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QUINCY — Quincy University will operate under the following summer schedule: Administrative Offices – effective through July 28 All university facilities and services will be closed on the following dates: Health and Fitness Center – effective through August 19 Pool Hours Check the QU Health & Fitness Center Facebook page for changes to these regular…
Read Full Article QUINCY — As part of the annual Academic Symposium, Quincy recognized the first graduates of the cybersecurity and business analytics programs created through funding by the U.S. Dept. of Education Title III program. Assistant professor Lavanya Mandava, founding coordinator of the cybersecurity program, announced the following graduates — Grant Wolfe, Ashley Bell, Kamou Harris, Wade…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Music Department choirs will present their spring concert, “Choral Collage,” at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 7, in the Francis Hall chapel on QU’s main campus. Choirs will perform under the direction of Kristin Ramseyer, assistant professor of vocal music and director of choirs, with accompaniment by QU collaborate pianist Laura Kammerer.…
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QUINCY — Quincy University recently earned the 2023-2024 Military Friendly School Silver Designation, exhibiting leading practices in recruiting and supporting post-military students. Military Friendly is the military rating division of VIQTORY, a service-disabled, veteran-owned business. Military Friendly is the standard that measures an organization’s commitment, effort and success in creating sustainable and meaningful opportunity for…
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QUINCY — Quincy University will induct four people into its Legal Hall of Fame during a ceremony on Saturday, April 15, in the Hall of Fame Room in the Health and Fitness Center, 20th and Oak. A cocktail hour starts at 6 p.m., with dinner and the ceremony to follow. The 2023 inductees are: Bickhaus…
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QUINCY — Fifteen QU business majors from the Oakley School of Business attended the Promat 2023 Education Conference in Chicago on March 20-21. Promat is the largest expo and trade show for professionals working in the supply chain, warehouse and distribution industries. There were 50,000 attendees, mainly manufacturing and supply chain professionals. Professionals in the…
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QUINCY — Real world connections and experience are essential for lawyers to provide the service they need to their clients. Having these real world connections and experiences is why the Quincy University mock trial team welcomed the opportunity to talk Thursday afternoon with Illinois Supreme Court Justice Lisa Holder White. She was joined by Eugene…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Area high school students are invited to attend the Illinois Regional College Fair at Quincy University from 10 a.m.-noon on Tuesday, March 28, in the Health and Fitness Center, 20th and Oak. Representatives from more than 50 in-state and out-of-state public and private colleges and universities will provide information to high school students…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University is starting electrical engineering and mechanical engineering major degree programs in the fall 2024 semester. 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 a press release, QU president Brian McGee said, “As student…
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QUINCY — A successful run as the head of last fall’s haunted house sponsored by the Quincy University Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization (CEO Club) led to a unique opportunity for junior Cole Schnettgoecke. Schnettgoecke, 22, is operating his own business through the College Works Painting program, which paints more than 3,000 homes a year in 11 states.…
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QUINCY — Sarah Vordtriede-Patton has been hired as the provost and vice president for academic affairs at Quincy University. She will assume the role on July 1, 2023. Teresa Reed, the current vice president for academic affairs, is retiring at the end of this academic year. Vordtriede-Patton has 30 years of experience in higher education, ranging from…
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Mark McDonald and Randy Phillips take you to Quincy University’s North Campus, where the school’s broadcasting department is putting together regular content in its state-of-the-art facility. Dot Foods brings you Muddy River Gems.
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QUINCY — Quincy University will be the host of the Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics Illinois on Sunday, Feb. 26 at QU Stadium. The Polar Plunge supports more than 21,000 Special Olympics athletes across Illinois, helping to provide them with life-changing programming. Polar Plunge is sponsored by the Law Enforcement Torch Run. The Plunge…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University has released its Pursuit of Learning in Society spring semester class schedule. POLIS is an opportunity for lifelong learning for seniors. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming with cookies and coffee at break. Spring 2023 Class Schedule: All classes meet from 2-4 p.m. at QU’s North Campus with signs to indicate…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University held its winter commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 10, in Pepsi Arena. The 2022 graduating class is comprised of 62 undergraduate and 10 graduate degree recipients. University marshal Robert Mejer, distinguished professor of art, and assistant marshals David Kirchhofer and Scott Luaders, professors of physics and chemistry, led the procession. QU…
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QUINCY — The Lincoln Academy of Illinois named Quincy University senior Jordan Heeter of Kenosha, Wis., a recipient of the Lincoln Academy Student Laureate Award for 2022. The award is presented to a senior from each four-year college or university in Illinois who demonstrates excellence in the classroom and leadership throughout the campus and community.…
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Muddy River News MRN THIS WEEK PODCAST: Fr. John Doctor Play Episode Pause Episode Mute/Unmute Episode Rewind 10 Seconds 1x Fast Forward 30 seconds 00:00 / 00:22:09 Subscribe Share Stitcher RSS Feed Share Link Embed Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 00:22:09 | Recorded on December 5, 2022Subscribe: StitcherFr. John Doctor is…
Read Full Article Fr. John Doctor is the vice president of mission and ministry for Quincy University. He is also the spiritual director for Quincy Cursillo. J. Robert Gough talks to Fr. Doctor about Advent, campus ministry and Catholic retreats making their way back from the COVID shutdown. MRN This Week is furnished by Harvey’s.
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QUINCY — J. Matthew Ward, assistant professor of history at Quincy University, is the recipient of the 2022 Anne J. Bailey dissertation award from the Society of Civil War Historians for best Civil War dissertation. Ward received the award Saturday, Nov. 12, in Baltimore, Md., at the annual conference of the Southern Historical Association. The…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Bishop Thomas John Paprocki will celebrate a memorial Mass for the 125th anniversary of the death of Father Augustus Tolton at 12:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at the St. Francis Solanus Chapel, 1800 College. Born in 1854, Tolton’s family escaped slavery by crossing the Mississippi River into Illinois in 1862. Tolton was allowed…
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QUINCY — Quincy University has added seven full-time faculty members for the 2022-23 school year. Joining the QU community this fall are: Siyuan Fan, PhD candidate, assistant professor of finance David Hawkins, PhD, associate professor of marketing Laura Hubbard, MS, visiting instructor of biology Katherine Kraushaar, MLIS, associate librarian Stephen Priebe, PhD candidate, assistant professor…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University will celebrate Franciscan Heritage Week Oct. 2–7. The public is encouraged to join faculty, staff and students at the events hosted by QU Campus Ministry. The celebration will begin at 7:15 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, with an Ignite Praise and Worship service at the Campus Ministry House, 823 N. 20th. Other…
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QUINCY — Quincy University honored its 2022 Heritage Award recipients at an alumni dinner during homecoming weekend on Sept. 24 in the Hall of Fame Room. The Heritage Award is the highest honor bestowed by Quincy University upon outstanding alumni. Quincy University has presented the Bill O’Donnell Distinguished Alumni of the Year award for more…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University’s music department will present the September Sunday Music Concert Series: Quincy University Faculty Showcase at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, in the Francis Hall chapel, 1800 College Avenue. The recital is free and open to the public. Christine Damm, dean of Quincy University’s fine arts and communication department, will present “Regrets…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University’s Gray Gallery, located in Brenner Library, is the site of an art exhibition of visiting artist John Preston. This free exhibition will take place through Oct. 22 and is open to the public. The Preston Watercolors art exhibit will close with an artist’s reception from 4-5 p.m. on Oct. 22. Preston…
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Jessica Dedert talks about the volunteer group that puts together thousands of meals a week for kids in the Quincy Public School system. And QU President Brian McGee tells us why he believes the school’s enrollment took a big jump this year. Liquor Booth, Quincy Discount Warehouse, Utopia, Harvey’s, The Abbey and Instant Replay bring…
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Muddy River News MRN THIS WEEK PODCAST: Brian McGee, Quincy University Play Episode Pause Episode Mute/Unmute Episode Rewind 10 Seconds 1x Fast Forward 30 seconds 00:00 / 00:18:27 Subscribe Share Stitcher RSS Feed Share Link Embed Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 00:18:27 | Recorded on September 19, 2022Subscribe: StitcherDavid Adam talks…
Read Full Article David Adam talks to the president of Quincy University about this year’s big freshman class and updates us on other issues at the college. MRN This Week is furnished by Harvey’s.
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University’s political science and criminal justice departments are sponsoring a town hall forum in celebration of Constitution Day from 2-3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19, in QU’s Hall of Fame Room. Constitution Day is a national celebration commemorating the formation and signing of the U.S Constitution on Sept. 17, 1787, recognizing all who…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University’s Pursuit of Learning in Society released its fall semester class schedule. POLIS is an opportunity for lifelong learning for seniors. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming with cookies and coffee at break. Fall 2022 Class Schedule: Sept. 16 – “Constitutional Right of Privacy/Multifaceted Concept” – James Palmer, J.D. Sept. 20 &…
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QUINCY – Quincy University launched its 2022-2023 QU Fund Drive with a $1.3M goalon Thursday at the Quincy Country Club. Last year, the QU Fund Drive surpassed the $1.2M goal in support of campus improvements, technology enhancements and student scholarships. The QU Fund is comprised of unrestricted gifts to the university and temporarily restricted gifts…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University welcomed 307 freshmen to its campus this fall, a 33 percent increase over last year. It’s the largest freshman class for the school since 1992. Enrollment at QU for the fall 2022 academic term is 1,250, which includes undergraduate and graduate students. That figure is an 8 percent increase from the…
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QUINCY — The presidents of two local colleges say helping reduce student debt always is one goal of any institution of higher education. Both also said many of their graduates are thrilled to be among the 43 million Americans who will see their student loan debt reduced (or even eliminated) after President Joe Biden announced…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University is enhancing its undergraduate honors program by establishing a president’s honors college that will provide a distinctive academic experience for students who are accepted into the program. Honors participation represents the university’s highest expression of intellectual curiosity and academic rigor. The president’s honors college provides an academically challenging course of study that adds an interdisciplinary and enriched…
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QUINCY — People driving north on 18th Street past Quincy University in the past week may have noticed fresh paint and other modifications to the houses that make up the school’s Greek Row. Through a donation of $25,000, QU has started the first phase of a remodeling project that includes fresh paint and minor renovations to the exterior of the homes. The…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy University campus will come alive on Monday, Aug. 15, as first-year students begin to arrive for their move-in day and orientation. Designed for new students to become better acclimated to campus life, orientation is the first step to success at QU. Through a series of sessions, students are introduced to the…
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QUINCY — Two incoming students at Quincy University recently were awarded a 2022 Father Augustus Tolton Presidential Scholarship, the most prestigious academic scholarship offered to undergraduate students at QU, to Luxe Hitzeroth of Quincy and Benjamin Grindel of Smithtown, N.Y. “Each year, Quincy University welcomes a talented freshman class to campus,” QU president Brian McGee…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s art department recently awarded two scholarships for the fall 2022 semester. Laura VanNice, an incoming transfer student, was awarded a $5,000 scholarship. VanNice previously studied at Moberly Area Community College. VanNice is from Hannibal, Mo., and pursuing a degree in graphic design. High school senior Aliya Callaway received a $3,000 scholarship.…
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QUINCY, Ill. – Quincy University has surpassed all annual fundraising totals in the history of the university, breaking four fundraising records over the past year. The 2021-22 fundraising total for QU is $10,433,960, more than double the amount given in the previous year and 21 percent higher than the previous record set in 2019-2020. The university announced…
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QUNCY — Quincy University’s School of Education recently handed out awards to select graduating seniors. These students are at the top of their class in academics, leadership, and service. Roberto Hernandez received the Dr. Gary J. Carter Integrity Award. Joshua Crowl received the Marian & Dorothy Reinhart Award for Leadership and Academic Achievement. Kassidy Westerman…
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QUINCY — Michael Keller, associate professor of English at Quincy University, presented a paper entitled, “Familicide in Mettingen: Wilderness Structures in ‘Wieland,'” at the annual conference for the Irish Association for American Studies at Dublin City University in Dublin, Ireland, on April 29-30. In a press release, Keller said, “The IAAS conference was fantastic. I…
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QUINCY — Several works of Robert Lee Mejer, distinguished professor of art at Quincy University, have been selected for international and national exhibitions and awards. Mejer’s watercolor “Take PC #34” was selected and recently shown in the Raleigh, N.C. 311 Gallery All Abstract-2022, a physical visual art exhibit. It also has been accepted into the…
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QUINCY — Quincy University is currently operating under the following summer hours: Administrative Office Hours — effective until July 29 Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Health and Fitness Center — effective until August 15 Monday-Thursday 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. Friday 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday 8…
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ALLIANCE, Ohio – The University of Mount Union Board of Trustees announced Tuesday that Robert A. Gervasi will serve as the interim president during the 2022-23 academic year. Gervasi will succeed Dr. Thomas J. Botzman, who announced his retirement last month. Gervasi is expected to begin his role at Mount Union on June 27. Gervasi…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Oakley School of Business held an award ceremony on May 4 in the Connie Niemann Center for Music. The program featured comments from Brian McGee, QU president, and Cynthia Haliemun, dean of the Oakley School of Business. Faculty in the Oakley School of Business presented awards and recognized students for their…
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QUINCY — The Quincy University Music Department recently awarded three high school students the Virtuoso Music Scholarship for the fall semester. Students auditioned on Feb. 19 for the four-year, full-tuition scholarship. Recipients were chosen at the discretion of the music faculty based on ensemble needs and the talent level of the candidates. The students are…
Read Full Article QUINCY – Quincy University’s 159th commencement ceremony is set for 2 p.m. Saturday, May 14 at QU Stadium, 20th and Sycamore. The Class of 2022 is comprised of 156 undergraduates, with an additional 32 graduate degree recipients. The procession will be led by university marshal, Robert Mejer, distinguished professor of art, and assistant marshals, physics professor David Kirchhofer…
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QUINCY — Four students in the communication department — Sierra Miller, Mattison Norris, Taryn Sargent and Ashley Zimmerman — recently were named to Quincy University’s Kappa Lambda Rho chapter of Lambda Pi Eta national communication honor society. Six seniors received graduation honor cords — Norris, Miller, Alexander Aubuchon, Jay Hammel, Sharadyn Janssen and Chloe Nott.…
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QUINCY — Robert Manning, professor of philosophy at Quincy University, recently authored an article titled “Emmanuel Levinas, Father William Richardson and the Return of the Irresponsible Subject.” The article was published in Middle Voices, the journal of psychology of Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. This volume is dedicated to articles on psychological dimensions in the work…
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QUINCY — The Quincy University Retired Faculty-Staff Association recently elected officers and executive committee members for 2022-23 at its annual meeting. Officers are Kevin Steinkamp, president; Mary Ann Klein, secretary; and Pat Laytham, treasurer. Members at large are Joanne Ortwerth, Joe Messina, Jean Green and Bill Postiglione. Father Joe Zimmerman is the immediate past president, Paul Brown…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University’s Class of 2022 will be the host of the Roaring 20s Gala, a wine and cheese-tasting event, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. May 6 in the Hall of Fame Room in the Health and Fitness Center, 18th and Oak. Included in the price of a ticket are three complimentary wine tastings of your…
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QUINCY — Michael Keller, associate professor of English at Quincy University, recently authored the article “Murderous Masculinities: The Early Republic of Charles Brown’s ‘Wieland.'” The article appeared in issue 20 of the European journal Gender Studies, The Journal of West University, Timisoara, Interdisciplinary Centre for Gender Studies. Gender Studies is an international, interdisciplinary journal that…
Read Full Article QUINCY – Quincy University will be the host of its fifth annual academic symposium April 19-22 to highlight the work generated by students during the academic year. Students will present their original research within their academic programs at various times in the Connie Niemann Center for Music, South Auditorium, QU North Campus, 1700 Seminary Road.…
Read Full Article QUINCY – Quincy University’s Gray Gallery will the site of the annual Baccalaureate Retrospective from April 18 to May 14, with an artist reception on from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on May 1. This exhibit is free and open to the public. The exhibition presents a retrospective of each graduate’s growth and artistic development. Students exhibiting in the show…
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QUINCY – Quincy University has announced that Bishop Thomas John Paprocki, Bishop of the Springfield Diocese will be joining the QU faculty as a graduate faculty member in the Master of Business Administration Program. Paprocki will be Adjunct Professor of Law, Business, and Bioethics at Quincy University. “Bishop Thomas John Paprocki will bring significant leadership…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University’s Oakley School of Business is launching three online graduate business certificates this summer which will allow professionals to experience graduate-level learning to enhance their skills. The certificates are offered in organizational leadership, operations management and health care administration. The classes are offered online in 10-week sessions. The flexible coursework allows participants…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Cindy Lovell, adjunct professor of English at Quincy University, eo-edited with Jane Govoni the textbook, “Preparing the Way: Teaching ELs in the Pre-K-12 Classroom,” published by Kendall Hunt Publishing. The book includes an authored chapter by Lovell. “Preparing the Way: Teaching ELs in the Pre-K-12 Classroom” provides a reader-friendly experience for teacher preparation…
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QUINCY — Quincy University recently earned the 2022-2023 Military Friendly school designation, exhibiting leading practices in recruiting and supporting post-military students. Military Friendly is the military rating division of VIQTORY, a service-disabled, veteran-owned business. The mission of Military Friendly is to create maximum professional opportunities for military service members, veterans and military spouses. Institutions earning the Military Friendly School designation were…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy University Hawk Express Jazz Band will perform its Spring Showcase Concert at 3 p.m. April 3 at the Connie Niemann Center for Music, 17th and Seminary Road. The concert is free and open to the public. Under the direction of Christine Damm, dean of the School of Fine Arts and Communication, the jazz…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Illinois Board of Higher Education recently announced it will continue to fund Quincy University’s Competency Completion Cohort Project by providing an additional $600,000, bringing the total funding received for this project to a little more than $800,000. “The Early Childhood workforce in our region is growing professionally, which in turn means our youngest…
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QUINCY — The Quincy University Music Department will present the spring choir concert “Your Story Matters” at 7 p.m. Thursday in the QU Chapel in Francis Hall, 1800 College. The concert is free and open to the public. Under the baton of Kristin Ramseyer, director of choirs, and accompanied by pianist Laura Kammerer, the concert will…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University’s Gray Gallery will be the site of the annual QU Faculty Selects 2022 Student Art Exhibition from March 21 to April 15. The exhibition will feature a variety of student artwork selected by art faculty and produced during the current academic year by students (majors and non-majors) enrolled in various art courses offered by…
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QUINCY — Quincy University will the site of a prayer vigil for Ukraine at 7 p.m. Sunday in front of Francis Hall, 1800 College. The public is invited to attend and join the campus community in music, prayer and reflection. “During this time of tribulation, it is important that we come together as a community in…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Board of Trustees has elected Ralph Oakley ’80 as its newest member. He began his board service in February. Oakley became the president and CEO of Quincy Media Inc., formerly Quincy Newspapers Inc., in 2009 after working for the company in various operational and management positions since 1970. He retired when the company was sold…
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QUINCY – Quincy University has rescheduled its fourth annual QU Alumni Day for Tuesday, March 1 in remembrance of the university’s first day of classes on Feb. 6, 1860. QU alumni are encouraged to wear a QU Alumni button and QU gear to work and attend the day’s events. “Alumni day has become a tradition at QU, and we…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Christine Damm, dean of the School of Fine Arts and Communication, will present a clarinet faculty recital at 3 p.m. Feb. 26 in chapel in Francis Hall. This event is free and open to the public. She will perform Sonata for Clarinet by Johannes Brahms, Sonatina for Clarinet by Malcom Arnold, Vals Venezolano and Contradanza by Paquito d’Rivera and Deep Blue by Ian…
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QUINCY — Several works of Robert Lee Mejer, distinguished professor of art at Quincy University, have been selected for national exhibitions. St. Louis artist Marilynne Bradley, a faculty member at Webster University and the University of Missouri-Columbia, selected Mejer’s watercolor “Take PC #46” for the Steven Viorel Merit Award in the Hannibal Art Club’s 57th annual 2021…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Gray Gallery in Brenner Library will be the host of the art exhibition “A Shaped World”, acrylic on a shaped pane, featuring works by William Butler from Peoria. This free exhibition will take place from Feb. 21 to March 18 and is open to the public. For each work, Butler channels detritus images from his subconscious…
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QUINCY — J. Matthew Ward, visiting assistant professor of history, will be the featured speaker for Quincy University’s Great Books program from 2 to 3:15 p.m. Feb. 23 in MacHugh Theatre (basement of Francis Hall), 1800 College. Ward’s talk, titled “The 1619 Project – Who Controls History?”, will examine the power of history and the politics surrounding…
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QUINCY, Ill. – Justin Coffey, professor of history, recently received a five-year appointment to the Father Aaron Pembleton Endowed Chair in History at Quincy University. The appointment begins in the spring semester of 2022. A donor will sometimes establish an “endowed chair” to allow a university to honor and retain highly accomplished professors. The Father Aaron Pembleton Endowed Chair…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Gray Gallery in Brenner Library will host the art exhibition Color Digital Photography with Thematic Carve Frames, featuring works by John Gebhardt from Quincy and Rudy Gebhardt from Argyle, Wis. This free exhibition will take place from Jan. 24 – Feb. 18 and is open to the public. John, a photographer,…
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QUINCY — The Lincoln Academy of Illinois recently named Quincy University senior Bailee S. Highbarger of Amboy, Ill., a recipient of the prestigious Lincoln Academy Student Laureate Award for 2021. The award is presented to a senior from each four-year college or university in Illinois who demonstrates excellence in the classroom and leadership throughout the…
Read Full Article QUINCY – Quincy University’s Winter Commencement will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Pepsi Arena. The 2021 graduating class is comprised of 57 undergraduates with an additional 13 graduate degree recipients.University marshal Robert Mejer, distinguished professor of art, and assistant marshals David Kirchhofer and Scott Luaders, professors of physics and chemistry, respectively, will lead…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy University Student-Athletic Advisory Committee will be the host of Donuts and Donations from 9-11 a.m. Thursday in the athletic conference room in the Health and Fitness Center, 1900 Oak. SAAC is asking for donations of clothes, food, personal hygiene products or monetary donations to help local food pantries stock up for winter.…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s music department will be the host of a Saxophone Day for high school students from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 3 in the Connie Niemann Center for Music at QU’s North Campus, 18th and Seminary Road. The day will bring together local high school saxophone players to form a saxophone choir. Participants will spend…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s campus ministry and choral departments will be the host the Service of Nine Lessons and Carols at 7 p.m. Sunday at St. Francis Solanus Parish, 1721 College Avenue. The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments in the parish hall will follow. “Lessons and Carols is an ancient service…
Read Full Article QUINCY, Ill. – The Quincy University music department will present “Gloria! A Christmas Concert” at 3 p.m. Dec. 5 at St. Francis Solanus Parish, 1721 College Avenue. The concert is free and open to the public. Under the baton of Kristin Ramseyer, director of choirs, and accompanied by Laura Kammerer on the piano and organ, the Quincy University choirs will sing “Gloria, RV…
Read Full Article QUINCY – Quincy University’s Great Books Program will be the host of speaker Joe Messina, professor emeritus of English, from 2 to 3:15 p.m. Wednesday in MacHugh Theatre in the basement of Francis Hall, 1800 College. Messina’s presentation is part of the Great Conversations Speakers Series, offered in conjunction with Quincy University’s Great Books program, which brings in leading…
Read Full Article QUINCY – Quincy University’s Wendell Mauter, professor emeritus of history, will present “Faces of the Second World War” in a series of talks at the Quincy Public Library at 2 p.m. on Nov. 13, Jan. 8, Feb. 12, March 12 and April 9. World War II has been described as the largest, most complex and costly single event in human…
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QUINCY – Gail Simmons of Kalamazoo, Mich., was added in October to the Quincy University Board of Trustees as its newest member. “Simmons’ impressive background in higher education as a faculty member and executive will allow her to make many important contributions to Board deliberations,” Del Mitchell, chair of the QU Board of Trustees, said in…
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QUINCY — Quincy University dedicated a campus street clock in honor of president emeritus Phil Conover in a ceremony on Friday. The “Conover Clock” was dedicated in honor of Conover’s service to the university community as a volunteer, trustee and president. “Phil Conover has made many profoundly important contributions to Quincy University over a long and distinguished career,” said Brian…
Read Full Article QUINCY – Quincy University inducted three people and the Adams County Bar Association into its Legal Hall of Fame at its 2021 induction ceremony on Saturday in the Hall of Fame Room in the Health and Fitness Center, 20th and Oak. Inducted were: Mary Jo White, Class of 1963 White served as a member of the Pennsylvania…
Read Full Article QUINCY – Quincy University will be the host of a Discovery Day on Nov. 13. Discovery Days are open houses scheduled throughout the year for prospective students. Students and their families will join other prospective students for special programming and events. This day includes a campus tour, an academic expo and complimentary lunch in the QU…
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QUINCY – Quincy University and Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences will host a nursing and health sciences visit day on Nov. 5. Visit days are scheduled throughout the year specifically for prospective students. Students and their families will join other prospective students for special programming and events geared toward giving them a…
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QUINCY – Quincy University’s Gray Gallery in Brenner Library will be the site of an art exhibition featuring recent works from the Great River Watercolor Society members. The GRWS also will include its popular 2×2 paintings as well as new work produced in the last year. The exhibit will run Nov. 1 through Dec. 9. It is free and…
Read Full Article QUINCY – Quincy University is asking the community to participate in its annual food drive Wednesday in conjunction with QU’s Day of Service. Students will be outside local grocery stores collecting nonperishable food items to support local food pantries in Quincy. Nonperishable food items will be collected outside Hy-Vee, County Market, Save-A-Lot and Walmart locations. Nonperishable items…
Read Full Article QUINCY – Quincy University’s music department will be the host a fall choir concert featuring the university’s Concert Choir, Chamber Choir and Clara Voce at 3 p.m. Oct. 17 at the QU Chapel in Francis Hall, 1800 College. The concert is free and open to the public. Under the baton of Kristin Ramseyer, director of choirs, and accompanied…
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QUINCY – Quincy University is celebrating Franciscan Heritage Week through Friday. The public is encouraged to join faculty, staff and students at the events hosted by QU Campus Ministry. Masks are required at all events. The week-long celebration began Sunday night with the Transitus Service in the QU Chapel. Transitus, Latin for passage, interactively depicts and commemorates the…
Read Full Article QUINCY – Quincy University will honor its 2020 and 2021 Heritage Award recipients at an alumni dinner at 6 p.m. Saturday in the Hall of Fame Room during Homecoming Weekend. Tickets for the dinner are $25 apiece. The Heritage Awards are the highest honor bestowed by Quincy University upon outstanding alumna or alumnus. QU has presented the…
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QUINCY – Joseph R. Coelho, professor of biology at Quincy University, recently authored a paper entitled “Sex, Bugs and Rock ‘n’ Roll: Insects in Music Videos.” Insect music videos are becoming increasingly common, using insects in a variety of ways — large numbers of insects, insects with human features or giant insects in either animation form, live…
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Quincy University launched its 2021-2022 QU Fund Drive with a $1.2 M goal on Thursdayat a reception held on campus. Last year, the QU Fund Drive surpassed the $1M goal in support of campus improvements, technology enhancements and student scholarships. The QU Fund is comprised of unrestricted gifts to the university and temporarily restricted gifts…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Office of Equity and Diversity is joining Campus Ministry to co-host a Catholic Spanish Mass in the QU Chapel, 1800 College, at 6 p.m. Saturday in celebration of Latin American Heritage Month. “The presence and contributions of Latin American culture in the United States are invaluable,” said Measha Ferguson Smith, program…
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QUINCY, Ill. – Quincy University will once again light up Friars Field, 20th and College, with 10 hot air balloons on Thursday, September 30. This free event will start at 6 p.m. The balloons will light up from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from TCBY, The Yum Factory, The Red Light…
Read Full Article QUINCY, Ill. – The number of freshman and transfer students at Quincy University has risen 5.9 percent, and overall enrollment has increased 2.6 percent for the fall 2021 academic term. The school is reporting 340 new students on campus this year, with all undergraduate and graduate students totaling 1,154 students. The total enrollment has risen…
Read Full Article QUINCY, Ill. — Quincy University Student Development will host QU Serves at The Abbey from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1. The Abbey is partnering with QU to raise funds to support of student leadership programs and organization. A limited lunch menu will be offered. QU student-leaders will serve as wait staff. Tickets are $15…
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QUINCY – Matthew Bates, associate professor of theology and award-winning author at Quincy University, recently penned a book titled “The Gospel Precisely: Surprisingly Good News about Jesus Christ the King.” It is a guidebook on defining, sharing and obeying the gospel. “This book is for any reader, but especially churches and small-group studies,” Bates said. “It…
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QUINCY — The Oakley family’s commitment to the news business spanned more than 120 years until the sale of Quincy Media Inc.’s newspaper, television and radio properties in February. The family’s commitment to Quincy University continues to flourish. QU announced Tuesday during a reception at Friars Field it has received a gift from the Oakleys…
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QUINCY – Quincy University recently renovated the elevated concrete main entrance to Brenner Library. A portion of the project was paid with funds from a grant from the Marion Gardner Jackson Charitable Trust in 2020. Brenner Library has offered access to a wealth of information and support from experienced staff for more than 50 years. The original…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Educators throughout Quincy are scrambling to put together plans to implement a vaccine mandate issued Thursday by Gov. JB Pritzker that must be in place by Sept. 5. All P-12 teachers and staff, all higher education personnel and all higher education students must be vaccinated. People who can’t or won’t receive the vaccine…
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