QUniverse Winter 2018

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QUINCY UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE

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“Quincy University continues a 158 year tradition of excellence every day proudly knowing our alumni live and work in all 50 states and in 13 foreign countries.

With many new and exciting additions this year, our current students are ready to go make their mark on the world.”

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uincy University continues a 158 year tradition of excellence every day.

Throughout the pages of this edition, you will see

a glimpse of that excellence across the campus.

We are producing the next generation of broadcast journalists in our beautiful new all-digital television studio thanks to our friends at Quincy Media Inc. You will read about just a few of our outstanding Seniors that have come a long way since they entered our doors just four short years ago and are now ready to go make their mark on the world.

QU alumni live and work in all 50 states and in 13 foreign

to make them more accessible. From internships to service learning, this new Center will give students a chance to gain new experiential learning opportunities that will give them a leg up after graduation.

We were sad to learn of the passing of one of our most notable alumni, John Mahoney ’66. His love for the Franciscan Friars and this institution were very evident and he will be greatly missed.

Our Presidential Search Committee, chaired by Mike McClain, is hard at work seeking the next president of this fine University.

In the meantime, I look forward to working alongside our faculty,

countries. The resurgence of the National Alumni Board, under

staff, students, alumni and friends in keeping the University

the leadership of Scott Thoele ‘80, is providing a way that they

moving forward.

can give back through service and financial support no matter where they live in the world.

The Center for Legal Studies was established in 2016 to house

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all of our political science and pre-law programs. We are excited to unveil the first annual Legal Hall of Fame next month.

The new QUEST Center, in the J. Kenneth Nesbit Student Success Center, brings many student services under one roof

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niverse Co-Editors: Linda Moore ’81 Matthew Bergman ’99

QU Unveils Television Studio

Contributors: Lauren Beeman ’18 Ben Braun ’07 Miriam Hermann Faith Mountain ’19 Barbara Schleppenbach, PhD ’71 Ryan Snyder ’16 Pasha Yates ’15

Student + Athlete = SUCCESS

Ground Control to Major Scott

Graphic Designer: Jenny Willingham

Friar Life

On the Cover: President Phil Conover anchors the news with co-anchors, Bailey Greubel ’18 and Anna Konczak ’19 in the new, state-of-the-art Quincy Media Inc. Broadcast Studio.

Photo By: Karl Warma, associate professor of art.

Pre-pairing for Law

QUEST = Experience + Study

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Senior communication majors enjoyed a distinctive moment this year when the technologically advanced QUTV studio opened, thanks to a generous donation by Quincy Media Inc. Students will be putting the skills learned there to work in a variety of professions.

SENIOR DAREK LAMBERT St. Joseph, IL [Broadcast & Public Relations]

HOW DID YOUR STUDY OF COMMUNICATION PREPARE YOU FOR YOUR PROPOSED CAREER?

Communication is such a diverse area of study that it benefits a lot of aspects in business. Being able to know how to communicate, and how others communicate, is a lifelong skill that will separate myself from the crowd.

WHAT’S YOUR MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT FROM YOUR TIME AT QU?

Making that step with faculty and staff where they become more friends than unapproachable adults. QU makes that step a lot easier to take in order to create those lifelong friendships and connections.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU OFFER TO CURRENT OR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS? Take advantage of literally every opportunity you get. Shake hands, and meet as many people as possible. In business and communication, it really is not about what you know but who you know, so make sure you know EVERYONE.

POST-GRADUATION PLANS:

MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR at Titan International in Quincy, IL.

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HERE'S A SAMPLING OF THE COMMUNICATION CLASS OF 2018 AND THEIR PROFESSIONAL DESTINATIONS...

— Barb Schleppenbach ’71

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

SENIOR ASHLYNN WORLEY Unionville, MO [Multimedia Journalism]

HOW DID YOUR STUDY OF COMMUNICATION PREPARE YOU FOR YOUR PROPOSED CAREER? Studying communication opened up a lot of opportunities to talk to interesting people and meet prospective employers.

WHAT’S YOUR MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT FROM YOUR TIME AT QU?

Being a part of the first QUTV team to produce a show in the brand new state-of-the-art broadcast studio at North Campus.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU OFFER TO CURRENT OR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS?

Ask a lot of questions, talk to new people, get involved and follow your dreams!

POST-GRADUATION PLANS:

LOCAL TELEVISION NEWS REPORTER and later moving to a metropolitan area to become an author and freelance travel writer.

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SENIOR LAUREN BEEMAN St. Louis, MO [Multimedia Journalism]

HOW DID YOUR STUDY OF COMMUNICATION PREPARE YOU FOR YOUR PROPOSED CAREER?

I not only learned how to write and write well, but I also learned how to study people and understand how they communicate their needs, ideas, etc. Both things will be incredibly helpful in a career in law and in life.

WHAT’S YOUR MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT FROM YOUR TIME AT QU?

Getting to attend the capital campaign gala during my sophomore year. I was surrounded by QU alumni who have done amazing things in their lives and careers and still hold such a passion for the University. It was powerful to say the least.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU OFFER TO CURRENT OR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS?

Build relationships with your professors. It is definitely the biggest perk of attending a small university. I believe QU’s faculty to be incredibly unique in that they truly are servant leaders. They want to know you and they want to see you succeed, but getting to know them is the real way to learn.

POST-GRADUATION PLANS:

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Then, I would like to work as an attorney for a few years before entering a career in politics.

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HOW DID YOUR STUDY OF COMMUNICATION PREPARE YOU FOR YOUR PROPOSED CAREER?

The educational based system in communication allows us to study theory and apply these theories throughout our communication channels. As a specialist in this field, you are constantly reviewing and updating your thinking process to best utilize your educational studies post graduation.

WHAT’S YOUR MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT FROM YOUR TIME AT QU?

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As a non-traditional student returning to school after 30 years, I sought to be part of the QU community. I knew I had been welcomed when a classmate spoke up and said, “His name is Joe, everybody knows who Joe is.” That gave me a sense of belonging and a feeling of being home.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU OFFER TO CURRENT OR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS?

Quincy University allows you to pursue your interests and what you love to do as an inspirational guide to a successful career.

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POST-GRADUATION PLANS:

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in the communications and public relations field that parallels my level of excitement and enthusiasm for this field. My plan is to be working in a collaborative team effort to provide my imaginative ideas and resources to create a vision that captures the minds of the public.

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QU | Main Feature

QU UNVEILS TELEVISION STUDIO...

Read more inside this issue of QUniverse!

by Ben Braun ’07

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THE STUDIO WAS MADE POSSIBLE, IN LARGE PART,

BY A $450,000 GIFT FROM QUINCY MEDIA INC., THE PARENT COMPANY OF BOTH WGEM AND THE HERALD-WHIG.

Quincy Media President and CEO Ralph Oakley is a 1980 alumnus of Quincy College and former Board member.

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The studio features a new control room, news desk, cameras, green screens, and teleprompters, complete with

The studio serves as the new home to Quincy University’s QUTV—an internet-based and student-run weekly series recapping top news stories in and around the University.

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n a vastly divided political and social climate in which 24-hour news cycles are derailed by tweets, press briefings are must-see TV, and terms like “fake news” and “alternative facts” have become commonplace, the importance of responsible, fact-based and slant-free journalism has become clearer than ever.

Quincy University has supported the First Amendment as it relates to both the liberties as well as the responsibilities of a free press. From the first issue of “The Falcon” in 1929 to the debut of qumedia.net nearly a century later, the campus’ official media outlets have collectively served as an honest and trusted voice of Quincy University.

And now, thanks in large part to the incredible generosity of a regional multimedia giant, Quincy University students are paving the way toward the next major advancement in the campus’ broadcast media division.

QU’s rapidly-evolving North Campus is now home to a state-of-the-art television studio.

Nestled in the lower level of the B Building, the space, once a dusty and largely forgotten storage space, is now one of the premier university broadcast facilities in the region.

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Unveiled at an open house in December to an inquisitive audience of communication alumni and media professionals, the studio features a new control room, news desk, cameras, green screens and teleprompters, complete with news integration and editing software on each of the computers. The studio serves as the new home to Quincy University’s QUTV—an internet-based and student-run weekly series recapping top news stories in and around the University.

The studio was made possible, in large part, by a $450,000 gift from Quincy Media Inc., the parent company of both WGEM and the Herald-Whig. Quincy Media President and CEO Ralph Oakley is a 1980 alumnus of Quincy College and former Board member.

news integration and editing software on each

QUTV airs weekly with feature articles and multimedia filling in the gaps 24/7 on qumedia.net and social media.

Pioneered by Drs. John and Barb Schleppenbach—the first family of QU Communication—and matured by celebrated faculty members Travis Yates, Nora Baldner, Dr. Christine Tracy and Dr. Linda Moore (among others). Quincy University’s often-heralded communication program prepares students for careers in a range of strategic communication and journalistic fields.

QU currently offers degrees in multimedia journalism, sports communication, public relations and strategic communication.

Graphic design and communication and music production round out the Division of Fine Arts and Humanities. Like all of Quincy University’s extracurricular activities, QUTV is open to any student wanting to take part regardless of his/her major.

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QU | Hawk Talk

STUDENT + ATHLETE = SUCCESS BEAMING WITH PRIDE

“One of the greatest victories achieved during my tenure has been the academic performance of our student-athletes.

While some of our players have gone on from QU to play professionally, the quality education and degree is what will prepare our players for life beyond college.”

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When Quincy University Men’s Head Basketball Coach Marty Bell announced his retirement from coaching over the summer, Bell reflected on his coaching career. “I am eternally grateful for the opportunity I’ve had over the past 14 years. As things have changed in my life over time, I recognized that it was time to turn my focus completely to my administrative role and allow another coach the same opportunity I was given.” Ryan Hellenthal, a native of Quincy and Bell’s top assistant, became the 15th men’s basketball coach in school history.

Unlike many schools, Bell actually served a dual role - as both men’s head basketball coach and vice president of intercollegiate athletics. This year, Bell began his 11th year as the vice president of intercollegiate athletics and a role model

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for graduating student athletes who are prepared for life beyond college. Bell was the second winningest coach in basketball program history with five NCAA tournament appearances including three times to the Round of 32 and once to the Sweet 16 (the most of any coach), but he beams with pride when he talks about his players who earned 24 All-Conference honors or the 13 young men who went on to play professional basketball, including three from the 2016-17 team. His final team matched the second-highest win total in program history and won the GLVC West Division regular season title.

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performance of our student-athletes,” says Bell. “While some of our players have gone on from QU to play professionally, the quality education and degree is what will prepare our players for life beyond college. The men’s basketball program, and the rest of our athletic department, boast academic success far above any successes reached on the court or field. It is the culture we have established off the court or field that produces the success on the court or field.” This culture permeates the athletic department.

Under Bell, 55 of 56 men’s basketball players graduated from QU. Bell expects his team of coaches in all sports to follow that success. His influence and his philosophy of building up the student in student-athletes has seen an increase in the number www.quincy.edu

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Bell’s administrative focus must now change from coaching players to coaching people as his department named six new head coaches, five department heads and almost 30 other staffing changes for the 2017-18 school year. Good sportsmanship, teamwork, a winning attitude on and off the court or field, and a focus on balancing the success of the student and the success of the athlete are the pillars for enhancing the student centered athletic experience.

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of Academic All-Conference honorees in each of the last five years, more than doubling the number from 79 in 2012 to 186 in 2017.

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The Hawks had a pair of players named to All-American teams.

Senior Allison Birke was named a First Team All-American and senior MacKenzie Rief was named a Second Team All-American. More importantly, Rief is the fifth Hawk soccer player to receive the United Soccer Coaches Scholar All-American award. She joins past players: Jenna Boyko (2009), Becky Fleming (2010), Jaclyn Mastroianni (2013) and Ashley Burton (2015) who each received All-American status and Scholar All-American honors.

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Josh Rabe’s baseball team is currently ranked #9 in the country in the NCAA preseason poll

For the fourth consecutive season, the QU baseball Hawks have been picked to win the Western Division. The Hawks are coming off their first NCAA Division II World Series appearance in school history and hoping for a repeat performance in 2018.

They have been picked to win the GLVC Western Division for the sixth time in Rabe’s eight seasons as head coach.

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QU | Alumni Feature

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by Faith Mountain ’19

“I came in wanting to put together a plan.

Now, we are executing the plan...”

-Scott Theole ’80, Quincy University National Alumni Board President

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Scott Thoele ’80 has spent his presidency aligning the Quincy University National Alumni Board’s (NAB) priorities with the Quincy University priorities. After analyzing QU,

Thoele found two areas for increased focus to help QU move forward: recruiting and fundraising.

“We’re not just a meeting board. We’re trying to do something,” Thoele said. “We need more alumni engagement so we can better compare to other schools.”

As part of Thoele’s plan, the NAB has been involved in sponsoring events, like Quincy University Experiential Study Center’s (QUEST) etiquette dinners and the Admissions Road Shows.

“Scott has brought a stronger mission and vision to the NAB,” Matthew Bergman ’99, QU alumni director, said. “I’d like to see this group continue to grow.”

“I came in wanting to put together a plan,” Thoele said. “Now, we are executing the plan and it takes more than one person.”

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In September 2015, after 35 years of service, Thoele retired from the military. Thoele found himself with ample free time and decided to attend the annual Quincy University Alumni Association meeting held during Homecoming weekend.

According to the bylaws of the Association, “All alumni of Quincy College and Quincy University are members of the Association.

An alum is one who has attended Quincy College/Quincy University for at least two years or received a degree from Quincy College/Quincy University.”

As luck would have it, at Thoele’s first meeting, the Association called for volunteers to fill the NAB president position in the upcoming term.

“I thought, ‘Why not?’,” Thoele said.

Quincy College/Quincy University is a tradition for the Thoele family. Scott Thoele met his wife, Paula (Wensing) Thoele ’81, while attending Quincy College. Their four children, Trisha ’04, Ryan ’07, Jonathon ’08 and Shannon ’16, are alumni of Quincy University.

The NAB is composed of 22 members, 21 alumni and one current student of that year’s graduating class.

increase your involvement We would love to see an increase in QU alumni events across the nation. To accomplish this goal, we have expanded our Advancement Office.

Meet Pilar Yates Brumbaugh, coordinator of annual giving and alumni services.

If you are interested in holding an event in your area, contact Pilar at yatespi@quincy.edu or 217-228-5209.

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Friar Life

Franciscan Focus | QU

by Faith Mountain ’19

AS A SEMINARY STUDENT AT QUINCY COLLEGE, ROBERT BARKO ’81, NOW REV. BOB BARKO, OFM, contemplated adopting the life of a friar. But after deep consideration, Father Bob decided that the timing was not right.

Father Bob continued to live life, working a stable job, marrying and having two children, Charlie ’08 and Katie ’10. The marriage later ended in divorce and a subsequent annulment.

“I wasn’t seeking this (priesthood) at all. But after visiting with the friars and discussing returning to the friars, I couldn’t stop thinking about it,” Father Bob said. “Three months passed and I was still passionate about making the change.”

Before making the jump, Father Bob took the matter to Charlie and Katie, giving them veto power.

To follow his calling, Father Bob had to wait until his children were self-sustaining, resign from his job and give up his home and material possessions.

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I wasn’t seeking this (priesthood) at all. But after visiting with the friars and discussing returning to the friars, I couldn’t stop thinking about it.

—Father Bob

“My children remained supportive and encouraging of my decision,” Father Bob said. “I noticed God’s grace through my transition. My heart never ached for losing my things.”

After several years into the formation process, Father Bob continued his graduate studies at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. In January 2017, Father Bob was ordained a Deacon. He was then ordained to the Priesthood on October 14, 2017.

Father Bob’s journey spanned 10 years, from the beginning of formation to his ordination as a priest.

“For me, the most meaningful experience, thus far, has been caring for the senior friars,” Father Bob said. “It was a humbling experience for me.”

The process has allowed Father Bob to gain a new perspective on life, serving his mission in various ways. As Parochial Vicar at St. Francis Solanus parish in Quincy, he looks forward to the opportunities and challenges that life presents. www.quincy.edu

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Pre-pairing for LAW

by Lauren Beeman ’18

I chose to do the 3 + 3 PROGRAM because it is a good way to SAVE MONEY...

I'm passionate about the programs they offer.”

— Mary Argana ’20

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“The idea behind our pre-law program in general is to provide students with the skills for success in law school, and that success in law school is improved because of the style of our pre-law classes,” Borlas said.

By fall 2015, Borlas had successfully created the framework for the program and the partnership with SLU was announced publicly.

Borlas designed the program to allow room for expansion and development as the curriculum expands while simultaneously preparing students for the rigorous work that lies ahead of them during law school.

A course worth highlighting is Legal Research and Writing taught by Judith Abbott, professor and former prosecuting attorney. Students are taught how to brief cases, draft memos and research case law among many other important skills.

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TEACHER VIEW: “That class teaches students everything they need to know in terms of writing and research. Not to mention, by the time students complete the class, they could work for any attorney in the country writing legal briefs and performing analyses,” Borlas says.

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STUDENT VIEW: As a student in the 3 + 3 program, sophomore Mary Argana believes it provides her with the opportunity to get herself ahead of the game.

Academic Feature | QU “I chose to do the 3 + 3 program because it is a good way to save money, but also I am excited to attend SLU Law. It’s a wonderful law school and I’m passionate about the programs they offer,” Argana said.

3 + 3 program students are still required to meet SLU’s minimum LSAT and GPA requirements. However, if a student chooses to opt out of the program at any time, he or she is still on track to graduate in the expected four years.

In addition to the partnership with SLU Law, Quincy University also opened the Center for Legal Studies during the spring of 2016. The Center includes the John 'Pete' Brown Mock Trial Courtroom that doubles as a lecture hall, a classroom equipped with computers to use for legal research and a growing law library. Overall, the Center serves as the hub for pre-law and political science students.

QU will also be inducting the inaugural class to the new Legal Hall of Fame this April.

The ceremony will highlight notable alumni working in the legal profession as well as individuals who have contributed to the growth of the pre-law program over the years.

Since his start at QU in 1991, Dr. Borlas has worked tirelessly, collaboratively and passionately to establish a legal legacy at Quincy University, and by spring of 2018, his goals to provide undergraduate students with an advanced legal education will be achieved.

INDUCTEES: Former Mockers Mallory Littlejohn - Class of 2008 Garrett Ruffin - Class of 2007

Members of the Legal Community William J. Harte - Class of 1954 Hon. Susan F. Hutchinson Class of 1971 Mike Sennett - Class of 1973

Contributors to QU Legal Dr.William Postiglione - non alum Delmer Mitchell, J.D - non alum

2001 - 2002 Mock Trial Team (National 5th Place Winner) Aaron Bellm Maria Bocanegra Chuck Davis Deana Hammond Ron Hart Elizabeth Heckenast Kevin Niemeyer Jennifer Platt Robbins

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CARSON GAY Students like Carson learn to think outside of themselves through serving the community, while experiencing different cultures and preparing for the professional world in the QUEST Center.

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QUEST QUEST = EXPERIENCE + STUDY

by Barb Schleppenbach ’71

As any Hawk can confirm, learning by doing is in Quincy University’s DNA. For many years, service trips, study abroad and internships have led to successful careers and lifetime memories.

Now taking part in those valuable activities will be much easier for students, thanks to the QUEST Center. The QU Experiential Study Center, located in the J. Kenneth Nesbit Student Success Center, centralizes information, assistance and record-keeping for a variety of programs that promote styles of learning that unite the classroom with hands-on applications.

The Center coordinates the following programs: ▬ service learning ▬ undergraduate research ▬ field courses ▬ credit for prior learning ▬ participation in academic and cultural events ▬ study abroad ▬ internships ▬ career services

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Dr. Teresa Reed, vice president for academic affairs, believes that even more students will be able to participate in these popular facets of QU life, and new ideas for experiential learning may result in the synergies created by the Center. That potential reflects the Center’s place of importance in the QU Strategic Plan.

“The establishment of the QUEST Center will be a point of distinction for Quincy University,” Reed said. “The activity of the Center will highlight the importance of experiential learning in its various forms within the mission of QU. This will draw additional attention to our Franciscan mission and values.”

Kristen Liesen (‘02, MA ‘14), who has served as the director of career services, will assume additional duties as director of experiential learning. She will be assisted by a professional specialist and a graduate assistant.

“Experiential Learning is an important and critical part of our students' journey here at QU,” Liesen said. “The QUEST Center will make it easier for students to participate in experiential learning opportunities such as study abroad, research and internships - impacting their future career opportunities and enhancing their perspective on the greater world around them.”

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“The establishment of the QUEST Center will be a point of distinction for Quincy University.” ▬ Dr. Reed

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ALUMNI YOU CAN HELP

Contact Matt to learn about ways to support the programs of the QUEST Center. Whether a student's passion is service learning, an internship or another area the QUEST Center coordinates, YOU can help QU to continue its mission of transforming knowledge to wisdom through experience.

Matthew Bergman ’99, Director of Development 217-228-5221 ▬ bergmma@quincy.edu

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QU | Class Notes

’50s William J. Fabritz ’56 sadly reports the passing of his wife, Mary Jean, on August 26, 2017, Solon, Iowa.

’60s Roger Hunz ’60 sadly reports the passing of his wife of 44 years, Dianne, on May 24, 2015.

John J. Krews ’64 sadly reports the passing of his wife, Trena, on January 7, 2017, Virden, Illinois.

Paul Brown ’65 was awarded the Luis V. Amador, M.D. Medallion Award by the Illinois-Eastern Iowa District of Kiwanis International in recognition of his service within his community.

Linda Duncan McCormick ’67 and her husband, Kent, celebrated fifty years of marriage on June 24, 2017, Quincy.

Dennis Sammons ’68 and his wife, Connie, celebrated fifty years of marriage on August 19, 2017, Sedona, Arizona.

’70s David Maas ’71 and his wife, Wendy, celebrated 40 years of marriage on August 20, 2017, Quincy.

Martin Nihill ’73 sadly reports the death of his father, John Nihill, on January 20, 2018, Wheaton, Illinois.

Dan Rothery ’73, BJC president of home care and community services, is participating in a “Dancing with the St. Louis Stars” fundraiser as part of a social media campaign titled “Break the Silence: Let’s Talk About Mental Illness.”

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Mark Schuering ’75 is the head tennis coach with Quincy University, Quincy.

Martin ’76 and Maureen Cox Makarewicz ’76 celebrated forty years of marriage on June 25, 2017, Gulf Shores, Alabama.

Laura J. Massa ’76, Senior Director of Athletics and Recreation at John Carroll University, is retiring at the end of the 2017-2018 academic year.

Alumni gathering October 14 2017 in Grand Rapids Michigan.

’80s Fr. Robert Barko, OFM ’81 was ordained to the priesthood on October 14, 2017, Chicago.

Margaret Conroy ’82 is the director of the Columbia Public Library, Columbia, Missouri.

Bryan S. Reising ’83 is the director of evangelization and catechesis with the Diocese of Beaumont, Beaumont, Texas.

Mark Schmitz ’85 is the executive director with Transitions of Western Illinois, Quincy.

Mike McLaughlin ’89 was named the 2016-17 American Family Insurance ALL-USA Boys Soccer Coach of the Year. Mike is the chair of the Theology Department and the boys soccer coach with St. Ignatius, Cleveland, Ohio.

’90s Pam Goeckner Hemmen ’90 is vice president of technology services and dental professional relations with Patterson Company Inc. She was recently appointed to the Dieterich Bank Board of Directors, Effingham, Illinois.

Jennifer Winking ’93 is a partner

Brian Hendrian ’01 and his wife,

with the law firm of Scholz, Loos, Palmer, Siebers and Duesterhaus LLP. She was recently appointed to the board of directors of the Illinois Association for Defense Trial Counsel for 2017-2018.

Amber, announce the birth of a daughter on January 13, 2018, Quincy.

Becky Butler ’95 was the featured artist at the Fort Madison Area Artists Association Gallery, Fort Madison, Iowa, August 2017.

Dr. Holly Hubbs Gaines ’95 received the Award for Excellence in First-Year Advising. Holly is a professor and chair of the department of music at Ursinus College, Collegeville, Pennsylvania.

Matthew Tapscott ’95 was recently appointed postmaster, Virginia, Illinois.

Elizabeth Heckenast ’02 is the recipient of the Community Spirit Award at Northern Illinois University College of Law, DeKalb, Illinois.

David Musso ’04 is the head soccer coach for Lindenwood University, St. Charles, Missouri.

Lucas King ’05 and his wife, Cassie, announce the birth of a daughter on October 2, 2017, Quincy.

Richard Niemann ’06 and his wife, Heather, announce the birth of a son on August 10, 2017, Quincy.

Scott Radecki ’06 is the assistant tennis coach with Edwardsville High School, Edwardsville, Illinois.

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Brad ’07 and Jenna Boyko Niemann ’10 announce the birth of Ainslee Ann on August 8, 2017, Quincy.

Jill Stratton DaCosta ’00 and her husband, Antony, announce the birth of Chase on February 8, 2016, Rancho Mission Viejo, California. Chase joins big brothers Dylan and Blake.

Chris ’08 and Katie Moody Droege '08 announce the birth of Lyla on October 31, 2016, Denver, Colorado.

Lyla joins siblings Lillian and Brandt.

Michelle Williams Wolfmeyer ’00 has been promoted to Director of Information Systems Applications at Blessing Hospital, Quincy.

Cory Duesterhaus ’08 married Jennifer Terwelp on April 22, 2017, Quincy.

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Kimberly Stahl Mauck ’08 and her husband, Jarred, announce the birth of a daughter on January 15, 2018, Liberty, Illinois.

Andrew Kueker ’11 and his wife Tori Bunzell Kueker ’11 announce the birth of Reid on November 24, 2017, Breese, Illinois.

Kevin '09 and Karilyn Lipcamon Williams '08 announce the birth of a daughter on August 2, 2017, Quincy.

Dr. Erin Syzdek Jain ’11 is joining Ladner Orthodontics Ltd. in Galesburg, Illinois.

’10s

Jordan Tenhouse ’11 and his wife, Laura, announce the birth of a daughter on December 3, 2017, Camp Point, Illinois.

Kerwin Henderson Jr. ’10 is a policy analyst at the Council of State Governments Justice Center.

Kyle Venvertloh ’11 is the general manager with Quincy Recycling in Quincy.

Jessica Wiley Pullinger ’10 and her husband, Trevor, announce the birth of Elizabeth Lucille on January 7, 2017, Keokuk, Iowa. Elizabeth joins her older siblings Elijah, Emma, and Ellanor.

Victoria Ann Melville ’12 married Andrew Barnett on November 4, 2017, Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

Jeffrey Terry ’10 and his wife, Jessica, announce the birth of Emma Gene on June 6, 2017, Quincy.

Emma joins big sister Madison.

Alison Lewis Merrill ’12 and her husband, Jason, announce the birth of a daughter on September 1, 2017, Quincy.

Emeriti and Friends of the Division of Science & Technology Lunch. From left to right, Dr. Ben Tharp, George Schneider, Dr. Abdallah Talafha, Dr. Michelle Combs, Fr. John Ostdiek, Dr. John Natalini, Al Pogge, Dr. Bill Gasser, Dr. Caitlin Deskins, Terry Williamson, Dr. Lee Enger and Dr. Scott Luaders.

Clayton Liesen ’14 has been accepted to the Harvard School of Dental Medicine Graduate Endodontics Program. He is currently a year 4 student at Southern Illinois School of Dental Medicine, Alton, Illinois.

Gavin Mueller ’14 is the men's Jennifer Terstegge Barry ’12 and her head volleyball coach with Quincy husband, Keith, announce the birth University, Quincy. of a daughter on September 9, 2017, Brittany Barnes ’15 and Colby Quincy.

Barnett announce the birth of a Lauren Stephans ’12 married Clay daughter on October 12, 2017, Dant on August 12, 2017, Naperville, Quincy.

Illinois.

Cassie Cahill ’16 is the head Weston Liesen ’12 is attending volleyball coach for Woodbury High Washburn Law School, Topeka, School in Woodbury, Minnesota.

Kansas.

Evan McGaughey ’16 is playing professional basketball with the MLP Academics Heidelberg, Germany.

Elizabeth Manion ’17 and her husband, Johnny, announce the birth of a son on December 21, 2017, Payson, Illinois.

Anna Oakley ’17 is a digital content specialist with Quincify, Quincy.

Herman Senor II ’17 is playing professional basketball with Team Solent Kestrels, Southampton, England.

Brooklyn McCulloch ’12 is a product line buyer with Kohls Wholesale, Quincy.

Gavin Meyer, ’13 is a sales business analyst at Newall Brands.

Emma G. Terry, daughter of Jeffrey 2010 and Jessica Terry, is posed with the american flag and her Grandfather, Gene Terry's, Air Force cap.

Joe Wagner ’10 recently professed vows as a Benedictine monk of the Saint Meinrad Archabbey in St. Meinrad, Indiana. He is now known as Brother Stanley.

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Anna Dickhut ’14 married Joshua Frazee on July 1, 2017, Quincy.

Erica Holtmeyer Finley ’14 and her husband, Jay, announce the birth of a son on November 22, 2017, Quincy.

Alyssa Horman Hummel ’14 and her husband, Peter, announce the birth of a daughter and a son on October 20, 2017, Quincy.

Three QU graduates have become colleagues working together at Kreitner Elementary School in Collinsville, IL. Miss Rachel Scrum ’16 is beginning her first year teaching fourth grade at the school. Mrs. Katie Truran ’04 is beginning her first year serving the school as Special Education Coordinator and Dr. Todd Petit, EdD ’96 is beginning his sixth year as principal of the school.

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IN MEMORIAM Donald S. Cason ’48 on June 17, 2017, St. Augustine, Florida.

Sr. Miriam Joseph Bardot ’65 on April 24, 2017, Springfield, Illinois.

Patricia M. Musick ’51 on July 25, 2017, Quincy.

Donald J. Fishback ’67 on May 10, 2011, Jefferson City, Missouri.

Raymond J. Sauter ’51 on June 6, 2017, Chicago.

Velora C. Bruenger Yungman ’67 on July 9, 2017, Camp Point, Illinois.

Maryanna Tuffli McGuire ’52 on December 4, 2017, Elsberry, Missouri.

Thomas E. Browner Jr ’68 on September 19, 2017, Davenport, Iowa.

John F. Gaughan ’53 on March 16, 2017, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Raymond C. Rogers ’53 on October 7, 2017, Quincy.

Rhonda Chandler Kewney ’71 on October 7, 2017, Quincy.

Marilyn Walsh Bunn ’54 on October 26, 2017, Atlanta, Georgia.

Betty Jean Elledge Wiseman ’72 on September 2, 2017, Palmyra, Missouri.

M. Rita Zwick Hopkins ’54 on July 18, 2017, Quincy.

Linda McPike Burner ’73 on October 8, 2017, Fowler, Illinois.

Christian Bernard Siegfried ’54 on September 23, 2017, Irving, California.

Patricia A. Keeler Rosecrans ’73 on May 4, 2017, Evergreen Park, Illinois.

Thomas J. Hoffmann ’55 on September 17, 2016, Belleville, Illinois.

Herbert Wellman ’55 on July 22, 2017, Quincy.

Cornelia M. White ’55 on June 6, 2017, Petersburg, Illinois.

Thomas E. O'Driscoll ’56 on May 12, 2017, Palatine, Illinois.

Russell R Goehl ’57 on August 13, 2017, Quincy.

Wayne E. Hagan ’57 on February 28, 2017, Paducah, Kentucky.

Ronald E. Siemer ’57 on February 25, 2017, Yellow Springs, Ohio.

August Jerald "Jerry" Boehm ’58 on April 15, 2017, Palatine, Illinois.

Marie McMullen Griffin ’59 on January 28, 2017, La Grange, Illinois.

Kenneth G. Goerlich ’60 on January 8, 2018, Quincy.

Rev. Theodore Bracco, OFM, ’62 on August 8, 2017, Quincy.

John J. Rosich Sr. ’62 on August 7, 2017, Greencastle, Indiana.

Daniel E. Cook ’62 on February 22, 2018, Quincy.

Earl Walter Langenberg ’64 on June 18, 2017, in Punta Gorda, Florida.

Robert J. Lohman ’64 on September 30, 2017, Quincy.

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Elizabeth A. Berry Atkins ’70 on June 30, 2017, Hannibal, Missouri.

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Joan R. O'Heren Carlyle ’74 on July 13, 2017, Palmyra, Illinois.

Michael L Shinn '76 on February 13, 2018, Quincy.

Terence J. Coogan ’78 on July 15, 2017, Mission Hills, California.

Michael A. Poterucha ’78 on October 6, 2017, Rochester, Minnesota.

Martin “Marty” Peters ’79 on January 13, 2018, Osage Beach, Missouri.

Randy Struck ’79 on August 28, 2017, Quincy.

Jamie A. Link Marshall ’80 on October 12, 2017, in Sherman, Illinois.

Thomas D. Coulter ’82 on September 9, 2017, Quincy.

Jeffrey A. Burgess ’84 on December 6, 2017, Quincy.

Edward A. Korte ’85 on September 27, 2017, Jacksonville, Illinois.

Philip Ordonio III ’94 on January 23, 2018, Edina, Missouri.

Bonnie L. Hunter ’99 on July 14, 2017, Quincy.

Vivian E. Hawkins ’01 on June 12, 2017, St. Louis, Missouri.

Krista DeLany Manard ’15 on November 8, 2017, Quincy.

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John Mahoney ’66

“If one word would summarize my time at Quincy College, it was kindness.”

John Mahoney ’66 died Feb. 4, 2018 at the age of 77.

Mahoney grew up in England, where his love for theater began.

To earn his citizenship to the United States, Mahoney served in the US military.

After his service, he attended Quincy College (now Quincy University), where he dabbled in acting.

“I did maybe three plays while I was there,” Mahoney said.

“He wasn’t as active in the theater department as he would have liked to be because he worked a number of jobs to pay for his college expenses,” QC Professor of Communication Hugh Fitzgerald said.

Mahoney graduated Quincy College in 1966 with a Bachelor of Arts in English and later earned a Master of Arts in English from Western Illinois University. In 1989, Quincy College honored Mahoney with a Honorary Doctorate in Human Letters.

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“If one word would summarize my time at Quincy College, it was kindness,” Mahoney said. “I just remember Father Francis Jerome saying, ‘Oh here. Take this with you. Some of the students gave me this and I really can’t use it.’”

“He knew that I had a tough time making the money to buy that stuff.”

After graduating, Mahoney moved to Chicago and spent time working as a teacher, an orderly and then an editing for a medical journal. In his late 30’s, Mahoney decided to pursue an acting career.

“It was madness when you think about it,” he said in an interview for the Chicago Tribune.

“By the time I started my career, most people had given up and started selling insurance. I didn’t have so much competition.”

Throughout his career, Mahoney acted in a number of plays, movies and television shows, but he is best known for his role in “Frasier” as Martin Crane.

Using his fame, Mahoney assisted in Quincy University’s recruiting efforts by sending letters of endorsement to prospective students. Mahoney most recently served as the honorary chair for the Forever Forward Capital Campaign.

Mahoney is survived by nieces, nephews and a sister, Rita Sullivan. Several of his surviving relatives are also QU alumni.

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QU | Faculty Briefs

PHIL CONOVER was appointed as the University’s 23rd

president at a special board meeting on September 9, 2017.

Conover will serve as president through the 2018-2019 academic year. Conover brings an extensive background in higher education, having served as a member and vice-chairman of QU’s Board of Trustees and as interim vice president of instruction for John Wood Community College. He was also the interim president of the Great River Economic Development Foundation. Conover attended Illinois State University and graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Arts in history and a Master of Arts in guidance and counseling. He also worked at Quincy Notre Dame and other local high schools as a basketball coach, dean of students and assistant principal. Later, he was a financial advisor at Blunt Ellis & Loewi, eventually retiring from Wachovia Securities. He has previously served the community as a board member of John Wood Community College, GREDF, Quincy Notre Dame and Blessing Hospital.

TOM OLIVER was appointed vice president for enrollment

management on Sept. 1, 2017. Oliver will oversee all admissions, financial aid and student retention efforts. Tom brings almost 30 years of experience, with 13 of those as a chief enrollment officer and vice president. Most recently, Tom served as the vice president for enrollment services at Texas Lutheran University. Oliver received a Bachelor of Arts from Southwestern University and a Master of Liberal Arts from Texas Christian University.

DR. ASABI DEAN, assistant professor of counseling, and DR. KEN OLIVER, associate professor of counseling, School of

Education division chair and Graduate Counseling Program director, recently presented at the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) National Conference in Chicago. Dr. Dean co-presented a presentation titled “Delphi Research Implications for Practice with Traumatized Clients”. Dr. Oliver presented a workshop titled “Promoting Continuous, Systematic Program Assessment: Using Cloud-based Platforms to Foster Efficiency” and a roundtable titled “Building a Case for CACREP Accreditation: A Guide for Smaller or Low-Resource Programs.”

Quincy University’s GRADUATE COUNSELING PROGRAM has been recognized as the 2017 recipient of the Leo G. Bent Award for Outstanding Professional Counseling Program in the state of Illinois. The award, announced at the Illinois Counseling Association Annual Conference in November, recognizes the outstanding professional counseling program. QU’s Graduate Counseling Program recently received CACREP Accreditation and is home to three full-time faculty who contribute via service and scholarship at the state, regional and national level.

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Faculty commitments and efforts of DR. SCOTT LUADERS, professor of chemistry, for his support of the chapter. Students in the chapter participate in chemical demonstrations, learning the chemistry of the demonstration and the importance of laboratory safety. Students also participate in National Chemistry Week, Earth Week and run a science day for local Cub Scouts.

The SCHOOL OF EDUCATION received a $24,950 grant from the Tracy Family Foundation to pilot a new “Grow Your Own” Rural Teacher Education Program. The program will focus on teacher candidate retention and early support in the field post-graduation and includes scholarship support for education students who commit to teaching in a 10 county region surrounding Quincy upon graduation. Additionally, the program will include a summer institute for area students in grades 1-7.

Meg Fitch, lecturer in education, adds “ The Department of Education again can boast of a 100% pass rate for EdTPA. This is a portfolio document all teacher education candidates must pass in order to be certified to become a teacher. The staff in our department works tirelessly to help these candidates reach success.

We are very 'team' oriented. No one person takes credit for anything.

In our case, it definitely takes a village to raise our candidates. I am very proud to have been a small part of this team. Both faculty and teacher candidates should be very proud.”

The ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE program was awarded a $17,000 grant from the J. W. Gardner II Foundation to purchase a 12-passenger van. The vehicle will be used for transportation to field labs and for service-learning activities. Students participate in 30 hours of fieldwork for each environmental science course taken. In recent years, QU has seen a dramatic increase in science students and graduates. This grant supports goals within the Biology program, the Franciscan Institute for Environmental Studies and the Environmental Club.

DR. MATTHEW BATES, associate professor of theology,

received numerous recognitions for his book, Salvation by Allegiance Alone, including being named the Jesus Creed 2017 Book of the Year, was listed among Best Books of the Year (2017) for The Englewood Review of Books and was selected as one of the best 10 recent books (published from 2015-2017) in the field of New Testament Studies in the magazine Christian Century (October 2017 issue). More information about Dr. Bates’ book is available at www. matthewwbates.com.

DR. JONATHAN MILES, associate professor of theology,

presented at Sacramento State for “The Ethics of Saying Things” Symposium sponsored by the Institute for Humane Studies in November 2017. The symposium focused on discussing the limitations of the First Amendment on American college campuses.

His presentation was a culmination of his own research in which he argued that there are not only moral problems with Title IX culture

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Briefs but problems with the ability of groups to know how to regulate viewpoints. “I consider free speech to be one of the most important and misunderstood topics of our time,” Dr. Miles said. “I enjoy the question and answer portion of the presentations the most because I can interact with the audience, consider objections to my position and hopefully make them better.”

Dr. Miles’ own research focuses on the relationship between ethics and epistemology and how this relates to practical issues like free speech. He also uses talking points of his presentation during his philosophy course, Speech, Hate and Philosophy. His presentation can be found on YouTube: (https://youtu.be/ge-s27KyADI).

St. Louis area to perform for high school students. Three ensembles performed including the: 18th St. Trio, Reed Between the Lines Clarinet Quartet and the No Strings Attached Saxophone Quartet.

Dr. Damm also performed a work for solo clarinet. The QU students performed for six high schools bands: Quincy Notre Dame, Duchesne Catholic, Father McGivney Catholic, Mascoutah High School, Gibault Catholic and Breese Mater Dei Catholic.

Approximately 350 high school students were able to hear these fine groups perform.

Meet Dr. Jiang Li DR. JIANG LI is the associate professor of computer science at

Several works of ROBERT LEE MEJER, distinguished professor of art, were selected for nationwide exhibitions. His mixedmedia watercolor, “Jason’s Delight” appeared in the Northwest Art Center’s Americas 2017: All Media Exhibition at Minot State University. Mejer’s monotype assemblegraph, “Winged Totem” was selected for exhibition in the 2017 Mid-America Print Council Members’ Exhibition at the Lawrence Arts Center in Kansas. His watercolor, “Circumsolar” was selected for the 2017 Annual/National Members Show of the Missouri Watercolor Society in Columbia, MO. In addition, his works were selected for three other national exhibitions including the Illinois State Fair Professional Art Exhibition where he received third place for his watercolor “Variant: Mappings III” and Honorable Mention for his graphite drawing “Newborn: Spatial Delight,” the 2017 Annual/National Members Show of the Illinois Watercolor Society where his watercolor, “Symphony of Shapes” received Honorable Mention and the San Diego Watercolor Society’s 37th International Exhibition where he was one of 95 artists awarded the D.A. Agostini Award. His works will also be on display this spring in the National Watercolor Society exhibition in Fullerton, CA, the Downstate Watercolor Exhibition in Champaign, IL, and in Fabriano, Italy as part of the International Fabriano in Watercolor 2018 Exhibition.

Mejer is celebrating his 50th Anniversary as a professor of art at QU, founder of the Gray Gallery and more than 50 years as a practicing artist. As an artist, the Quincy Art Center will be hosting his 50th Year Retrospective in the Stevenson Gallery, Quincy Art Center from March 16-April 27, 2018. The Artist talk will be March 16 at 7:30 p.m. during the reception that night from 7-9 p.m.

A few selections will also be shown by his deceased son, Jason Mejer who taught graduate courses in the Education Department and studio classes in the Art Department for 10 years (2000-2010).

Also featured is his deceased former wife Mary Beth Mejer Dillard who established the Quincy University Ceramics Program and taught in the Art Department for 7 years (1969-1976).

CHRISTINE DAMM, D.M.A., assistant professor of music wrote an article titled "Beginning Clarinet Instruction: Tips That Really Work" for the Winter 2018 edition of the Illinois Music Educator's Journal.

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Quincy University. Li began teaching at QU in 2010. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Automatic Control in 2000 and a Master of Science in Pattern Recognition and Intelligent Systems in 2003 at the University of Science and Technology of China. Li went on to earn a Master of Science in Computer Science and Engineering in 2007 and a Doctorate in Computer Science and Engineering in 2009 from State University of New York at Buffalo.

Throughout his career at QU, Li has taught a wide array of computer science classes from Introduction to Information Technology to System Design and Analysis (Capstone).

Li’s work has not only benefited him professionally, but has also had an important impact on Quincy University and surrounding K-12 schools.

For two consecutive years, Quincy University has been the recipient of the CS4HS (Computer Science 4 High School) grant funded by the Google Inc. Fund of the Tides Foundation. Li played a vital role in the preparation of the application and securing the grant.

Each summer that QU received the grant, Li held a workshop to teach tri-state area teachers how to implement computer science curriculum in their classrooms.

“Information technology is permeating many aspects of daily life and is being integrated into businesses and products throughout society,” Li said. “Living in the digital age, students need to understand the tools that they are working with.”

The workshop teaches teachers CS, Scratch, MIT App Inventor, Google Cardboard VR and open sources from computer science education sites. The grant provides teachers with Continuing Professional Development Units and stipends for attending the workshop. The grant also funded mini-grants to nine schools, who participated in the workshop, to promote computer science education.

“Computer science is a way of thinking.

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“Your generosity is allowing me to make everything I have dreamed of come true and is a tremendous help as I continue to strive for a degree in higher education.

I hope I’ll be able to someday give back and help other students at Quincy University achieve their goals.”

Powell is the recipient of the Walter “Wally” O’ Day Memorial Scholarship.

He is currently pursuing a degree in public relations and broadcasting with a minor

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