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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…
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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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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…
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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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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…
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