A. McCafferty Jeannine M. Pellettiere Donald P. Schmidt Jill M. Schroeder Schmidt William E. Siciliano Cynthia L. Moore Thornton (Joseph) Breese E. Watson Sharon K. Tarr Worley (Henry)

1974

Visionaries William H. Metzinger (Sue) David R. Rakers Founders Teresa M. Morris Kettelkamp Friars Dennis G. Bergman Joanne Marie Hettinger Kirchner Michael Charles Kirchner Tower Edward M. Conrad Gerard R. Krogmeier (Marian) Anthony M. Peter Susan M. Pogge Peter 42

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Hawks Thomas A. Browdy Susan M. Hildebrand Harte James P. Hults Gerald R. Jindra Michaeleen A McDonald Kathryn A. Boarini Nihill Fr. Dennis J. Schafer, OFM John J. Schneider, Jr. (Pam) Rev. Paul R. Wienhoff Timothy P. Wilcox Benefactors Kathleen F. Kelly Brassil David L. Brumleve (Martha) Cynthia M. Cook Cramer Harry L. Cramer Joan A. Fehling Engel Marvin V. Eversgerd Patricia J. Mongan Eversgerd Deborah A. Hoeffken Foote (Robert) Mary E. Ford Robert C. Greving James P. Healy Daniel H. Heaton Jay K. Hellman Mary L. Morrell Hohmann (Thomas) Michael S. Hornacek (Claudia) Catherine M. Jezior Sharon Jochem Schmidt (Mark Schmidt) Kevin L. Krummel Judy A. Herdrich Kulp Lawrence E. Kulp Elias J. Manassah Dr. David R. Mattie Bruce A. Miller Kathryn T. Ilg Poetter Terrence L. Porro Richard F. Regan Keith C. Scannell Connie M. Deters Schrage George E. Schrage Barbara A. Bernbrock Seifert (Richard) Kathleen M. Toomey Siciliano Susan E. Cooper Sperry William R. Stubstad Mickey L. Uppinghouse Mark E. Waninger (Eileen) Donna McLoraine Watson Anne O'Dwyer White Gerald J. White Kevin J. Wooldridge

1975

President's Suzanne Schultz Boudreau Founders Robert G. Becker Stephen C. Koester Bonaventure Hon. Mark A. Schuering Tower Alan F. Bogdan Debra J. Herwaldt Margaret A. O'Neill Klauser Hon. Thomas J. Ortbal (Kai)

The Heritage Society honors our thoughtful and generous alumni and friends who have included Quincy University in their estate plans.

The tradition of loyalty, shown through these commitments of support, is important in strengthening and sustaining the university’s future.

Current members of the QU Heritage Society are:

Anonymous (14) Robert Lee Mejer Marty & Julie Bell Jim Mentesti '66 Martha Biallas '71 William '74 & Sue Metzinger Alan F. Bogdan '75 Dr. George Meyer '63 Dr. Brian Borlas & Judy Abbott Shirley Murphy '87 Richard R. Boudreau '65 Dr. John J. Natalini Paul Brown '65 & Dr. Janise Denton Joseph W. Newkirk '86 Pete '76 & Mary Kay Brown '77 Maryann A. Oblak '68 Rita Buddemeyer '70 Patricia O'Connor '56 Randy Cannady '79 & Laura Julie M. Orlet Cornille-Cannady '79 Eric '94 & Tracy (Zuspann) Orne '96 Robert & Inez Carlisle Connie L. Page Susan Christensen Dr. Daniel '72 & Andrea Quinn Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Claes '65 George '68 & Marilyn Rachford '58 Nance Cosgrove David R. Rakers '74 Dr. Emmanuel Cutrone Dr. Peggy Redshaw '70 & Jerry B. Joseph Cygan Jr. Lincecum John (Jack) & Pat Walsh DeMars Linda C. Rinehart '81 '72 Dr. Richard Ryan '64 Barbara Fischer Long '68 Martin '95 & Dr. Holly Schafer Brendan S. Ford '96 Linda Schuttler Larry C. '75 & Sue Franzoi Honorable David '63 & Marianne Walter '68 & Nina Gorak Slocum '64 William "Bill" '57 & Judith Harding Theresa Spear '96 Richard J. Helmer '62 Jay '74 & Shirley Stevenson '76 Dale L. Hilgenbrinck '70 Eileen M. Sullivan '71 Marion C. Hoskins '86 Joseph & Cynthia '76 Thornton Dr. Andrew '70 & Kathy Jorgensen Patricia Tomczak Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Kerkering '66 Jill Brunenn Vorbeck '66 Alan '71 & Coletta Knepler Karin Waugh Zucker '66 & Martin William & Nanette Peters Krueger Boyle '85 Gary & Sue Winking '89 Paul '60 & Bev '61 Lanphier Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Yurkovich '64 Patricia LeBlanc '54 Michael B. & Judy Zeddies '83 Dr. Rebecca M. Leonard '76 Michael McClain & Lucinda Awerkamp McClain '71 We invite you to join this exclusive society of caring individuals by creating a provision to benefit Quincy University in your estate plans.

Need information or confidential assistance?

Contact Dr. Robert Wyatt, Vice President for University Advancement, 217-228-5229 or robert.wyatt@quincy.edu, or 1800 College Ave., Quincy, IL 62301

Craig A. Schuessler (Jeannette) Michael Joseph Sullivan (Carolyn) Hawks Michael D. Canulli Kevin M. Clarke Diane M. Hedges Hults Sandra Ann Vasapolli Jindra Sandra L. Eichler Jones Carol Koujourian Juranek (Kenneth)

Frances M. Weigle Wilcox Benefactors David Aeschliman Bella M. Allison Steven E. Baker Denise A. Skrip Bauch Michael D. Bernhardt (Nancy) Rita A. Hoedl Beverlin (John) Mary Anne Raymond Blair www.quincy.edu

Stephen A. Dirnbeck Kathleen A. Dooley (Gary Handrick) Gary L. Dotson James R. Eagan (Carol) William J. Fann Larry C. Franzoi (Susan) Paul S. Geerling (Suzanne) Noreen P. Scavone Healy Bonnie R. Campbell Henke Regina Prendergast Hermann Susan E. Schneider Kelley Mark L. Mathis (Mary) Ruth E. Mays Patricia J. Rose McAlinden Michael V. McKevitt Mary Emily Pfeifer Miller David E. Miller (Joan) Dr. John J. O'Brien (Cathy) Susan M. Oczkowski Shirley A. Wigger Patterson Mark R. Philp Joseph T. Puskar Dr. Mary Ann Ryan Hermann H. Wittje (Margaret) Marilyn M. Moss Wooldridge William G. Zeller Merri S. Roth Zellmer

1976

Visionaries Pete Brown President's Dennis E. Boudreau Mark P. Mantovani (Patricia) Founders Lenore Kukla Becker Bonaventure Samuel P. Banks (Dr. Maureen) Jane E. Cady O'Malley Katherine M. Wensing Schlepphorst (James) Friars Jeffrey M. Bloss Barbara A. Gainer Johnson (Mark Johnson) Kate O. Orlet Schuering James G. Woodward Tower Paula I. Ilg Conrad Ann Marie Koch Cooper Dr. Rebecca M. Leonard Michael R. Marshall William P. O'Neill Carol A. Sturhahn Rakers Charlotte Brombocich Scranton Jean A. Cosentino Welty (Dr. Joseph) Hawks Kathie A. Arp Anastas (Kevin)

Tanna M. Barry Jennifer H. Hughes Fisher (Kenneth) Mary Beth Mykytiuk Jenkins (William) Dr. Calvin D. Lee Janice M. Tucker Benefactors Cynthia Purdy Archer Charles H. Connor Kathleen M. Miller Connor Timothy M. Dugan Robert D. Erwin Thomas R. Galvin Marsha A. Nebel Giles (Terry) Dr. William H. Grotz Barbara J. Bocke Klingner (Michael) Joseph F. Kratochvil Kenneth J. Ley Dian F. Link Cheryl A. Loatsch (David Daniels) Janice K. Deters Obert Kenneth L. Obert Maureen J. Breakey O'Donnell Lydia A. Tanski O'Neal Timothy O'Neal Sharon A. O'Shea Mary Jenkot Pettenon (Randal) Robert W. Rook Richard E. Ryan Roberta L. Faltus Scannell Julie A. Freiburg Schneider Philip A. Soebbing Michael Kevin Sweeney Donna P. Prior Szafranski (Robert) Deb H. Pray Vonder Haar (James)

1977

Visionaries Mary Kay Loughlin Brown Founders Jan A. Dickson Koester Bonaventure William P. O'Malley Friars Daniel J. Heneghan Susanne Bocke Niemann (Richard) John W. Ringhausen Louis J. Rotta Tower Mary Beth Daly McGee (Auris) David J. Runde Hawks Nayereh Jamali Attai (Dr. Kazem) Gary J. Bracy Julie A. Ilg Wavering Benefactors Elaine A. Boeding-Thoman Daniel J. Cook Kevin J. Doherty (Colleen)

While we have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this report, we apologize for any misspellings or omissions. Please inform us of any errors by calling the office of university advancement at (217) 228-5226.

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Philip J. Dyrda Colleen R. Cagney Kane John F. Kane Marietta F. Ludes Kratochvil Joan M. Dempsey Kroeter (Craig) Dr. Roy T. Lantry Larry C. Moore Deborah K. Hellhake Riddell Dr. Terrence J. Riddell William J. Schodroski Francis G. Slay Jeanne B. Boesen Stefanowski Donald P. Stegeman Delia Ochman Tereba Mary Jo Awerkamp Viau Fred W. Witte

1978

President's Jean C. Tracy Buckley (Michael) Bonaventure Colae R. Dunker Vecchie Friars Kevin J. Breheny Stephen J. Green Michael F. Kabbes (Jody) Dr. Debra B. Bower LeBlanc Julie M. Orlet Kathleen M. Franzen Rotta Tower Steven G. Sturhahn Hawks Daniel Durst Mary Beth Klingele Durst Randy B. Stemsrud (Shari) Kevin J. Stillman (Ann) Benefactors Dan J. Bertrand James L. Bockenfeld (Mary) Wanda J. Mook Borrowman (Brady) Mary Anne Keegan Chapleau David G. Dadds Glori R. Connell Duesterhaus Cynthia J. Ehrhardt Diane J. Drefahl Grotz Jeffrey P. Hollender Thomas Nars Deborah A. Marquardt Olson Ann M. Geisendorfer Ostermiller James R. Ostermiller Timothy D. Reichert (Cynthia) Nancy A. Stockton Schodroski Eileen Mary Sullivan Terri L. Allen Taake

1979

Bonaventure Terri M. Mangen Poterucha Dr. Thomas H. Poterucha Ronald J. Vecchie Dr. Michael P. Wallace Friars Susan L. Pierantoni Breheny Randy S. Cannady

Laura A. Cornille-Cannady Jean M. Fruehe Green Joni L. Howser Halpin Dr. Stephen E. Halpin Dr. Jeffrey L. Piontek (Jone) Larry D. Robertson Tower Diane B. Barry Ary (Joseph) John K. Potts (Kelly) Hawks Alice M. Benz Barbour (Rick) Lee W. Fuchs Joyce M. Bordenkircher Knodel Maureen A. Miller Radice Robert J. Radice Benefactors Sharon L. Barnett Dennis E. Bingheim Maria A. Doellman Bingheim Patricia B. Brigance Cook Lynn M. Horas DiRaimondo Michael A. DiRaimondo Dr. Alan E. Esker (Patti) Cynthia L. Frericks Paul J. Grawe (Rita) Robert J. Hanson (Cindy) Suzette Jehling Krummel Patricia M. Ley Carla K. Nelson Morrison Dorothy J. Keith Niehoff Thomas A. Pollmann (Patricia) Charlotte L. Huston Rylander (Carl) Stephen C. Schneider Timothy J. Tappe Judy A. Genenbacher Yeast

1980

Visionaries Ralph M. Oakley Friars Gail Marie Holthaus DeGreeff (Dr. Louis) Michaeline Klebba Bonnie K. Kott Connie M. Kott Scott L. Thoele Tower Sue A. Keck Gerveler (Patrick) Carol K. Wand Sturhahn Rickard L. Tarzwell Hawks Janice M. Kirbach Fuchs Benefactors Craig M. Adams Catherine A. Finnell Becker David A. Beenes Brian C. Belobradic Paula L. Stewart Brennan Pat M. Bringaze Susan M. Digrispino Dadds Dr. James M. Daniels (Katherine) ~ Deceased www.quincy.edu

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Anne M. Murphy Fahey Kevin M. Fahey Carol J. Fruehe Hausermann (George) Mark J. Hughes Sarah L. Lund Vander Waal Tamela M. Miller McLane (Patrick) Shirlanne O'Ryan Reynolds Thomas Douglas Scholz Gay A. Mitzenius Smallwood Jill Niemann Stegeman (Paul) Teresa A. Carter Tyson Kevin M. Wensing Mark Allen Wernowsky Keith R. Winking

Julie Neece McLaughlin Mike Mundwiller Deborah J. Bruner Niederhauser (Steven) Susan J. Heffernan Rempfer (Ryan) William G. Schmidle John M. Steinkamp

1981

Tower Kent P. Vannier (Diane)

1982

President's Mark Steven Parise Friars Jovita H. Ostdiek Schneider Margaret M. Conroy

Bonaventure Dr. Kevin K. Kirchner Dr. Linda K. Moore Carolyn Harman Stevenson

Hawks James R. Obert Kristine S. Pohlman Denise A. Tepen Schneider Ronald W. Schneider Dr. William R. Schwan (LeeAnne)

Friars Paula Wensing Thoele Terry Sanson Trout Tower Kathryn A. Ryan Meyer (Robert) Hawks Mary K. Salrin Betts (Martin) Benefactors Terry J. Amburn Joann M. Mareing Barton (Gregory) Kim A. Carr Belobradic Moira C. Fahey Canniff Timothy J. Clegg Carol R. Raidt Frattini (Paul) Kenneth P. Frericks Craig S. Gramke (Patricia) Gary W. Hampel Richard M. Horas (Gina) Patrick J. Howley (Gina) Jeff S. Lee Virginia L. Taylor Maynard (Thomas)

Benefactors Patrick J. Canniff Mary Ann Awerkamp Dickson (Robert) Diane M. Glaub Dr. Becky A. Steffensmeier Grimm David N. Grimm Michael Norman Huck (Margaret) Annette M. Kleemann Mary L. Klein Moore Dr. Joseph L. Murray Bradley J. Obert (Janet) Kathryn A. Pohlpeter Teresa Watson

1983

Visionaries Judy E. Hinkes Zeddies (Michael)

GOVERNMENT 12%

TOTAL GIVING BY

SOURCE

$8,251,937

LIVING GIVING 80%

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ESTATES 8%

Friars Mary E. Hodapp Bufe Susan M. Henrick Costigan Kirk R. Nesbit Donald J. Noe Brian T. Sir (Nadine) Tower Dr. Gregory A. Hill (Barbara) Christine M. Mitchell McCleery (William) Cori M. Olerich Mehring Eileen A. Fortini Morehouse (Kim) Mary K. Olson Hawks Michael Joseph Dziallo (Paula) Stephen T. Lux Karen K. Scherer Obert Benefactors Pamela A. Callahan Julie S. Scotkovsky Carlson Cheryl A. Shierling Dreasler (Brady) Kathleen L. Carter Haralson John M. Horas (Christine) Dr. Robert C. Kennedy Cheryl K. Fredericks Moran (Nick) David P. Pettit Richard S. Stubblefield

1984

Bonaventure Roy F. Schmidt (Nancy) David G. Kabbes Judy K. Lowe Kabbes Friars Frank W. Bufe Dr. Glenn A. Mandeville Vincent J. Miller Tower David R. Oakley (Theresa) John J. Pollihan H. Scott Smith Hawks James D. Bearden Richard Alan Day (Sara) Dr. Stephen T. Liesen (Janet) Amy C. Miller Looten (Steve) Robert W. Meyer Benefactors Marcia L. Brady Blessman (Gary) James S. Carlson Julianna T. Sale Connelly (Jeff) Patrick J. Cunningham Kathleen A. Devine Carolyn S. Johnson Eilering (John) James J. Fahey Dr. John Francis R. Gleason Jean M. Christ Hamlett (Randall) Susan M. Schultz Ledford John D. Loscher Michael L. Mitchell (Karen) Dr. David J. Neun

1985

Friars Timothy E. Costigan Nanette Y. Peters Krueger (William) Linda K. Lawson Miller Tower Marion C. Hoskins James J. Naumovich Hawks Ellen Hynes Vietor (Donald) Benefactors Edward G. Bassler Julie A. Gunn Erwin (Drew) Jeffrey A. Fortner Joseph M. Haralson Kathryn M. Labuhn John P. McGee Louise A. Horwick Ohlwein Julie A. Sweet Joseph H. Terford Cynthia A. Burton Wellman James N. Wheeler JoAnn M. Grawe Witte Theresa M. Zehe

1986

Friars Erin F. Georges Nesbit Tower Michael L. Elbe (Gerese) Benefactors Cristina D. Cray LilliAnn Stickel Dittmer Dr. Vicky J. Eidson Victor J. Failoni Joseph P. Fechter Ann C. Gleason Joseph W. Newkirk (Anita Schwartz) Tammy A. Peters Niemann (Christopher) Stephen J. Robinet Michael L. Siebers Joan J. Ottenlips Zilch (Robert)

1987

President's Brenda M. Kinder LeMaire Charles R. Van Eekeren Friars Robert E. Hibbert (Victoria) Dr. Sean L. Wittmer Tower Elizabeth E. Burke Carolyn A. Metzger Naumovich Hawks Dorise L. Thomas Schulte (Jeffrey) John Daniel Sherman Benefactors Timothy M. Buckley Eric B. Evers Matthew J. Gibbons www.quincy.edu

Paul J. Gleason (Terie) Doug Hoener Mark G. Hughes Diane M. Jansen Kline Jamie E. Schutte Mayer Samuel W. Moore Karen A. Schneider Steinkamp

1988

President's Dr. Scott A. LeMaire Hawks Mary Pat Hillen Vahlkamp

Benefactors Mary E. Geise Fischer Lori A. Cain Holtschlag Annice Lynn Mallory Mary Heidi Miller Morrison John H. Mullen (Janica) Mary Ann Mosley Philp Angela L. Rogers Wallace (Dr. Donald) Janet L. Yates

1990

President's Cindy Ann Briggs Reis (Gregory)

Benefactors Thomas J. Bartt (Melissa) Jeannie A. Winking DeLuca Todd J. Dietrich (Tammy) Alva C. Edgar (Paula) Colleen E. Fahey Finerty Kelli L. Egan Gibbons Mark C. Heinze Donna R. Griep Hilgenbrink Lisa M. Becker Newman (James) Mary Theresa Schneider Roegge Shelly A. Thorne

Founders Michael A. Bickhaus

1989

Tower Brent W. Doehring Michael L. Kindhart Lisette Marie Nance Maloney Marilyn K. Smith Patricia N. Jousan Wilson

Founders Kristine Y. Burkemper Bickhaus Robert G. Willenborg Friars Sue A. Rummenie Winking (Gary) Tower Marianne Cashman (Hon. Dennis) Paul J. Eling Hawks Bernard F. Vahlkamp Honor Roll of Donors | 2023-2024

Bonaventure Pamela A. Goeckner Hemmen (Tom) Kevin L. Reller Friars William G. Baker Patricia J. Buerger Brett R. Penick

Hawks Joseph L. Gutting Don P. Hargis (Marta MartinezHargis) Michael S. Overby (Karen)

Benefactors Karen L. Frazier Campbell Dr. Michael J. Eling (Carla) Matthew P. Hincks Angela M. Venvertloh Keel James T. Ley Ann M. Rasure Pamela J. Niekamp Shaffer (Duane) Patricia E. Holliday Smith Celeste M. Gauthier Taylor David L. Vardaman

Bonaventure Sheri F. Davis Reller

1991

Hawks Todd C. Burrell Kandi J. Arnsman Ehrhart (Matthew)

Tower Darren M. Epperson David R. Maloney Jodi L. Matthews Waterhouse (Steve)

Benefactors Denise A. Chesnik Arenz James M. Arenz Eric B. Boyer (Tonya) Amy R. Mueller DeGuire John K. DeLuca Kerry L. Clancy Meunier Steven S. Meunier Laurie J. Spilker Morrison Rachel R. Paunan Peterson

President's Richard W. Schulte

Hawks Roy W. Brown Valerie M. Campbell Brown Ann M. Dudek Amy R. Copeland Gutting Marla K. Mahr Wilson Kelly L. Wilson Benefactors Lisa E. Vogel Adams Jane E. Cincotta Cindy J. Orr Moore (Douglas) Melissa Ann Perrine Monica Schafer Svetz Colleen McLaughlin Watermon (Ronald)

1992

Friars Andrew G. Haggard (Virginia) Tower Dr. Gina L. Reiter Dietrich Erik O. Solverud Michelle J. Zimmerman Westerhoff (Jacob)

1993

President's Dr. Valerie Lynn Tripp Schulte Friars Amy Anderson Penick Tower William L. Siebers (Amy) Dr. Christopher Robert Wangard Hawks David J. Damm

Founders William P. Terlisner www.quincy.edu

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Recognition Clubs

Sarah Ohlendorf Craig A. Thiebaud

Visionaries...................$25,000+

1996

President's......$10,000 - $24,999 Founders........... $5,000 - $9,999 Bonaventure...... $2,500 - $4,999 Friars.................. $1,000 - $2,499 Tower....................... $500 - $999 Hawks...................... $250 - $499 Benefactors............. Up To $249 Benefactors Elizabeth B Briana Ginos Karen Lee Calfee Huang Amy C. Kaiser Ronald Lee Keel Kenneth J. Kozlowski Kelly Jeanne DeJong McCabe (Michael) Kimberly J. Wolf Miller (John) John R. Slater

1994

Tower Sarah K. Stevens Solverud Julie A. Busch Purschke (David) Dr. Natalie W. Leonard Breakfield Benefactors Shad J. Aiello (Susan) Edward J. Andrade Debra L. Hamilton Carstens Sandra R. Paunan Castaldi Tara L. Charvat Kristin M. Wheeler Eyler Dr. Craig Kenneth Harms Timel D. Moore Douglas W. Olson Eric A. Orne James Michael Peterson Barbara A. Morton Richmiller (Brad) Bart D. Toennies

1995

Founders Martin C. Schafer (Dr. Holly) Friars Michael S. Mahn Tower Jennifer A. Hackett Dasher Richard W. Grady (Dawn) Dr. Christopher M. McDowell (Lisa) Hawks Dr. Christine M. Calabrese Damm Dr. James Anthony Graves Benefactors Timothy P. Barry Brian M. Clough Todd R. Eyler Lana M. Widman Hawkins (Stephen) Craig E. Hingle (Katherine) Carol D. Mohrman Manassah 46

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Visionaries Theresa L. Powers Spear (Jeff~) Jane E. Blazel Loos (Christopher) Elizabeth A. Cramer Steffe Bonaventure Brendan S. Ford Friars Rachel L. Scanland Bergman Tower Michael S. Dietrich Bradley E. Dietrich Christopher P. Gerber Dr. Maureen Kapusta Wangard Benefactors Tammy R. Peters Bruns William James Calkins William M. Fisher Philip J. Hildebrand (Lori) Mark R. McCue (Allison) Tracy A. Zuspann Orne

1997

President's Thomas A. Berry Founders Mark W. Strieker (Lyn) Friars Melissa J. Pratt Lore (John) Tower Amy K. Gartner Duke Dr. William J. Duke Hawks Michael J. Kelly Benefactors Matthew M. Garrett Erin G. Hannigan Robert F. McCormick Daniel Joseph Schlipmann Mark Allen Tyrpin (Beth)

1998

Visionaries Matthew T. Steffe Tower Roger A. Freeze (Cherity) Jarja L. Phillips Benefactors Michael S. Callihan Craig J. Liesen Kristen D Roof Liesen Dr. Owen W. Johnston Barbara R. Brumleve Mittel David F. Mittel Brandon J. Willis Colleen C. McDermott

1999

Visionaries Brooke T. Doyle Stokes (Bryan) Founders Robin A. Keeven Dannegger (Gregory) Bonaventure Christopher J. Lubbring Kimberly A. Plancon Lubbring Tower Matthew J. Bergman Russell Ham (Renee) Hawks Patrick J. Olson Benefactors Christopher Atkinson Dr. Megan B. Boccardi Matthew Boudreau (Kimberly) Jill A. Cerneka Driscoll John L. Driscoll Alicia K. Schaefer Glueck Joshua C. Glueck Robert E. Huster Tracy M. Huster Jamie E. Groh Kuhn (Ryan) Michael A. Mathison Dr. Katharine M. McGinnis Flatley Kara L. Adair Spalding (Brandon) Dr. Brian J. Ulrich Joshua J. Woodworth

2000

President's Timothy D. Hoker Tower Linda K. Meyer Douglas Janis L. Miller Frageman (Kirk) Molly A. Kinsella Daniel M. Overmyer Hawks Nathan G. Peplinski Benefactors Brian B. Flatley Jeffrey Brock Johnston Valerie A. Filz Johnston Eric M. Klinner Jerry R. Lunt Janel C. Reichert Mathison Douglas J. Newsom Dominic Andrew O'Donnell Michael E. O'Sadnick Rev. Daren J. Zehnle

2001

Benefactors Sheila M. Denemark Fischer Natalie G. Jones Loper Matthew R. Mader Kevin J. Minnick Joshua W. Rabe (Debra) Gina N. Schmidt Sheurman (Corey) Amanda F. Kaiser Swan Dr. Brett M. Winkeler Jennifer J. Holevoet Winkeler

2002

Bonaventure Christopher G. DeWitt (Laura) Friars Erin Lindsay Clayton Charles Y. Davis Hawks Robert L. Hutter (Deborah) Joel F. Peterson Diana L. VanNice Stephens Benefactors Julie Anne Zinn Boll (Michael) Michael Andrew Carpenter Anne L. Cashman (J. Devin) Timothy M. Jackstadt Dawn Elizabeth Burns Klinner Matthew M. Mast Jamie L. Keller Scholz (Charles) Jennifer L. Truitt

2003

President's Elizabeth M Ebersohl Hoker Tower Scott M. Steward (Melinda) Hawks Susan Kay Ebbert Grant Julie A. Truskowski Turner Benefactors Shirley J. Davis Sean M. Kelly Brandon Alan Musgrave Maggie Eileen Schuering Strong

2004

Bonaventure William A. Davis Friars Andrew A. Tappe Thera A. Runyen Green Tower Michael P. Baker

Friars Jennifer Boudreau Lepper Trenton P. Lepper

Hawks Cody M. Hageman (Kayla)

Tower Regina R. Bordewick Bergman Karen E. DeVoss Dennis Patrick L. Martin

Benefactors Kristin N. Heim Laura M. McCarthy Jarman Julie R. LeMaire Maria Kane Mast www.quincy.edu

Jennifer M. Slominski Musgrave Andrea L. Obert Shelton Tracy R. Eyler Spoonmore Jacob D. Tenhouse (Ashton) Dr. Jason D. Ulrich Natalie C. Kragel Ulrich

2005

Friars Eric S. Green Tower Christopher M. Blaesing Chad L. Duesterhaus Amber L. Dvorak Feldner Hawks James Pennington Limbaugh Benefactors William R. Easterling Victoria C. Johnson Kelly Jennifer L. Ketchum Loree J. Korb (Gerald) Rochelle A. Adams Luaders (Dr. Scott) Michelle M. Mungo Joshua D. Worth

2006

Friars Dr. Michaela J. Fray Lindsay M. Ringkamp Houchin Tower Megan L. Breheny (Matt Bennett) Andrew K. Douglas Bryan M. Feldner Patricia C. Kessler William E. Kessler Benefactors Jennie L. Davis Cameron Heidi E. Knuffman Easterling Zane Evans Mark E. Hanna

Benefactors Ray A. Weast Derek M. Zahm

2014

2009

Hawks Jodi Joanne Chapie Rebekka Jo Prokup John Michael Root

Tower Allison W. Oakley Hall Stephen John Link Hawks Dr. Martha Brune Rapp (James) Jeremy Brian Saunders Benefactors Stacy M. Hankins Henning Jason Charles Green Travis C. Yates (Dr. Renea) Laura L. Hubbard Christopher M. Powell (Kali)

2010

Benefactors Ethan Adam Arns Andrew Lee Duncan Erin Elizabeth Hogan Sara Marie Phillips Elizabeth Jane Sprinkle Julianne Elizabeth Touhy Pasha Yates

2011

2016

Benefactors Whitney Ann Wiemelt Brock Grant L. Ellison Ryan J. Hirtz Gregory M. Schaeffer Justin Patrick Dunning Kelsey M. Behrmann Dunning Dr. Tanner Gregory Wright

2012

2013

Hawks Bryan S. Erlanger

Hawks Richard Santiago Benefactors Damaris Audrey Linker Melaney Lee Porter Bass (Gary) Andrew Stephen Koester Jennifer Janae Cowman Wingerter

While we have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this report, we apologize for any misspellings or omissions. Please inform us of any errors by calling the office of university advancement at (217) 228-5226.

Honor Roll of Donors | 2023-2024

Tower Lynn M. Loatsch Daly (Robert)

Benefactors Andrew J. Kling Justin R. Ray Scott W. Greubel T. Jayme Groark Molly V. Wilkerson Green Paul E. Morrison Aaron W. Strong

2008

Tower Stacey Lynn Nicholas (Dr.Joseph Coelho)

2015

Hawks Kelsey Nicole Ley Hayes

Benefactors Danelle Marie Batterton Brandon D. Gervais

Hawks Kimberly A. Koenig Paul

Benefactors Christopher Rico Garavaglia John Patrick Dvorak Garett Scott Garner Lance Richard Peters (Kathryn) Justin R Dickens Ian Michael Hinkamper

Tower Eric Wharton (Erin)

Benefactors Justin Bentley Brock Matthew George Bronson Tracy-Lee Nicole Brown Megan L. Wingenbach Groark Carla Marie Passini Kielsmeier (Kelly) Alison M. Lewis Merrill (Jason) Kristi Ann Weese Shelton (Brad) Jeffrey Steven Vaninger

2007

Tower Andrew Ryan Boudreau

Hawks Blake E. Allison Abby Mae Safar Benefactors Gregory John Eilerman Evan Scott McGaughey Kara M. Gerbus McGaughey Ellen Ann Crossland McIntyre Grant Edward Meyer Nicole Elizabeth Ramirez Meyer Stephen Brady Whitney

2017

Hawks David Lee Hayes

2019

Hawks David Thomas Jacob Scott Steven Prsha Tafi Lyn Knuffman Lathrop (Sam) Benefactors Anthony Christante Carson Riley Kroshinsky Emily C McCleery Chandler George Purcell

2020

Tower Dustin Daniel Hall Hawks Justin Daniel Eads Benefactors Marissa Bergstedt Zachary Thomas Wayne Gray

2021

Benefactors Mackenzie Ellen Bellows Olivia Louise Kindt Cassie Lynn Phillips

2022

Hawks Serena Mae Mendiola Benefactors Raven Mackenzie Ash Alexander Edward Aubuchon Michele Antonio Barletta Tonya J Leenerts Beatty (Marshall) Daniel David Fry Elysia Mahoney Emily Rose Morton

2023

Hawks Sarah Ellen Conroy Benefactors Nolan Parker Christian Megan Lynn Ganninger Peyton Alexander Wiseman

Benefactors Shane Paul Wingerter Burgundy Faye Ramsey Hill Jordan Parker Stephens Jessica Erin Howell Wilson (Grant) Kaylee Dawn Jones Hinkamper

2024

2018

Visionaries Anonymous Ann Knapheide Delmer & Barbara Mitchell Joe & Jill Tracy

Benefactors Gino Giovanni Grivetti Nathaniel Lawrence Griffin Christopher Joseph McArthur Kortarius Deshawn Finley Michael James Lesko Levi Stephen Brocksmith Matthew Allen Schissel

Benefactors Joseph Henry Willie Webb

FRIENDS

President's Mathew & Megan Klauser Bo & Erin Knapheide ~ Deceased www.quincy.edu

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Edward & Natalie Meyer Mary Monckton Blickhan Hal & Kathy Oakley Alison Osterbur Ethan Prater Founders Anonymous Lee Lindsay Doris Malacarne Jeff McClean Dr. Brian & Marsha McGee John & Dale Stevenson Bonaventure Phillip & Bonnie Conover Lori Kruse Joseph & Denette Kuhlman Margaret Magliari~ Harold Marcionetti Dr. John Natalini Edward Schneidman Laura Shibles Will & Kristin Spear Scott & Susan Stamerjohn Dr. Dana Walker William E. Wall Dennis Williams Friars Anonymous (2) Kimberly Alumbaugh Gwen Baalman Edwin & Brenda Baker Dr. Brian Borlas & Judy Abbott Bruce Broemmel Mark Broughton Adam Bruns Robert & Inez Carlisle Peter & Liz Christofylakis

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Kevin Costigan Brian & Michelle Cramer Kyle & Amanda Crockett Denny & Lynn Davis Cathy Dorangrichia Jerry & Patricia Douglas James & Janet Elkan Brian & Tina Gieseke Mary Jane Goad Brian & Kelly Gorell Ricky & Monica Hinkamper Roy & Allison Hinkamper Dr. Kevin & Alice Kirby Chris & Jennifer Kirn Daniel & Kate Nuessen Peter Oakley Joanne Ortwerth Dr. Alfred Pogge Dr. Teresa Reed Susan Scott John Shibles Steven & Judith Siebers Willie & Michelle Thornton Drs. Paul & Christine Tracy Daniel Vahlkamp John Villegas Edward & Dorothy Wehmer Dr. Robert & Nancy Wyatt Dr. Congzhi Xia Tower Carlos Alvarez James Bailey Annette Bakay Jennifer Breeden Michael & Carol Brennan Matthew Brink Gerald & Margaret Briskey Robert & Susan Bruggeman Ross & Sherry Centanni Patrick & Angela Clancy

Randy & Jennifer Collins Jason & Maria Connoyer John Copley Nance Cosgrove Pat Costigan Dr. David & Mary Costigan Kyle & Stephanie Cox Keith & Debbi Draeger Donald & Janice Dray Suzi Duker Rosaire Elias Cheryl Ely John Michael Ernst Sarah Franzen Mel Gillen Robert & Candice Goeggel Mike & Julie Graverson Joanna Groh James & Silvia Hadley William & Laurie Hahn Michael & Lynda Happel Greg & Deborah Hempelman Mackenzy Hess Brian & Andrea Huffman Shawn & Danielle Jones John & Sharon Kendall Jesse Green & Kathelene Kim Dr. David Kirchhofer Matthew Koontz Fr. Mike Kuse Scott & Trisha LaFollette Clayton Lamkin Dr. David & Andre' Landsom Ms. Barb Ley Kevin & Susan Mackenzie James Maley Carlos Martinez Tocarruncho & Lyda Barragan Higuera Mark & Donna McCaw Mr. Brian Miller & Dr. Abby Reich Latisha Miller

Jack & Kimberly Mueller Thomas & Stacia Munroe Bob & Clare Napleton Randall & Christine Norris Don & Stacey O'Brien Mike O'Hara Thomas & Terri Oliver Troy & Kim Peters Kelly Piepmeier Dr. Louis & Theresa Quintero Rick & Heather Risenhoover Barbara Rowland Richard & Jane Scritchfield Martin & Nicole Smith Ralph Smith Rick & Cynthia Smith Joseph & Kris Sokol Lynn Sprick Jack & Yvonne Stroud Carl & Arlene Strupeck Mitchell Thorsen Susan Till S Cassar Torreggiani David & Debra Unseld Dr. Sarah Vordtriede-Patton Keith & Stephanie Weaver Joseph & Melissa Wilhelm Launders & Kaye Wince Jay & Kathleen Witt Paul Xenakis Hawks Jacques & Liliana Abram Jeremy & Jeannine Allaway Jamie & Mindi Allison Robert & Tania Anderson Todd & Amy Anger Juan Carlos Armentia & Pilar Molinar Fabian Augurusa & Silvia Franco Shawn & Esaias Baca

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Benjamin & Anna Barton Dr. Karalyn Bentley Robert Bentley David & Rebecca Birkenmeier Courtney Boyd Jim & Kim Boyd Brandon & Molly Bruening Nick Bruggeman Mark & Jennifer Brummer Timothy & Helen Burke Dawn Bushaus Lisa Cannon Joe & Jill Chatman Dr. Stacey Clancy Harold & Gina Colbert Tigh & MariBeth Connor Joe & Janet Conover Bob & Bridget Conroy Leeann Cook John Cox Anthony & Patricia Crane Kenneth & Rosanne Cummings Rich & Stephanie Demien James & Laura Dempewolf Jason & Stephanie DuPont Wil & Michelle Edmonds Scot & Torri Ennis Burton & Danielle Erickson James & Karen Esterlein Gary Evans Merry Ewing Harry & Jessica Fandre James & Janell Farmer Daniel & Amy FitzGerald Deborah Foster Tony & Kelly Freeman Jack Freiburg, II David Froman Dane Glueck Slobodan & Tatjana Golubovic Brian & Tabitha Granger Douglas Green James & Sebrina Grosvenor Lori Haley Pamela Halverson Robert & Sandra Hamilton Jeff Hannam Bob & Kathy Hansen Dehra Harris Gabe & Keri Harrison David Hawkins Charles & LaShundra Hawkins Garrett & Patti Hennessy Michael & Jami Hentges Jamie Hogan Ed & Linda Holthaus David Huffman Alan J. Jania, Jr. David & Taylor Janus Ken & Robin Jason Larry & Gloria Jenkins Carl Jordan Hirofumi & Mayu Kataoka Timothy & Wendy Kell William & Lynda Keller Phouseung & Angelica Keokham Kenny Kim Richard & Joan Klimstra Henry & Dawn Korzen Leonard & Linda Kunkel Jason & Stephanie Ladenthin Honor Roll of Donors | 2023-2024

Peggy Larkin Michael & Karen Lavery Fred Leal Sr. Roger Leenerts Kristin Lennon Andrew & Krista Lenzen Dwight & Wendy Lloyd Sean & Greta Long Michele Lonsdorf-Denizer James & Lisa Lyon Marc Magrini Philip & Janice Magruder Dr. Rob Manning & Dr. Dana Craciun Todd Manship Jeff & Laura Matzke William & Sharon Mays, Jr. Kevin & Suzanne McClure Jamey McDaris Todd & Danielle Meady John & Marie Meisel Robert Mejer Lacinda & Gonzalo Mena Mark Meyer Adrian & Megan Miller John Moore Matthew & Bridgette Mulherin Ogden Munroe Kevin & Barbara Neisel Susan Nieman Jose Ortiz Dustin & Jill Owen Michael & Tamara Ozlanski Bryan & Amy Parmer Jason & Angela Parrott Brian & Francie Paul William & Patricia Paxton Jeffry Pendergrass Wynne Jennifer Penn Derek & Katie Peter James & Debra Pickus Jay & Susan Powell Timothy Powers Chris Pratapas Terry & Staci Pye Dr. Louis & Janet Quintero Steve & Erin Racioppi Mark & Barbra Reinholz Drs. Adam & Stephanie Reyburn Judi Reynolds Alan Rhein John Ridder Sr. James & Christina Roberts Scott Ruff Mark & Janna Schill Kent Schnack & Nora Baldner Charles & Becky Scholz Brian & Jennifer Selk Jack Sexton Dr. David Shinn Vanessa Sifuentes Ron & Carol Silva James Silverstrim Jeanine & Scott Simmer Kurt & Michelle Simons Scott & Kami Sjoberg Ellen Smola Rosa Solis Patricia Tomczak Melanie Torres Teresa Vahlkamp

Benjamin & Amanda Van Ness J.L. Vangilder John & Lisa Vitale Struther Wand Michael & Robyn Ward Reginald & Yvette Webb Danny & Rose Weber Barry & Kathy Welch Pamela Willingham Culley & Sarah Wilson Regina Wise Lynn Zacher

BUSINESSES, GOVERNMENT, FOUNDATIONS, ESTATES & ASSOCIATIONS Visionaries Anonymous Bank of Springfield J.W. Gardner II Foundation Mercedes Hoag Charitable Trust Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies Estate of Katherine McCombs National Science Foundation Phibro Richard W. Schulte LLC Sacred Heart Province Franciscan Friars State of Illinois Tracy Family Foundation US Department Of Education President's Associated Colleges of Illinois Caterpillar Foundation Great Lakes Valley Conference Illinois Board Of Higher Education Marion Gardner Jackson Trust Lindsay Family Foundation John J. Maxwell Trust Quincy Cursillo Quincy GEMS Baseball Founders Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & NE Missouri Kohl Wholesale Niemann Foods Foundation Refreshment Services Pepsi Sarkes Tarzian Inc State Street Bank & Trust Co. Stillwell Foundation Estate of James Elmer Wagner Bonaventure Adams NetWorks, Inc. Enterprise Holdings Foundation Mercantile Bank MetLife Foundation Quincy Abbey, Inc. Rinella Company, Inc. State Farm Companies Foundation TIAA Serves

Friars Abbvie Employee Engagement Fund Advanced Dental Care American Association of University Women Barney's Group LLC Blackhawk Mechanical HCR, LLC Digital Scoreboards Estate of Beth Frey First Bankers Trust Company Ford Square of Mt. Vernon, Ltd. Eric Green Construction Inc. Haubrich Enterprises, Inc. Mart Heinen Club Keck Heating & Air Conditioning King City Chrysler Center, Inc. Daniel McLaughlin Charitable Trust Melissa B Interiors Niemann Foods, Inc. Quantum Insurance Group, Inc. Schmiedeskamp, Robertson, Neu, & Mitchell LLP St Peter Catholic Church/Social Concerns Comm.

Estate of Dorothy Snyder Winters Insurance Group LLP Tower Accurate Home Audio Inc. Adams County Glass, Inc. Architechnics, Inc. Arnold, Behrens, Nesbit & Gray, P.C. AssuredPartners Bank of America Matching Gifts Program Barry Dental Clinic Calypso Operation Group LLC Eli Lilly & Company Foundation Fyr-Fyter Sales & Services, Inc. GemStone Countertops Inc. Hansen-Spear Funeral Home Hope Lutheran Church Illini Insurance Group Jerseys Bar and Grill JP Morgan Chase Foundation Mahn Custom Homes & Renovations MasterCard Matching Gift Program Niemann General Contracting, Inc. Noxin Trucking LLC O'Donnell's Termite & Pest Control Quincy Lions Club St. John Nepomuk Chapel Stifel Company U. S. Bank United Community Bank United Systems, Inc. Wells Fargo Foundation Educational Matching Gift Program Hawks ADM Matching Gift Program Artistic Hair Bob's Transmission and Automotive Danielle M. Fleer, CPA PC Denline Uniforms, Inc. Exelon Foundation Matching Gifts Gem City Kiwanis Club of Quincy Golfers Against Prostate Cancer ~ Deceased www.quincy.edu

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JAYCO Management LLC Landmarx Screen Printed & Embroidered Products, Inc. Lawn Solutions Quincy Landscaping, Inc. Moore's Floors, Inc. Muddy River News LLC National Management Resources Corporation Nutrition HQ O'Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home LLC Maryann Pickus Trust Quincy Children's Museum Quincy Wilbert Vault Company Raymond Hinkamper Service Co Seedbox Solution Sleep Tight, Inc. State Farm Insurance Charles H. Scholz Agency STL Cabinet Refinishing Titan International, Inc. Transport Delivery Company Tri City Sports Vinciguerra Jewelry Benefactors A&J Electric Advance Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine LLC American Funeral Consultants Amway Corporation Bayer Corporation Birthright of Quincy Blessing Foundation, Inc. Blessing Health System Bluff Hall Church - Cemetery Committee Brumbaugh Tree Service, LLC Business Centre Citizens for Gary Farha Commercial Bank (Maryland Hts, MO) Country Financial D2G Holdings, LLC DB2 Events Doors-N-More, Inc. Express Scripts Foundation Farmers Insurance & Financial Services Flatt's Electric LLC Friends of Washington Theater Gastelum Trucking Gem City Real Estate Group LLC Gray Ritter & Graham Greenmount Cemetary Harris Pest Control Inc Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt Homebank Horas, Radice & Associates LLC Hy Vee Inc. Illinois Tool Works Foundation Instant Replay J.H. Concrete Construction, Inc. Jim Boyd Associates, LLC Jimmy John's Kitchen & Bath Gallery Kiwanis Club of Quincy Kvitle Eye Care Associates Lawlor Advisory, LLC

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Midwest Counseling and Consulting LLC Missouri Basketball Coaches Association Murphy Financial Group Novartis Matching Gift Company On the Rail LLC Phillips Media Group LLC Poage Auto Plaza Inc. Poepping Stone Bach & Associates Quincy Society of Fine Arts Quincy Tennis Association R.W. Reichert Trucking Richard F. Blass & Associates, LLC Riverside BBQ & Grill Saint Christopher Journeys LLC Schnack Law Offices Southern Illinois Dermatology Stephen R. Baldauff Funeral Home Taets Family LP TCBY The Scoreboard Thomas Renovation & Repair TNT Action Sports Unlimited, Inc. Townsquare Media Western Illinois Veterinary Clinic WGCA 88.5 FM

ENDOWMENT FUNDS Established in 1948, the Quincy University Endowment provides for the long-term financial health of the University. Gifts to our 221 individual funds are invested to provide a growing reliable source of income for scholarships and academic programs today and forever.

Scholarships not only encourage and assist students who receive them, but also help Quincy University attract students who want to succeed in and serve society.

Alumni Legacy Scholarship Laura Paunan Kevin Wensing John & Helen Apenbrink Scholarship

Robert Blazel Scholarship John & Carrie Blazel Mary Kay Vollmer Blazel Sharon Faciana Paul & Theresa Reger Robert & Kathy Stange Joseph & Cynthia Thornton

Class of 1969 Scholarship John Bachmann

Fr. Gabriel Brinkman, OFM, Scholarship Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Bernard & Rita Lammers Dr. George & Mary Nell~ Meyer Connie Page Peter & Catherine Satterthwaite Craig & Jeannette Schuessler Mary Wochner

Class of 1984 Scholarship Gary & Marcia Blessman Dr. Glenn Mandeville Vincent & Linda Miller Scott & Marilyn Smith

Class of 1974 Scholarship Dennis & Rachel Bergman Kathleen Brassil Bob & Susan Greving Jay Hellman Joseph & Lucille Blickhan Cathy Jezior Memorial Scholarship Gerry & Sandra Jindra Michael & Sally Blickhan Sharon Jochem Schmidt & Mark Gary & Kathleen Bracy Schmidt Jerry & Mim Krogmeier Joseph Boman Scholarship Kevin & Suzette Krummel Dr. Dave Mattie Joseph Bonansinga Scholarship Michaeleen McDonald Anthony & Susan Peter Jim Bower Education Fr. Dennis J. Schafer, OFM Scholarship George & Connie Schrage Cheryl Ely Susan Sperry Dr. Debra LeBlanc William Stubstad Mickey Uppinghouse Kevin & Sue Breheny Jerry & Anne White Scholarship Fr. Paul Wienhoff

Fr. Gervase Brinkman, OFM, Scholarship Rita Brinkman Education Scholarship Bernard & Rita Lammers Brown Drug Company Pharmacy Scholarship Fr. Tom Brown, OFM, Art Scholarship Gerald & Virginia Holzgrafe Michael & Joanne Kirchner Bernard & Rita Lammers Michael & Mary Plunkett Peter & Catherine Satterthwaite

Gladys Appuhn Scholarship

Frank & Mildred Brueggeman Memorial Scholarship

Architechnics, Inc. Scholarship

Steven T. Campbell Scholarship

Tom & Bette Awerkamp Scholarship

Bob Carlisle Memorial Scholarship Robert & Inez Carlisle

William E. Beaty Scholarship John Bertoglio Scholarship Milton & Alberta Bitter Memorial Scholarship Edwin & Brenda Baker Ann Williams Black Scholarship

Lawrence J. Cervon Scholarship Circle K Club Scholarship Class of 1968 Scholarship Mary Kay Beiermann Walter & Nina Gorak John McCaffrey Dr. Joseph & Jane Selby

Phil & Bonnie Conover Scholarship Kenneth C. & Mary Belle Conroy Scholarship Margaret Conroy David & Mary Costigan Scholarship Mark Akgulian Reg & Jane Ankrom Anonymous Edie Aschemann Dr. Kaz & Nayer Attai Michael Averbach Wade Baughman Don & Ann Bergman Dr. Joseph & Jan Bocke Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Rose Burling Dawn Bushaus Walter Bushaus Clark & Mary Carrington Dr. Gary & Geraldine Carter Honorable Dennis & Marianne Cashman Joe Colvin Joseph Costigan Kevin Costigan Margaret Costigan Pat Costigan Paul Costigan Lisa Crocker Rita DeRuntz Kathi Dooley & Gary Handrick Glori Duesterhaus Paul & Mary Duesterhaus Richard & Laura Ehrhart Dr. Curtis & Kathryn Fauble James Long & Barbara Fischer Long www.quincy.edu

Mr. John Gordon & Dr. Brian Carpenter Steven & Cathleen Haas Robert & Jane Haas Blake Hamilton Ricky & Monica Hinkamper Gerald & Virginia Holzgrafe Pat Humphrey Lesa Hundman Roy & Jayne Inlow Amy Kaiser Jim & Peggy Jo Kaiser Dewey & Carol Kalmer Don & Nancy Kelly Lester & Caroline Kewney Richard & Joan Klimstra John & Jayne Lammers Dian Link Dr. Eldon & Maureen Little Mike & Teresa Mahair Michael McClain & Lucinda Awerkamp McClain Stan & Sandy McKelvie Jeff & Kathy McPherson Mary Beth Meara Robert Mejer James Mentesti Chuck & Amy Meyer Dr. George & Mary Nell~ Meyer Joe & Mary Jane Miller Dr. Linda Moore Mary Lou Nuessen Signe Oakley Joanne Ortwerth Linda Paradis & Joe Davito Anthony & Susan Peter Dr. Alfred Pogge Dr. Louis & Theresa Quintero Charles & Geraldine Radel Gregory Rieger & John Furlong Joseph & Rita Sandschafer Mike & Linda Schlipmann Schnack Law Offices George & Jovita Schneider Charles & Becky Scholz Honorable Mark & Kate Schuering Daniel & Pamela Sherman Jane Smith John Spring Kevin & Pat Steinkamp Rick & Judy Sumner Nancy Talbott Michael & Janis Terry Duane & Katherine Watts Barry & Kathy Welch David & Linda Willing James & Judy Wilper Gary & Sue Winking LuBeth Young Bing Crosby Scholarship Edythe Curtright Scholarship

Genevieve D. Cutrone Theology Scholarship Dr. Emmanuel Cutrone Julie Wavering Thomas P. Daly Scholarship Aurie & Mary Beth McGee Alfred P. & Donald S. deMero Scholarship Fr. Robert Dentzman, OFM, Scholarship Timothy & Susan Costigan Estate of Katherine McCombs Alan & Susan Kapp Edward B. and Elaine I. Dittmeyer Scholarship Kathi Dooley Scholarship The Baird Family Robert & Judy Baird Dr. Joseph & Jan Bocke Caterpillar Foundation Suzi Duker Chuck & Meg Fitch David Froman David Hulsen Bo & Erin Knapheide Stephen & Jan Koester Roger Leach Mike & Teresa Mahair James Mentesti Edward & Natalie Meyer Hal & Kathy Oakley Signe Oakley Alison Osterbur Dr. Alfred Pogge Ardath Potts Ethan Prater James & Martha Rapp Dr. Barb Schleppenbach John & Jacqueline Schlipmann Timothy & Karen Sedovic Daniel & Pamela Sherman Barbara Strieker Ronald & Colae Vecchie Gary & Sue Winking LuBeth Young Dottie's Scholarship Matthew J. Dowd Scholarship Dr. David Edgerly Scholarship Neal L. & Verona C. Ehlman Scholarship Thomas & Patricia Ehlman Thomas & Patricia Ehlman Scholarship Daniel Ehlman & Carmen Arriola Velezmoro Thomas & Patricia Ehlman

While we have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this report, we apologize for any misspellings or omissions. Please inform us of any errors by calling the office of university advancement at (217) 228-5226.

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Mae M. Ehrhart Scholarship

State Farm Companies Foundation

T. F. Ehrhart Scholarship

Dr. William "Bill" Gasser Scholarship Eli Lilly & Company Foundation Ronald Hermeling Dr. Henry & Carolyn Hughes Dr. Kevin Kirchner

Elinor Katherine Elbert Scholarship Endowment for English Scholars Scholarship English Faculty Tuition Scholarship John E. Evans Scholarship William Lhotka John D. Loscher Faculty Development Fund

Parker, Mildred, Henry & Cora Gates Scholarship Joe & Janet Conover Francis W. Gehrt & Lydia A. Teuscher Gehrt Memorial Scholarship

Bonnie Jo Fee Scholarship

Parker Lee "Chip" Gerdes Political Science Scholarship

Joseph D. Fisher Memorial Music Scholarship Marilyn Backe

Bonnie King Gibbs Music Scholarship Tricia Gibbs

Franciscan Scholarship Lou Ellen Anderson Dan Bertrand Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Jay Connell, III Dr. Robert & Mary Cudney Jim "Hawk" & Nellita Cuniffe Dr. Ted Duello James Fahey Steve Fromme Ted Hirschinger Leonard Hogan Gerald & Virginia Holzgrafe James & Diane Hults Cathy Jezior Bonnie Kott Connie Kott Edward Kowalczyk Craig & Joan Kroeter Joe Ley~ Kenneth Ley Stephen Link John & Marie Meisel Mike Mundwiller Martin & Kathryn Nihill Clarence & Dianne Sampson Jerry & Jane Schultz Patricia Scott Bart Scowley Dr. Lawrence & Maureen Sutton Shelly Thorne Kent & Diane Vannier Dr. Joseph & Jean Ann Welty Fr. Paul Wienhoff Dr. Robert & Joanne Wilkin Ted Zimmerman

Linda J. Godley Scholarship

Roger Francour Memorial Scholarship Alan & Coletta Knepler Michael Zipprich Chuck French Memorial Scholarship Willie Baker Chuck French Memorial Golf Tournament

Marilynn Hurlburt Gorell Scholarship Brian & Kelly Gorell Dr. Thomas Gorell William Lhotka David & Phyllis Seifert Fr. F.J. Gray, OFM, History Scholarship Jeff & Diane Bloss Timothy & Susan Costigan Bob Dolph Fred Emig Jim Hamick Robert & Donna Hilgenbrink Paul & Jane Jackstadt Dr. Kevin Kirchner Michael & Joanne Kirchner Bernard & Rita Lammers William Lhotka Joseph March Dr. George & Mary Nell~ Meyer William & Jane O'Malley William Owens-Smith Dave Rakers Thomas & Karen Roti Peter & Catherine Satterthwaite George Sloane Honorable David & Marianne Slocum Rosaura Soto James & Jeannie Sullivan Michael & Carolyn Sullivan William Terlisner Dr. Richard Welch LuBeth Young Theresa Zehe Virginia Gray Scholarship John S. Gruba & Odis L. McCallister Scholarship ~ Deceased www.quincy.edu

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Fr. Melvin Grunloh, OFM, Scholarship Richard & Dorothy Bockelman Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Dr. Dennis & Jane Galligani Joseph & Marietta Kratochvil Louis & Olga Kuntz Michael Lach Duane & Kathleen Obert Thomas Runde Peter & Catherine Satterthwaite Dr. David Strupeck James Waterkotte Sherrill Hanks Scholarship Walter Hansen / Quincy Noon Kiwanis Scholarship William Randolph Hearst Scholarship Mart Heinen Club Scholarship Anonymous Terry & Linda Amburn Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Alan & Coletta Knepler Mart Heinen Club Dr. Linda Moore Scott & Angela Ohnemus Jim & Ann Ohnemus Thomas & Susan Reeder Gary & Sherry Sparks Ken & Bonita Sparrow John Spring Jack & Yvonne Stroud Gary & Sue Winking

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Greg Holthaus Scholarship Dr. Louis & Gail DeGreeff Peter Damian Holzer Memorial Scholarship Alan M. Hopkinson Scholarship Gerald & Mary Jo Murphy Edward & Dorothy Wehmer Fr. Pacific Hug, OFM, Scholarship Dr. William Kirk & Linda Griffin Kirk Dr. Robert~ & Marie Carmela Newstead Peter & Catherine Satterthwaite Karin Waugh Zucker & Martin Boyle Wally Hutter Memorial Scholarship Robert & Deborah Hutter Harry M. & Alma Eagan Hyatt Scholarship Philomena R. Jorgensen Scholarship Dewey Kalmer Scholarship Pete & Mary Kay Brown Dewey & Carol Kalmer Keefe Family Scholarship Norman & Jessie Kaye Kemner Scholarship

Judy (Perko) Heinze Music Scholarship James & Judith Heinze

Peggy O'Neill Klauser Scholarship Mathew & Megan Klauser

Martha A. (Maas) Heinze Scholarship John E. & Robert D. Helmer Fine Arts Scholarship

Mary Ann Klein Scholarship Ann Dudek Daniel Heaton Sharon Jochem Schmidt & Mark Schmidt

Edward C. Hinkamper Scholarship

Rudy & Maxine Kleinsorge Scholarship

Fr. Phil Hoebing, OFM, Scholarship Cheryl Dillard Barbara Fitzke Charles Grady Gerald & Virginia Holzgrafe Marion Hoskins Paul & Jane Jackstadt Thomas & Kathleen Jaskiewicz Michael Lach Bernard & Rita Lammers Carol Lundeen Nancy McDowell Dr. George & Mary Nell~ Meyer Duane & Kathleen Obert Peter & Catherine Satterthwaite William Terlisner James Waterkotte Timothy & Frances Wilcox Mary Wochner LuBeth Young

Mr. & Mrs. Jesse E. Kline Scholarship

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William H. Klingner Scholarship Henry Knoepfle Scholarship Fr. Elmo Kurz, OFM, Scholarship James Devereux Peter & Catherine Satterthwaite

Timothy & Susan Costigan Robert & Jane Haas Dr. Jeff & Jone Piontek Dr. Terrence & Deborah Riddell William Terlisner Pat Wilson Judy Yeast

Aleta & John McCaffrey "SMILE" Nursing Scholarship John McCaffrey Dr. Richard Welch

Fr. Jovian P. Lang OFM Memorial Endowment Jack & Gerry Casey Mike Doellman & Pat Lyons Patricia Gora-Maier Bernard & Rita Lammers William Owens-Smith Peter & Catherine Satterthwaite LuBeth Young

Lucinda Awerkamp McClain & Michael F. McClain Scholarship

Robert P. Lang Chemistry Scholarship Dr. Rebecca M. Leonard Scholarship Dr. Rebecca Leonard Donald W. Lierle Scholarship Frank Longo Memorial Scholarship Alan & Coletta Knepler Fr. Titus Ludes, OFM, Scholarship Sr. Christine Baker, OSF Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Don & Nancy Kelly Joseph & Marietta Kratochvil Katie Labuhn Dr. George & Mary Nell~ Meyer William & Jane O'Malley William Owens-Smith Peter & Catherine Satterthwaite Ted Zimmerman Jack & Sharon Mackenzie Family Scholarship Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Alan & Coletta Knepler Kevin & Susan Mackenzie Gerald & Mary Jo Murphy Dr. Richard C. "Mags" Magliari Memorial Scholarship Mary Barry Pete & Mary Kay Brown Bryan Erlanger Gail & Patricia Henderson Margaret Magliari~ Harold Marcionetti Daniel & Kate Nuessen John Mahoney Scholarship

Russell F. Lahl II Scholarship for String Bass Players

Dr. Luther Markley English Tuition Scholarship

Fr. J. J. Lakers, OFM, Scholarship Dr. Kaz & Nayer Attai Brian & Kim Belobradic Marguerite Cantlon

Frank Richard Mascari Scholarship

William H. McCain Jr. Scholarship

Mac & Marge McClain Scholarship Darwin L. McClure Aviation Scholarship James McCrisaken Scholarship Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Kathleen (Merschman) McKillip Scholarship John & Kathleen McKillip Fredrick A. McLaughlin Memorial Scholarship Robert Lee Mejer & Jason Dillard Mejer Visual Arts Award Scholarship Robert Mejer Memorial Scholarship Ron Bruder James E. "Jim" Mentesti Scholarship Dr. George & Mary Nell Meyer Scholarship Dennis & Rachel Bergman Dennis & Maria Bingheim Mary Kay Vollmer Blazel Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Mary Alice Bybee Dr. David & ~Mary Costigan Deacon Harry & Cindy Cramer Clare Goerlich Loretta Grunden Richard & Joan Klimstra Katherine Kraushaar Dian Link Elias & Carol Manassah Barbara Mason Aurie & Mary Beth McGee Jerald & Rosie Meyer Honorable Thomas & Kai Ortbal Joanne Ortwerth Kevin & Julie Ross Susan Scott Dr. Steve Wiegenstein & Dr. Sharon Buzzard Dr. George & Mary Nell Meyer Endowed Speaker Fund Thomas & Patricia Ehlman Paul W. Meyer Scholarship Dr. Robert E. Meyer Scholarship www.quincy.edu

Michael Family Scholarship Michelmann Foundation Scholarship Nona E. Miller Scholarship Richard H. Miller Scholarship William & Annette Mollenhauer Scholarship Leo C. Monckton Memorial Scholarship Mary Monckton Blickhan Monroe Academic Scholarship Dr. Linda K. Moore Scholarship Estate of Dorothy Snyder Mercantile Bank Moorman Scholarship Murphy Scholarship John Natalini Scholarship Dr. Kevin Kirchner Dr. John Natalini Dr. Sean Wittmer Dr. John J. Natalini Human Anatomy Cadaver Lab Endowment Arvid & Elizabeth Nelson Award Scholarship Connie Niemann Music Scholarship Ferd E. Niemann, Sr. & Ferd E. Niemann, Jr. Scholarship Ferd, Jr. & Rita Niemann Memorial Scholarship Paul & Jill Stegeman Oakley Family Scholarshp

Oakley School of Business Endowment Funds Hal & Kathy Oakley Mary Oakley Peter Oakley Signe Oakley Walter "Wally" O'Day Memorial Scholarship Michael Vincent O'Donnell Memorial Scholarship William "Bill" O'Donnell Memorial Scholarship Jean Kloepper Joseph & Martha O'Donnell Steve & Erin Racioppi John Ortwerth Scholarship Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Dewey & Carol Kalmer Joanne Ortwerth John Runde Fr. Aaron Pembleton, OFM, Endowed Chair in History Fund Ann Marie Cooper Mary Fischer Paul & Jane Jackstadt Bernard & Rita Lammers Kathy Pohlpeter William Terlisner Carl & Pat Tortorige Pepsi Cola Quincy Bottling Company Scholarship Refreshment Services Pepsi Sharlene & Ron Peter Scholarship Steve & Amy Looten Ridgely B. Pierson Scholarship Dr. Al & Ann Pogge Scholarship Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Anthony & Susan Peter Dr. Alfred Pogge Michael & Carolyn Sullivan

POLIS Scholarship POLIS

Peggy Redshaw '70 & Jerry Lincecum Endowed Biology Scholarship Patricia A. Pollihan Scholarship Dr. Peggy Redshaw & Jerry Marty & Julie Bell Lincecum Rosaire Elias MasterCard Matching Gift Program Retired Faculty - Staff John Pollihan Scholarship Thomas Pollihan Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton U. S. Bank Dr. Gary & Geraldine Carter QU Retirees Association Dr. Bill Postiglione Scholarship Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Betty Ann Robinson Women's Henry J. & Lee F. Pratt Scholarship Pre-Law Scholarship Dr. Brian Borlas & Judy Abbott Honorable Mark & Kate Schuering QU & You Chicago Golf Scholarship Pete & Mary Kay Brown Nance Cosgrove Tom & Marge Donofrio Patrick & Susan Henning Donald O'Connor William & Jane O'Malley QU & You Chicago Golf Outing John Roskopf Richard & Jane Scott Edward & Linda Sutton QU General Endowment Fund Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & NE Missouri Quincy Ladies of Charity Scholarship David R. Rakers Scholarship Anonymous Dave Rakers Lucille Middendorf Rapp Scholarship James & Martha Rapp Michael & Carolyn Rapp Margie Thompson

Leave a Legacy for the Next Generation You have provided for your family, now remember your university.

Choose the option that matches your goals: Bequest • Gift of Retirement Assets • Gift of Life Insurance • Retained Life Estate • Charitable Gift Annuity • Charitable Remainder Trust Visit quincy.edu/gift-planning to learn more, or contact Dr. Robert Wyatt, vice president for university advancement, 217-228-5229, robert.wyatt@quincy.edu Honor Roll of Donors | 2023-2024

Golf Scholarship

Henry G. Rump Family Scholarship James A. & Mary K. Rush Education Scholarship Orville & Rose Ryan Scholarship Fr. Edmund J. Scanlan Scholarship Dr. John Schleppenbach Memorial Scholarship Robert & Joanne Schlepphorst Scholarship Helen Clarice, Mary Anne & Theresa (Uhlemeyer) Schmitz Scholarship Samuel Schneidman Memorial Scholarship Don Schonhoff Memorial Scholarship William & Evonne Schulte Scholarship Bradley M. Schuttler Memorial Scholarship Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Leroy B. Schwan Family Scholarship Dr. William & LeeAnne Schwan Jean Ann Otte Seward Scholarship James P. Shannon Scholarship Dan & Pam Sherman Scholarship The Baird Family Robert & Judy Baird Caterpillar Foundation Suzi Duker David Hulsen Bo & Erin Knapheide Edward & Natalie Meyer ~ Deceased www.quincy.edu

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Hal & Kathy Oakley Signe Oakley Alison Osterbur Ethan Prater Daniel & Pamela Sherman Danny & Liz Sherman John & Lori Sherman Kathleen Sherman Gary & Sue Winking LuBeth Young John Shibles Memorial Scholarship John~ & Jill Shibles Laura Shibles Dr. Joseph A. Siefker Scholarship Bernita E. Simko Scholarship Ronnie Slovick Alumni Scholarship Ralph & Marion Renno Jack Smith Family Scholarship Ken & Diane Sorensen Scholarship

Grant L. & Georgann Sturhahn Scholarship

George & Charlotte Spear Scholarship

Leonora Suppan-Gehrich Music Scholarship

Jeff & Theresa Spear Scholarship Dr. Teresa Reed Theresa Spear Kendy Troiano Honorable Chet W. Vahle & Professor Barbara G. Vahle

Stephen E. & June H. Szabo Scholarship

(See all donors in Memorial Gifts - Jeff Spear. pg. 56)

Sandra & William Taylor Scholarship William & Sandra Taylor

William J. & Margaret A. Speckman Memorial Scholarship Gail Starkey Memorial Scholarship William E. Wall Alan Duncan Stillwell Scholarship Frank Strieby Memorial Scholarship Jeanne & Christie Strupeck Memorial Scholarship Dr. Eldon & Maureen Little Gerald & Mary Jo Murphy Donald O'Connor Carl & Arlene Strupeck Dr. David Strupeck James & Jeannie Sullivan

Gregory, Todd & Christopher Taylor Scholarship William & Sandra Taylor

Frederick L. Thomas Scholarship Fr. Tolton Ministry Scholarship Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Saint Christopher Journeys LLC US Department of Education Title III Scholarship Brother Clete VanAckeren, OFM, Scholarship Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Carol Grimm Peter & Catherine Satterthwaite Venvertloh Scholarship

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Joe Vernier Memorial Scholarship Jamie Hogan Helen Vernier Judith A. Wand Memorial Scholarship Estate of Katherine McCombs Naomi Watts Memorial Scholarship Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Fr. Dennis J. Schafer, OFM Keith Douglas White Memorial Scholarship Gary K. & Sue Ann Winking Scholarship Gary & Sue Winking

American Association of University Women Scholarship American Association of University Women Ann Anderson Memorial Nursing Scholarship St Peter Catholic Church/ Social Concerns Committee Amelia E. Bauner, Frances A. Hall & Walter J. Hall Scholarship EALgreen Scholarship Franciscan Rector Scholarship

Robert Zehnle Memorial Scholarship

Fr. Victor Hermann, OFM, Memorial Scholarship Bernard & Rita Lammers Dr. John Schmitt

ANNUAL AWARDS

Mercedes Hoag Scholarship Mercedes Hoag Charitable Trust

Scholarships supported by investors on a yearly basis.

Joseph Messina Scholarship

ACI Scholarships Associated Colleges of Illinois Mowbray Allan Scholarship Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton

Messick Family Foundation Scholarship Messick Family Foundation

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Fr Philip "Phil" Moriarty Memorial Scholarship Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Donald Schweda Memorial Scholarship Sharing God's Blessing Scholarship St. Clare Scholarship Stifel Scholarship Fr. Lucien Trouy, OFM, Memorial Scholarship Michael & Joanne Kirchner Janice Tucker

HONORARY GIFTS Mowbray Allan for his 90th Birthday Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Joe & Judy Claes Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Dave Costigan for his 93rd Birthday Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Fr. Mario DiCicco, OFM for his 90th Birthday Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Mike Dietrich Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton

Anthony & Patricia Crane Chris & Laura Dewitt Fr. John Doctor, O.F.M. Dr. William & Kari Dolan Jeffrey & Patricia Draves Dr. Kimberly & Tommy Hale Dustin & Allison Hall William & Anna James Gerard Kettler Gary & Jo Ann Kirlin Bo & Erin Knapheide Lawlor Advisory, LLC Dr. Scott & Brenda LeMaire Lee Lindsay Michael & Carol McCabe William & Sue Metzinger Dr. Linda Moore Richard & Susanne Niemann C. David Nuessen Mary Oakley Ralph Oakley Thomas & Terri Oliver Michael & Tamara Ozlanski William & Patricia Paxton Kelly Piepmeier Dr. Teresa Reed Dr. Barb Schleppenbach Kent Schnack & Nora Baldner Will & Kristin Spear Mark & Lyn Strieker Scott & Paula Thoele Dr. Dan & Bernadette Tolbert Drs. Paul & Christine Tracy Mark & Beth Tyrpin Sarah Vordtriede-Patton Dennis Williams Mary Winters Dr. Robert & Nancy Wyatt Dr. McGee's Birthday Sarah Vordtriede-Patton Marge McMullen for her 100th birthday Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton

Fr. F.J. Gray, OFM Michael & Carolyn Sullivan

Dr. George & Mary Nell Meyer Susan Scott

Fr. Titus Ludes, OFM Michael Kozanecki

Dr. Linda Moore Mercantile Bank

Brian & Marsha McGee Anonymous Marty & Julie Bell Jeff & Stephanie Bergeron Matthew & Regina Bergman Mary Claire Bergstrom Steven Flurett & Jennifer Bowers Kevin & Susan Breheny Gerald & Margaret Briskey Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Pete & Mary Kay Brown Julie Budine Steve & Carol Campbell Ross & Sherry Centanni Phillip & Bonnie Conover Honor Roll of Donors | 2023-2024

Joanne Ortwerth for her 90th Birthday Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Fr. John Ostdiek for his 75 year Jubilee as a priest Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Kathie Sass Mrs. Al Pogge Michael & Carolyn Sullivan

Al Pogge for his 97th Birthday Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Anthony & Susan Peter Bill Postiglione Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton George Schneider Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton George & Jovita Schneider Linda Schuttler Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Max Snell '21 Brian Snell & Colleen Noonan Kevin Steinkamp Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton United States Marine Corps Seth Abeyta Fr. James Wheeler, OFM for his 90th Birthday Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton

MEMORIAL GIFTS Mr. & Mrs. Glen Brown Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Cheryl Christ Bruder '66 Ron Bruder Mary Costigan Anonymous (7) Mark Akgulian Reg & Jane Ankrom Edie Aschemann Dr. Kaz & Nayer Attai Michael Averbach Wade Baughman Don & Ann Bergman Dr. Joseph & Jan Bocke Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Rose Burling Dawn Bushaus Walter Bushaus Clark & Mary Carrington Dr. Gary & Geraldine Carter Honorable Dennis & Marianne Cashman Joe Colvin Joseph Costigan Margaret Costigan Lisa Crocker Rita DeRuntz

Kathi Dooley & Gary Handrick Glori Duesterhaus Paul & Mary Duesterhaus Richard & Laura Ehrhart Dr. Curtis & Kathryn Fauble James Long & Barbara Fischer Long Mr. John Gordon & Dr. Brian Carpenter Steven & Cathleen Haas Robert & Jane Haas Blake Hamilton Ricky & Monica Hinkamper Gerald & Virginia Holzgrafe Pat Humphrey Lesa Hundman Roy & Jayne Inlow Amy Kaiser Jim & Peggy Jo Kaiser Don & Nancy Kelly Lester & Caroline Kewney Richard & Joan Klimstra John & Jayne Lammers Dian Link Dr. Eldon & Maureen Little Mike & Teresa Mahair Michael McClain & Lucinda Awerkamp McClain Stan & Sandy McKelvie Jeff & Kathy McPherson Mary Beth Meara Robert Mejer James Mentesti Chuck & Amy Meyer Dr. George & Mary Nell~ Meyer Joe & Mary Jane Miller Dr. Linda Moore Mary Lou Nuessen Joanne Ortwerth Linda Paradis & Joe Davito Anthony & Susan Peter Dr. Alfred Pogge Quincy Tennis Association Dr. Louis & Theresa Quintero Charles & Geraldine Radel Gregory Rieger & John Furlong Joseph & Rita Sandschafer Mike & Linda Schlipmann Schnack Law Offices George & Jovita Schneider Charles & Becky Scholz Honorable Mark & Kate Schuering Daniel & Pamela Sherman Jane Smith John Spring Kevin & Pat Steinkamp Rick & Judy Sumner Nancy Talbott Michael & Janis Terry Duane & Katherine Watts Barry & Kathy Welch David & Linda Willing James & Judy Wilper Gary & Sue Winking LuBeth Young

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Todd Craft '88 Aimee Craft Dan Czarniewski '73 Kathleen Czarniewski Mr. & Mrs. Larry Denton Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton James Fennell '74 Donald & Dianna Foster Fr Blase Hakman, OFM Richard Bloch Tom Hannon '65 Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Gail Henderson Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Thomas Hickey '73 Michael & Joanne Kirchner Frank Kabbes '54 Dennis & Suzanne Boudreau Kevin & Susan Breheny Honorable Richard & Maureen Brummer Diana L. Chalstrom Dr. Al & Patti Esker Terry & Jane Hubbard Anne Kabbes Hal & Kathy Oakley Roy & Nancy Schmidt H. Kevin & Sharon Schraeder Scott & Mary Wagner Arthur Willenborg Bob Willenborg Gwendolyn Kenady Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Fr. Irenaeus Kimminau, OFM Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Rev. Erhard Kuester, OFM Richard Bloch Tom Laaker Norman & Sandra Funke Mark & Lyn Strieker James McGee Michael McClain & Lucinda Awerkamp McClain C. David Nuessen Hal & Kathy Oakley Ralph Oakley Jeff~ & Theresa Spear Barb McLean Theresa Spear

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Jason Mejer '95 & Mary Beth (Mejer) Dillard Robert Mejer Mary Nell Meyer '63 Dennis & Rachel Bergman Dennis & Maria Bingheim Mary Kay Vollmer Blazel Dr. Joseph & Jan Bocke Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Mary Alice Bybee Dr. Gary & Geraldine Carter Dr. David Costigan Deacon Harry & Cindy Cramer Thomas & Patricia Ehlman Chuck & Meg Fitch Clare Goerlich Loretta Grunden Richard & Joan Klimstra Stephen & Jan Koester Katherine Kraushaar Roger Leach Dian Link Mike & Teresa Mahair Elias & Carol Manassah Barbara Mason James Mentesti Jerald & Rosie Meyer Aurie & Mary Beth McGee Hal & Kathy Oakley Honorable Thomas & Kai Ortbal Joanne Ortwerth Dr. Alfred Pogge Ardath Potts James & Martha Rapp Kevin & Julie Ross Dr. Barb Schleppenbach John & Jacqueline Schlipmann Timothy & Karen Sedovic Daniel & Pamela Sherman Barbara Strieker Ronald & Colae Vecchie Dr. Steve Wiegenstein & Dr. Sharon Buzzard Gary & Sue Winking LuBeth Young Fr. Phil Moriarty Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Terry Niewohner '69 Anonymous Terry & Linda Amburn Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Mart Heinen Club Dr. Linda Moore Scott & Angela Ohnemus Jim & Ann Ohnemus Thomas & Susan Reeder Gary & Sherry Sparks Ken & Bonita Sparrow John Spring Gary & Sue Winking Judy Oakley '73 Ruth Bennett James & Kathleen Citro

Patricia Dillon Kathi Dooley & Gary Handrick Michael Drew Brian Durante Richard & Laura Ehrhart Susan Ende Friends of Washington Theater Deborah Gorman Dustin & Allison Hall Hansen-Spear Funeral Home Brian & Beth Heinze Doug Hoener Michael & Kay Hummel Steve & Tonya Hurst John & Sandra Jacobson Lori Kruse Christopher & Kimberly Larson Dave & Emily Lewis Lee Lindsay Dian Link Dr. George & Mary Nell~ Meyer Delmer & Barbara Mitchell Mary Jane Neu Ralph Oakley William & Patricia Paxton Duane & Linda Robinson Daniel & Pamela Sherman Jeff~ & Theresa Spear Will & Kristin Spear Carolyn Stevenson Darlene Stevenson John & Dale Stevenson Mark & Lyn Strieker Joe Terford Eileen Orlet Gene & Karen Canavan Matt & Kathy Entrup William & Kathleen Gavin Honorable Thomas & Kai Ortbal Richard & Debra Schuering Mike Siebers Donna Strong & Dr. Mark Brei Larry & Dana Toenjes Paul & Alice Trimmer Jim Pollihan '76 Marty & Julie Bell Becky Postle Aaron & Maggie Strong Therese Ryndak Charles & Becky Scholz Bob Siebers '65 Charlotte Siebers Jeff Spear Anonymous Ted & Jill Adams American Funeral Consultants Kathy Anastas Reg & Jane Ankrom Jeremy & Shelly Arns Steve Balaban Wendy Ball Ben & Marcella Batten Mary Jane Bauer

Ryan Patrick Bauer Sherry Beckenholdt Marty & Julie Bell Phil Bellis Family Birthright of Quincy Ed & Kim Blaesing Roynola Blair Chris & Tammy Blakeman Blessing Foundation, Inc. Bluff Hall Church - Cemetery Committee Garrett & Ann Boland William & Ramona Boren Dennis & Suzanne Boudreau Matt & Kim Boudreau Marcheta Brecht & Greg Nixon Michael & Carol Brennan Paula Brennan Tad & Kim Brenner Ned & Reaugh Broemmel David Brown Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton Brandon & Molly Bruening Brumbaugh Tree Service, LLC Michael & Jean Buckley Charles & Kathy Buckman Patrick Burke Bryce & Callie Bushmeyer William & Carol Calkins Karen Campbell Gerald & Suzanne Carnivale Devin & Anne Cashman Honorable Dennis & Marianne Cashman Ross & Sherry Centanni Kevin & JoAnn Cherrington Peter & Liz Christofylakis Joe & Janet Conover Phillip & Bonnie Conover Dan & Pat Cook Mark Cook John & Helen Cornell Richard Cox Bill & Kim Cox James & Katherine Cramsey Anthony & Patricia Crane Judith Crowther Brian & Amber Curran Bob & Lynn Daly Dr. Louis & Gail DeGreeff Rich & Stephanie Demien Denline Uniforms, Inc. Karen Dennis Pat & Barb Denum Rich & Beth Deters Steven & Jean Disseler Kathi Dooley & Gary Handrick Doors-N-More, Inc. Andy & Linda Douglas Jeffrey & Jane Draeger Brady & Cheryl Dreasler Honorable Mark & Carol Drummond Charles & Alma Jean Duesdieker Kirk Dueskieder Suzi Duker Brian Durante ~ Deceased www.quincy.edu

Will & Corinne Duryea Ramsay & Heidi Easterling Daniel & Michelle Ebbing Steven & Maria Eckert Andy & Paula Edgar Reva Ehmen Richard & Laura Ehrhart Ralph & Mary Fairchild James & Janell Farmer Diana Faust D.D. & Janie Fischer Jamie & Tonya Fisher John & Alana Flynn Ken & Cindy Frericks Tom & Nancy Friye Daniel & Jayne Fry Bruce & Jane Gardner Kirk & Peggy Gerstacker Mary Jane Goad Deborah Gorman Dennis & Barb Gorman Greenmount Cemetary David & Dr. Becky Grimm Greg & Mindy Gronewold Morris & Karen Gronewold John & Linda Groves Loretta Grunden Tracy Hagman Dustin & Allison Hall Dr. Stephen & Joni Halpin John & Theresa Hanlin Bob & Kathy Hansen Ron & Joann Harris Terry & Sheryl (Baum) Harrison Jeff & Susan Hebble Brian & Beth Heinze Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt Leo & Sue Henning Russell Hess, Sr. Ricky & Monica Hinkamper Robert & Phyllis Hofmeister Adrian & Judy Holman Michael & Peggy Holzgrafe Don & Wendy Howerter Dennis & Connie Hoyt Robert & Deborah Hutter Everett & Toady Jackson John & Kimberly Johannes Kent Johnson Jim & Peggy Jo Kaiser Marlene Kanoy William & Lynda Keller Troy & Angie Kemp Lester & Caroline Kewney Gary & Jo Ann Kirlin Kiwanis Club of Quincy Richard & Joan Klimstra David & Vicki Kline Michael & Barbara Klingner Bo & Erin Knapheide Constance & Elizabeth Koch Jerry & Loree Korb The Kroeter Family Dr. Jerry & Lois Kruse Lori Kruse Joseph & Denette Kuhlman Scott & Salli Kuncewicz Ron & Joan Larner Carolyn Lauder Carrie Lay & Eric Fischer Richard & Michele Leach Honor Roll of Donors | 2023-2024

Roger Leach Floyd & Jane Leffers Dr. Scott & Brenda LeMaire Trent & Jennifer Lepper Ms. Barb Ley Michael Libmann Shirley Lindroth Lee Lindsay Peggy Litt David Daniels & Cheryl Loatsch Brad & Mary Lee Long Jerry & Becky Lunt Gerald Maas Mike & Teresa Mahair Marilyn Maiers Ron & Diane Marks Roberta Maue Jay & Kendra Maynard Ruth Mays William & Sharon Mays, Jr. Michael McClain & Lucinda Awerkamp McClain Aurie & Mary Beth McGee Ellen McIntyre Michael & Julie McLaughlin Ralph & Laura McReynolds William & Catherine Meckes James Mentesti Mercantile Bank William & Sue Metzinger Andrew & Tamara Meyer Marc Miller Sondi Miller Lon & Mary Moeller Larry & Melinda Moore Dr. Linda Moore Mark & Laurie Morrison William & Priscilla Morrison Kathy Morrison Wright Mike Moyers Thomas & Stacia Munroe Gary & Beth Musholt Robert & Penny Musolino Brian & Deborah Naught Suzan Neely-Kim Rose Mary Nesbit Richard Newman Steve & Debbie Niederhauser Christopher & Tammy Niemann Ted & Suzanne Niemann Niemann General Contracting, Inc. Phil & Marybeth Noel Fred & Sharon Nothold C. David Nuessen Janet Nuessen Mary Lou Nuessen David & Theresa Oakley Hal & Kathy Oakley Mary Oakley Ralph Oakley Signe Oakley Jim & Karen Obert Dan & Cheryl O'Donnell Jimmy & Amber O'Donnell Douglas & Deborah Olson Tim & Lydia O'Neal Michael & Prudy Patterson Rick & Sandy Patterson William & Patricia Paxton Denise Pearcy Gary & Emily Peterson

Roger & Nancy Player Margary Poteet Matthew & Catherine Powers Dr. Francis & Jean Powers Tim & Laura Powers Tom & Tina Powers Peggy Pryor Joe & Diana Puskar Jr. Quincy Wilbert Vault Company Dr. Louis & Janet Quintero Pamela Rein Greg & Cindy Reis Randy & Janet Riley Ed & Emily Robbearts Phyllis Robertson Duane & Linda Robinson Wilson & Joanne Rodgers Marcus & Emily Roegge Jared & Haley Runyon Anne M. Rupert Dr. Harry & Jennifer Ruth Les & Linda Sachs Melissa Schaefer Lynn Schelp Andrew & Bonnie Schnack III Bill & Nancy Schodroski Tom & Lisa Scholz Christine Schwartz Roger Schwengel Richard & Barbara Seifert Roger Sheagren Daniel & Pamela Sherman Myrl Shireman & Ruth BowerShireman Lori Shook Todd & Jill Shoot Joy Shults Steven & Judith Siebers Ernie & Melanie Slater Bill & Kathy Slater Scott & Marilyn Smith Jane Smith Michael & Patricia Smith Kyle & Ericka Snider Howard~ & Ruth Ann Snowden Robert & Krista Snyder Gary & Sherry Sparks John & Lisa Spear Will & Kristin Spear Lynn Sprick Darlene Spurrier David & Darlene Spurrier Scott & Susan Stamerjohn State Street Bank & Trust Co. Stephen R. Baldauff Funeral Home Mark & Sarah Stephens Carolyn Stevenson John & Dale Stevenson Curtis & Marcia Stratman Mark & Lyn Strieker Jake Stroot Steve & Carol Sturhahn Sheryl Sullivan Donna Tappe Art & Sharon Tenhouse Michael & Janis Terry Richard & Debbie Terwelp Don & Kimberly Thomson Carl & Pat Tortorige Robert & Linda Tossick Terry & Glori Traeder

Mike & Sharon Troup Rev. Larry & Donna Troxel Jon & Tina Van Ness Richard & Gail Vance Ronald & Colae Vecchie Dale & Mary Venvertloh Linda Waite Honorable Scott & Robin Walden Jim & Karen Weede John Weitnauer Western Illinois Veterinary Clinic WGCA 88.5 FM Jeff & Bobbe White Lisetta White Timothy White Monica Wickliffe James and Margie Williams Ray & Gloria Wilson Brent & Linda Wingerter Gary & Sue Winking James & Cindy Winston Cynthia Wort George & Carolyn Wriedt Dr. Richard & Ann Wright Jan Yates Lowell & Pamela Yates Stan, Sherry, & Nathan Yelton Derek Zahm Mike & Lori Zamora Wesley & Miley Zander Doug & Laura Zoller John Stenger '66 Catherine Stenger

FACULTY & STAFF Each year our dedicated faculty and staff participate in the QU Fund Drive.

Judy Abbott Laurie Allen Grant Anger Reg Ankrom Saadia Aschemann Alex Aubuchon Brooke Bailey Nora Baldner David Ball Tonya Beatty Mackenzie Bellows Matt Bergman Mary Bergstrom Mary Betts Dennis Bingheim Dr. Brian Borlas Courtney Boyd Dr. Jennifer Breeden Dr. Chris Brennemann Michael Brooks Rick Buckwalter Julie Budine Mike Carpenter Nolan Christian Bryan Christiansen Dr. Joseph Coelho Dr. Justin Coffey Emily Cook www.quincy.edu

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Dr. Christine Damm Dr. Sapan Desai Dr. Caitlin Deskins Fr. John Doctor, O.F.M. Tammy Duesterhaus Kyle Egan James Eggemeyer Dr. Vicky Eidson Dr. Lee Enger Zane Evans Kortarius Finley Julie Fischer Vivian Funke Dr. Husam Ghazaleh Rebecca Graff Susan Grant Dr. Kimberly Hale Jeffrey Haley Dr. Cynthia Haliemun Beth Heinze Miriam Hermann Shane Herschelman Stacey Hert Blaine Hill Kaylee Hinkamper Kettisha Hodges Byron Holdiman Ed Holthaus Laura Hubbard Mark Hughes Mark Jones Olivia Jones Caren Kemner Dan Kemner Diane Kemner Maureen Kennedy Carla Kielsmeier Jason Killday Kathelene Kim

Olivia Kindt Dr. David Kirchhofer Katherine Kraushaar Dr. Dave Landsom Sam Lathrop Carolyn Laurich Aaron Lawrence James Lawrence Roger Leenerts Kristen Liesen Dr. Cindy Lovell Dr. Scott Luaders Brayden Luckhaupt Tammy Mabie William Machold, Jr. Dr. Elysia Mahoney Dr. Robert Manning Maria Mast Michael McCabe Dr. Brian McGee Gary Meacher Bob Mejer Cindy Mena Serena Mendiola Dr. Joseph Messina Dr. Jonathan Miles Joshua Miley Shelby Miller Catherine Monroe Emily Morton Heidi Muegge Shari Mulch Dr. Tasnuba Nasir Dr. Brian Nolan Dominic O'Donnell Dr. Kenneth Oliver Thomas Oliver Michael Pannone Katie Parks

Dr. Jayme Peacock Katie Peters Troy Peters Cassie Phillips Sara Phillips Kali Powell Dr. Christina Priebe Dr. Stephen Priebe Chandler Purcell Josh Rabe Burgundy Ramsey Hill Justin Ray Caylee Reeves Dr. Padraic Rohan Johnny Rosas Dr. Barbara Rowland Eric Ruppel Matt Schissel Dr. Barbara Schleppenbach Marjorie Schlueter Crystal Beedle Schneider Debby Seifert Kristi Shelton Diane Shoemaker Dr. Jonathan Stewart Amy Stollberg Mark Strieker Dr. Daniel Strudwick Sam Tedrow Jake Tenhouse Dr. Christine Tracy Jennifer Truitt Mark Tyrpin Rev. Joshua Vahle Dr. Sarah Vordtriede-Patton Dr. Dana Walker Devin Walker Dr. J. Matthew Ward Karl Warma

Terry Williamson Jr. Shane Wingerter Peyton Wiseman Dr. Robert Wyatt Dr. Congzhi Xia Travis Yates Rev. Daren Zehnle

ASSOCIATED COLLEGES OF ILLINOIS Anonymous (3) A. Montgomery Ward Foundation Arch W. Shaw Foundation BNSF Railway Foundation CME Group Foundation Council of Independent Colleges FORVIS Foundation Illinois Tool Works Foundation John & Kathleen Schreiber Foundation John A. & Catherine M. Koten Foundation McGraw Foundation PACCAR Foundation Saul Ewing LLP Siragusa Family Foundation The J. Rich Company LLC The John Buck Company Foundation Thomas Rubey and Associates, Ltd. UPS Foundation WILD Gives Back

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS!

for the Alumni Franciscan Service Award, Rising Hawk Award, and the Bill O’Donnell Distinguished Alumni of the Year Award Quincy University’s National Alumni Board invites you to nominate a fellow alum who has achieved professional accomplishments and service to their communities and/or to the university.

Nominations for all awards are solicited annually from faculty, staff , alumni, and friends of the university, specifically in the fall of each year. However, we accept award nominations throughout the year. We encourage nominations to be kept confidential. Submitted nominees are reviewed

by Alumni Services and the final selection is made by a committee of the NAB. The nomination deadline for the 2025 awards is October 31, 2024. Submissions after October 31 will be considered for the following year. Self-nominations will not be accepted.

The winners will be announced in the spring and highlighted in the spring edition of QUniverse. Awards will be presented at the 2025 Homecoming Dinner.

Visit the Alumni Award and Feature page at quincy.edu/alumni to nominate a deserving alumni today.

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mr. Ralph Oakley (1980) (Chair) Retired President and CEO Quincy Media, Inc. Mr. Bill Metzinger (1974) (Vice Chair) President Dot Family Holdings Mr. Sam Banks (1976) Retired President and CEO Don Moyer Boys & Girls Club Mrs. Jean Buckley (1978) President Emeritus Tracy Family Foundation Br. Tom Carroll, OFM Associate St. Anthony Food Pantry

Mr. Murphy Grant (1997) Owner Grant Sports Performance and Therapy

Mrs. Pam Hemmen (1990) Chief Marketing Officer J&J Ventures Gaming

Rev. Mark Reamer, OFM Guardian, St. Bernardine of Siena Friary Vice President for Mission Siena College

Dr. Brian McGee President Quincy University

Mr. Greg Reis Partner and Physical Therapist Advance Physical Therapy

Mr. Jim Mentesti (1966) (Emeritus) Retired President Great River Economic Development Foundation

Dr. Richard Ryan (1964) (Emeritus) Retired Vice President Global Production Management, Monsanto

Rev. Carroll Mizicko, OFM (1965) Pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church and Chaplain of Sr. Thea Bowman Catholic Elementary School

Mr. Brendan Ford (1996) Director of Broadcast Operations Gray Television Inc.

Mr. Daniel Overmyer (2000) Vice President Options Regulations Cboe Global Market

Mrs. Jane Loos (1996) Director of US Education Delivery DePuy Synthes

Mr. Delmer Mitchell Partner Schmiedeskamp, Robertson, Neu & Mitchell

Mr. Jerry Douglas Retired Director of Education Chaddock

Dr. James Heintz (1966) Professor Emeritus University of Kansas

Dr. Scott LeMaire (1988) Professor, Department Vice-Chair for Research and Department of Surgery Baylor College of Medicine

Mrs. Mary Mooney Co-Founder Exclusive Group Holdings, Inc. Mr. Jerry Murphy (1970) Retired Senior Vice President DeVry University Mr. Harold Oakley Chairman Schmiedeskamp, Robertson, Neu & Mitchell

Mr. Martin C. Schafer (1994) Sr. Vice President Crump Insurance Services Mr. Edward Schneidman Of Council, Retired Partner Kirkland & Ellis LLP Mr. Richard Scott (1970) Retired Sr. Vice President of Business Affairs Lake-Sumter State College Mrs. Theresa Spear (1996) Funeral Director Hansen-Spear Funeral Home Dr. Daniel Tolbert (1968) Professor Emeritus of Anatomy & Neurosurgery St. Louis University School of Medicine Mr. Joe Tracy Chief Executive Officer Dot Foods, Inc.

NATIONAL ALUMNI BOARD Bruce Alford (1994) Quincy, Illinois

Paul Brown (1965) Quincy, lllinois

Anna O’Gara (1985) Belleville, Illinois

Blake Allison (2016) Decatur, lllinois

Mike Dietrich (1996) Millstadt, lllinois

Dr. Joseph Selby (1968) Berkeley, California

Ed Andrade (1994) (Emeritus) Manhattan, Illinois

Danielle Fleer (1998) Quincy, lllinois

Rickard Tarzwell (1980) St. Louis, Missouri

Diane Ary (1979) Quincy, Illinois

Walter Gorak (1968) Grand Rapids, Michigan

Julianne Touhy (2015) Oak Lawn, Illinois

Luis Barnes (1989) Palmyra, Missouri

Tony Graves (1995) Columbia, Missouri

Mary Pat Vahlkamp (1988) Quincy, Illinois

DD Bartley (1982) Quincy, Illinois

Jerry Krogmeier (1974) Indianapolis, Indiana

Kevin Wensing (1980) Alexandria, Virginia

Dick Bockelman (1965) Shawnee, Kansas

Timel Moore (1994) Hammond, Indiana

Randy Westerman (1994) Quincy, Illinois

Honor Roll of Donors | 2023-2024

Fr. James Wheeler, OFM (Chaplain) (1962) Quincy, Illinois Harry Williams (1998) Creve Coeur, Missouri

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A Time to Remember

QU HOMECOMING 2024

September 26-29 quincy.edu/homecoming

“Your generosity allows me to break through my financial limitations and really focus on what’s important to me.

I am so grateful for kind people like you and hope that I will be able to positively impact someone like you have me.”

Alanna Edgecomb’s love for music began in elementary music classes and grew with the opportunity to join band in the sixth grade and to compete with advanced bands in high school.

Her skill level and passion for music has evolved into Alanna being a performer who genuinely loves sharing her music with others, but she was convinced that she would not be able to form a career around music.

“These scholarships allow me to focus less on ‘how’ I’m going to build a career and more on the ‘why’.”

After earning her degree at QU, Alanna says she wants to go to graduate school and earn a doctorate in performing arts, but she would love to join a band first and is considering auditioning for a military band.

“Having received these scholarships, I am now capable of studying music and making it my life.”

Alanna Edgecomb is the recipient of the Thomas P. Daly Scholarship and the Gary K. & Sue Ann Winking Scholarship.

Alanna Edgecomb

Believe in your Dreams

Quincy, IL Music Performance Major

Support a Dream

Invest in a student today.

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“To me, QU was like a small, TIGHT-KNIT FAMILY. I gained relationships there that still endure.”

Dr. Stephen Liesen ’84 values the STRONG ACADEMICS of QU and the Franciscan values woven throughout the entire QU experience. He credits QU’s pre-medical science program for providing the education he needed to advance through dental school. Stephen has maintained a rewarding dental practice in the small town of Barry, IL for 36 years.

Stephen says it was the work ethic and determination engrained in the course work that solidified the FRANCISCAN WAY OF LIFE that is the foundation of QU and that was an instrumental part of his upbringing.

Both of Stephen’s parents graduated from Quincy College in 1957. Stephen and eight of his siblings attended QU. Both of the Liesen’s sons are QU alum – Weston a 2013 graduate and Clayton a 2014 graduate.

“QU has been the ‘CENTERPIECE’ of generations of our family tradition and development.”

Stephen married his high school sweetheart and “Rock” in his life in the QU chapel. Life-long friend Fr. Jim Wheeler, OFM ‘62, married them. Stephen’s great, great grandfather, Henry Brinks, built part of the QU chapel.

Stephen doubted he could make it through his last two years of college financially.

It was then that “God and QU awarded me the Bonaventure Academics Scholarship.

This taught me to PAY FORWARD for what I was freely given.” Since earning his dental degree, Stephen has donated to the annual QU Fund Drive, and he provides free dental work to a local health department and works with Alcoholics Anonymous.

Among those ENDURING RELATIONSHIPS built at QU, Stephen mentions Fr. Aaron, Dr. Jon Natalini, Dr. George Schneider, Dr. Al Pogge, and Fr. Jim Wheeler as instructors/mentors who influenced his life.

SUPPORT THE QU FUND TODAY at www.quincy.edu/support-qu or call 217-228-5226 Your gift—large or small—matters.

QU ALUMNI FOCUS

Dr. Stephen Liesen ’84 Barry, IL