QUniverse Fall 2023

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THE ZEDDIES' COMMITMENT TO LIFELONG LEARNING AND SERVANT LEADERSHIP GUIDES THEIR LIFE AND CAREER PATHS

JUDY ‘83 AND MICHAEL ZEDDIES

Our alumni, no matter how long ago they graduated, tell stories of the people at QU who comforted them, challenged them, and inspired them to do more and to be more. Some of those teachers, staff, and mentors were Franciscan friars, while others were laypeople. Each made a lasting difference in the lives of students.

Today at QU, we use new methods and new technologies to make connections with our students, as part of the campus experience we call Success by Design. We want every student to have the life-changing opportunity to make a lasting and important connection with someone who is a teacher and mentor. With the support of this community, each student should grow not just in knowledge but, more importantly, in wisdom, as our mission statement proclaims.

Our beloved university has always operated at a small and human scale, where no one is a number. But no one should assume that “small” means “simple.” A modern university succeeds because great faculty and dedicated students are supported by staff completing a dizzying array of tasks. Our campus computer networks, complex software applications, beautiful campus landscape, and hundreds of thousands of square feet under roof need the constant attention of skilled professionals. The same is true for the work of our staff who answer student and family questions about financial aid, course credits, textbooks, campus dining, athletic opportunities, mental health support, and many other important necessities of campus life.

Everything we do at Quincy University requires collaboration, with each member of our team working together to make student success possible. I am deeply grateful for the ways in which our team works together, giving many long hours to make possible the transformational experience of a QU education.

If there is a theme where this issue of QUniverse is concerned, that theme is collaboration. In reading these stories, I hope you will discover many of the ways in which collaboration and teamwork make success possible for the members of this remarkable community.

In this particular year, I would be failing as president if I did comment on one enduring collaboration that has made our community so special. Beginning in 1860, the Franciscan friars of what now is the Province of the Sacred Heart founded, staffed, financially supported, and provided steadfast spiritual guidance for the institution that became Quincy University.

These Franciscans, of the Order of Friars Minor, have been admired and loved by generations of students.

Across three centuries, the friars of the Sacred Heart Province, based in St. Louis, have sponsored QU as a Christian and Roman Catholic university open to and supportive of people of all faith traditions. Whether Catholic or not, each of us at QU learns what it means to be part of a loving Franciscan community, with the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi found in our reverence for the environment, for example, and our deep commitment to hospitality.

Today, there are fewer friars in the United States than was once the case. As a result, nearly all of the friars in the United States soon will be consolidated in a single new province, Our Lady of Guadalupe Province, to be based in Atlanta, Georgia.

After 163 years, our special relationship with the Sacred Heart Province will conclude, though we will always keep alive the memory of the 18 friar-presidents and the scores of friars who lived and worked at QU. In the future, though, we will have new opportunities to collaborate more closely with Franciscans from all parts of the U.S. Beginning in October 2023, QU will be one of three universities sponsored by the consolidated province, and we will welcome the opportunity to work in new ways with St. Bonaventure University and with Siena College to continue the wonderful tradition of Franciscan higher education.

May God continue to bless the people of Quincy University. In our new collaboration with the Franciscans and in all our work together, may we follow the admonition of Psalm 133 and be sisters and brothers dwelling together as one!

Sincerely,

Brian McGee, PhD President

“Generations of students have marveled at the individual attention, mentoring, and coaching they received from the faculty and staff of Quincy University.”

President McGee with Fr. Mike Perry, OFM, ’71, former Minister General of the Order of Friars Minor, taken at the Association of Franciscan Colleges and Universities Symposium, Siena College.

Editor: Chris Brennemann, PhD

Contributors:

Paul Brown ’65

QU Communication Dept. Faculty

Fr. John Doctor, OFM ’72

Fr. John Eaton, OFM ’71

Miriam Hermann

Brian McGee, PhD

Kori Kay Obert ’23

Barbara Schleppenbach, PhD ’71

Matt Schuckman, Muddy River Sports

Fr. Joseph Zimmerman, OFM

Graphic Designer: Jenny Willingham

Photographers: Jim Lawrence

Picture This Matt Schuckman

Sandy Trudell ’17

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SPREADING POSITIVITY

by Chris Brennemann, PhD

“My work and business is what I like to do to relax and have fun. I enjoy building projects with incredible people. Throughout my short business career, I have been able to network and work with some amazing individuals who have built incredible businesses.”

- Zach Willing senior business management major at QU

Zach Willing begins his senior year this fall with some additional responsibilities and opportunities. Zach is a leader on the men’s tennis team, and he is the founder and manager of the HeyYou Project, a business designed to spread positivity and promote mental well-being.

“We started by creating products that had positive messages on the back that strangers could read behind you. The whole goal was to not only provide a cool product, but also have it impact people around those individuals wearing it.” HeyYou Project gear includes t-shirts, hoodies, crewnecks, hats, bracelets, and phone cases with messages like “The world is a better place with you in it,” and “Dear person behind me, you look good today. Lots of love, the person in front of you.”

HeyYou Project

is a brand that is dedicated to spreading positivity and promoting mental well-being through a unique range of apparel and accessories. Products are designed with uplifting messages, inspirational quotes, and affirmations that encourage people to stay positive, confident, and focused on their goals while also raising awareness for mental health and suicide prevention.

PROMOTING MENTAL WELL-BEING

The products are motivational as is Zach’s approach to managing the business. When asked how the project is going, Zach replied, “HeyYou Project is always doing good. The main objective of our brand isn’t about just sales and revenue; it’s about how big of an impact we can make. The brand isn’t dictated by money. It’s dictated by the good we do for other people.”

The HeyYou Project donates 15% of their net profit to mental health and suicide prevention organizations.

In the near future, HeyYou Project is looking to launch an app, board game, and eventually software that allows people to communicate with mental health doctors from anywhere in the world.

They are also focusing on enhancing their Hoodies for the Homeless by HeyYou Project, a partnership with The GiveBack Community in Miami Florida to hand out food and hoodies to the homeless.

Zach’s work ethic and commitment to positivity is also evident in his tennis game and interaction with the team. The tennis program is the primary reason Zach chose to attend QU. Zach says what he enjoys most about the sport relates to his teammates and the competitive nature of tennis.

“I am a very competitive person, both in sports and in business, so tennis gives me that opportunity to be competitive in other areas of my life and not just in business.” Zach appreciates that his teammates are from countries all over the world and that he is exposed to cultures he would not experience anywhere else.

As Zach considers his total QU experience, academically, athletically and professionally, he says he owes a great deal to his teammates. “As my path evolves, I find myself increasingly involved in managing teams of both American colleagues and individuals from various corners of the globe.”

Zach adds that the ability to comprehend different cultures and identify what may be considered offensive or uplifting to them has become very important. “Keeping a cohesive and efficient work environment relies heavily on this understanding. It is through my interactions with my teammates that I have honed my skills in facilitating effective teamwork.”

I’ve known Zach for about nine years now. The one thing that hasn’t changed is his demeanor. On and off the court, Zach holds high standards for himself and will always put in his best effort. This is the reason he has been so successful, not only on the tennis court but with his business as well. I’m proud to see Zach’s growth through his collegiate career.

- Ethan Arns QU head tennis coach

CLASS of

by Barbara Schleppenbach, PhD ’71

In the hazy hours of mid-morning on May 13, keen-eyed observers might have noticed a small, black cloud in the west. They would definitely have spotted a flock of Hawks making their way to QU stadium, bearing the trappings of a celebration.

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UNDERGRADUATE RECIPIENTS

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GRADUATE RECIPIENTS

Some carried flowers or balloons; a few braced for the forecast of volatile weather, toting umbrellas and cooling vests. All brought high spirits and pride in the 146 graduates and 32 master’s degree recipients honored during Quincy University’s 160th Spring Commencement.

Graduating psychology major, Crystal Middendorf, was selected by her classmates to deliver the welcome. She focused on the lessons in Franciscan values brought home to this class by their unique experience of the pandemic, which shifted the university to remote learning during the first spring break of their university careers.

Despite challenges, Middendorf said, the experience yielded renewed friendships, personal acceptance, skill in creating “mask smiles,” and completion of 100+ service hours. “That was when the definition of Franciscan values finally sank in, and I could not be more thankful for all of you during this journey as we picked up the pieces together.”

She quoted her mother, translating from the original Chinese: “ ‘bu pa man, jiu pa zhan.’ This translates to ‘be not afraid of growing slowly, only of staying still.’ In other words, if you're someone who thinks you're on top of the world, hey, fantastic. But all I ask is that you bring everyone else to your level in order to keep going. Nobody should walk alone, even if they are ahead of others.”

“The second phrase my mom taught me is ‘jiaoxue xiangzhang’ which translates to ‘both the student and the teacher learn from the lectures.’ ”

Also recognized were four honorary degree recipients: George ‘63 and Mary Nell (Frier) Meyer ‘63, John P. Shibles ’69, and Fr. Thomas Nairn, O.F.M. ’71.

In accepting their honorary degrees, the recipients added their own memories and advice. Dr. George Meyer ’63 cited Habit Four of Stephen Covey’s Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. “Think Win/Win,” he counseled. “Giving to an endowed scholarship is a triple win—a win for the students who receive the aid, a win for QU in attracting students, and a win for the donor to honor professors who have spent so much time on their behalf.”

John Shibles ’69 dedicated his honor to all his classmates of 1969. “The only thing constant in life is change. Just embrace that. Good luck, congratulations, and do it your way,” he concluded, recalling the Frank Sinatra hit song of his graduation year.

Fr. Tom Nairn ’71 reflected on the upcoming merger of the Franciscan provinces that will fold QU’s long-term sponsor, the Sacred Heart Province, into the U.S. Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

In such times of facing the unknown, he urged graduates to remember QU’s commitment to “knowledge that leads to wisdom.” He cited St. Francis, who called wisdom “the queen of Franciscan values. Knowledge can help us understand the what of life; wisdom gives us the why. Wisdom opens our minds and our hearts. It takes us on a journey of life-long self-discovery.”

‘Be not afraid of growing slowly,

slowly, only of staying still.’

Translated from original Chinese: ‘by pa man, jiu pa zhan.’

- CRYSTAL MIDDENDORF ’23

The Commencement address was delivered by Dr. Vicky Eidson ’86, professor of accounting and a distinguished senior faculty member. She called on students to “reflect on your past, celebrate your present achievements, and dream of your future.”

Carrying a sturdy backpack, Eidson reminded the group of their arrival on campus loaded down with college essentials, both tangible and intangible, many provided by parents and mentors. As time unfolded, they removed some things and replaced them with new passions: “People may be able to describe you by looking at the contents of your backpack,” Eidson said.

“As you progressed through college, you decided what to keep in your backpack and what to remove. Look back and reflect on the ideas of what you wanted and could do--existing study habits, prejudices, biases, stereotypes.” As students encountered times of celebration and pain, “the moments that made your backpack heavier actually resulted in stronger shoulders.”

Helping a struggling friend to carry his or her backpack “equipped you with greater resilience and a stronger sense of empathy,” Eidson noted. “Did you remove things that weighed you down and take out others to share with others? What tools have you added to your backpack?”

She urged graduates to treasure the individual backpacks they carry into the future, “full of experiences, knowledge, friendships, and tools to help you to continue to grow and restock as you continue your life journey,” reminding them to always “take with you the love and legacy of Quincy University.”

As the crowd streamed out of the stadium, the small black cloud released a spring downpour, but nothing could dampen the Hawk spirit, confirmed by love and legacy.

“DID YOU REMOVE THINGS THAT WEIGHED YOU DOWN AND TAKE OUT OTHERS TO SHARE WITH OTHERS?

WHAT TOOLS HAVE YOU ADDED TO YOUR BACKPACK?”

- DR. VICKY EIDSON ’86

RAISE THE BAR TO A NEW LEVEL

by Matt Schuckman, Muddy River Sports

A SEEN OPPORTUNITY.

Matt Schissel understood the challenge he created for the Quincy University baseball team would be seen as daunting by some.

He saw it as an opportunity.

The Hawks opened the 2023 season with a seven-game trip to Florida to face two perennial powers Tampa and Rollins. Rollins ranked in the national top 25 and ended up reaching the NCAA Division II World Series. Quincy’s ability to practice outside before the February departure date was limited, but Schissel had faith his players were ready to face whatever came their way.

“We go all year long and you see the same teams in the top 10 more or less,” Schissel said.

You hear about Tampa every year. You hear about Rollins. I want our guys to see, ‘Hey, we’re right there.’ is is a trip that is going to give our guys that chance to understand this is Division II baseball, you’re right there, all is good.

—Matt Schissel, Head Coach

Quincy is and will be part of national contender conversations moving forward.

The Hawks went 4-3 on that road trip, winning the seasonopening series at Tampa and setting the tone for a dazzling season that ended with a championship ring and a bevy of school records.

More importantly, for those players returning and the recruits who have committed to the Hawks, the expectation level remains high, maybe as high as it ever has been. Schissel and his staff have assembled a roster capable of meeting those expectations.

Still, it will be tough to top what the 2023 Hawks accomplished.

THE HAWKS ARE RIGHT THERE. e program is better than good.

Photos provided by Matt Schuckman, Muddy River Sports

Quincy finished with a 47-11 record, setting the singleseason record for victories. Along the way, the Hawks won 17 consecutive games, swept their way to the Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament championship and sent Northwood and Wayne State home after the Midwest Regional.

This was just the sixth team in program history to win at least 40 games, become the fifth QU team to win the GLVC Tournament title and capture the GLVC regular-season championship with a 27-5 record.

Much of the success was built around a ball-crushing offense that jacked 131 home runs, setting new QU and GLVC singleseason records. Junior catcher Luke Napleton smashed 29 home runs to lead all of NCAA Division II and break the QU and GLVC records in the process.

In fact, six different Hawks hit at least 11 home runs. In the Midwest Regional, the top-seeded Hawks outscored their three opponents 33-11 while belting 12 home runs.

Brock Boynton, Senior Center Fielder

“You have to worry about the long ball, you have to worry about the small ball, and you have to worry about one through nine. You better pray you’re not going to get what’s going to come to you out of our bullpen because it’s a scary sight.”

Napleton became the sixth GLVC Player of the Year and fourth Midwest Region Player of the Year in program history, along with earning first-team All-American honors. He was one of six QU players to be named to first-team All-GLVC and first-team All-Midwest Region.

Among those was senior first baseman Lance Logsdon, who graduated as the all-time leader in hits, doubles, RBIs and walks. Junior shortstop Gino D’Alessio set a new single-season record with 86 runs scored. Senior right-hander Spencer Walker went 9-2 and completed his career with a 24-5 record, the fourth most wins in program history.

And Schissel became the first coach at QU in the NCAA Division II era to receive a national honor when he was named the NCBWA National Coach of the Year.

Better yet, Schissel and the Hawks raised the bar to a new level, a place they want to stay for as long as possible.

They are in the conversation. That was the goal when February began.

ere is a di erent atmosphere that comes when you step into QU Stadium.

No wonder the Hawks racked up an abundance of postseason honors.

We have to play the type of teams we’re facing on this trip to garner that national respect (Schissel said before that Florida trip). We’re knocking on the door. We have to take what we’ve done and keep pushing forward.

—Matt Schissel

PURSUING KNOWLEDGE AND SERVING OTHERS

by Chris Brennemann, PhD

MY HUSBAND AND I BOTH ATTENDED SMALLER LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGES. WE REALLY CAME TO VALUE AND APPRECIATE THAT LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND THE OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONAL GROWTH IT PROVIDES. WE ARE PRIVILEGED TO CONTINUE OUR SUPPORT OF QU AND THE LIBERAL ARTS MISSION.

- JUDY (HINKES) ZEDDIES ‘83

I AM THANKFUL THAT I AM A LIFELONG LEARNER

Judy Zeddies ‘83 is the director of Printmaking and Book Arts at Lillstreet Art Center in Chicago, an art school, art gallery, and artist studio space that accommodates artists working in a wide variety of media.

Judy received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Quincy University and a Master of Fine Arts in Printmaking & Drawing from Northern Illinois University. She has also studied printmaking at Chicago Printmakers Collaborative and at Ox-Bow School of Art in Saugatuck, MI.

Judy is grateful for the variety of positions she’s held and for the managerial and maintenance skills she has gained from her college classes and throughout her professional experience. As director of Printmaking and Book Arts at Lillstreet Art Center, Judy hires teachers, plans the schedule, orders supplies and makes sure the studio runs as smoothly as possible. She teaches classes including letterpress, relief, screen-printing and monotype printmaking. Judy also serves as a mentor for her department’s artist-in-residence at Lillstreet.

Judy’s journey to Quincy started with a weekend campus tour. As a Chicago native, she also visited the campuses of some larger colleges, but the more intimate size of Quincy College seemed a better fit for her.

Judy also notes that QC’s academic scholarships were key factors in choosing Quincy. She and her twin sister were first generation college students, and their widowed mother had few financial resources to offset college expenses.

Judy has great respect for the instruction and mentorship she received at QC and specifically through the art department. She says that while her fellow art majors enhanced her educational and social enjoyment, her favorite professor, Robert Lee (Bob) Mejer, truly stood out. She recalls several key experiences that Bob afforded to art majors including organizing groups to go to Des Moines for a biennial printmaking symposium, which gave all students a taste of larger printmaking possibilities.

As a senior, Judy sought Bob Mejer’s advice as she applied to graduate schools and was accepted at Northern Illinois University in ceramics. She was more interested in printmaking, but Bob advised

I TRUST I AM PUTTING IN THE EXTRA EFFORT FOR MY STUDENTS

that her portfolio was stronger in ceramics. Judy applied with the understanding that, once she was accepted, she could get to know the print professors and change to that concentration. “Our plan worked perfectly, and I received my MFA in spring of 1986.”

Judy initially sought her MFA hoping to teach at the college level like Bob Mejer, and although Judy does not hold a traditional college instructor position, she adds, “I trust I am putting in the extra effort for my students at Lillstreet the same way Bob does for his students.”

In addition to her education providing a strong foundation in her art practice, Judy says that she also learned to work independently and strive for goals that

seemed a bit out of reach at that time. For example, she learned the basics of using power tools in her art classes and has continued to build on those skills and the use of media types in her artwork.

“I am thankful that I am a lifelong learner.”

Judy’s consistent commitment to the pursuit of knowledge and to servant leadership is in direct keeping with the Franciscan values that are the foundation of Quincy University. She says these values have guided her life and career paths.

One defining moment for Judy, personally and professionally, was entering an art piece into the Quincy Art Center regional art competition her senior year and having that piece win a prize and be purchased. Since then, she has been accepted into hundreds of juried exhibitions and art fairs and sold thousands of works, but in her words...

“That first one was pretty special.” Judy and Michael Zeddies value giving back to their communities and good causes as a way to share some of their time and funds with not-for-profits that are doing important work for society and the environment. They often choose organizations that have an educational component.

IT’S GRATIFYING TO KNOW THAT WE CAN DIRECT OUR DONATION WITHIN THE COLLEGE, TO AN AREA THAT IS SPECIAL TO ME, LIKE FUNDING IMPROVEMENTS IN THE ART DEPARTMENT. I HOPE OTHERS WILL ALSO INVESTIGATE DIRECTED GIFTS.

- JUDY (HINKES) ZEDDIES ‘83

Merger Goals

Our Lady of Guadalupe: New Franciscan Province

Contributors: Fr. John Doctor, OFM ’72,

Fr. John Eaton, OFM ’71,

Fr. Joseph Zimmerman, OFM, and Paul Brown ’65

In October, the Franciscan Province of the Sacred Heart, founder of Quincy University, will merge with five other Franciscan provinces to become Our Lady of Guadalupe Province. The merger has two goals: to re-energize the Franciscan spirit in the United States and to be more effective with its workforce.

The diminishment of members in each of the provinces was calling for a reconfiguration. For example, the Sacred Heart Province went from 800 friars in 1972 to 136 friars today. There will be under 1,000 Franciscan brothers and priests in the new province, down from over 3,250 in the U.S. in the early 1970s.

Fr. John Doctor, OFM ’72, Quincy University Vice President for Mission and Ministry, comments, “St. Francis of Assisi exhorted the friars before his passing from this life to the next: Christ has taught me what to do, may Christ teach you what you are to do. This exhortation has applied to the friars throughout the ages. When the friars of the six provinces contemplate what is ours to do in light of our times, it was obvious that the provinces could not continue to do what they have always done.”

Re-energize the Franciscan spirit in the United States

Be more effective with its workforce

While members of the Sacred Heart Province may mourn the loss of being members of their own province, Fr. John says they can also celebrate a new birth of the presence of the Franciscan friars in the United States, as Our Lady of Guadalupe Province.

Franciscans of the Sacred Heart Province have delivered 163 years of service to the institution we now call Quincy University, and they have continued to provide faculty, staff, trustees, volunteers and funding. More than 300 Franciscans, working with many lay individuals, have devoted these years to the education of thousands of students who have gone on to help make the world a better place.

With the formation of the new province, there is the question of what ministries will be maintained and what new ministries will emerge in response to the needs of our times. There is agreement that higher education will remain an important ministry. The presidents of St. Bonaventure University and Siena College, both in New York state, and Quincy University have already begun working together. All three institutions will remain Franciscan and be supported by the new province.

“The friars of the Sacred Heart Province are grateful to everyone for your prayers and financial support during the 165 years that we have ministered here in the United States. Though the province’s name will change, the ministries will continue to need your prayers and support. Please grow with us into the new Our Lady of Guadalupe Province,” said Fr. John Eaton, OFM ’71, Provincial Vicar for the Sacred Heart Province.

Fr. Joe Zimmerman, OFM, added his insightful perspective, “‘It is in God’s hands’ is a pious cliché, but in the case of Catholic religious orders, it is more than a cliché. We do not know what the future holds. Our vocation right now is to stay as faithful as we can to the vision of Francis of Assisi and to see if the Lord will call us to greater changes or greater numbers. It’s happened before in the Church’s history. The Lord provides.”

When the friars of the six provinces contemplate what is ours to do in light of our times, it was obvious that the provinces could not continue to do what they have always done.

-FR. JOHN DOCTOR, OFM ’72

Our vocation right now is to stay as faithful as we can to the vision of Francis of Assisi and to see if the Lord will call us to greater changes or greater numbers. It’s happened before in the Church’s history. The Lord provides.

-FR. JOE ZIMMERMAN, OFM

INVEST IN YOURSELF AND ADVANCE YOUR CAREER WITH A GRADUATE DEGREE FROM QU

by Chris Brennemann, PhD

Quincy University offers fast, flexible, and affordable graduate programs in business administration, education, and education in counseling.

Graduates from QU's master’s programs have gone on to become entrepreneurs, teachers, school counselors, licensed mental health practitioners, directors and administrators.

QU’s Coordinator of Graduate and Professional Studies, Maranda Stumo, provides outcomes-driven responses to some key factors to consider when pursuing a master’s degree.

WHY EARN A MASTER’S DEGREE?

The career opportunities will be a lot better and more varied for you than they would be without having a master’s degree. It puts you on the fast track for success.

Another great benefit of earning your master’s degree is the versatility. You will be qualified for the niche field that your master’s degree represents. It will also qualify you for a broader spectrum of careers in that career field.

A master’s degree makes you more marketable. One of the most obvious reasons for obtaining a master’s degree is you will have higher earning potential.

Current graduate student, Anna Peters, says that a variety of life experiences led her to pursue a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling. Her ultimate goal is to open a private practice.

“The MEC program has helped me hone in on the skills I have and build new ones. The instructors are very encouraging and supportive every step of the way. Classes are both large enough to have a diverse group but also small enough to make a comfortable class environment.”

WHY EARN A MASTER’S DEGREE FROM QU?

All of the QU graduate programs facilitate personal and professional growth by combining academic rigor with experiential learning and service to the community. QU provides a caring, compassionate environment that fosters growth and development so graduate students are able to reach their full potential.

QU post-graduate professors are active in their fields and incorporate real-life experience into research and applications of course material.

“Each of the master’s programs offered at QU will prepare you for high demand jobs both locally and in other areas of the country and internationally. Due to the small class sizes, master’s students get the opportunity to have close relationships with their instructors and peers as well as be part of a community that values learning and service to others,” said Maranda Stumo, coordinator of graduate and professional studies.

ARE THERE ANY MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT PURSUING A MASTER’S DEGREE AT QU?

One misconception is that the tuition is not affordable because QU is a private university. QU’s tuition is very comparable to other similar institutions. Additionally, many people think that they have to pay out of state tuition, but that is not the case. Since QU is a private university, no one pays out of state tuition.

Sometimes people assume that, since QU is a Catholic university, it is only for people of the Catholic faith. In keeping with our Franciscan values, QU respects the significance and worth of people from all walks of life. Everyone is welcome at QU.

As Coordinator of Graduate and Professional Studies, Maranda Stumo oversees all aspects of QU's graduate and professional studies and is responsible for fostering the academic strength of the program and supporting the educational and professional success of QU graduate students.

Maranda has a Master's of Education in Counseling from Southeastern Louisiana University. She has served in multiple positions in higher education for over 20 years including academic advising, teaching, counseling and directing.

2022 Best Masters in Counseling Degree Programs – Ranked #15 in the nation by https://www.intelligent. com/best-masters-in-counselingdegree-programs/

Winner of the 2017 Leo G. Bent Award for Outstanding Professional Counseling Program in Illinois by the Illinois Counseling Association

The Master of Science in Education in Counseling is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs.

NEW PROGRAMS IN DEMANDING FIELDS CELEBRATE FIRST GRADUATES

by Chris Brennemann, PhD

This spring, Quincy University recognized the first graduates of the cybersecurity and business analytics majors that were created through funding by the U.S. Dept. of Education Title III: Strengthening Institutions Program.

Cybersecurity is a career focus in computer science with strong demand today and is predicted to grow rapidly in the future as information security analysts will be needed to create innovative solutions to prevent hackers from stealing critical information or causing problems for computer networks.

Paden Lewis, Spring ’23 cybersecurity graduate, will continue his education by pursuing his master’s degree and plans to become an analyst or a technician in the cybersecurity field.

This grant enabled QU to launch two majors with new lab facilities and current professional software. Expanded undergraduate research labs, a robotics lab, and a math success program were also funded by the grant.

To succeed in the cybersecurity field, students need up-to-the-minute preparation with the latest coursework and training and the most powerful technology. Thanks to the U.S.D.E. Title III grant, Quincy University has constructed a dedicated Cybersecurity Computer Lab and a dynamic, robust curriculum.

The Quincy University business analytics program is focused on preparing Oakley School of Business students with the necessary background and skills to use business analytics and the associated technologies to solve complex problems for their clients and employers. This includes healthcare, accounting, marketing, operations managements and many other industries.

The Title III grant and support from Quincy University has allowed the program to provide the necessary resources and training so that students are enabled with the latest technology in business analytics.

Dana Walker, DMgt, highlighted some standout moments for the business analytics program which include employers seeking students for jobs in the industry even before they graduate, the rapid growth of the program, and the inclusion of ethics and Franciscan values as a key component of the program.

“My classmates and I implemented a software based firewall and then a hardware based firewall for our capstone project.”

-Paden Lewis Spring ’23 cybersecurity graduate

“The courses and the program itself focus on an experiential approach. This means the students learn by doing,” said Walker. “Students enjoy the hands-on approach and quickly gain an appreciation of the problem complexity and necessity of critical thinking, good analytical skills, and need for clear written and verbal communication skills.”

Kassidy Venvertloh graduated this May with a triple major in accounting, finance and business analytics, and she is one of the first three students to earn a degree in the university’s new business analytics major.

These three majors offered Venvertloh not only a challenge but a new perspective on the business world and on herself. While accounting looks at making financial statements, finance interprets the financial statements, and business analytics focuses on using data to make business decisions.

“It all kind of blends together. You see the business as a whole. Yes, it’s a lot of classes, a lot of homework, but pushing yourself, saying you can do it, it’s possible, you learn where your limitations are.”

-Kassidy

Spring

Venvertloh

’23 cybersecurity graduate

After graduation, Venvertloh began her career as a margin analyst in the pricing department at Dot Foods.

QU Communication Faculty Bring Over 200 Years of Industry Experience to Higher Education

Audienceswarmlyremember themanyproductionsMr.Hugh Fitzgeraldcreatedonthestageofthe MacHughTheatre.Infact,hisgreatest hitisstillrunningfourdecadesafter itsauspiciousopening.

As founder of the Communication ProgramatQU,“Mr.Fitz”infusedhis new venture with ideals from a fabled theatrecareer—flexibility,versatility, and teamwork.

Themembersoftoday’s Communicationfacultyechohis philosophyintheirinsights.

I spent 20 years in television broadcast news and four years in non-profit work. This year (2023-24) will be my tenth in higher education.

I spent that time in the newsroom in almost every capacity, from reporter, producer, anchor, to assignment editor and news director. I had a front row seat to many incredible events and took my responsibility to represent the public and present the truth seriously.

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The experience I bring to the classroom is the knowledge of how the news industry works on a day-to-day level. The ability to tell a multimedia story is valued in news organizations, but also in corporations, non-profits, churches, and any entity that has a story to tell. The connection between having done the job you are teaching and helping students realize their full potential is the most rewarding aspect of being in the classroom.

by Barbara Schleppenbach, PhD ’71 contributors: QU Communication Department faculty

NORA BALDNER Assistant Professor

I have a decade of experience in the television industry as well as several years in public relations. I have experience as a news and live events producer, reporter, videographer, and production assistant.

In 2009, I transitioned to teaching full-time for QU. The following year I re-launched the then-defunct QUTV broadcast program. After two grants, we’ve grown from a small studio space in the basement of Friar’s Hall to a state-of-the-art media production studio at North Campus. I’ve also put my media production experience to use at QU by developing a film and new media minor.

Our programs are pre-professional in nature, and because of our backgrounds, we’re able to prepare graduates for what to expect when they leave QU. Not only are they well trained; they also have a sense of what day-to-day life will be like in their professions.

I’ve served as a full-time or part-time faculty member and administrator since 1975. In the 1980s, a student I had taught during grad school asked me for business writing advice, which led to three decades of consulting as a public relations and advertising copywriter.

Writing for clients develops a keen awareness of audience—and plenty of humility. It takes practice for students to risk writing for a world beyond the classroom, and I encourage them with stories of the many occasions when copy I considered brilliant was sent back to me swimming in oceans of rejection-red ink.

CHRIS BRENNEMANN

Adjunct professor and director of QU community relations

I’ve worked in radio, television and marketing for 35 years in a variety of roles including announcing, producing, directing, consulting and radio station management.

My years in the industry mirror my time in higher education. As a full-time university faculty member [prior to joining QU in my current role], I assisted institutions and personal clients with marketing campaigns and audio/video production. As a full-time practitioner in the media and marketing industry at WGEM/Quincy Media, I served as an adjunct at QU.

I pull industry experience into almost all lectures in relevant classes including real-life examples and case studies. Students educated by communication professors with industry experience gain real-life experience and opportunities to apply their material so they are more equipped for internships and job opportunities

please see https://qumedia.net/category/alumni-profiles/.

Communication alums are encouraged to send information for inclusion by contacting Professor Baldner at schnano@quincy.edu

TRAVIS YATES Associate Professor

BARBARA SCHLEPPENBACH Associate Professor

For profiles of QU alums in professional life...

Adjunct professor and director of QU experiential learning

Adjunct professor and QU digital media production coordinator

I am the marketing manager at WGEM, overseeing the award-winning team of commercial and promotions producers. I am the brand manager and oversee the station's marketing initiatives.

My entire professional career has been at WGEM, starting part-time in 1989 a few weeks after I began freshman classes at QU. Upon graduating from QU with a Communication degree, I started as a radio assistant, responsible for putting sports radio announcers on the air during QU sports broadcasts. TV studio and control room duties were next, followed by writing, shooting, and editing commercials. I have been a lecturer in communication since 2001, teaching Advanced Video Production and Principles of TV Production.

As an undergrad working closely with the WGEM news staff, I was able to offer special insight that was an addition to what was being taught. As an adjunct, since they are not too far away from entering the workforce, I look at my students as potential future employees and teach accordingly.

I’ve spent 25 years in a communication field and 23 in higher education. I started my career as an admissions counselor in the St. Louis and local areas. I have spent the last 18 years helping students with Career Services, Study Abroad, and Internships.

As a Public Speaking professor, I use my career development background to help students with elevator speeches, interviews preparation, and professional presentations.

I’ve had an amazing career spanning 48 years in the broadcast industry, where I held various positions including news photographer, on-air weather and sports anchor, and production and promotion manager. Toward the end of my tenure, I served as the director of operations and engineering, overseeing a master control room hub for Quincy Media. We were innovators in many areas including the build-out of our centralized master control room facilities within the company and upgrading analog broadcast facilities to digital.

Mentoring college students during my time in the industry was a source of pride for me, and it's fulfilling. In 2009, I began teaching as an adjunct professor at QU, where I imparted my knowledge in the communications field. Through my connection with Quincy Media, we were able to design and build Quincy University’s first broadcast production studio. There are countless stories of success worth mentioning. One particularly notable example involves a graduate who has risen to become a prime-time news anchor in the St. Louis market. Numerous other alumni have made their mark in diverse roles within the industry. Two students whom I had the privilege to mentor are now employed in the professional sports world, working with organizations like MLB, the NBA, the NFL, and college sports teams.

SHAWN DICKERMAN Adjunct Professor

KRISTEN LIESEN

JIM LAWRENCE

Faculty

JAYME PEACOCK, PHD, assistant professor of English, presented at the annual Shakespeare Association of America Conference in Minneapolis on March 29 - April 1. The paper was titled "Tragic Binarism: The Critics, the Romans, and Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra."

HUSAM GHAZALEH, PHD, assistant professor of computer science, and Dr. Lavanya Mandava, PhD, former QU cybersecurity coordinator and assistant professor of computer science, submitted an abstract/presentation for the National Conference on Undergraduate Research 2023 conference titled “Embedding Undergraduate Research in AI and Cybersecurity Courses."

CINDY LOVELL, PHD, adjunct professor of English, presented at the National Association of Bilingual Education (NABE) 2023 Conference on “Professional Development: Hands-On Activities for District Trainings and ESOL Workshops.”

J. MATTHEW WARD, PHD, assistant professor of history, received the prestigious honor of being selected as one of 20 fellows to participate in the 2023 Summer Seminar in Military History at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. It was a 3-week program where scholars learned critical connections between military history and democracy as well as pedagogy sessions in which they discussed classroom strategies and how to incorporate military history into academic courses. The seminar also included a visit to the Battle of New Orleans site.

SARAH VORDTRIEDE-PATTON, PHD, assumed the role of Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs on July 1. She will also serve as professor of biological sciences. Dr. Vordtriede-Patton has 30 years of experience in higher education, ranging from serving as an instructor to serving as the founding dean of the School of Natural Sciences & Mathematics at Columbia College in Columbia, Missouri. Her work has included management and professional development of faculty and staff, assessment and coordination of academic departments, strategic planning, budget management, accreditation and assessment reviews, and oversight of recruiting, marketing and advising.

Briefs

Several works of ROBERT LEE MEJER, MFA, distinguished professor of art, were selected for international and national art exhibitions. Mejer’s “Origins” watercolor was accepted to NO PLACE TO SHOW in the M. G. Nelson Gallery at the Springfield Art Association. Mejer’s watercolor “Take PC#18-Revisited” was selected for exhibition in the Rhode Island Watercolor Society National Watermedia Show. The curator at Wave Hill, a cultural center in The Bronx, NY, juried Mejer’s watercolor “Take PC Open Book #2” for New Painting International Online exhibition at the Site: Brooklyn Gallery. Mejer’s watercolor “Hieroglyphic” was chosen for exhibition in INNOVATIONS 2023, the 32nd Annual International Open Juried Exhibition of the International Society of Experimental Artist, Inc. at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod. Mejer’s watercolor “Take PC Open Book #8” was selected for exhibition in the 39th National Exhibition of the Illinois Watercolor Society at The Next Picture Show Fine Arts Center. Mejer’s watercolor “Take PC Open Book #4” was juried into the Absolutely Abstract National 2023 Exhibition at the Modern Visual Arts Gallery in Bethlehem, PA. Mejer’s watercolor “Lifeline” was juried into the International Colorium 2023 online group exhibition, presented by the Gallerium Art Exhibitions and the Book of Arts publication, Toronto, Canada. “Lifeline” was also selected for the 50th Annual Rocky Mountain National Watermedia exhibition.

Awards and Promotions:

FRANCISCAN SERVICE AWARDS

Staff – Sandy Trudell

Faculty – Dr. Caitlin Deskins

FRANCISCAN HOSPITALITY AWARD

Cassie Phillips

EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD

Rick Buckwalter

FACULTY PROMOTIONS

Promotion:

Dr. Cynthia Haliemun, Professor of Economics

Tenure & Promotion:

Dr. Kristina Mouzakis, Associate Professor of Psychology

Mr. Gary Meacher, Associate Professor of Design

Retirements

Dr. Teresa Reed

Pat Tomczak

Laurie Allen

QU Employees Celebrate Milestone

Years of Service:

5 YEARS

Miriam Hermann

Dr. Barb Rowland

Mike McCabe

Miranda Higgins

Tom Oliver

Aaron Clayton

Dr. Husam Ghazaleh

10 YEARS

Mike Carpenter

Dr. Caitlyn Deskins

Dr. Neil Wright

15 YEARS

Elysia Mahoney

Dr. Daniel Strudwick

20 YEARS

Dominic O’Donnell

Jennifer Truitt

25 YEARS

Dan Kemner

Diane Kemner

Dr. Cynthia Haliemun

35 YEARS

Patricia Tomczak

55 YEARS

Bob Mejer

Hawks Soar

Amanda Wu ’01

is a Senior Managing Director in FTI Consulting’s Business Transformation in New York. She specializes in providing finance strategy, finance transformation, and transaction advisory services to large domestic and multinational companies. Amanda has over 20 years of experience in hospitality, healthcare and life sciences, retail and consumer products, automotive, diversified industrials, telecom, media and technology, and education.

Teresa Gorrell Evans ’17 graduated cum laude with a Masters of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, IL, in May 2023. Teresa and her husband Tim are at Fort Carson in Colorado Springs where Tim took his first assignment as an active duty army chaplain.

’50s

Richard ’57 and Mary Thompson celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary on June 10 in Quincy. They have five children, nine grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren.

his high school, Saint Joseph, in New Brunswick, NJ. John is a member of the inaugural Saint Joseph graduating class of 1965 and has been a long time contributor to the school’s success.

Linda Niehaus Etzkorn ’69 sadly announces the passing of her husband, Jerry, on March 15, 2023, in Quincy, IL.

Mark Troy ’69 published his third novel, Splintered Loyalty, the second book in the Ava Rome mystery series, in May 2023.

’60s

Daniel Sherman ’63 was inducted into the inaugural hall of fame class for Quincy High School Blue Devil educators in May, 2023.

Signe Jacobson Oakley ’65 was inducted into the inaugural hall of fame class for Quincy High School Blue Devil educators in May, 2023.

John Shibles ’69 received the Father Andre Coindre Service award from

Mark Troy ’69 published his third novel, Splintered Loyalty, the second book in the Ava Rome mystery series, in May 2023.

Beth Young ’69 was elected to the Advisory Board of the Illinois State Historical Society and was inducted into the Quincy High School Educators' Hall of Fame. She donates time to the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County and writes Civil War-related articles for publication.

Fr. Bob Hutmacher, OFM, ’71 recently published a new musical theatre piece, Messenger of Peace. It is 10 stories of people whose lives were radically changed by Francis of Assisi. Music score is of voice, violin and guitar. Messenger has been performed throughout Illinois and Italy with more coming this fall in Umbria Italy, hoping for a U.S. tour in 2024. Fr. Bob continues to serve at St. Peter's in the Loop and at Ascension Parish in Oak Park in Chicago.

Michael ’72 and Linda Seibert Schlipmann ’72 celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on March 24, 2023.

’70s

Diane Scott Brockington ’71 sadly reports the passing of her husband, John, on March 31, 2023.

Fr. Robert Hutmacher, OFM, ’71 recently published a new musical theatre piece, Messenger of Peace It is 10 stories of people whose lives were radically changed by Francis of Assisi. Music score is for voice, violin and guitar.

Michael ’72 and Linda Seibert Schlipmann ’72 celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on March 24, 2023.

Mario ’73 and Ginny Johnson Camacho ’73 celebrated their 50th anniversary on May 17, 2023.

John ’74 and Judy Hilgenbrink Liesen ’74 celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 23, 2023.

Margaret Klauser ’75 was inducted into the inaugural hall of fame class for Quincy High School Blue Devil educators in May, 2023.

Jeanetta Green ’77 was inducted into the inaugural hall of fame class for Quincy High School Blue Devil educators in May, 2023.

Melvin Kuntemeier ’77 sadly reports the passing of his wife, Carol, on January 14, 2023, in Glenarm, IL.

’80s

Mark Longo ’80 retired as the Quincy Notre Dame girls’ soccer coach.

Teresa Carter Tyson ’80 was promoted to assistant regional director at the Chicago regional office of the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Cristina Cray ’86 was appointed by Governor Pritzker as a member of the State Board of Elections.

Vicky Eidson ’86 sadly reports the passing of her father, Gary Clampitt, on March 28, 2023, in Augusta, IL.

Fr. Gladstone "Bud" Stevens ’89, a priest of the Archdiocese of Louisville and a member of the Society of St. Sulpice, has been appointed rector of Theological College, the national seminary of the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.

’90s

Carin Bohumolski Crowe ’92 was promoted to COO of Salt Lake Habitat for Humanity and chosen as one of the Top 10 Inspiring Women Leaders of 2023 by the Industry Era Women Leaders magazine.

Joanne Schrader ’92 is an administrative support assistant for the Missouri Department of Social Services in Jefferson City, Mo.

Debra Hamilton Carstens ’94 is a talent acquisition partner for Aimbridge Hospitality in Plano, TX.

Dr. Jill Wirth-Rissman ’99 is the director of clinical operations at Illinois State University in Normal, IL.

’00sNathan Peplinski ’00 was inducted as a Michigan State Bar Association Fellow. He was one of only 28 lawyers honored that year in the state for their legal prowess and commitment to the legal community.

Jonathan ’00 and Bethany Lucas Sullivan ’00 welcomed baby Blaise on September 5, 2022. Blaise joins brothers and sisters Isaac, Joshua, Adeline, Levi, Caleb, Ephraim, Felicity, Miriam, and Gregory.

William Brooks ’03 is a Senior Analyst Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) - Learning and Development for Patterson-UTI in Houston, TX.

Lisa DePauw Fischer ’03 was named Woman of the Year by Saint Louis University's Women's Commission in 2023.

Melissa Schmidt Lee ’03 received her LCPC license in 2022 and is a supervisor at Rosecrance Youth Community organization.

Brock Sousa ’04 was recognized by the Governor's Council on Disability as part of their 2022 annual recognition awards.

Lindsay Anderson ’05 was inducted into the Edwardsville, IL, high school athletic hall of fame.

Daniel Spector ’05 and his wife Amy King and their children Declan, Petra, and Jude are living in Taipei, Taiwan, where Daniel is a professor at National Taiwan Normal University.

Sarah Roberts Bergschneider ’07 is the secretary for the mayor of Jacksonville, IL

Jessica Jenkins ’07 is the executive director of the Litchfield Historical Society in Litchfield, CT

Anthony Donatucci ’09 has been named the head coach for the James B. Conant High School football program in Hoffman Estates, IL.

Daniel Spector ’05 and his family in Taipei, Taiwan where his is a professor.

Sandy ’73 and Chuck Sullivan hosted Quincy College friends and family at their house in Naples, Florida. From left to right, front row: Carole (Dunn) Schwarzen ’69, Margaret (Punky)(Moran) Pesek ’72, Jean Fitzpatrick Sullivan, Sandy (Dunn) Sullivan ’73, Louise Tepavchevich, Mary Ellen (Miller) Dunn 1980. Back row: Erv Pesek ’71, Jim Sullivan ’71, Rich Schwarzen ’69, Chuck Sullivan, Nick Tepavchevich ’71, Terry Dunn ’78.

Colleen Taylor Myers ’09 is the marketing manager for Visit Pleasant Prairie in Pleasant Prairie, WI.

QU Hall of Fame Inductees

2022-2023

Sports

Fernando Barretto ‘04

Brady Collings ‘95

Rasaan Hall ‘96

Paul Jackstadt ‘71

Bob Pollihan ‘73

Kim Rakers ‘99

Heath Tagtmeyer ‘95

Brenda Tanker ‘01

Bart Toennies ‘94

Sports Professional Achievement

Brady Collings ‘95

Rick Hummel

Dustin Jacoby

Legal

Michael Bickhaus ‘90

Bill Davis ‘04

Melissa Lore ‘97

Mark Mantovani ‘76

’10sTrevor ’10 and Jessica Wiley Pullinger ’10 welcomed baby Elowyn on October 4, 2022. Elowyn joins older siblings Elijah, Emma, Ellanor, Elizabeth, and Eden. Trevor is the director of faith formation and catechesis coordinator for the diocese of Davenport and has started the diaconate program there.

Audra Turnbull, IHM ’11 professed final vows with the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary on May 21 at Saints Peter and Paul Jesuit Church in Detroit, MI.

Dale Sandfrey ’12 is a program specialist for special education for the East Whittier City school district in Whittier, Calif.

Rebecca Arns ’11 received an excellence in service award in May. She is a registered nurse at Barnes Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, MO.

Emily Fletcher Mathias ’11 and her husband, Andrew, welcomed daughter Margaret on May 24, 2021.

Misty McBee Cate ’13 is a student loan consultant with Graduate Financial in Pittsburg, PA.

Meg Duncan ’14 won a first place award, the Localized National Story, in the 2022 Illinois Newspaper Contest from the Illinois Press Association for her article in the Quincy Herald-Whig on the baby formula shortage.

Emily Fletcher Mathias ’11 and Andrew welcomed a daughter on May 24, 2021.

Trevor ’10 and Jessica Wiley ’10 welcomed baby Elowyn on October 4, 2022.

Dale Sandfrey ’12 is a program specialist for special education in Whittier, Calif.

Meg Duncan ’14 won a first place award, the Localized National Story.

Jacqueline Pohlman Hayes ’14 was named to the 40 under 40 for 2022 by the St. Louis Business Journal. Jackie is the director of the National Corn to Ethanol Research Center at SIU-Edwardsville.

Teresa Gorrell Evans ’17 graduated cum laude with a Masters of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, IL, in May 2023. Teresa and her husband Tim are at Fort Carson in Colorado Springs, where Tim took his first assignment as an active duty army chaplain.

Graham Spraker ’17 has been activated to Great Britain's roster for the World Baseball Classic, and also received a non-roster

invitation to spring training with the Tampa Bay Rays.

Matthew Schissel ’18, head baseball coach at QU, has been named National Coach of the Year by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association.

HERITAGE AWARDS

2024 AWARD NOMINATIONS

Quincy University’s National Alumni Board invites you to nominate a fellow alum who has achieved professional accomplishments and service to their communities and/or to the university. The NAB would like to honor graduates in the following categories - Alumni Franciscan Service Award, Rising Hawk Award, and the Bill O’Donnell Distinguished Alumni of the Year Award. Nominations for all awards are solicited annually from faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of the university, specifically in the fall of each year; however, we accept award nominations throughout the year. We encourage nominations to be kept confidential. Submitted nominees are reviewed by Alumni Services and the final selection is made by a committee of the NAB.

The nomination deadline for the 2024 awards is October 31, 2023. Submissions after October 31 will be considered for the following year. Self-nominations will not be accepted.

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

To nominate deserving alumni visit: https://www.quincy.edu/alumni/alumni-features/

Hawks Stay Connected

QU Alumni Services would like your feedback!

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

Your input will allow us to continue to create as many interesting and educational events as possible. We invite you to contact Kyra Schuckman, coordinator of alumni services at k.schuckman75@quincy.edu and share your ideas.

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

Send us your news!

Taylor King ’20, multimedia journalist and producer for WANE 15 in Fort Wayne, IN, moved from First News morning reporter position to evening reporter for WANE News at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Have an idea for an alumni event? Interested in hosting an event? Tell us!

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

Taylor King ’20 moved to evening reporter for WANE News at 5pm and 6pm.

Quincy University takes pride in its alumn, and the Class Notes section is dedicated for alumni to share the news of their lives and achievements. Supportive of our Catholic Church's teachings, publication of announcements provided to us by our alumni does not necessarily imply an endorsement by Quincy University.

Half Baked Goodness Rogers, AR 479-553-7330

Owner: Jamie Mayer’ 87

Kairos Hope MO info@kairoshope.org

217-891-6662

Owner: Eryka Mabus ‘21

Kick It To Kay LLC kickittokay@gmail.com

563-260-4580

Owner: Kaylee Hinkamper ‘17

KP Consulting Group Cottleville, MO

636-866-8465

Owner: Katie Pesha ‘02

Lawson Family Chiropractic PC Winterville, GA

706-546-4488

Owner: Dr. Meg Lawson ‘85

Maggie Strong Consulting Quincy, IL 217-257-0721

Owner: Maggie Strong ‘03

Pin- It Health Munster, IN

773-505-1509

Owner: Elma Frzina ‘10

Saunders Oil Company Warren, IL

815-745-2265

Owner: Jeremy Saunders ‘08

Smoothie King Quincy, IL

Owners: Dr. Bill ‘97 & Amy ‘97 Duke

Springfield Strapping and Packaging Springfield, MO 314-239-8887

Owner: Jim Stoll ‘85

Table Sixteen Productions Quincy, IL 217-430-2246

Owners: Christopher ‘00 & Victoria ‘98 Kelley

TeamScreen Solutions LLC

Overland Park, KS

Swolfe@teamscreen.net

913-663-2900

Owner: Stephen Wolfe ‘79

The Quincy Group LLC Newcastle, WA 425-255-0272

Owner: Pat Detmer ‘72

Wes Hatch Custom Horns LLC Wauwatosa, WI 414-510-0379

Owner: Wes Hatch ‘75

Wise Women Leadership jillian@wisewomenleadership.com

217-430-0688

Owner: Jillian Starman ‘94

IN MEMORIAM

Edward Reis ’50 on August 25, 2022, Dwight, IL

William Vasen ’50 on July 30, 2022, Canton, IL

Elizabeth Hudson Flanders ’51 on January 7, 2023, Lakewood, CO

James F. Steinkamp ’51 on December 09, 2022, in Quincy, IL

John "Jack" Wolfner ’51 on March 25, 2022, Saint Louis, MO

Paul Stubenbort ’55 on June 25, 2022, Bensalem, PA

Frances Mary "Murrie" Powers Donovan ’56 on June 20, 2023, Green Bay, WI

Donald Mack ’56 on February 26, 2022, East Dundee, IL

Robert O'Connor ’56 on January 29, 2023, Dayton, OH

Janet Berry Wilkinson ’56 on May 29, 2023, Mundelein, IL

Richard "Dick" Dolan ’57 on June 24, 2022, Chesterfield, MO

Patricia Eisenhart Daluga ’59 on February 3, 2023, Henderson, NV

Charles Larson ’60 on January 5, 2023, Aurora, CO

Edwin M. Ward ’62 on January 24, 2023 in Quincy, IL

Larry Frank Boeing ’63 on January 6, 2022, Oxnard, CA

Ruth Marie Toalson Dartnell ’63 on August 24, 2022, Hannibal, MO

Ronald Liesen ’63 on May 7, 2023, Lake Havasu City, AZ

Donald Greene Rodenhizer ’63 on January 24, 2023 in Quincy, IL

Charlotte Stroot ’63 on May 30, 2023 in Quincy, IL

John Allen ’64 on April 29, 2023, Quincy, IL

John P. Shibles ’69

John Prescott Shibles, 75, of Ocean Ridge, FL and Sea Girt, NJ passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023.

John earned a business degree in economics at Quincy University and later received his master’s degree from Pace University in New York City. In May 2023, John received an honorary doctorate degree from Quincy University.

John started his career as an accountant with Johnson & Johnson. He became a real estate broker at Sitar Realty in the late 70s and then began his career as a real estate developer. John was involved in the site selection and development of numerous Home Depot sites. Several of John’s development projects won architectural and marketing accolades.

John developed a passion for classic automobiles. In 2012, John’s hobby led to the opening of the Back Door Garage, one of the finest collections of vintage cars in the nation. He enjoyed traveling and collecting wine and sharing it with family and friends.

John’s first wife, Teresa Notarianni Shibles, preceded him in death in 2013. John is survived by his wife Jill Devlin Shibles, two sons and their families, his sister, and other relatives.

William J. Murphy ’64 on January 26, 2023 in Dimondale, MI

John Barry ’67 on April 1, 2023, Chapel Hill, NC

Thomas L. Morrison ’67 on April 11, 2023, Bethany, IL

John P. Shibles ’69 on July 23, 2023, Sea Girt, NJ

Anne Pfeifer Mahoney ’71 on September 1, 2022, Chatham, IL

Robert Pollard ’71 on June 1, 2023, in Quincy, IL

Michael Entsminger ’72 on February 13, 2023, Saint Louis, MO

Edward Dashman ’73 on November 3, 2022, Ballwin, MO

Jeffrey H. Steinkamp ’73 on December 17, 2022 in Quincy, IL

Josephine Amberg McPherson ’75 on April 25, 2023 in Quincy, IL

Mary Laffey Holmes ’76 on March 23, 2023 in Augusta, IL

Herbert Sandidge ’76 on April 14, 2023, Green Cove Springs, FL

Dale Henry Unmisig ’76 on March 19, 2023, Rock Island, IL

Cecilia Schutte Steinkamp ’79 on November 23, 2022, Greenwood, IN

Susan Green Pritchett ’80 on April 8, 2023, Belleville, IL

Dean Arthur Schulte ’85 on December 11, 2022 in Quincy, IL

Merilyn Pulsifer Bates ’86 on March 07, 2023, Peoria, IL.

Ann Heintz Sowlles ’89 on April 27, 2023, Hamilton, IL

Mary Jane Wright Williams ’89 on February 15, 2023, Carthage, IL

Kimberly A. Dull ’91 on March 14, 2023, Belleville, IL

Fr. Michael Grawe O.F.M. ’93 on June 12, 2023, Manitowoc, WI

Rebecca Postle Bliefnick ’04 on February 23, 2023, Quincy, IL

Stephanie Follin ’10 on March 2, 2023, Phoenix, AZ

Tamara Ayana Curtwright ’17 on June 11, 2023, Brazoria, TX

John was always willing to assist others through his care, support and advice.

2022-2023

HONOR ROLL OF DONORS

June 2022—May 2023

Iam privileged to thank you again this year for the generosity you have shown to Quincy University and our students. As you may know by now, QU continued to receive record-breaking levels of support from alumni across the nation, of all ages, which allows us to continue to serve our students in a way very few institutions of higher learning are able to do.

• Thanks to you, our highest QU fund goal in our history ($1.3M) was not only met but exceeded by almost two percent. A special thanks to QU Fund Chair Jim Mooney ‘70 and his wife and new QU Board of Trustee member Mary Mooney. Their support and leadership of this successful campaign helped fund numerous items across campus, ranging from scholarships to faculty development to homecoming activities and much, much more.

• In addition to all of this, $1,199,914 was raised in restricted funds to support academic and athletic programs, student clubs and organizations, and facility improvements.

• Additionally, our number of donors giving to QU in any fashion was the highest in the past 15 years. Our faculty and staff support remained a remarkable 98% which is unique to our region and most certainly one of the highest percentages of any college or university nationwide.

My wife and I are honored to be members of the Quincy and Quincy University communities and have been privileged to meet many of you. We hope to meet many more of you in the coming months ahead. Thanks again for all you do for QU and our students and for making this such a fantastic year.

Robert Wyatt, PhD Vice President for University Advancement

It is, indeed, a great day to be a Hawk!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

YOUR SUPPORT MAKES THIS POSSIBLE

Annual Investors

FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES

CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Heritage Society

Friends

Businesses, Government, Foundations, Estates, & Associations

Endowment Funds

Annual Awards

Honorary Gifts

Memorial Gifts

Faculty & Staff

Associated Colleges of Illinois

Board of Trustees

National Alumni Board

TEAM

Robert Wyatt, vice president for university advancement

Matthew Bergman ’99, senior director of advancement

Chris Brennemann, director of community relations

Michelle Kirkham, coordinator of annual giving

Kyra Schuckman, coordinator of alumni services

Miriam Hermann, coordinator of advancement services

Sandy Trudell '94, digital communications specialist

MAJOR LIFETIME INVESTORS

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

CUMULATIVE GIFTS OF $100,000 AND MORE

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Ameren Illinois

Associated Colleges of Illinois

Blessing Health System

Dennis & Suzanne Boudreau

Kevin & Susan Breheny

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton

Pete & Mary Kay Brown

Michael & Jean Buckley

Steve & Carol Campbell

Ross & Sherry Centanni

Chartwells

Anthony & Patricia Crane

Diocese of Springfield in Illinois

Dr. William & Kari Dolan

DOT Foods, Inc.

Estate of Bernard J. Dowling

Dr. Philip Dreisbach

Follett Campus Resources

George Haubrich

Mart Heinen Club

Richard Helmer

Daniel Heneghan

Gerald & Virginia Holzgrafe

Estate of Richard F. Huck, Jr.

Honora M. Cullinan Foundation

J.W. Gardner II Foundation

JMT Family Fund through the Community Foundation

Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies

Chris & Jennifer Kirn

Ann Knapheide

Bo & Erin Knapheide

Knapheide Manufacturing Company

Alan & Coletta Knepler

Dr. Rebecca Leonard

Library of Congress

Lee Lindsay

Christopher & Jane Loos

Margaret Magliari

Mark & Patricia Mantovani

Marion Gardner Jackson Trust

Mathilda Klein Trust

Michael McClain & Lucinda

Awerkamp McClain

John & Kathleen McKillip

James Mentesti

Mercantile Bank

Mercedes Hoag Charitable Trust

Joe & Barbara Merschman

William & Sue Metzinger

Dr. George & Mary Nell Meyer

Estate of Nona E. Miller

Estate of Richard H. Miller

Delmer & Barbara Mitchell

Mary Monckton Blickhan

Dr. Linda Moore

Stanley & Maureen Moore

Gerald & Mary Jo Murphy

National Management Resources Corporation

National Science Foundation

Estate of Arvid L. Nelson

Rose Mary Nesbit

Richard~ & Connie Niemann

C. David Nuessen

Mary Oakley

Ralph Oakley

Signe Oakley

Oakley Lindsay Foundation of Quincy Media, Inc.

Estate of L. Gerald & Marjorie A. Ott

William & Patricia Paxton

Phibro

Thomas Pollihan

Refreshment Services Pepsi

Dr. Richard Ryan

Sacred Heart Province Franciscan

Friars

Martin & Holly Schafer

Michael Sennett

Shields Professional Services

Honorable David & Marianne

Slocum

Jeff & Theresa Spear

State of Illinois

Catherine Stenger

Bryan & Brooke Stokes

William & Sandra Taylor

Estate of Frederick L. Thomas

Joe & Jill Tracy

Tracy Family Foundation

US Department Of Education

Ronald & Colae Vecchie

Lisetta White

Peggy Wilson

Mary Winters

Michael B. & Judy Zeddies

CUMULATIVE GIFTS OF $50,000 AND MORE

Anonymous (3)

Advance Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine LLC

Bank Of Springfield

Michael & Kristine Bickhaus

William Bihun

Estate of Marilyn Bunn

Randy Cannady & Laura CornilleCannady

Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & NE Missouri

Phillip & Bonnie Conover

Estate of Kenneth Conroy

Mark Johnson & Barbara Gainer

Johnson

Dr. Dennis & Jane Galligani

Dr. Robert & Jennifer Gervasi

Joyce Green

Dr. Donald & Jane Hanratty

Dr. James & Celia Heintz

James & Judith Heinze

Michael & Carole Hennessy

John Runde

Roy & Nancy Schmidt

Honorable Mark & Kate Schuering

Richard J.D. & Dr. Valerie Schulte

Estate of Raymond M. Shannon

Daniel & Pamela Sherman

Steven & Judith Siebers

State Street Bank & Trust Co.

Sharon Stephan

Carolyn Stevenson

John & Dale Stevenson

James Stewart

Stillwell Foundation

The Hearst Foundation

Google Inc. Fund of Tides Foundation

Charles Van Eekeren

Dr. Vincent & Velma Varel

Mary Kay Venvertloh

LuBeth Young

ANNUAL INVESTORS

Gifts during FY 2022-2023

VISIONARIES CLUB

Gifts of $25,000 & Above

Anonymous (3)

Associated Colleges of Illinois

Bank of Springfield

Dr. William & Kari Dolan

J 2 Family Foundation

J.W. Gardner II Foundation

Chris & Jennifer Kirn

Bo & Erin Knapheide

Alan & Coletta Knepler

Lee Lindsay

John & Kathleen McKillip

James Mentesti

Mercedes Hoag Charitable Trust

William & Sue Metzinger

Estate of Richard H. Miller

Delmer & Barbara Mitchell

Dr. Linda Moore

National Science Foundation

C. David Nuessen

ALUMNI FRIENDS & INDIVIDUALS GOVERNMENT

Lucille Hirschinger

Jim Hubbard

Frank & Anne Kabbes

Norman & Kaye Kemner

Teresa Kettelkamp

James & Patricia Knepler

Dr. Scott & Brenda LeMaire

Mary Oakley

Ralph Oakley

Signe Oakley

Phibro

Dr. Peggy Redshaw & Jerry Lincecum

Dr. Richard Ryan

Richard, J.D. & Dr. Valerie Schulte

ALUMNI FRIENDS & INDIVIDUALS GOVERNMENT

AL GIVING BY CONSTITUENTS $10,433,960 BUSINESSES, FOUNDATIONS, ORGANIZATIONS

TOTAL GIVING BY CONSTITUENTS $5,864,270

BUSINESSES, FOUNDATIONS, ORGANIZATIONS

Dr. Maurine Magliocco

Dr. Glenn Mandeville

John McCaffrey

James & Mary Mooney

Shirley Murphy

Dr. John Natalini

Daniel & Kate Nuessen

Hal & Kathy Oakley

Estate of Ridgely B. Pierson,Jr.

Dr. Alfred Pogge

Quincy Gems Baseball

Dr. Peggy Redshaw & Jerry

Lincecum

Kevin & Sheri Reller

Rotary Club of Quincy

Bernard Runde

Shields Professional Services LLC

Jeff & Theresa Spear

Bryan & Brooke Stokes

William & Sandra Taylor

Joe & Jill Tracy

US Department Of Education

Ronald & Colae Vecchie

Michael B. & Judy Zeddies

PRESIDENT’S CLUB

Gifts of $10,000 - $24,999

Anonymous

Kevin & Susan Breheny

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton

Recognition Clubs

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

President's $10,000 - $24,999

Founders .......... $5,000 - $9,999

Bonaventure $2,500 - $4,999

Friars ................. $1,000 - $2,499

Tower $500 - $999

Hawks ..................... $250 - $499

Benefactors Up To $249

Norman & Pat Ryan

Sarkes Tarzian Inc

Peter & Catherine Satterthwaite

James & Kathy Schlepphorst

Richard & Jane Scott

Michael Sennett

Steven & Judith Siebers

Brian & Nadine Sir

Robert & Deanna Snyder

Dr. Matthew & Mya Spector

John Spring

Stifel Company

Carol Stone

W.C. "Buddy" Viniard & Dr. Patricia

Sullivan-Viniard

Heath Tagtmeyer

Paul & Susan Tanna

Andy Tappe & Michaela Fray

Scott & Paula Thoele

Drs. Paul & Christine Tracy

Terry Trout

Janice Tucker

Kent & Diane Vannier

Dr. Dana Walker

Edward & Dorothy Wehmer

Randal & Susan Westerman

Dennis Williams

Gary & Sue Winking

Winters Insurance Group LLP

Dr. Sean Wittmer

Vernon Wolf

Laurence & Mary Woods

James & Rose Woodward

Dr. Robert & Nancy Wyatt

ALUMNI INVESTORS CLASS YEARS

1949

Benefactors

Joseph J. Ley

1951

Friars

Charles T. Frey

1952

Friars

Dr. James W. McCulla

Benefactors

Mark A. Schell

1954

Friars

Raymond A. Brinks

Frank J. Kabbes (Anne)

Benefactors

John A. Link

1955

Friars

Richard J. Klohr

Tower

Leonard A. Hogan

Hawks

William E. Cleary (Jessie)

Dr. George F. Gruendel (Elizabeth)

George Theodore Zimmerman

Benefactors

Carol J. Stroot Grabher

Dr. Robert F. Wilkin (Joanne)

1956

Friars

Mary A. Schmidle Cudney

Richard A. Mohrman

Hawks

Murrie Powers Donovan~

Benefactors

John A. Ley

1957

President's

James L. Hubbard

Bonaventure

Arthur C. Willenborg

Friars

Dr. Robert E. Cudney

Norman L. Ryan

Tower

William F. Harding (Judith)

Mary Ann Micek Donatelli

Richard A. Thompson

Benefactors

James F. Devereux

1958

Hawks

Patricia L. Gora-Maier

Benefactors

Frank A. Frawley

Charles E. Grady

Paul J. Klockenkemper (Joan)

Jude Mollenhauer-Duesterhaus

1959

Friars

James A. Heinze

Tower

Edgar R. Donatelli

Hawks

George A. Sloane

Benefactors

Robert H. Dolph

Richard G. Klosterman

1960

Visionaries

William E. Taylor (Sandra)

Friars

Joseph C. March

Pat K. Koenig Ryan

Benefactors

Roger Paul Hunz

Marie Carmela Li Puma Newstead

Ralph A. Renno

1961

President's

Maureen A. Mooney Moore (Stanley)

Margaret D. Bruce Wilson

Friars

Judith L. Perko Heinze

James M. McDowell (Connie)

Mary Jane Wand Neu

Hawks

Dr. Joseph B. Bocke (Janice)

Benefactors

Carroll Bichl Brahm

Jim "Hawk" Cuniffe (Nellita)

Jeanne A. Goodpaster Dolph

Larry W. Klug

Joseph R. Lubbe

Maurice J. Melnik

Marion J. Stocker Renno

1962

Visionaries

Mary K. Kane Oakley

President's

Richard J. Helmer

Bonaventure

Bernard H. Runde

Friars

Kenneth B. Elbert

Sandra B. Calcaterra Elbert

William C. Lhotka

Karolyn L. Polley Mohrman

Tower

Andrew John Reitinger

Hawks

Dr. Gary J. Carter (Geraldine)

Charles E. Durbin

Judith A. Finley Durbin

Benefactors

Edward L. Cuddihy

Dr. Irene Frisse Cuddihy

1963

President's

Dr. George C. Meyer

Mary Nell Frier Meyer

Founders

Daniel Sherman

Bonaventure

Hon. David K. Slocum

Friars

Linda T. Griffin-Kirk

James K. Potter

Tower

John F. Brennan

Dr. Thomas A. Gorell

Hawks

Mary Jo Ransford White

Benefactors

Sr. Christine A. Baker

Donald A. Bucci (Joanna)

Frances A. Jansen Cook

Elizabeth A. Curtis

Lawrence E. Emmons

Walter D. Guller (Jeanne)

John Donald Kelly (Nancy)

John M. Lavin

Larry J. Lock

Karen J. Timen Modler (John)

Sandy Strathmeyer Reinebach

James K. Terwelp

Mary Beth Schultz Thomas

1964

Visionaries

Dr. Richard O. Ryan

Bonaventure

Marianne Wall Slocum

Friars

Mary Kay Vollmer Blazel

Maureen A. McLean Brummer

Hon. Richard H. Brummer

Tower Leo J. Binz

Marilyn A. Panus Henske

Hawks

Charles J. Voss

Joyce M. VanDeVeire Voss

Bart A. Scowley

Benefactors

Thomas H. Claes

Anne Shea Emmons

Sharon M. Luczak Faciana

Kathleen M. Gillespie

Bernice M. Weilbacher Gregorio

James M. Hallberg

James E. Hamick

Kathleen Shaughnessy Hegeman

Sidney G. Holthaus (Julie)

Dr. Henry G. Hughes

Kathleen C. Chaperlo Jaskiewicz (Thomas)

Anne R. Abele Lubbe

Judith A. Deters McCourt

Ron Reinebach

Thomas J. Roti (Karen)

Clarence P. Sampson (Dianne)

Ruth Ann Pfaffe Snowden (Howard)

Dr. Lawrence S. Sutton (Maureen)

Dr. David L. Tucker

1965

Visionaries

Signe C. Jacobson Oakley

President's

Paul E. Brown (Dr. Janise Denton)

Founders

Pamela B. Wozniak Sherman

Bonaventure

James L. Knepler

James E. Waterkotte

Friars

A. Joseph Claes (Judy)

Patricia J. Reibling Ehlman

Thomas N. Ehlman

Richard J. Elbert (Mary)

Mark D. McMurrough

Judith A. Ruck Ogan

Peter L. Satterthwaite (Catherine)

Paul Anthony Tanna (Susan)

Laurence A. Woods

Tower

Kathryn L. Bruneni Binz

Marilyn J. Dieker Hughes

Thomas A. Hughes

James J. Kusbel (Judy)

Hawks

Richard D. Bockelman (Dorothy)

Benefactors

William A. Bultas

Hon. Robert W. Cook

Stephen W. Hibbard (Judith)

Carolyn F. Gualtieri Hughes

John C. Miller

Sandra J. Ploof Miller

Constance G. Griffin O'Brien (James)

Laura Stenger Paunan

Raymond J. Struyk

Joseph M. Tranchilla

1966

Visionaries

James E. Mentesti

President's

Celia M. Kuzmickus Heintz

Dr. James A. Heintz

Dr. Maurine M. Fisk Magliocco

Bonaventure

Arthur Robert Stange

Kathy A. Blazel Stange

Friars

Barbara A. Harris Campbell

Monte G. Campbell

Dr. Dennis J. Galligani (Jane)

Dr. William G. Kirk

Dennis J. Kruse

John H. Runde

Tower

Francis X. Calkins (Carol)

Michael J. Lach

Fred B. Schmalz

Donald W. Snyders

Denis M. Yoggerst

Hawks

Dewey V. Kalmer

Jill Brunenn Vorbeck

Benefactors

Marcia R. Cook Citera

Michael M. Davis

Cheryl J. Dixon Dillard

Dr. Theodore J. Duello

Dr. Matthew E. Eichor (Linda)

James S. Grady

Carol J. Parisi Hallberg

Carol Linkowski Kopenec

Donald I. Kopenec

John A. Laker

Jeffrey T. Liautaud

Carol S. Bledsoe Lundeen

Ann E. Mahoney

Michael P. McTiernan (Diane)

Gerald M. Posluszny (Jacalyn)

Charles E. Radel

Eugene J. Reagan (Patricia)

Hela B. Chiappe Robran

Dennis V. Trame

1967

Bonaventure

Carol A. Crockett Grimm

Patricia Pignotti Knepler

Friars

Raymond J. Bromark (Rita)

Claire P. Sasgen Buffardi

Patricia A. McKay Evans

Dr. William F. Evans

Mary Ann De Lio Woods

Tower

Patricia Daley

Joseph M. Havrilko

Janet C. Waterkotte

Hawks

Dr. Mark L. Cummings (Dr.Marion)

Carol A. Dillsaver Kalmer

Carl F. Koch

Benefactors

Frank C. Arnold (Vickie~)

George A. Blaha

Richard H. Bloch

Colleen M. Sullivan Farrell

Frances A. Johnson Fiedler

Michael R. Fiedler

Beverly A. Bozick Hernandez

Susan R. Waterkotte Kapp

John L. Martens

Edward J. Matichek

Geraldine Radel

Carol L. Evans Trame

Dr. Richard F. Welch

1968

President's Dr. Vincent H. Varel (Velma)

Founders

Mary Kay Beiermann

Dr. Daniel L. Tolbert (Bernadette)

Bonaventure

John K. McCaffrey

Dr. Joseph V. Selby (Jane)

Friars

Barbara Fischer Long (James Long)

Gerald D. Holzgrafe (Virginia)

Ronald N. Hermeling

Carol Hopfer Stone

Vernon Wolf

Tower

Bernadette R. Wiggli Doubek

Michael M. Drinan

Dianne L. Ratajik Drinan

Nancy K. Dold Havrilko

Louise McEvoy McMaster

Anne Bresler Namm (Andrew)

Patrick J. Rothery

Linda B. Balas Schmalz

Hawks

Herbert M. Dreier

Nancy T. Lester Huelsmann

Ronald W. Huelsmann

Nancy J. Hruby Koch

Dianna Arns Loos (Nicholas)

Maryann A. Oblak

Benefactors

Lou Ellen Gnaedinger Anderson

Daniel F. Birck

Thomas J. Deters (Jane)

Akiko Tanaka Fleming

Richard G. Fleming

Carol K. Garey

Walter A. Gorak (Nina)

Frank J. Haggerty

Claire A. Deters Hayes (Philip)

G. Kay Priepot Jackson

Gary W. Kovarik

Dr. Thomas M. Mareing

Ronald R. Rupp

Judith M. Bonness Wilper (Jim)

Nancy M. Winters

1969

Visionaries

C. David Nuessen

President's

John P. Shibles ~

Founders

LuBeth Young

Bonaventure

Fred J. Emig

Helen R. Ruethling Vernier

Friars

Nicholas R. Amelio

John E. Bachmann

Stephen R. Hajek

Tower

Robert E. Cerrano

Michael J. Donaghue

Gary F. Kirlin (Jo Ann)

James Michael Moore

Timothy P. Morrell (Amy)

Paul H. Zientarski

Hawks

Mary Michael Hedges Dreier

Sandra Vogel

Benefactors

Ruth E. Dulaney Bennett (Donald)

Linda M. Zielinski Brummel

William J. Brummel

Mary Alice Benson Bybee

Marguerite R. Olson Cantlon

Linda D. Harter Carper (David)

Kathryn S. Stacy Carter

William A. Carter

Rev. Frank W. Coens

Charles A. Dowd

Phyllis L. Yates Kovarik

Mary Ann Georgen Liautaud

Jerome F. McAllister (Patricia)

Gregory Dennis Murphy

Dennis J. Newman (Kathleen)

Cynthia D. Beaulieu Oliver

Michael E. Plunkett

James J. Powers

Rev. John B. Prenger (Sharon)

James Daniel Purdy

Dr. John R. Schmitt (Mary)

Carole A Dunn Schwarzen

Richard T. Schwarzen

George L. Seick (Alicia)

Robert F. Smith

Edwin A. Suchcicki

Kent R. Terry (Ann)

~ Deceased

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Patricia A. Blickhan Tortorige (Carl)

Dr. Mark E. Troy

James F. Truax

1970

Visionaries

Dr. William V. Dolan (Kari)

Dr. Peggy A. Redshaw (Jerry Lincecum)

Founders

Gloria M. Arentsen Brady

J. Michael Brady

Gerald A. Murphy

Mary Jo Williams Murphy

Friars

Robert A. Bergman

John Burtelow

Michael A. Doellman (Patricia Lyons)

Donald T. O'Connor

Richard M. Scott (Jane)

John A. Spring

Tower

Diane M. Scott Brockington

John J. Casey

John P. Farrell

Patrick J. Henning

Anita M. Krieger

Louise McEvoy McMaster

Ann Blaisdell Rothery

Linda K. Venvertloh Rull

Dennis J. Steinkamp (Marcia)

Hawks

Dr. Robert M. Dittmer

Dr. Donald J. Hanratty (Jane)

Dr. James T. Huneke (Diane)

Edward F. Kowalczyk

Dr. Eldon L. Little

Maureen R. Kelly Little

ANNUAL OPERATIONS

Benefactors

Jack I. Altman

Judy Brock Teichen

Gregg B. Crocker

John Joseph Dignan (Carol)

Terri Dolan Clark

Jean Bell Ellerman

Michael P. Ellerman

Mary K. Schullian Gramke

Patrick K. Humphrey

Alan J. Kapka

Michael R. Kozanecki

Duane E. Obert (Kathleen)

Robert H. Ociepka

Toni M. Shade Rubison

Charlotte M. Weigle Rupp

Jerome V. Springman

Edward F. Sutton

Linda R. Dowdall Sutton

Carol G. Springer Tavares

Stan B. Tebbe

Mary F. Clancy Troy

Donna D. Saylor Wilson

Michael A. Zipprich

1971

Visionaries

Alan E. Knepler (Coletta)

President's

Johneen W. Griffin Luken

Bonaventure

Ervin J. Pesek

Nicholas Tepavchevich (Louise)

Friars

Ann Lehnhausen Burtelow

Louis E. Kuntz

Lucinda Awerkamp McClain (Michael)

James Terry Orr

Tower

Gerry A. Scheibal Casey

Sherry L. Cerrano

Margaret A. Schramer Farrell

Janet M. Ossowski Hart (Thomas)

Susan M. Farrell Henning

Billy L. Meyer

Laverne L. Steinkamp Meyer

John E. Petrik

Nancy M. Keller Petrik

Eileen Marie Sullivan

Jim Thomson (Kathleen)

Hawks

Anonymous

Dr. Daniel J. Clasby

Richard L. Deters (Beth)

Robert J. Huneke (Donna)

Dr. Barbara A. Aschemann

Schleppenbach

Rosaura M. Soto

James F. Sullivan (Jeannie)

Randall B. Wiemelt

Benefactors

Maureen T. Henning Altman

Marie R. Procido Barkowitz

Richard G. Barkowitz

James A Barnicle

Vicki K. Vrona Boquist

Mary A. Kolar Brockland

Richard G. Brockland

Jose L. Diaz

Stephen W. Dobbins

William C. Fechter

Michael F. Fehling (Joanne)

Jean A. Hoban Field (Michael)

Charles R. Fitch

Steven J. Fromme

Kathleen M. Gehrt

Michael P. Gill

Joyce A. Greulich

Robert J. Haas (Jane)

Marilyn J. Cutrara Haggerty

Robert J. Hilgenbrink

Joyce D. Liesen Kilman

Eugene W. Krebs

Barbara A. Benkse Logan

Emmett P. Murphy

Mary Jo Shaughnessy Murphy

John E. Negri (Susan)

Michael J. O'Connell (Jeanne)

Susan A. Schmakel Pietrasek

President's Paul C. Luken

Thomas H. Pollihan

Founders

Michael W. Hennessy

Bonaventure

Mary K. Hettinger Moeller (Lon)

Margaret M. Moran Pesek

Friars

Patricia A. Eilerman Beard

William F. Beard

Michael J. Blickhan (Sally)

Kathleen E. Winking Citro

Kathy M. Pope Harkins

Patrick Harkins

Mary Jill Mogab Orr

David J. Rothery

Tower

John F. Bernzen

Andrew M. Mosko

Thomas L. Runde

Mary Ann Coens Sims (Randy)

Lowell A. Yates (Pamela)

Hawks

Mary C. Renner Behan (Thomas)

George H. Eigel

Dennis G. Klosterman

Ruben J. Luna

Martha A. O'Toole Olson

Richard P. Olson

Ruth A. Shireman (Myrl)

Ann T. Dittmer Soebbing

Eugene F. Soebbing

Benefactors

Maureen Murphy Bergeson (Randy)

Jerrimiah F. Blaisdell

Barbara J. Ostermiller Brink

Joseph P. Chanley

Patricia A. Walsh DeMars (John)

Pat A. Detmer

Mary Ann Althoff Dickerson

Fr. John L. Doctor, OFM

Mary Margaret McGurn Donofrio

Thomas E. Donofrio

TOTAL GIVING BY DESIGNATION $5,864,270 ANNUAL OPERATIONS

$10,433,960

TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED ENDOWMENT

TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED ENDOWMENT

Mary E. Plunkett

Thomas B. Pope

Denise S. Kaczynski Powers

Ann C. Messick Reis

William R. Ryan

Kathleen A. Hemmer Sass

Msgr. Dennis R. Schaefer

James M. Shank

Jeanne M. Deters Soebbing

Dr. David Strupeck

Bernadette C. Olszewski Tebbe

Judith Ann Gawne Varias

Donald A. Vincenti (Donna)

Michael G. Walsh (Patricia)

1972

Visionaries

Kathleen A. Merschman McKillip (John)

Sue Schreiber Fechter

Margaret W. Wood Fitch

Thomas E. Gabelsberger (Yvonne)

Connie Gamble-Ochse

Patrice B. Beattie Grant

Elizabeth M. Mathews Hamilton

Kenneth L. Held

Mary Lynne Blaisdell Herman

Vincent L. Herman

Dennis J. Kennedy

James Klauser

Lauretta M. Ludes

Carol A. Irvine Mickle (Terry)

Steven G. Middendorf (Judy)

Walter J. Plank (Margaret)

Donna M. Bickhaus Pollihan

David L. Reis

Judith A. Rossignuolo-Rice (Bernard Rice)

Barbara A. Roth

Frederick J. Rupp

Georgia L. Boudreau Rupp

Linda M. Seibert Schlipmann

Michael G. Schlipmann

Donna M. Buchholz Shaw

Rita P. Smith

Gerald L. Timmerwilke

Laura S. Grayson Timmerwilke

Robert J. Winkeljohn

1973

President's

Rose Mary Terry Nesbit

Founders

Steven T. Campbell (Carol)

Carole H. Hughes Hennessy

Robert J. Kadzielawski

Friars

Mario A. Camacho

Virginia L. Johnson Camacho

James C. Citro

Daniel R. Czarniewski

Kathleen H. Hickey Czarniewski

Judith Maas Oakley

Robert D. Pollihan (Pamela)

Karen L. Hettermann Rothery

Michael Sennett

Tower

Beverly J. Behrman Bernzen

Mary Kathie Dale Hanneke (Eugene)

Peter J. Jacobus

Martha T. Johnston Marshall

Sally J. Cardy Mosko

Martin B. Nihill

Hawks

Mary T. Byrne Eigel

Ronald J. Fischer

Alan R. Harte

Carol M. Krieger

Janet R. Brady Luna

J. Michael Mahair (Teresa)

Robert M. Rakers

Daniel J. Rothery

Cynthia L. Moore Thornton (Joseph)

Benefactors

Glennon A. Albers

Thomas J. Arnold (Jo)

John E. Barden

Catherine O'Donnell Becks (Rod)

Gregory J. Ceebin (Mary)

Philip N. Chapleau

James T. Connell

Fr. Kevin A. Covert

Gregory J. Davis

Kathleen M. Denning-Petersen

Dr. David L. Deters

Kenneth Donnelly (Penny)

Hon. Robert G. Dowd (Denise)

Christine A. Mackin Earnhart (Douglas)

Robert R. Garee

David E. Hensley

Steven R. Hermann

Edward J. Jedlicka

Michael J. Kraus

Rita M. Brinkman Lammers (Bernard)

Patricia B. Kratochvil Lask

Richard R. Lask

Kevin J. McAlinden

Joseph A. McCafferty

Jeannine M. Pellettiere

Donald P. Schmidt

Jill M. Schroeder Schmidt

Breese E. Watson

Sharon K. Tarr Worley (Henry)

1974 Visionaries

William H. Metzinger (Sue)

Founders

Teresa M. Morris Kettelkamp

Friars

Dennis G. Bergman

Joanne Marie Hettinger Kirchner

Michael Charles Kirchner

Tower

Kathryn A. Boarini Nihill

Anthony M. Peter

Susan M. Pogge Peter

Edward M. Conrad

Hawks

Susan M. Hildebrand Harte

James P. Hults

Gerard R. Krogmeier (Marian)

Fr. Dennis J. Schafer, OFM

Benefactors

Kathleen F. Kelly Brassil

Cynthia G Harte Briggs

David L. Brumleve (Martha)

Barbara A. Fisher Clark

Steven J. Clark

Joan A. Fehling Engel

Marvin V. Eversgerd

Patricia J. Mongan Eversgerd

Deborah A. Hoeffken Foote (Robert)

Mary E. Ford

Jennie Catanese Harris

Lawrence M. Harris

James P. Healy

Daniel H. Heaton

Anson Henderson

Michael S. Hornacek (Claudia)

Catherine M. Jezior

Gerald R. Jindra

Sharon Jochem Schmidt (Mark Schmidt)

Kevin L. Krummel

Judy A. Herdrich Kulp

Lawrence E. Kulp

Terrence L. Porro

David R. Rakers

Richard F. Regan

Keith C. Scannell

John J. Schneider (Pam)

Connie M. Deters Schrage

George E. Schrage

Wayne V. Steinkamp

Patricia J. Cannady Stevens

Thomas W. Stevens

William R. Stubstad

Sandra K. Barlage Wallace

Dr. William J. Wallace

Mark E. Waninger (Eileen)

Donna McLoraine Watson

Anne O'Dwyer White

Gerald J. White

Rev. Paul R. Wienhoff

Timothy P. Wilcox

Kevin J. Wooldridge

1975

Founders

Bella M. Allison

Robert G. Becker

Bonaventure

Suzanne Schultz Boudreau

Stephen C. Koester

Hon. Mark A. Schuering

Friars

Patricia A. Minwegen Aijian (Mark)

Tower

James R. Eagan (Carol)

Lawrence J. Pawelski

Debra J. Herwaldt

Hawks

Alan F. Bogdan

Paul S. Geerling (Suzanne)

Diane M. Hedges Hults

Carol Koujourian Juranek (Kenneth)

Hon. Thomas J. Ortbal (Kai)

Michael Joseph Sullivan (Carolyn)

Hermann H. Wittje (Margaret)

Benefactors

David Aeschliman

Denise A. Skrip Bauch

Michael D. Bernhardt (Nancy)

John J. Boquist

William J. Fann

Larry C. Franzoi (Susan)

Lawrence M. Grellner

Noreen P. Scavone Healy

Regina Prendergast Hermann

Mark Horbas

Sandra Ann Vasapolli Jindra

Sandra L. Eichler Jones

Susan E. Schneider Kelley

Dr. Joanne C. Chaperlo Langan (John)

Mark L. Mathis (Mary)

Ruth E. Mays

Patricia J. Rose McAlinden

Michael V. McKevitt

David E. Miller (Joan)

Susan M. Oczkowski

Shirley A. Wigger Patterson

John D. Rennick (Kathy)

Dr. Mary Ann Ryan

Anthony E. Schubert

Judith P. Price Wagner

Frances M. Weigle Wilcox

Maureen D. Williams

Marilyn M. Moss Wooldridge

William G. Zeller

Merri S. Roth Zellmer

1976

President's

John W. Schnaufer (Ruth Lohrenz)

Founders

Lenore Kukla Becker

Pete Brown

Mark Mantovani

Robert M. Metzinger

Bonaventure

Dennis E. Boudreau

Douglas J. Jorgensen

Jane E. Cady O'Malley

Kate O. Orlet Schuering

Friars

Samuel P. Banks (Dr.Maureen)

Jeffrey M. Bloss

Barbara A. Gainer Johnson (Mark Johnson)

Katherine M. Wensing Schlepphorst (James)

Janice M. Tucker

James G. Woodward

Tower

Paula I. Ilg Conrad

Stephen T. Doherty (Margaret)

Dr. Rebecca M. Leonard

Michael R. Marshall

Maureen J. Breakey O'Donnell

Diane M. Enright Pawelski

Julie A. Freiburg Schneider

Charlotte Brombocich Scranton

Dr. Colleen M. Athans Sexton

Hawks

Kathie A. Arp Anastas (Kevin)

Tanna M. Rosendale Barry (Daniel)

Sam T. Bick (Mary)

Mark J. Franzen

Dr. Calvin D. Lee

Carol A. Sturhahn Rakers

Jean A. Cosentino Welty (Dr.Joseph)

Benefactors

Daniel F. Bauer

Edwin J. Connelly

Ann Marie Koch Cooper

Timothy M. Dugan

Pat S. Spellacy Egan

Robert D. Erwin

Jennifer H. Hughes Fisher (Kenneth)

Sarah Ann Mortimer Frigo (John)

Marsha A. Nebel Giles (Terry)

Dr. William H. Grotz

Mary Beth Mykytiuk Jenkins (William)

Deborah M. Kelleher

Barbara J. Bocke Klingner (Michael)

Joseph F. Kratochvil

Kenneth J. Ley

Laura J. Massa

Sharon A. O'Shea

Mary Jenkot Pettenon (Randal)

Judy M. Piercy

James B. Pollihan~ (Barbara)

~ Deceased

Robert W. Rook

Richard E. Ryan

Roberta L. Faltus Scannell

Philip A. Soebbing

Michael Joseph Sweeney (Donna)

Michael Kevin Sweeney

Donna P. Prior Szafranski (Robert)

Donna J. Tracy

Deb H. Pray Vonder Haar (James)

1977

Founders

Mary Kay Loughlin Brown

Karen C. Crowley Metzinger

Bonaventure

Daniel J. Heneghan

Denise M. Bersell Jorgensen

Jan A. Dickson Koester

William P. O'Malley

Friars

Susanne Bocke Niemann (Richard)

Louis J. Rotta

Tower

Gary J. Bracy (Kathleen)

Mary Beth Daly McGee (Auris)

Patrick J. Ross

Benefactors

Nayereh Jamali Attai (Dr.Kazem)

Elaine A. Boeding-Thoman

Richard Chialastri

Cynthia A. Garbe

Jessimarie Haney Harris

Kim A Winans Horbas

Mary Louise Cullen Knoerzer

Marietta F. Ludes Kratochvil

Joan M. Dempsey Kroeter (Craig)

Edwin J. Osowski

Charles A Quinn

Deborah K. Hellhake Riddell

Dr. Terrence J. Riddell

Francis G. Slay

Jeanne B. Boesen Stefanowski

Donald P. Stegeman

1978

Visionaries

Colae R. Dunker Vecchie

President's

Kevin J. Breheny

Founders

Jean C. Tracy Buckley (Michael)

Friars

Stephen J. Green

Michael F. Kabbes (Jody)

Dr. Debra B. Bower LeBlanc

Kathleen M. Franzen Rotta

Tower

Julie M. Orlet

Steven G. Sturhahn

Hawks Richard A. Herwaldt

Kevin J. Stillman (Ann)

Benefactors

James L. Bockenfeld (Mary)

Wanda J. Mook Borrowman (Brady)

Mary Anne Keegan Chapleau

Daniel Durst

Mary Beth Klingele Durst

Cynthia J. Ehrhardt

Diane J. Drefahl Grotz

Linda M. Harcharick

Jeffrey P. Hollender

Cindy A. Savage Osowski

Randy B. Stemsrud (Shari)

Eileen Mary Sullivan

1979

Visionaries

Ronald J. Vecchie

President's

Susan L. Pierantoni Breheny

Founders

Terri M. Mangen Poterucha

Dr. Thomas H. Poterucha

Bonaventure

Lynn M. Horas DiRaimondo

Michael A. DiRaimondo

Dr. Michael P. Wallace

Friars

Randy S. Cannady

Laura A. Cornille-Cannady

Jean M. Fruehe Green

Joni L. Howser Halpin

Dr. Stephen E. Halpin

Larry D. Robertson

Tower

Dr. Jeffrey L. Piontek (Jone)

Stephen C. Schneider

Hawks

Alice M. Benz Barbour (Rick)

Lee W. Fuchs

Maureen A. Miller Radice

Robert J. Radice

Benefactors

Diane B. Barry Ary (Joseph)

Sharon L. Barnett

Dennis E. Bingheim

Maria A. Doellman Bingheim

Dr. Alan E. Esker (Patti)

Robert J. Hanson (Cindy)

Suzette Jehling Krummel

Patricia M. Ley

Dorothy J. Keith Niehoff

Thomas A. Pollmann (Patricia)

John K. Potts (Kelly)

Charlotte L. Huston Rylander (Carl)

Judy A. Genenbacher Yeast

1980

Visionaries

Ralph M. Oakley

The Heritage Society honors our thoughtful and generous alumni and friends who have included Quincy University in their estate plans. The tradition of loyalty, shown through these commitments of support, is important in strengthening and sustaining the university’s future.

Current members of the QU Heritage Society are:

Anonymous (21)

Marty & Julie Bell

Martha Biallas '71

Alan F. Bogdan '75

Dr. Brian Borlas & Judy Abbott

Richard R. Boudreau '65

Paul Brown '65 & Dr. Janise Denton

Pete '76 & Mary Kay Brown '77

Rita Buddemeyer '70

Randy Cannady '79 & Laura

Cornille-Cannady '79

Robert & Inez Carlisle

Susan Christensen

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Claes '65

Nance Cosgrove

Dr. Emmanuel Cutrone

Joseph Cygan Jr.

John (Jack) & Pat Walsh DeMars '72

Barbara Fischer Long '68

Brendan S. Ford '96

Larry C. '75 & Sue Franzoi

Walter '68 & Nina Gorak

William "Bill" '57 & Judith Harding

Richard J. Helmer '62

Dale L. Hilgenbrinck '70

Marion C. Hoskins '86

Dr. Andrew '70 & Kathy Jorgensen

Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Kerkering '66

Alan '71 & Coletta Knepler

William & Nanette Peters Krueger '85

Paul '60 & Bev '61 Lanphier

Patricia LeBlanc '54

Dr. Rebecca M. Leonard '76

Margaret Magliari

Michael McClain & Lucinda

Awerkamp McClain '71

Robert Lee Mejer

Jim Mentesti '66

William '74 & Sue Metzinger

Dr. George '63 & Mary Nell Meyer '63

Shirley Murphy '87

Dr. John J. Natalini

Joseph W. Newkirk '86

Maryann A. Oblak '68

Patricia O'Connor '56

Eric '94 & Tracy (Zuspann) Orne '96

Connie L. Page

Dr. Daniel '72 & Andrea Quinn

George '68 & Marilyn Rachford '58

David R. Rakers '74

Dr. Peggy Redshaw '70 & Jerry B. Lincecum

Linda C. Rinehart '81

Dr. Richard Ryan '64

Martin '95 & Dr. Holly Schafer

Linda Schuttler

Honorable David '63 & Marianne

Slocum '64

Jeff & Theresa Spear '96

Jay '74 & Shirley Stevenson '76

Eileen M. Sullivan '71

Joseph & Cynthia '76 Thornton

Patricia Tomczak

Jill Vorbeck '66

Karin Waugh Zucker '66 & Martin

Boyle

Gary & Sue Winking '89

Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Yurkovich '64

Michael B. & Judy Zeddies '83

We invite you to join this exclusive society of caring individuals by creating a provision to benefit Quincy University in your estate plans.

Need information or confidential assistance?

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

Friars

Michaeline Klebba

Scott L. Thoele

Tower

Carol K. Wand Sturhahn

Rickard L. Tarzwell

Hawks

Catherine A. Finnell Becker

Janice M. Kirbach Fuchs

Sue A. Keck Gerveler (Patrick)

Bonnie K. Kott

Connie M. Kott

Benefactors

Timothy Allen

Paula L. Stewart Brennan

Anne M. Murphy Fahey

Kevin M. Fahey

Carol J. Fruehe Hausermann (George)

Mark J. Hughes

Dr. James M. Lynch

Tamela M. Miller McLane (Patrick)

Shirlanne O'Ryan Reynolds

Dawn E. Rupcich

Jill Niemann Stegeman (Paul)

Teresa A. Carter Tyson

Mark J. VanDeCasteele (Barbara)

1981

Visionaries

Dr. Linda K. Moore

Bonaventure

Dr. Kevin K. Kirchner

Carolyn Harman Stevenson

Friars

Patrick J. Hagerty

Paula Wensing Thoele

Terry Sanson Trout

Tower

Kathryn A. Ryan Meyer (Robert)

Hawks

Mary K. Salrin Betts (Martin)

Bartholomew J. Vatterott (Elizabeth)

Benefactors

John R. Boyd

Moira C. Fahey Canniff

Timothy J. Clegg

Carol R. Raidt Frattini (Paul)

Marie M. Morris Gabrielsen

Michael G. Gallo (Mary Kay)

Craig S. Gramke (Patricia)

Gary W. Hampel

Thomas M. Hellhake (Marlene)

Michael A. Holm (Christine)

Richard M. Horas (Gina)

Patrick J. Howley (Gina)

Jeff S. Lee

Matthew F. Longo (Amy)

George G. Manassah

Virginia L. Taylor Maynard (Thomas)

Kathy M. Finn Molyneaux

Christine F. Orlet

Susan J. Heffernan Rempfer (Ryan)

William G. Schmidle

John M. Steinkamp

Geralyn Mary Kern Toczylowski

Thomas A. Toczylowski

1982

Friars

Melissa A. Dixon Gibson

Richard W. Gibson

Dr. Patricia E. Sullivan-Viniard (W. C. 'Buddy' Viniard)

Kent P. Vannier (Diane)

Tower Margaret M. Conroy

J. Douglas Greenwell

Hawks

Dr. Joseph L. Murray

Bradley J. Obert (Janet)

Denise A. Tepen Schneider

Ronald W. Schneider

Dr. William R. Schwan (LeeAnne)

Benefactors

Patrick J. Canniff

Diane M. Glaub

Timothy M. Howe

Michael Norman Huck (Margaret)

Annette M. Kleemann

Ellen M. Pollihan Mann

Mary L. Klein Moore

James R. Obert

Kristine S. Pohlman

Jovita H. Ostdiek Schneider

1983

Visionaries

Judy E. Hinkes Zeddies (Michael)

Friars

Mary E. Hodapp Bufe

Dr. Gregory A. Hill (Barbara)

Christine M. Mitchell McCleery (William)

Kirk R. Nesbit

Donald J. Noe

Brian T. Sir (Nadine)

Tower

Eileen A. Fortini Morehouse (Kim)

John J. O'Gara

Hawks

Stephen T. Lux

Benefactors

Ann M. Davis

Kathleen L. Carter Haralson

Dr. Robert C. Kennedy

Kathleen C. Cowell Klevorn (Joseph)

Michael J. Kowalkowski

Phyllis A. Lake

Cori M. Olerich Mehring

Karen K. Scherer Obert

Richard S. Stubblefield

Shelley R. Holtman Winking (Bradley)

1984

President's

Dr. Glenn A. Mandeville

Bonaventure

David R. Oakley (Theresa)

Friars

Frank W. Bufe

While we have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this report, we apologize for any misspellings or omissions. Please inform us of any errors by calling the office of university advancement at (217) 228-5227.

Marianne L. Dietzen Hagerty

David G. Kabbes

Judy K. Lowe Kabbes

Tower

Todd E. Wensing (Diann)

Hawks

Dr. John Francis R. Gleason

Dr. Stephen T. Liesen (Janet)

John J. Pollihan

Benefactors

William H. Bertram

Marcia L. Brady Blessman (Gary)

Julianna T. Sale Connelly (Jeff)

Patrick J. Cunningham (Susan)

Kathleen A. Devine

Carolyn S. Johnson Eilering (John)

James J. Fahey

Jean M. Christ Hamlett (Randall)

Susan M. Schultz Ledford

Amy C. Miller Looten (Steve)

John D. Loscher

Robert W. Meyer

Margaret S. Schaff

H. Scott Smith

1985

Friars

Edward G. Bassler

Nanette Y. Peters Krueger (William)

James J. Naumovich

Tower

Marion C. Hoskins

Anna V. Reiss O'Gara

Hawks

James N. Wheeler

Benefactors

Martin J Calkins

Jeffrey A. Fortner

Jeffrey K. Gragg

Joseph M. Haralson

Dr. Renee A. Illa

Leslie E. Gibson McCarthy (Thomas)

Louise A. Horwick Ohlwein

Mark Schmitz (Susan)

James C. Stoll

Patricia D. Harris Stoll

Julie A. Sweet

Ellen Hynes Vietor (Donald)

Cynthia A. Burton Wellman

Theresa M. Zehe

1986

Friars

Erin F. Georges Nesbit

Tower

Cristina D. Cray

Tammy A. Peters Niemann (Christopher)

Hawks

Renee Orlet Comerford

Stephen D. Comerford

Benefactors

LilliAnn Stickel Dittmer

Dr. Vicky J. Eidson

Michael L. Elbe (Gerese)

Victor J. Failoni

Joseph P. Fechter

Joseph W. Newkirk (Anita Schwartz)

Stephen J. Robinet

Brenda A. Kluba Schneider

Bradley L. Serangeli

Joan J. Ottenlips Zilch (Robert)

1987

Founders

Brenda M. Kinder LeMaire

Friars

Robert E. Hibbert (Victoria)

Carolyn A. Metzger Naumovich

Dr. Sean L. Wittmer

Tower

Shirley A. Murphy

Dorise L. Thomas Schulte (Jeffrey)

Benefactors

Timothy M. Buckley

Eric B. Evers

Mark G. Hughes

Dr. Amy J. Ptaszek Leszynski (Edward)

David Rauenbuehler

William L. Schneider

Joyce A. Venvertloh Serangeli

Patrick J. Sherlock (Julie)

Karen A. Schneider Steinkamp

Elizabeth A. Carlson Ward

1988 Founders

Dr. Scott A. LeMaire

Benefactors

Thomas J. Bartt (Melissa)

Todd J. Dietrich (Tammy)

Donna R. Griep Hilgenbrink

Michael J. Schafer

Rosemary C. Lanning Schafer

Robert A. Soltys (Ann)

Kathleen O'Connor Sullivan

Mary Pat Hillen Vahlkamp

1989

Bonaventure

Kristine Y. Burkemper Bickhaus

Friars

Sue A. Rummenie Winking (Gary)

Tower

Marianne Cashman (Hon.Dennis)

Paul J. Eling

Hawks

Mary E. Geise Fischer

~ Deceased

Benefactors

Luis M. Barnes

Marie A. Goerlich D'Orazio

Patrick J. Klingele

Annice Lynn Mallory

Drew M. Mazeitis

John H. Mullen (Janica)

David John Rakers (Jennifer)

Devlin L. Reeves

Bernard F. Vahlkamp

1990

President's

Cindy Ann Briggs Reis (Gregory)

Bonaventure

Michael A. Bickhaus

Pamela A. Goeckner Hemmen (Tom)

Friars

Dr. Lorene M. Bohumolski Freehill (Dr. Michael)

Brett R. Penick

Kevin L. Reller

Tower

Patricia J. Buerger

Michelle R. Hennen Kasubke

Lisette Marie Nance Maloney

Hawks

William G. Baker

Joseph L. Gutting

Don P. Hargis (Marta Martinez-Hargis)

Benefactors

John A. Berkery

Brent W. Doehring

Dr. Michael J. Eling (Carla)

Dr. Valerie A. Kisler-Van Reede

Shawna B. Schrandt Mazeitis

Marcia L. Henning Moellring

Ann M. Rasure

Judy M. Neisen Setayesh

Christine A. Koster Severson

Marilyn K. Smith

Patricia E. Holliday Smith

David L. Vardaman

Patricia N. Jousan Wilson

1991 Visionaries

Richard W. Schulte

Tower

Darren M. Epperson

Bret Donald Kasubke

David R. Maloney

Hawks

Ann M. Dudek

Amy R. Copeland Gutting

Barbara A. Kuchar Walsh

Jodi L. Matthews Waterhouse (Steve)

Kelly L. Wilson

Benefactors

Jane E. Cincotta

Ann T. Comerford

Eric E. Elbert

Jerry L. Ellerman

Joann M. Venvertloh Ellerman

Patricia A Terrell Hultz

Paul W. Littleton (Mary)

Debra L. Heubner Miller (Randall)

David H. Moellring

Alan M. Schmuck

Monica Schafer Svetz

Gina L. Marketti Williams (Mark)

1992

Founders

William P. Terlisner

Friars

Sheri F. Davis Reller

Susan M. Patterson Westerman

Hawks

Brian T. Collins

Carin Lynne Bohumolski Crowe

Andrew G. Haggard (Virginia)

Benefactors

Nicholas E. Bax

Eric B. Boyer (Tonya)

Nancy S. Maas Cromie (James)

Amy R. Mueller DeGuire

Dr. Gina L. Reiter Dietrich

Rhonda S. Kobylinski

Kerry L. Clancy Meunier

Steven S. Meunier

Rachel R. Paunan Peterson

Debbie M. Balanza Seberger

Michael A. Seberger

John J. Stimler

Michelle J. Zimmerman Westerhoff (Jacob)

1993

Visionaries

Dr. Valerie Lynn Tripp Schulte

Friars

Amy Anderson Penick

Tower

William L. Siebers (Amy)

Hawks

David J. Damm

Karen Lee Calfee Huang

Benefactors

Marcus L. Brown

Doris Jean McClean Gregory

Scott S. Gregory

Susan M. Fessler Kelso

William D. Kelso

Tamara Sue Genenbacher Klingele

Terri Ann Meerstein Liesen

J. Jason Sass

Jeanne S. Smith (Deborah Franke)

Kyle M. Trudell

Dr. Christopher Robert Wangard

1994

Friars

Randal S. Westerman

Tower

Eric A. Orne

Julie A. Busch Purschke (David)

Hawks

Bruce A. Alford

Edward J. Andrade

Dr. Natalie W. Leonard Breakfield

Timel D. Moore

$5,864,270

Benefactors

Matthew H. Bailey

Sandra R. Paunan Castaldi

Tara L. Charvat

Erik J. Eastman (Donna)

Dr. Craig Kenneth Harms

Nora Alta Hultz Klingele

Ryan Derek Lampe

Patrick W. Ostergren

James Michael Peterson

Barbara A. Morton Richmiller (Brad)

James J. Runde

Julie A. Glascott Stack (Thomas)

Sandy Ann Woods Trudell

1995

President's

Martin C. Schafer (Dr.Holly)

Friars

Jennifer E. Niemira Lawlor (Timothy)

Heath Tagtmeyer

Tower

Richard W. Grady (Dawn)

Craig E. Hingle (Katherine)

Steven W. Klostermann (Jennifer)

Dr. Christopher M. McDowell (Lisa)

Dr. Mark A. Mueller

Hawks

Dr. Christine M. Calabrese Damm

Dr. James Anthony Graves

Benefactors

Timothy P. Barry

Brian M. Clough

Lana M. Widman Hawkins

Deborah A. McCleary Johnson (Douglas)

Mavis S. Hamilton Lantz

Sheila A. Reed Lorden

Sarah Ohlendorf

Amy C. Wolthusen Schmuck

Craig A. Thiebaud

1996

Visionaries

Theresa L. Powers Spear (Jeff)

Bonaventure

Brendan S. Ford

Friars

Rachel L. Scanland Bergman

Michael S. Dietrich

Tower

Tracy A. Zuspann Orne

Benefactors

Christine L. Deakos

Bradley E. Dietrich

William M. Fisher

Philip J. Hildebrand (Lori)

Michelle Marie Tandy Jacobsen

Melissa A. Hampsmire Obert

Karianne Beyer Stohr (Jeffrey)

Mathew L. Walbring (Lori)

Dr. Maureen Kapusta Wangard

Kathryn A. Heimbeck Wolters (William)

1997 Founders

Mark W. Strieker (Lyn)

Friars

Dr. Michael J. Martin

Tower

Melissa J. Pratt Lore (John)

James J. Loscher

Mark Allen Tyrpin (Beth)

Hawks

Matthew M. Garrett

Erin G. Hannigan

Dr. Matthew F. Strohmeyer (Jill)

Benefactors

Michael J. Kelly

Robert F. McCormick

John M. Mizera

Craig G. Moore

Daniel Joseph Schlipmann

James P. Sohn

Nicholas J. Steinkamp

Jamie C. Young

1998

Friars

Jerrod R. Evans (Beth)

Jarja L. Phillips

Hawks

Danielle M. Sill Fleer

Benefactors

Pamela E. Fairchild Bowden

Kathryn Bridget McCue Curl

Susan B. Blair Eade (Jeremy)

Craig J. Liesen

Kristen D Roof Liesen

Colleen C. McDermott

Barbara R. Brumleve Mittel

David F. Mittel

Joseph J. Pearson

Melvin T. Roberson

Shelley J. Rossmiller (Kent)

Harry T. Williams

1999

Visionaries

Brooke T. Doyle Stokes (Bryan)

Founders

Robin A. Keeven Dannegger (Gregory)

Christopher J. Lubbring

Kimberly A. Plancon Lubbring

Friars

Jessica L. Ruffing Martin

Tower

Matthew J. Bergman

Hawks

Russell E Ham

Mary Elizabeth Mackenzie Hilbing

Patrick J. Olson

Benefactors

Christopher Atkinson

Dr. Megan B. Boccardi

Kitty L. Wilckens Coons (Charles)

Kimberly L. Kelly Dinkheller

Travis W. Dinkheller

Jill A. Cerneka Driscoll

John L. Driscoll

Alicia K. Schaefer Glueck

Joshua C. Glueck

Anthony J. Hanford

Robert E. Huster

Tracy M. Huster

Jamie E. Groh Kuhn (Ryan)

Dr. Katharine M. McGinnis Flatley

Melissa A. McKenna (Pete Akins)

Bryan E. Mueller

Dr. Jill K. Wirth Rissman

Dr. Brian J. Ulrich

Wendy B. Wiley Willett

Mary Katherine Brooks Williams

Joshua J. Woodworth

2000

President's

Timothy D. Hoker

Molly A. Kinsella

Hawks

Nathan G. Peplinski

Benefactors

Jeffery M. Curl

Joseph W. Cygan (Erin)

Brian B. Flatley

Holly A. Russell Hanford

Eric M. Klinner

Margaret M. Fairchild Leeper

Ellen K. Sidorski Mui

Dominic Andrew O'Donnell

Daniel M. Overmyer

Scott J. Rogles

Kevin E. Stroud

Thomas P. VanderBor

Matthew J. Warning

2001

Friars

Jennifer Boudreau Lepper

Trenton P. Lepper

Tower

Regina R. Bordewick Bergman

Greg A. Feldberg (Michelle)

Matthew J. Vollink (Laura)

Hawks

Patrick L. Martin

Benefactors

Kimberly C. Cerneka Distler (Greg)

Gregory M. Huelsman

Joshua W. Rabe (Debra)

Vasilios F. Speros

Amanda F. Kaiser Swan

Jeremy J. Thornton

2002

Bonaventure

Erin Lindsay Clayton (Robert)

Christopher G. DeWitt (Laura)

Friars

Jerica R. Hardin Broeckling

Hawks

Scott T. LaDeur

Joel F. Peterson

Benefactors

Julie A. Walsh Breuning

Timothy D. Breuning

Michael Andrew Carpenter

Sara Elizabeth Whitlock Evancho

Patricia Dawn Sullivan Goestenkors

Ryan G. Goestenkors

Nicole A. Heerlein

Kimberly A. Parchem Huelsman

Timothy M. Jackstadt

Melissa L. Steuber Johnson

Paul B. Johnson

Dawn Elizabeth Burns Klinner

Kathleen M. McAlinden

Jamie L. Keller Scholz (Charles)

Jennifer L. Truitt

Alana R. Jordan Wright

2003

President's

Elizabeth M Ebersohl Hoker

Friars

Alan D. Broeckling

Dr. Matthew E. Spector

Mya K. McDonald Spector

Tower

Keith Adam Koopmann

Julie A. Truskowski Turner

Hawks

Nicole E. Stutz LaDeur

Susan Kay Ebbert Grant

Benefactors

Shirley J. Davis

Matthew Z. Miller

Arian Spahiu

Andrea Saviano Stewart

2004

Friars

Andrew A. Tappe

Hawks

Michael P. Baker

Fernando P. Barretto

Benefactors

Elizabeth A. Schlepphorst Gall

David A. Musso

Amanda N. Sowers Rothenburger

Jill M. Bastert Steinkamp

Jacob D. Tenhouse (Ashton)

2005

Bonaventure

James Pennington Limbaugh II

Benefactors

Amber L. Dvorak Feldner

Victoria C. Johnson Kelly

Rochelle A. Adams Luaders (Dr.Scott)

Michelle M. Mungo

Richard Anthony Pugh

Megan Marie Fron Rossie (Joseph)

Jason A. Rothenburger

2006 Friars

Dr. Michaela J. Fray

Tower

Megan L. Breheny (Matt Bennett)

Patricia C. Kessler

William E. Kessler

Benefactors

Anna M. Venvertloh Benz (Edward)

Zane Evans

Lisa M. Farrell

Bryan M. Feldner

Brian J. Forrest

Dr. Nicholas William Frederickson

Brian G. Gall

Crystal D. Fischer Sutter (Jared)

2007

Tower

Andrew S. Hoffman

Benefactors

John B. Meisel

Kimberly A. Koenig Paul

2008 Founders

Ray A. Weast

Bonaventure

Patrick C. Reidy

Tower

Stacey Lynn Nicholas (Dr.Joseph Coelho)

Hawks

Bryan S. Erlanger

Benefactors

Cory J Duesterhaus (Jennifer)

Sarah L. Blickhan Hageman

Audra Anne Heimer

Claire Marie Vargo McAuliffe

Matthew A. Pellock

2009

Tower

Dr. Martha Brune Rapp (James)

Hawks

Brian A. Silverstein

Benefactors

Jason Charles Green

Mary Francis M. Lewis Hartman

Stacy M. Hankins Henning

Laura L. Hubbard

Jessica M. Keller

Steven E. Miller

2010 Tower

Andrew J. Kling

~ Deceased

Hawks

Thomas P. Dawson

Benefactors

Shawn M. Brannick

Andrew D. Dow

Molly V. Wilkerson Green

T. Jayme Groark

Fr. Adam James Prichard

Justin R. Ray

Jennie-Rebecca Whitlock

2011 Tower

Dr. Tanner Gregory Wright

Hawks

Whitney Ann Wiemelt Brock

Benefactors

Katie L. Awerkamp

Kyle E. Homeyer

Gregory M. Schaeffer

Brittany L. Ellerman Weise

Thomas J. Weise

2012

Hawks

Joseph Leo Sokol

Justin Bentley Brock

Benefactors

Megan L. Wingenbach Groark

Cristina M. Hughes

Carla Marie Passini Kielsmeier (Kelly)

Kristi Ann Weese Shelton

2013

Hawks

Charles David Kapala

Benefactors

Akinyemi Oluseyi Akintoye

Melaney Lee Porter Bass (Gary)

April Diann Albert Hawkins (Austin)

Anjay Marie Clark Heinecke

Andrew Stephen Koester

Matthew Paul Meglan

Kimberly Anne Tohl

Jennifer Janae Cowman Wingerter

2014

Friars

Christopher Rico Garavaglia

Tower

Andrew Ryan Boudreau

Hawks

Rebekka Jo Prokup

John Michael Root

Benefactors

Timothy John Berra

Justin R Dickens

John Patrick Dvorak

Nancy Jane Rigsbee Geissler (Mark)

Ian Michael Hinkamper

Brennan Louis Rakers

Ryan Thomas Seifert

2015

Hawks

Lynn M. Loatsch Daly (Robert)

Andrew Lee Duncan

Benefactors

Stephen Charles McAnany

Conner Patrick McLaughlin

Sara Marie Phillips

Pasha Merle Marita Yates

2016

Tower Blake E. Allison

Hawks

Evan Scott McGaughey

Kara M. Gerbus McGaughey

Benefactors

Patrick Charles Kuhle

Stephen Brady Whitney

Gregory John Eilerman

Abby Mae Safar

Michaela Riane Treutel Rakers

Ian Hugh Lawson

Rebecca Elizabeth Powers

Kathryn Denise Dieterle Sparks

2017

Tower

Jessica Erin Howell

Benefactors

Lindsay Nicole Hall

Kaylee Dawn Jones Hinkamper

Burgundy Faye Ramsey Hill

Taylor Michael Reis

Jessica Leigh Wicinski

Shane Paul Wingerter

2018

Hawks

Kyle Benjamin Reeves

Kortarius Deshawn Finley

Benefactors

Collin Wilton Adams

Gino Giovanni Grivetti

Matthew Allen Schissel

Jake Arlen Walters

2019

Tower

Scott Steven Prsha

Hawks

Tafi Lyn Knuffman Lathrop (Sam)

Benefactors

Marissa Rose Gonzalez

Carson Riley Kroshinsky

Chandler George Purcell

Anthony Vincent Tamaccio

2020

Benefactors

Justin Daniel Eads

Riley Cole Martin

James Peter McDonald

David C. McGough

Michael Paul Nielsen

Aubrey Brennen Reis

Alexandra Jules Severino

Samuel Jacob Stephens

Jordan Danielle Zimmer

2021

Benefactors

Zachary Paul Lamari

Dalton Michael Overstreet

Eric Allyn Tipton

Cassie Lynn Phillips

Shane E Hulsey

Grace Rene Schraufnagel

Mackenzie Ellen Bellows

Allison Elizabeth Hutson

Bethany Lauryn Noelle Wingerter

2022

Hawks

Michael James McCabe (Carol)

Benefactors

Tonya J Leenerts Beatty (Marshall)

Peyton Lee Jones

Makayla Ann Knoblauch

Jenna Anne Knudson

Laila Mackenzie Leist-Alston

Elysia Mahoney

Serena Mae Mendiola

Emily Rose Morton

Anna Jil Peters

Alaina Rothermich

FRIENDS

Visionaries Anonymous

Chris & Jennifer Kirn

Bo & Erin Knapheide

Lee Lindsay

Delmer & Barbara Mitchell

Joe & Jill Tracy

President's Anonymous

Margaret Magliari

Dr. Brian McGee

Mary Monckton Blickhan

Daniel & Kate Nuessen

Hal & Kathy Oakley

Mary Winters

Founders Anonymous

James E. Kintner

Doris Malacarne

Edward & Natalie Meyer

Joe & Mary Jane Miller

Steven Shine

Scott & Susan Stamerjohn

Recognition Clubs

Visionaries $25,000+

President's .....$10,000 - $24,999

Founders $5,000 - $9,999

Bonaventure ..... $2,500 - $4,999

Friars $1,000 - $2,499

Tower $500 - $999

Hawks ..................... $250 - $499

Benefactors Up To $249

Bonaventure

Phillip & Bonnie Conover

Donald Gnuse

Carson Kirk

Harold Marcionetti

Dr. Joseph Messina & Dr. Mary Ann Klein

Dr. John Natalini

Joanne Ortwerth

William & Patricia Paxton

Dr. Alfred Pogge

Edward Schneidman

Will & Kristin Spear

Willie & Michelle Thornton

Friars

Anonymous

Martha Apenbrink

Dr. Brian Borlas & Judy Abbott

Bill & Debra Brandt

Bruce Broemmel

Rodney & Susan Burns

Paxton Caristi

Robert & Inez Carlisle

Kevin Costigan

Sam Darnell

Jerry & Patricia Douglas

James & Janet Elkan

Elaine Gray

William & Laurie Hahn

Robert & Dorothy Haley

Ricky & Monica Hinkamper

Dr. Kevin & Alice Kirby

Ann Knapheide

Lori Kruse

Joseph & Denette Kuhlman

James R. & Carolyn A. McGee

Eileen Orlet

Kelly Piepmeier

Dr. Teresa Reed

Mary Anne Ruck

Steven & Judith Siebers

Robert & Deanna Snyder

Drs. Paul & Christine Tracy

Dr. Dana Walker

Edward & Dorothy Wehmer

Dennis Williams

Dr. Robert & Nancy Wyatt

Tower

Matthew & Jansen Ankrum

Valerie Arkin

Kurt & Catherine Balmer

Donna Bordwell

Jennifer Breeden

Ned & Reaugh Broemmel

Adam Bruns

Donald & Diane Carpenter

Joe & Jill Chatman

Patrick & Angela Clancy

Riley & Lori Collins

Bob & Bridget Conroy

Nance Cosgrove

Pat Costigan

Howard Cray

Brad & Megan Eise

Rosaire Elias

David & Lauri Endisch

Sam Flynn-Alling

Curtis & LaTashia Foster

Andrew & Kathy Galasso

Brian & Tina Gieseke

Michael & Lynda Happel

Ann Haugh

Jay Hawk

Rex & Lisa Herbert

Roy & Allison Hinkamper

Craig & Tracey Inman

Jesse Green & Kathelene Kim

Kurt & Amber Kindt

Dr. David Kirchhofer

Kiley & Teresa Knoblauch

Clayton Lamkin

Kevin & Susan Mackenzie

James Maley

Clare McEnery

Blake & Greta Nielsen

Caroline O'Donnell

Thomas & Terri Oliver

Tony & Melissa Reis

Joe & Jill Reitz

Richard & Diane Reynolds

Barbara Rowland

Rick & Cynthia Smith

Edward & Barbara Sohn

Joseph & Kris Sokol

Jack & Yvonne Stroud

Scott & Holly Thoms

David & Debra Unseld

William E. Wall

Kevin Wiley

Joseph & Melissa Wilhelm

Travis & Stasia Willock

Dr. Congzhi Xia

Hawks

Curtis & Deborah Adams

Sandra Anfinson

William Aubuchon

Ricky Bailey

Cornell Banks

Mary Claire Bergstrom

Lori Biddle

Adam Boehm, Sr.

Peter Breakey

Thomas & Colleen Breakey

Terrance & Gloriane Brennan

Robert & Susan Bruggeman

Christopher & Amy Byers

Patrick & Misty Carolan

Robert & Michelle Carpenter

Dr. Stacey Clancy

Kelly Clark

Dan & Heather Clark

Drew & Deanne Claybaugh

Joe & Janet Conover

James & Tegwen Conzemius

Joseph Costigan

Anthony & Patricia Crane

Dale & Heather Dambek

Sapan Desai

Edgar Diaz

Billy & Joann Douglas

David & Tina Downen

Robert Ecton

James Eggemeyer

Richard & Laura Ehrhart

Burton & Danielle Erickson

Lorraine Evans

Harry & Jessica Fandre

Jane Farroll

Brent & Julie Fischer

Jack Freiburg, II

Brian & Michelle Gerber

Benjamin Gersh

Clare Goerlich

Douglas Green

Jess & Courtney Griffith

Tom & Christy Grimm

Brian & Karen Hajicek

Lori Haley

Kevin & Nicole Hall

Brett & Shea Harrel

Bob & Jenna Hellman

Garrett & Patti Hennessy

Michael & Jami Hentges

Jeff Hobbs

Katie Hogan

Brian & Andrea Huffman

David Huffman

Bernie Inbody

David & Pamela Jackson

Michael & Caroline Jennings

Ronnie Johnson

Carl Jordan

Ronald & Christine Kaiser

William & Lynda Keller

Phouseung & Angelica Keokham

Tam Kim

James & Karen Kiner

Tony & Susan Knipe

Dr. David & Andre' Landsom

Michael & Karen Lavery

April Laws

Erick Lemanski

Scott & Amy Lewis

Anjena Lindgren

Roger & Heather Lymenstull

James & Lisa Lyon

Brett & Jeanne Maes

Dr. Rob Manning & Dr. Dana

Craciun

Kevin & Suzanne McClure

Michael & Patti McElligott

Danielle Mckinnon

Christopher & Amanda Meegan

Steven & Lisa Menendez

Stacey Michelman

Jack & Kimberly Mueller

Paul & Peggy Nielsen

Joseph & Martha O'Donnell

Eric Pettis

Justyn & Camille Plunkett

Kevin & Kim Pogue

Chris Pratapas

Kevin & Marcy Prouty

Terry & Staci Pye

Steve & Erin Racioppi

Drs. Adam & Stephanie Reyburn

Alan Rhein

James & Christina Roberts

Christopher & Lynette Sartori

Charles & Becky Scholz

Kasey Schuster

Merle & Kollyn Severson

Dean & Carrie Shaffer

David & Dana Shetley

Kurt & Michelle Simons

Dr. Timothy Smith

Shawn & Nicole Smith

Art & Sharon Tenhouse

Curtis & Cindy Topps

Jim & Sheryl Underhill

Teresa Vahlkamp

Jason & Sheila Walker

Bas Wijnbergen

Alan & Leesha Wilson

Jay & Kathleen Witt

Molly Xenakis

BUSINESSES, GOVERNMENT, FOUNDATIONS, ESTATES

&

ASSOCIATIONS

Visionaries

Anonymous

Associated Colleges of Illinois

Bank of Springfield

J.W. Gardner II Foundation

Mercedes Hoag Charitable Trust

Estate of Richard H. Miller

National Science Foundation

Phibro

Shields Professional Services LLC

US Department Of Education

President's

Marion Gardner Jackson Trust

John J. Maxwell Trust

Quincy GEMS Baseball

Sacred Heart Province Franciscan

Friars

Estate of Dorothy Snyder

Tracy Family Foundation

Yellowstone Cattle Company

Founders

Advance Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine LLC

Bessemer Trust Company

Caterpillar Foundation

Honora M. Cullinan Foundation

Kohl Wholesale

POLIS/Learning in Retirement

QU & You Chicago Golf

Rainforest Delivery Services

Stillwell Foundation

Suzanne's Specialties

Mercantile Bank

Bonaventure

Drury Southwest Inc

Homebank

JP Morgan Chase Foundation

La Jolla Fund LLC

Mahn Custom Homes & Renovations

MetLife Foundation

Patrick M. Fitzgerald Trust

Refreshment Services Pepsi

Schmiedeskamp, Robertson, Neu, & Mitchell LLP

State Farm Companies Foundation

State Street Bank & Trust Co.

Friars

Ameren Illinois

American Association of University

Women

Barney's Group LLC

Community Foundation Serving

West Central Illinois & NE Missouri

Daniel McLaughlin Charitable Trust

First Bankers Trust Company

Hallmark Corporate Foundation

Mart Heinen Club

Moellring & Ambler LLC

Niemann Foods, Inc.

Quantum Insurance Group, Inc.

Rinella Company, Inc.

Sarkes Tarzian Inc

Stifel Company

Winters Insurance Group LLP

Estate of Christine Wynar

Tower

Adams Fiber

B & W Truck

Bank of America Matching Gifts

Program

Diamond Envelope Corporation

Eli Lilly & Company Foundation

Muddy River News LLC

O'Donnell's Termite & Pest Control

Quincy Tennis Association

U.S. Bank

Wells Fargo Foundation Educational Matching Gift Program

Hawks

Abbvie Employee Engagement Fund

Altorfer Caterpillar

Barnett's Landscaping & Lawn Service

Bayer Corporation

Brumbaugh Tree Service, LLC

Carter's Coffee Bar, LLC

Exelon Foundation Matching Gifts

Federated Mutual Insurance Co.

First Mid Bank & Trust

Golfers Against Prostate Cancer

While we have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this report, we apologize for any misspellings or omissions. Please inform us of any errors by calling the office of university advancement at (217) 228-5227.

Great River Economic Development Foundation

Happel & Schlipmann Realtors

Heartland Artifact Auctions Inc

Hy Vee Inc.

J.H. Concrete Construction, Inc.

Keck Heating & Air Conditioning

Knapheide Manufacturing Company

Lawn Solutions Quincy

Landscaping, Inc.

LSJ Properties

Marine Bank

Maryann Pickus Trust

MasterCard Matching Gift Program

Moore's Floors, Inc.

Motherway & Napleton, LLP

Novartis Matching Gift Company

Quincy Exchange Club

Quincy Lions Club

R.W. Reichert Trucking

Royale Orleans

State Farm Insurance Charles H.

Scholz Agency

STL Cabinet Refinishing

Temaura, Inc.

Titan International, Inc.

Townsquare Media

Verizon Foundation

Victor A. Welper Insurance Agency, Inc.

Vinciguerra Jewelry

WGEM

William Taylor Custom Homes

Benefactors

Abbott Fund Matching Grant Plan

Baxter Gardens West

Bennett & Middendorf, Ltd.

Driehaus Capital Management LLC

Gary Moritz Construction

Hannibal Wrestling Club

HD Financial

Landmarx Screen Printed & Embroidered Products, Inc.

Mandel Jewelry Company, Inc.

Murphy Financial Group

O'Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration

Home LLC

Pro One Design

Quincy Medical Group

Visit Hospitality, LLC

Yummification Cookies

ENDOWMENT FUNDS

Established in 1948, the Quincy University Endowment provides for the long-term financial health of the University. Gifts to our 214 individual funds are invested to provide a growing reliable source of income for scholarships and academic programs today and forever.

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

Alumni Legacy Scholarship

Dr. Debra LeBlanc

Laura Paunan

John & Helen Apenbrink Scholarship

Martha Apenbrink

Gladys Appuhn Scholarship

Architechnics, Inc. Scholarship

Tom & Bette Awerkamp Scholarship

William E. Beaty Scholarship

John Bertoglio Scholarship

Milton & Alberta Bitter Memorial Scholarship

Ann Williams Black Scholarship

Robert Blazel Scholarship

John & Carrie Blazel

Mary Kay Vollmer Blazel

Sharon Faciana

Paul & Johneen Luken

Robert & Kathy Stange

Joseph & Lucille Blickhan

Memorial Scholarship

Michael & Sally Blickhan

Gary & Kathleen Bracy

Joseph Boman Scholarship

Joseph Bonansinga Scholarship

Jim Bower Education Scholarship

Cheryl Ely

Dr. Debra LeBlanc

Kevin & Sue Breheny Scholarship

Brenner Library Endowment

Fr. Gabriel Brinkman, OFM, Scholarship

Mary Kay Beiermann

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton

Thomas Claes

Ed & Mary Ann Donatelli

Jim Hubbard

Connie Page

Peter & Catherine Satterthwaite

Bart Scowley

Stan & Bernadette Tebbe

Fr. Gervase Brinkman, OFM, Scholarship

Jim Hubbard

Rita Brinkman Education Scholarship

Bernard & Rita Lammers

Brown Drug Company

Pharmacy Scholarship

Fr. Tom Brown, OFM, Art Scholarship

John & Carol Dignan

Ed & Mary Ann Donatelli

Gerald & Virginia Holzgrafe

Jim Hubbard

Dr. William Kirk & Linda Griffin Kirk

Peter & Catherine Satterthwaite

Mike & Patricia Walsh

Frank & Mildred Brueggeman Memorial Scholarship

Steven T. Campbell Scholarship

Bob Carlisle Memorial Scholarship

Robert & Inez Carlisle

Lawrence J. Cervon Scholarship

Circle K Club Scholarship

Class of 1968 Scholarship

Mary Kay Beiermann

Michael & Dianne Drinan

John McCaffrey

Andrew & Anne Namm

Dr. Joseph & Jane Selby

Dr. Vincent & Velma Varel

Class of 1969 Scholarship

John Bachmann

Phil & Bonnie Conover Scholarship

Kenneth C. & Mary Belle Conroy Scholarship

David & Mary Costigan Scholarship

Dr. David & Mary Costigan

Joseph Costigan

Kevin Costigan

Pat Costigan

Paul Costigan

Colleen Farrell

Dewey & Carol Kalmer

Bing Crosby Scholarship

Edythe Curtright Scholarship

Genevieve D. Cutrone

Theology Scholarship

Dr. Emmanuel Cutrone

Dr. Thomas & Terri Poterucha

Thomas P. Daly Scholarship

Aurie & Mary Beth McGee

Alfred P. & Donald S. deMero

Scholarship

Fr. Robert Dentzman, OFM, Scholarship

Ken & Sandy Elbert

Thomas & Yvonne Gabelsberger

Kathleen Gehrt

Kenneth Held

Jim Hubbard

Alan & Susan Kapp

Robert & Donna Szafranski

Edward B. and Elaine I. Dittmeyer Scholarship

Dottie's Scholarship

Matthew J. Dowd Scholarship

Dr. David Edgerly Scholarship

Neal L. & Verona C. Ehlman Scholarship

Thomas & Patricia Ehlman Scholarship

Daniel Ehlman

Thomas & Patricia Ehlman

Mae M. Ehrhart Scholarship

T. F. Ehrhart Scholarship

Elinor Katherine Elbert Scholarship

Endowment for English Scholars Scholarship

English Faculty Tuition Scholarship

John E. Evans Scholarship

Paula Brennan

Jay Connell, III

Phillip & Bonnie Conover

Honorable Robert & Denise Dowd

Carol Garey

Dave Hensley

Tim Howe

Teresa Kettelkamp

William Lhotka

Dr. Eldon & Maureen Little

John D. Loscher

George Manassah

John McCaffrey

Dr. Joseph Messina & Dr. Mary Ann Klein

Julie Orlet

Charles & Geraldine Radel

Margie Schaff

Charles & Joyce Voss

James & Rose Woodward

Theresa Zehe

Faculty Development Fund

Bonnie Jo Fee Scholarship

Joseph D. Fisher Memorial Music Scholarship

Franciscan Scholarship

Dr. Kaz & Nayer Attai

Andrew Boudreau

John Boyd

Don & Joanna Bucci

Philip & Mary Anne Chapleau

Fr. Frank Coens, OFM

Ann Marie Cooper

Elizabeth Curtis

Cheryl Dillard

Lawrence & Anne Emmons

William & Teresa Fisher

Mary Dean Frankenhoff

Steve Fromme

Frank & Marilyn Haggerty

Jim Hamick

~Andrew & Marilyn Henske

Leonard Hogan

Michael & Claudia Hornacek

Jim Hubbard

Mark Hughes

Thomas & Kathleen Jaskiewicz

Joyce Kilman

Bonnie Kott

Connie Kott

Edward Kowalczyk

Larry & Judy Kulp

John Lavin

Dr. Debra LeBlanc

Joe Ley

Kenneth Ley

Dr. George & Mary Nell Meyer

Dr. Joseph Murray

Judy Ruck Ogan

Shirley Patterson

Anthony & Susan Peter

Rick Regan

Peter & Catherine Satterthwaite

George & Connie Schrage

Randy & Shari Stemsrud

William Terlisner

Mary Beth Thomas

Richard & Mary Thompson

Kent & Diane Vannier

Ronald & Colae Vecchie

Dr. Joseph & Jean Ann Welty

Dr. Robert & Joanne Wilkin

Bradley & Shelley Winking

Gary & Sue Winking

Roger Francour Memorial

Scholarship

Alan & Coletta Knepler

Jim Thomson

Michael Zipprich

Chuck French Memorial

Scholarship

Willie Baker

State Farm Companies Foundation

Chuck French Memorial Golf

Tournament

Dr. William "Bill" Gasser

Scholarship

Eli Lilly & Company Foundation

Ronald Hermeling

Dr. Henry & Carolyn Hughes

Dr. Kevin Kirchner

Parker, Mildred, Henry & Cora

Gates Scholarship

Joe & Janet Conover

Francis W. Gehrt & Lydia A. Teuscher Gehrt Memorial Scholarship

Estate of Christine Wynar

Parker Lee "Chip" Gerdes

Political Science Scholarship

Abbott Fund Matching Grant Plan

Carlos & Katherine Lobo

Bonnie King Gibbs Music Scholarship

Linda J. Godley Scholarship

Marilynn Hurlburt Gorell

Scholarship

Dr. Thomas Gorell

William Lhotka

David & Phyllis Seifert

Fr. F. J. Gray, OFM, History Scholarship

Anonymous

Jeffrey M. Bloss

Thomas Claes

Drs. Mark & Marion Cummings

John & Carol Dignan

Steve & Megan Doherty

Bob Dolph

Fred Emig

Chuck & Meg Fitch

Robert & Donna Hilgenbrink

Jim Hubbard

Mark Hughes

William & Mary Beth Jenkins

James E. Kintner

Dr. Kevin Kirchner

William Lhotka

Carol Lundeen

Joseph March

Steve & Judy Middendorf

John & Sandra Miller

Dr. Jeff & Jone Piontek

Peter & Catherine Satterthwaite

George Sloane

Honorable David & Marianne Slocum

Rosaura Soto

Michael & Carolyn Sullivan

Mike & Patricia Walsh

Dr. Richard Welch

James Wheeler

Virginia Gray Scholarship

John S. Gruba & Odis L. McCallister Scholarship

Fr. Melvin Grunloh, OFM, Scholarship

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton

Thomas Claes

Dr. Dennis & Jane Galligani

Jim Hubbard

Louis & Olga Kuntz

James & Debbie Purdy

Thomas Runde

Peter & Catherine Satterthwaite

James Waterkotte

Lowell & Pamela Yates

Sherrill Hanks Scholarship

Walter Hansen / Quincy Noon Kiwanis Scholarship

William Randolph Hearst Scholarship

Mart Heinen Club Scholarship

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton

Alan & Coletta Knepler

Mart Heinen Club

Jack & Yvonne Stroud

Judy (Perko) Heinze Music Scholarship

James & Judith Heinze

Martha A. (Maas) Heinze Scholarship

John E. & Robert D. Helmer

Fine Arts Scholarship

Jeff & Martha Burns

Caterpillar Foundation

Richard Helmer

Bill & Mavis Lantz

LSJ Properties

Dr. George & Mary Nell Meyer

Ralph Oakley

Jo Ann Wilmott

Edward C. Hinkamper Scholarship

Fr. Phil Hoebing, OFM, Scholarship

John & Carol Dignan

Cheryl Dillard

Ken & Sandy Elbert

Carol Grabher

Beverly Hernandez

Gerald & Virginia Holzgrafe

Jim Hubbard

Pat Hultz

Carol Lundeen

Peter & Catherine Satterthwaite

James Waterkotte

Greg Holthaus Scholarship

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton

Gregory & Becky Campbell

Lynn Fecht

Jenean Wand

Peter Damian Holzer Memorial Scholarship

Alan M. Hopkinson Scholarship

Gerald & Mary Jo Murphy

Fr. Pacific Hug, OFM, Scholarship

Diane Brockington

Thomas Claes

Ed & Mary Ann Donatelli

Ken & Sandy Elbert

Beverly Hernandez

Jim Hubbard

Dr. William Kirk & Linda Griffin Kirk

Peter & Catherine Satterthwaite

Wally Hutter Memorial Scholarship

Harry M. & Alma Eagan Hyatt Scholarship

Philomena R. Jorgensen Scholarship

Doug & Denise Jorgensen

Dewey Kalmer Scholarship

Dewey & Carol Kalmer

Keefe Family Scholarship

Norman & Jessie Kaye Kemner Scholarship

Mary Ann Klein Scholarship

Ann Dudek

Daniel Heaton

Sharon Jochem Schmidt & Mark Schmidt

Dr. Joseph Messina & Dr. Mary Ann Klein

Rudy & Maxine Kleinsorge Scholarship

Mr. & Mrs. Jesse E. Kline Scholarship

William H. Klingner Scholarship

Michael & Barbara Klingner

Henry Knoepfle Scholarship

Fr. Elmo Kurz, OFM, Scholarship

James Devereux

Ken & Sandy Elbert

Kathleen Gehrt

Carol Grabher

Jim Hubbard

Peter & Catherine Satterthwaite

Russell F. Lahl II Scholarship for String Bass Players

Fr. J. J. Lakers, OFM, Scholarship

Marguerite Cantlon

Robert & Jane Haas

Jim Hubbard

Dr. John Schmitt

Myrl Shireman & Ruth BowerShireman

Stan & Bernadette Tebbe

Fr. Jovian P. Lang OFM Memorial Endowment

Jack & Gerry Casey

Mike Doellman & Pat Lyons

Carol Grabher

Jim Hubbard

Peter & Catherine Satterthwaite

Robert P. Lang Chemistry Scholarship

Dr. Rebecca M. Leonard

Scholarship

Dr. Rebecca Leonard

Donald W. Lierle Scholarship

Frank Longo Memorial Scholarship

Alan & Coletta Knepler

Jim Thomson

Fr. Titus Ludes, OFM, Scholarship

Sr. Christine Baker, OSF

Dr. Joseph & Jan Bocke

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton

Honorable Robert & Fran Cook

Thomas & Janet Hart

Jim Hubbard

Lauretta Ludes

Peter & Catherine Satterthwaite

Judy Yeast

Ted Zimmerman

Jack & Sharon Mackenzie Family Scholarship

Alan & Coletta Knepler

Gerald & Mary Jo Murphy

Dr. Richard C. "Mags" Magliari Memorial Scholarship

Mary Barry

Bryan Erlanger

James & Janell Farmer

Gail & Pat Henderson

Robert Kadzielawski

Margaret Magliari

Harold Marcionetti

Craig Moore

Daniel & Kate Nuessen

John Mahoney Scholarship

Dr. Luther Markley English Tuition Scholarship

Frank Richard Mascari Scholarship

Aleta & John McCaffrey

"SMILE" Nursing Scholarship

John McCaffrey

Dr. Richard Welch

William H. McCain Jr. Scholarship

Lucinda Awerkamp McClain & Michael F. McClain Scholarship

Mac & Marge McClain Scholarship

Darwin L. McClure Aviation Scholarship

James McCrisaken Scholarship

Kathleen (Merschman)

McKillip Scholarship

John & Kathleen McKillip

Fredrick A. McLaughlin Memorial Scholarship

Robert Lee Mejer & Jason

Dillard Mejer Visual Arts Award Scholarship

Robert Mejer

Memorial Scholarship

James E. "Jim" Mentesti Scholarshp

Dr. John Natalini

Dr. George & Mary Nell Meyer Scholarship

Dr. George & Mary Nell Meyer

Susan Scott

Dr. George & Mary Nell Meyer

Endowed Speaker Fund

Caterpillar Foundation

Edward & Natalie Meyer

Dr. George & Mary Nell Meyer

Paul W. Meyer Scholarship

Dr. Robert E. Meyer Scholarship

Michael Family Scholarship

Michelmann Foundation Scholarship

Nona E. Miller Scholarship

Richard H. Miller Scholarship

William & Annette Mollenhauer Scholarship

Leo C. Monckton Memorial Scholarship

Mary Monckton Blickhan

Monroe Academic Scholarship

Dr. Linda K. Moore Scholarship

Moorman Scholarship

Murphy Scholarship

Shirley Murphy

John Natalini Scholarship

Dr. Kevin Kirchner

Michaeline Klebba

James Mentesti

Dr. John Natalini

Dr. Thomas & Terri Poterucha

Dr. Michael Wallace

Dr. Sean Wittmer

Dr. John J. Natalini Human

Anatomy Cadaver Lab Endowment

Arvid & Elizabeth Nelson Award Scholarship

Connie Niemann Music

Scholarship

Anonymous

Marty & Julie Bell

Ruth Bennett

Bennett & Middendorf, Ltd.

Ned & Reaugh Broemmel

Michael & Jean Buckley

Honorable Dennis & Marianne Cashman

Dr. David & Mary Costigan

Bob & Lynn Daly

Richard & Laura Ehrhart

Susan Ende

John Ernst

Chris Fauble

John & Jodie Felter

First Bankers Trust Company

Robert & Janice Gorrie

Jeff Gragg

Great River Economic Development Foundation

Loretta Grunden

Randall & Margaret Guse

Michael & Elizabeth Hansen

Robert & Ann Hatfield

Rick & Linda Hext

Michelle Jacobsen

Gerald & Therese Jenkins

William & Lynda Keller

Gerard Kettler

Gary & Jo Ann Kirlin

Ann Knapheide

Bo & Erin Knapheide

Timothy & Wendy Koontz

Joseph & Denette Kuhlman

Gerald & Mary Loos

Steve & Amy Looten

Mike & Teresa Mahair

Marine Bank

Tom & Kathie Marx

William & Christine McCleery

James Mentesti

Mercantile Bank

William & Sue Metzinger

Delmer & Barbara Mitchell

Gina Musolino

Mary Jane Neu

Linda Neumann

C. David Nuessen

David & Theresa Oakley

Hal & Kathy Oakley

Mary Oakley

Laurence Obert

Honorable Thomas & Kai Ortbal

Anthony & Susan Peter

Dr. Alfred Pogge

James & Martha Rapp

Jean Reddington

Refreshment Services Pepsi

David & Ann Reis

David & Rebecca Rubison

Rick & Cynthia Smith

Christine Springer

Scott & Susan Stamerjohn

State Street Bank & Trust Co.

Carolyn Stevenson

John & Dale Stevenson

Art & Sharon Tenhouse

Dee Thomas

Mike & Sharon Troup

Ron & Pauline Upper

Ronald & Colae Vecchie

Damian & C. Michelle Watts

Lisetta White

Winters Insurance Group LLP

Sarajane Wright

Ferd E. Niemann, Sr. & Ferd E.

Niemann, Jr. Scholarship

Ferd, Jr. & Rita Niemann

Memorial Scholarship

Paul & Jill Stegeman

Oakley Family Scholarship Anonymous

Marty & Julie Bell

Michael & Carol Brennan

Marty Didriksen

Lester & Caroline Kewney

Steve & Cathy Meckes

Will & Kristin Spear

David Usiak

Dale & Mary Venvertloh

Oakley School of Business

Endowment Funds

Hal & Kathy Oakley

Mary Oakley

Peter & Judy Oakley

Signe Oakley

Mary Winters

Walter "Wally" O'Day Memorial Scholarship

Michael Vincent O'Donnell Memorial Scholarship

William "Bill" O'Donnell

Memorial Scholarship

Valerie Arkin

Samuel & Maureen Banks

Carrie Berado

Alex Boerner

Mary Clare Boudreau

Michael & Michelle Breakey

Peter Breakey

Thomas & Colleen Breakey

Pete & Mary Kay Brown

Dan & Bridget Coleman

Mikaela Coleman

Fr. Kevin Covert

Driehaus Capital Management LLC

Pat Egan

Joan Engel

Robert & Jean Fitzpatrick

Jeannine Fitzpatrick

Sam Flynn-Alling

William Garmes

Mary Gramke

Madeline Hanley

Eugene & Kathie Hanneke

J.J. & Noreen Healy

Katie Hogan

Colleen Hogan Kelly

William & Catherine Holland

Patricia Holland

Jay Jedlicka

Robert Kadzielawski

Deirdre Mangan

Nora Mangan

Thomas & Elizabeth Marren

Katie McAlinden

Thomas & Mary Anne McCarthey

Timothy & Lora McElligott

Michael & Patti McElligott

John & Anne Megaro

Kathleen Murphy

Robert Needleman & Cassie Recker

Martin & Kathryn Nihill

Jose & Janet Nunez

Robert Ociepka

Caroline O'Donnell

Evan & Theresa O'Donnell

Joseph & Martha O'Donnell

Maureen O'Donnell

Terry & Jill Orr

Larry & Diane Pawelski

John & Nancy Petrik

Vassar & Laura Pierce

Steve & Erin Racioppi

Pat Ross

Dr. Colleen Sexton

Tracy Stein

Kathy Sullivan

Mike J. Sweeney

Megan Taffe

Christian Tansey

Janice Tucker

William & Veronica Vogt

Maureen Williams

John & Theresa Winters

John Ortwerth Scholarship

Dewey & Carol Kalmer

Joanne Ortwerth

John Runde

Jim Thomson

Fr. Aaron Pembleton, OFM, Endowed Chair in History

Fund

Steve & Megan Doherty

Mary Fischer

Jim Hubbard

Mark Hughes

Judy Wagner

Pepsi Cola Quincy Bottling

Company Scholarship

Refreshment Services Pepsi

Sharlene & Ron Peter

Scholarship

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton

Annette Kleemann

Laurie Massa

Julie Sweet

Ridgely B. Pierson Scholarship

Dr. Al & Ann Pogge Scholarship

Joe & Mary Jane Miller

Anthony & Susan Peter

Dr. Alfred Pogge

Michael & Carolyn Sullivan

POLIS Scholarship POLIS

Patricia A. Pollihan Scholarship

Neal Alster & Patricia Meyer-Alster

Sam & Mary Beth Bick

Frank & Mary Bufe

Daniel & Serena Cordia

James & Carol Eagan

Rosaire Elias

Jane Farroll

Fr. Patrick Hambrough

Mary Patricia Hennicke

Rex & Lisa Herbert

Glenn & Gail Hibshman

Beth Hilbing

James & Andrea Kealey

Dennis Klosterman

Robert & Michele Krebs

Jean Kustura

Ellen Mann

James & Maija McLean

Dr. Linda Moore

Eric Pettis

Donna Pollihan

Jim~ & Barb Pollihan

John Pollihan

Robert & Pamela Pollihan

Thomas Pollihan

Dan & Jane Rothery

Karen Sanders

Craig Sherrick

F. Louise Smith

Gayle Smith

U. S. Bank

Gerald & Julie Vollmar

Dr. Bill Postiglione Scholarship

Harry J. & Lee F. Pratt

Scholarship

Pre-Law Scholarship

Dr. Brian Borlas & Judy Abbott

Patrick Ostergren

Honorable Mark & Kate Schuering

QU & You Chicago Golf Scholarship

Pete & Mary Kay Brown

Nance Cosgrove

Dr. Donald & Jane Hanratty

Patrick & Susan Henning

Scott & Nicole LaDeur

Robert & Karen Metzinger

Ralph Oakley

Ervin & Margaret Pesek

QU & You Chicago Golf Outing

James & Jeannie Sullivan

Edward & Linda Sutton

QU General Endowment Fund

Community Foundation Serving

West Central Illinois & NE Missouri

Estate of Dorothy Snyder

Denis Yoggerst

Quincy Ladies of Charity Scholarship

Lucille Middendorf Rapp

Scholarship

James & Martha Rapp

Michael & Carolyn Rapp

William Schmidle

Margie Thompson

Peggy Redshaw '70 & Jerry

Lincecum Biology Scholarship

Dr. Peggy Redshaw & Jerry Lincecum

Retired Faculty - Staff Scholarship

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton

Dr. Gary & Geraldine Carter

Dr. Joseph Messina & Dr. Mary Ann

Klein

QU Retirees Association

Betty Ann Robinson Women's Golf Scholarship

Henry G. Rump Family Scholarship

James A. & Mary K. Rush Education Scholarship

Orville & Rose Ryan Scholarship

Fr. Edmund J. Scanlan Scholarship

Dr. John Schleppenbach Memorial Scholarship

Robert & Joanne Schlepphorst Scholarship

Helen Clarice, Mary Anne & Theresa (Uhlemeyer) Schmitz Scholarship

Samuel Schneidman Memorial Scholarship

Don Schonhoff Memorial Scholarship

William & Evonne Schulte Scholarship

Bradley M. Schuttler Memorial Scholarship

Shirley Johnson

Leroy B. Schwan Family Scholarship

Dr. William & LeeAnne Schwan

Jean Ann Otte Seward Scholarship

James P. Shannon Scholarship

Dr. Joseph A. Siefker Scholarship

Bernita E. Simko Scholarship

Ronnie Slovick Alumni Scholarship

Ralph & Marion Renno

Jack Smith Family Scholarship

Ken & Diane Sorensen Scholarship

George & Charlotte Spear Scholarship

Will & Kristin Spear

Jeff & Theresa Spear Scholarship

Jeff & Theresa Spear

Will & Kristin Spear

William J. & Margaret A. Speckman Memorial Scholarship

Gail Starkey Memorial Scholarship

William E. Wall

Alan Duncan Stillwell Scholarship

Frank Strieby Memorial Scholarship

Jeanne & Christie Strupeck Memorial Scholarship

Gerald & Mary Jo Murphy

Donald O'Connor

Dr. David Strupeck

James & Jeannie Sullivan

Grant L. & Georgann Sturhahn Scholarship

Leonora Suppan-Gehrich Music Scholarship

Stephen E. & June H. Szabo Scholarship

Gregory, Todd & Christopher Taylor Scholarship

William & Sandra Taylor

Sandra & William Taylor Scholarship

William & Sandra Taylor

Frederick L. Thomas Scholarship

Fr. Tolton Ministry Scholarship

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton

US Department of Education

Title III Scholarship Anonymous US Department Of Education

Brother Clete VanAckeren, OFM, Scholarship

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton

Carol Grimm

Jim Hubbard

Venvertloh Scholarship

Joe Vernier Memorial Scholarship

Helen Vernier

Judith A. Wand Memorial Scholarship

Naomi Watts Memorial

Scholarship

Fr. Dennis J. Schafer, OFM

Keith Douglas White Memorial Scholarship

Gary K. & Sue Ann Winking Scholarship

Gary & Sue Winking

Robert Zehnle Memorial Scholarship

ANNUAL AWARDS

Scholarships supported by investors on a yearly basis.

ACI Scholarships

Associated Colleges of Illinois

American Association of University Women Scholarship

American Association of University Women

Ann Anderson Memorial Nursing Scholarship

Amelia E. Bauner, Frances A. Hall & Walter J. Hall Scholarship

EALgreen Scholarship

Franciscan Rector Scholarship

Kevin & Susan Breheny

Fr. Victor Hermann, OFM, Memorial Scholarship

Carol Grabher

Jim Hubbard

Paul & Joan Klockenkemper

Mercedes Hoag Scholarship

Mercedes Hoag Charitable Trust

Joseph Messina Scholarship

Messick Family Foundation Scholarship

Messick Family Foundation

Fr Philip "Phil" Moriarty Memorial Scholarship

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton

Donald Schweda Memorial Scholarship

Sharing God's Blessing Scholarship

Anonymous

St. Clare Scholarship

Stifel Scholarship

James & Kathleen Citro

Stifel Company

Fr. Lucien Trouy, OFM, Memorial Scholarship

Jim Hubbard

HONORARY GIFTS

Ann Bergman

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton

Matt Bergman

LuBeth Young

Fr. J.J. Gray and Dr. & Mrs.

Al Pogge

Michael & Carolyn Sullivan

Don Kettleborough

Ralph Oakley

Fr. Dennis Koopman, OFM (50 years as priest)

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton

Dr. Linda Moore

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton

Fr. John Ostdiek, OFM (100 years old)

Mary Kay Beiermann

Don & Joanna Bucci

Elizabeth Curtis

Mary Dean Frankenhoff

Steve Fromme

Judy Ruck Ogan

Kathie Sass

Anne Bresler Namm

The Namm Foundation, Inc.

Sharlene Peter

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton

Dr. Al Pogge

S. William & Marcia Whitson

Joan Smasal

Cathy Dorangrichia

Scott Thoele

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton

Fr. Joe Zimmerman, OFM (60 years as priest)

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton

MEMORIAL GIFTS

Dr. Leonard Biallas

Joe & Anita Newkirk

Mr. & Mrs. Glen Brown

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton

Gary Budine

Jeff & Theresa Spear

Bishop Ferd Cheri, OFM

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton

Henry Franklin Constantino

Dennis Donnelly & Becky

McDermott

Michael Creek

Gary & Sue Winking

Mr. & Mrs. Larry Denton

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton

Donnella Doctor Anonymous

William & Sue Metzinger

Delmer & Barbara Mitchell

Gerald & Mary Jo Murphy

Hal & Kathy Oakley

Ralph Oakley

Jeff & Theresa Spear

Maureen F. Fisher

Steve & Barbara Clark

Patrick & Carol Fitzgerald

Fitzgerald Family Fund

Deacon William Joseph

Gray

Elaine Gray

Charles Helmer

Bill & Mavis Lantz

LSJ Properties

Dr. George & Mary Nell Meyer

Jo Ann Wilmott

Raymond & Rosemary

Hinkamper

Roy & Allison Hinkamper

Dixie Hoffman

Katie Awerkamp & Lisa Farrell

Bob & Barb Bowen

Marlene Churchill

Kathi Dooley & Gary Handrick

Donna J. Evans

Bryan & Amber Feldner

Chuck & Meg Fitch

Mike & Joy Fray

Alan & Brittney Ippensen

Richard & Joan Klimstra

Roger Leach

Melissa Long

Richard Storm

James & Deb VonderHaar

Mary Wilson

Cynthia Wort

Sharon Holthaus

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton

Gregory & Becky Campbell

Lynn Fecht

Jenean Wand

Barbara Hutchens-Bugh

Jeff & Theresa Spear

Philomena R Jorgensen

Doug & Denise Jorgensen

Tom Keppner

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton

Arlene & Howard Koch

Jeff & Theresa Spear

Jack Mackenzie

Kevin & Susan Mackenzie

C.J. (Joe) Mason

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton

Billy J. Moore

Mario & Virginia Camacho

~Mike & Cynthia Foster

Michael & Karen Lavery

Harold Mast

Mercantile Bank

Delmer & Barbara Mitchell

C. David Nuessen

Joanne Ortwerth

Bruce Pint

Scott Sohn

Ronald & Colae Vecchie

Keith Wiemelt

Dorothy Wright

Fr. Philip"Phil" Moriarty

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton

Rich Niemann, Sr.

Marty & Julie Bell

Ruth Bennett

Bennett & Middendorf, Ltd.

Ned & Reaugh Broemmel

Michael & Jean Buckley

Honorable Dennis & Marianne

Cashman

Dr. David & Mary Costigan

Bob & Lynn Daly

Richard & Laura Ehrhart

Susan Ende

John Ernst

Chris Fauble

John & Jodie Felter

First Bankers Trust Company

Robert & Janice Gorrie

Jeff Gragg

Great River Economic

Development Foundation

Loretta Grunden

Randall & Margaret Guse

Michael & Elizabeth Hansen

Dan & Linda Harker

Robert & Ann Hatfield

Ann Haugh

Rick & Linda Hext

Michelle Jacobsen

William & Lynda Keller

Gerard Kettler

Gary & Jo Ann Kirlin

Ann Knapheide

Bo & Erin Knapheide

Timothy & Wendy Koontz

Joseph & Denette Kuhlman

Gerald & Mary Loos

Steve & Amy Looten

Mike & Teresa Mahair

Marine Bank

Tom & Kathie Marx

William & Christine McCleery

James Mentesti

Mercantile Bank

William & Sue Metzinger

Delmer & Barbara Mitchell

Gina Musolino

Michael Needler, Jr.

Mary Jane Neu

Linda Neumann

C. David Nuessen

David & Theresa Oakley

Hal & Kathy Oakley

Mary Oakley

Laurence Obert

Honorable Thomas & Kai Ortbal

Anthony & Susan Peter

James & Martha Rapp

Jean Reddington

Refreshment Services Pepsi

David & Ann Reis

David & Rebecca Rubison

Dr. Barb Schleppenbach

John C. Shankland

Jeff & Theresa Spear

Christine Springer

Scott & Susan Stamerjohn

State Street Bank & Trust Co.

Carolyn Stevenson

John & Dale Stevenson

Art & Sharon Tenhouse

Dee Thomas

Mike & Sharon Troup

Ron & Pauline Upper

Ronald & Colae Vecchie

Damian & C. Michelle Watts

Lisetta White

Winters Insurance Group LLP

Sarajane Wright

Thomas A. Oakley

Anonymous

Marty & Julie Bell

Michael & Carol Brennan

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton

Marty Didriksen

Lester & Caroline Kewney

Steve & Cathy Meckes

Steven Shine

David Usiak

Dale & Mary Venvertloh

Jim Pollihan

Neal Alster & Patricia MeyerAlster

Sam & Mary Beth Bick

Frank & Mary Bufe

Daniel & Serena Cordia

James & Carol Eagan

Rosaire Elias

Jane Farroll

Fr. Patrick Hambrough

Mary Patricia Hennicke

Rex & Lisa Herbert

Glenn & Gail Hibshman

Beth Hilbing

James & Andrea Kealey

Robert & Michele Krebs

Jean Kustura

Ellen Mann

James & Maija McLean

Dr. Linda Moore

Eric Pettis

Donna Pollihan

John Pollihan

Thomas Pollihan

Dan & Jane Rothery

Karen Sanders

Craig Sherrick

F. Louise Smith

Gayle Smith

Gerald & Julie Vollmar

Richard J. Prendergast, Sr.

Steve & Regina Hermann

John Ruck

Mary Anne Ruck

Jenny Sellers

Jeff & Theresa Spear

Dorothy Snyder

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton

Jack Souders

Paul Brown & Dr. Janise Denton

Dr. David & Mary Costigan

Joanne Ortwerth

Joan Sturhahn

Anonymous (2)

~Robert & Sandra Moore

Hal & Kathy Oakley

Karen Klebba VanDyke

Michaeline Klebba

Lesley Van Ness

Jeff & Theresa Spear

Dorothy Yackley

Harold & Juanita Andrews

Dr. David & Mary Costigan

Joanne Ortwerth

Joe & Jerilyn Yackley

FACULTY & STAFF

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

Judy Abbott

Laurie Allen

Grant Anger

Ethan Arns

Chris Aschemann

Katie Aschemann

Saadia Aschemann

Dr. Nathan Averbeck

Nora Baldner

David Ball

Gary Bass

Dr. Matthew Bates

Tonya Beatty

Matt Bergman

Mary Bergstrom

Mary Betts

Kaleb Borghardt

Dr. Brian Borlas

Jennifer Breeden

Chris Brennemann

Katie Brink

Michael Brooks

Rick Buckwalter

Julie Budine

Kirby Cannon

Mike Carpenter

Elizabeth Cepeda

Bryan Christiansen

Aaron Clayton

Dr. Joseph Coelho

Dr. Justin Coffey

Emily Cook

Dr. Christine Damm

Sapan Desai

Dr. Caitlin Deskins

Fr. John Doctor, O.F.M.

Andrew Dow

Tammy Duesterhaus

James Eggemeyer

Dr. Vicky Eidson

Dr. Lee Enger

Zane Evans

Siyuan Fan

Dr. Andrea Fifield

Kortarius Finley

Dr. Husam Ghazaleh

Rebecca Graff

Susan Grant

Dr. Kimberly Hale

Dr. Cynthia Haliemun

Steve Hawkins

Jeffrey Haley

Miriam Hermann

Stacey Hert

Miranda Higgins

Blaine Hill

Kaylee Hinkamper

Kettisha Hodges

Jessica Howell

Laura Hubbard

Mark Hughes

Allison Hutson

Devlyn Jeter

Douglas Johnson

Christopher Jones

Mark Jones

Olivia Jones

Dr. Michael Keller

Caren Kemner

Dan Kemner

Diane Kemner

Sara Kilian

Kathelene Kim

Dr. David Kirchhofer

Michelle Kirkham

Nora Klingele

Katherine Kraushaar

Timothy Ladd

Dr. Dave Landsom

Sam Lathrop

Carolyn Laurich

Aaron Lawrence

James Lawrence

Roger Leenerts

Kristen Liesen

Gerald Loos

Dr. Scott Luaders

William Machold, Jr.

Elysia Mahoney

Dr. Lavanya Mandava

Dr. Robert Manning

Michael McCabe

Dr. Brian McGee

Connor McLaughlin

Gary Meacher

Bob Mejer

Cindy Mena

Serena Mendiola

Dr. Joseph Messina

Dr. Jonathan Miles

Joshua Miley

Catherine Monroe

Dr. Linda Moore

Emily Morton

Dr. Kristina Mouzakis

Heidi Muegge

Shari Mulch

Kori Kay Obert

Dominic O'Donnell

Dr. Kenneth Oliver

Thomas Oliver

Michael Pannone

Katie Parks

Carla Passini Kielsmeier

Jayme Peacock

Brenna Phillips

Cassie Phillips

Sara Phillips

Christina Priebe

Dan Priebe

Chandler Purcell

Josh Rabe

Justin Ray

Dr. Teresa Reed

Caylee Reeves

Taylor Reis

Pat Richardson

Brianna Rivera

Padraic Rohan

Johnny Rosas

Dr. Barbara Rowland

Eric Ruppel

Suzanne Scheef

Mackenzie Bellows Schissel

Matt Schissel

Dr. Barbara Schleppenbach

Marjorie Schlueter

Kyra Schuckman

Debby Seifert

Dr. Faten Shaeib

Kristi Shelton

Diane Shoemaker

Braden Shull

Mark Strieker

Dr. Daniel Strudwick

Dr. Abdallah Talafha

Jake Tenhouse

Patricia Tomczak

Dr. Christine Tracy

Sandy Trudell

Jennifer Truitt

Mark Tyrpin

Dr. Dana Walker

Devin Walker

Timothy Walsh

Dr. J. Matthew Ward

Karl Warma

Terry Williamson Jr.

Shane Wingerter

Dr. Neil Wright

Dr. Robert Wyatt

Dr. Congzhi Xia

Travis Yates

Taylor Zerbe

ASSOCIATED COLLEGES OF ILLINOIS

A. Montgomery Ward Foundation

Aileen S. Andrew Foundation

Allyn Foundation

Arch W. Shaw Foundation

BNSF Railway Foundation

Carol Whitcomb Scholarship Fund

Citi Foundation

CME Group Foundation

Council of Independent Colleges

Environmental Design International Inc.

Fiducient Advisors

FORVIS

Gallagher

Hogan Marren Babbo & Rose, LTD

Husch Blackwell

ITW Foundation

Jackson Lewis

John & Catherine M. Koten Foundation

John & Kathleen Schreiber Foundation

McGraw Foundation

PACCAR Foundation

Robbins Schwartz

Shure Inc

Sikich

Siragusa Family Foundation

TTX Company

UPS Foundation

William Blair

While we have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this report, we apologize for any misspellings or omissions. Please inform us of any errors by calling the office of university advancement at (217) 228-5227.

HAWKS STAY CONNECTED

HAWKS STAY CONNECTED

QU Alumni Services would like your feedback! Events held on campus, virtually, and in cities across the country are a great opportunity to meet with friends, make new ones, and stay connected with QU.

Have an idea for an alumni event? Interested in hosting an event? Tell us!

Your input will allow us to continue to create as many interesting and educational events as possible. We invite you to contact Kyra Schuckman, coordinator of alumni services at k.schuckman75@quincy.edu and share your ideas.

For all the latest alumni events and to find an event in your area go to quincy.edu/alumni/events

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Mr. Ralph Oakley (1980) (Chair)

Retired President and CEO Quincy Media Innc.

Mr. Bill Metzinger (1974) (Vice Chair) Chief Financial Officer Dot Family Holdings

Mr. Sam Banks Director, Busey Bank

Mrs. Jean Buckley Tracy Family Foundation

Br. Tom Carroll, OFM Sacred Heart Province

Mr. Jerry Douglas Retired Director of Education, Chaddock

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

Mr. Murphy Grant Owner, Grant Sports Performance and Therapy

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

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

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

Dr. Brian McGee President Quincy University

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

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

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

Mrs. Mary Mooney Co-Founder

Exclusive Group Holdings, Inc.

Mr. Jerry Murphy (1970) Retired Senior Vice President DeVry University

Very Rev. Thomas Nairn, OFM (1971) Provincial Minister Sacred Heart Province

Mr. C. David Nuessen (1969) Co-Owner Quincy Metal Fabricators, Inc.

Mr. Harold Oakley Chairman Schmiedeskamp, Robertson, Neu & Mitchell

NATIONAL ALUMNI BOARD

Mike Dietrich (1996)

St. Louis, Missouri

Randy Westerman (1994)

Quincy, lllinois

Luis Barnes (1989)

Palmyra, Missouri

Bruce Alford (1994) Quincy, Illinois

Ed Andrade (1994) (Emeritus)

Manhattan, Illinois

Dick Bockelman (1965)

Shawnee, Kansas

Paul Brown (1965)

Quincy, lllinois

Danielle Fleer (1998) Quincy, lllinois

Walter Gorak (1968)

Ada, Michigan

Blake Allison (2016)

Decatur, Illinois

Nicole Heerlein (2002) (Emeritus)

St. Louis, Missouri

Jerry Krogmeier (1974)

Indianapolis, Indiana

Julianne Touhy (2015)

Oak Lawn, Illinois

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

Mr. Greg Reis Partner and Physical Therapist Advance Physical Therapy

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

Mr. Martin C. Schafer (1994) Sr. Vice President Crump Insurance Services

Mr. Richard Scott (1970) Retired Sr. Vice President of Business Affairs Lake-Sumter State College

Mrs. Theresa Spear (1996) Funeral Director Hansen-Spear Funeral Home

Dr. Daniel Tolbert (1968) Professor Emeritus of Anatomy & Neurosurgery St. Louis University School of Medicine

Mr. Joe Tracy Chief Executive Officer Dot Foods, Inc.

Timel Moore (1994)

Chicago, Illinois

Anna O’Gara (1985)

Belleville, Illinois

Tony Graves (1995)

Columbia, Missouri

Dr. Joseph Selby (1968) Washington D.C.

Rickard Tarzwell (1980)

St. Louis, Missouri

DeeDee Bartley (1982)

Quincy, Illinois

Diane Ary (1979)

Quincy, Illinois

Mary Pat Vahlkamp (1988)

Quincy, Illinois

Harry Williams (1998)

St. Louis, Missouri

Kevin Wensing (1980)

Washington, D.C.

Fr. James Wheeler, OFM (Chaplain)

Quincy, Illinois

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS!

for the Alumni Franciscan Service Award, Rising Hawk Award, and the Bill O’Donnell Distinguished Alumni of the Year Award

Quincy University’s National Alumni Board invites you to nominate a fellow alum who has achieved professional accomplishments and service to their communities and/or to the university.

Nominations for all awards are solicited annually from faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of the university, specifically in the fall of each year. However, we accept award nominations throughout the year. We encourage nominations to be kept confidential.Submitted nominees are reviewed by Alumni Services and the final selection is made by a committee of the NAB.

The nomination deadline for the 2024 awards is October 31, 2023. Submissions after October 31 will be considered for the following year. Self-nominations will not be accepted.

The winners will be announced in the spring and highlighted in the spring edition of QUniverse. Awards will be presented at the 2024 Homecoming Dinner.

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

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The QU aviation program allows Anthony to obtain his pilot certification while earning a degree. Anthony adds, “This is amazing because it will help me be more of a well-rounded person continuing my career goals.”

Anthony is from the northwest suburbs of Chicago so coming to a smaller university in a city the size of Quincy was a big transition for him, but being able to recognize so many people on campus definitely make him feel more comfortable.

After graduation, Anthony plans to become a flight instructor. Once he has enough flight hours, his goal is to become an airline pilot or a private pilot for a business.

“I am very thankful to be chosen for these scholarships and to be able to continue my aviation education at Quincy University.”

Anthony Enciso is the recipient of the Sharing God’s Blessing Scholarship and the Milton & Alberta Bitter Memorial Scholarship.

Anthony Enciso Aviation major / Marketing minor Lake Zurich, IL

1800 College Avenue Quincy, IL 62301-2699

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“We will never forget all the FUN, education, and friends we made and continue to make at Quincy University.”

MICHAEL KIRCHNER ’74 says Quincy University was among the best four years of his youth. He adds that Father F.J. Gray, his advisor and history professor, and the other Franciscans and the non-Franciscan faculty made Quincy University so special.

Michael earned his BS in History in 1974. He met his future wife, Joanne Hettinger, in a freshman tour of the Library. JOANNE earned her BS in Elementary Education in 1974 and taught elementary school for 38 years primarily in Beardstown, Illinois. Joanne became CLOSE FRIENDS with many of her Quincy University teachers and remains close to several of her QU classmates.

Michael says that although he was a history major, Father F.J. used to tell him he should go into politics. Father F.J.’s ADVICE STUCK with Michael. He taught for close to 13 years and then was elected as County Clerk and Recorder in Cass County, Illinois, where he served for 28 years.

“We support Quincy University because we feel it is important to GIVE BACK and support our Alma Mater,” says Michael. “We want current and future Quincy University students to EXPERIENCE the Catholic education and joy of attending a special school and a town like Quincy.”

The Kirchners also support the Franciscan and faculty Scholarships, and they ENCOURAGE ALUMNI to give back financially to Quincy University and keep it such the special place that it continues to be.

“Quincy University was our HOME away from home and always will be.”

Michael and Joanne Kirchner ’74