Sam has served as QU’s Director of Safety and Security since 2011.  As he nears his retirement, Sam reflects on his career and work experience before coming to QU and walks us through the responsibilities and the most rewarding moments of his service at QU. He also shares some advice for QU students.

Liz tells us about her experience serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in Morocco including her journey to get into the Peace Corps, her areas of service and what life is like there. Liz also shares some fun memories of her time at QU and how she stays connected to former classmates and alum.

Jessica shares with us her journey from being a graduate assistant coach with the QU women’s basketball team, to coaching at several other colleges and then joining the coaching staff with the University of Nebraska women’s basketball program. She also recalls some great moments at QU on the women’s basketball team and offers some advice to student athletes.

Fr. Daren talks about his approach and outreach as he looks forward to being the QU Director of Campus Ministry, and he walks us through his decision to assume this role. He shares his Quincy background and his connection with QU students, and he encourages us to integrate Franciscan values into our daily lives.

Daniel tells us about his service at QU as a theology professor and how he started his education studying for the priesthood. He shares some of the career and service opportunities that theology graduates pursue. Then Daniel give us an overview and deeper understanding of and appreciation for the President’s Honors College, of which he is the dean.

Bob tells us about his journey to becoming faculty at QU, how long he has served in the QU Art Department, and how many courses he has taught. He shares the array of awards and recognitions he’s received and tells us about his favorite artists and forms of artwork. Bob also highlights how he stays connected with and is motivated by QU alum from the art program.

Kathleen tells us about her work as a learning management systems analyst in the Chicago area and her involvement in physical therapy and personal training, starting with her time at QU as a sport management major. We’ll learn about Kathleen’s love for sailing and her recent sailboat race. She also shares some of her fun memories at QU and how strongly connected she is to alum.

Courtney shares her journey to becoming the head women’s basketball coach at QU including her time on the court as a student athlete and how she moved into coaching.  Then Courtney tell us about her first season as QU head coach. She highlights some standout moments, her approach with the team and her expectations.

David Frolick tells us about his 36 years of experience as a political science faculty member with a private college in Naperville, Illinois. David takes us back to his Quincy roots and what brought him to Quincy University and what life was like on campus then. He also shares his experiences and thoughts on different faith communities working together for the common good.

Daryle Hightower shares her approach regarding the chiropractic services she offers and what led her to pursue this career.  She also discusses what life was like as a QU student and student athlete, and she shares some of her favorite memories and how she stays connected to former classmates and teammates.