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Dick walks us through his career experience of spending 43 years in higher education administration in a variety of institutions in the Midwest and Southeast. He shares some fond memories of his days at Quincy College and how he and a group of Quincy alum have remained in contact for decades. As a QU trustee, Dick also shares his thoughts on how the university is growing and expanding its resources.…

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Roger Leenerts 18:38

9 weeks ago18:38

18:38

Roger shares with us his role as QU’s director of entrepreneurship and how he is overseeing the newly established Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Roger tells us about the purpose and outreach of the Center and some success stories of QU student entrepreneurs.

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Eric Thomas ‘95 32:41

21 weeks ago32:41

32:41

Eric walks us through his career path of owning and working for several computer and technology-based companies and tells us about the company he and wife now own. Eric shares some lighthearted stories and memories of his days at QU and offers good advice for current students.

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Michaela Fray-Tappe ‘06 28:14

22 weeks ago28:14

28:14

Michaela tells us about her current leadership role in education and her career path. She shares how she managed earning advanced degrees while serving in the education field. Michaela was also on a women’s basketball team that has been inducted into the QU Sports Hall of Fame, and she shares how her experience as a student athlete set a foundation for challenges in her career and personal life.…

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Brad Hoyt 29:19

24 weeks ago29:19

29:19

Brad walks us through his basketball coaching career of over 25 years, and he shares what led him to be selected as the QU men’s basketball head coach. Brad talks about his approach and goals for the team and how the lessons he learned as a player and coach are implemented into his coaching style today.…

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Mark Longo '80 26:18

25 weeks ago26:18

26:18

Mark shares with us some of the challenges and rewards of his coaching career. He coached high school soccer and golf for over 4 decades; 34 of those years were spent coaching at Quincy Notre Dame High School. As you enjoy this podcast, you’ll realize, as is common among most career coaches – once a coach, always a coach. Mark also has some fond memories of his time as a student at QU.…

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Jason Killday 20:51

26 weeks ago20:51

20:51

Jason tells us about his role as the new head men’s NCAA football coach at QU and shares his coaching approach and goals for the team. We talk about Jason’s coaching experiences and success at a university in Missouri and at three high schools in Illinois and how he and his family have become part of the QU community.…

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Diane Shoemaker 19:42

27 weeks ago19:42

19:42

Diane shares with us her responsibilities as Assistant Director of Student Engagement and as head coach of QU’s new Cheer and STUNT programs. Diane explains the intense competitive nature of STUNT, how competitions are conducted, the variety of skills student athletes bring to this sport, and what fans can expect to see when watching QU’s Cheer and STUNT team.…

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Katie Kraushaar 29:10

28 weeks ago29:10

29:10

Katie also tells us about her role as Dean of Library and Information Services at QU’s Brenner Library and discusses the services and features the library offers. She shares some exciting news about an exhibit coming to Brenner Library – the Americans and the Holocaust Traveling Exhibit. QU is one of 50 libraries in the nation selected to host this exhibit from the Holocaust Memorial Museum.…

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Teresa Kettelkamp '74 31:51

51 weeks ago31:51

31:51

Teresa tells us about her work with the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, created by Pope Francis, and her journey to be able to serve at this level. Teresa also shares some of her experiences working with the Illinois State Police, and she recalls favorite QU memories and shares how she stays connected with alumni.…

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Sam Lathrop 33:27

52 weeks ago33:27

33:27

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.

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Liz Burke ‘87 26:10

1 year ago26:10

26:10

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.

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Jessica Keller ‘09 20:55

1 year ago20:55

20:55

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.…

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Fr. Daren Zehnle ‘00 27:57

1 year ago27:57

27:57

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.…

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Daniel Strudwick 32:52

1 year ago32:52

32:52

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.…

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Bob Mejer 22:18

1 year ago22:18

22:18

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.…

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Kathleen Bender '92 17:02

1 year ago17:02

17:02

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.…

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Courtney Boyd 25:09

1 year ago25:09

25:09

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.…

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David Frolick '65 43:29

1 year ago43:29

43:29

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.…

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Daryle Hightower '12 23:04

1 year ago23:04

23:04

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.…

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Grant Wilson 15:50

1 year ago15:50

15:50

Grant is the assistant director of QU campus ministries. He shares the responsibilities and goals of campus ministries and some of the services and activities that are ongoing and planned for the future. He explains ways they are advancing peer-led groups and missions opportunities and how campus ministries is working with athletes.…

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Amy Duke '97 26:45

1 year ago26:45

26:45

Amy discusses her current responsibilities in diverse roles with the Jefferson City Medical Group and as owner and manager of a Quincy business. She explains their family’s involvement in football from her sons playing to her husband who’s a high school football coach. Amy’s husband is also a QU alum, a podiatrist practicing in Jefferson City. Amy shares with us her continued connections with QU and how she enjoys watching her son on the QU football team.…

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Angie Honeck '03 15:51

1 year ago15:51

15:51

Angie tells us about how she progressed from earning her degree in athletic training, to being an athletic trainer, and to serving as an adjunct at a community college. Angie also shares how she and her brothers came to QU from New York and their connection with a former QU baseball coach. Angie discusses her memories at QU and how much she and her family stay connected to the Quincy area.…

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Matt Schissel '18 12:07

1 year ago12:07

12:07

Matt shares his journey to becoming the head baseball coach at QU and his early seasons as pitching coach and assistant coach. Then we discuss the baseball team’s historic, record-breaking season last year, how far they advanced and what Matt’s approach is for this season. We also get Matt’s reaction to several prestigious awards he received last season.…

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Fr. Joseph Zimmerman 28:13

2 years ago28:13

28:13

Fr. Joe has been serving at QU in a variety of roles for over 5 decades. Fr. Joe takes us back to his childhood and what led him into the priesthood and walks us through earning his doctorate at Harvard and his service at QU. Fr. Joe also shares his journey as a historian. We focus on his recent publication about the history of the Sacred Heart Province and get Fr. Joe’s insight into the merging of Sacred Heart and five other provinces into one province.…

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Sarah Vordtriede-Patton 21:28

2 years ago21:28

21:28

Sarah tells us about her career path to becoming QU’s Provost & VPAA. In addition to her academic experience, Sarah has also worked as a medical entomologist with the US Army Reserves and served as a captain in the Army. Sarah shares her goals for the university and the things that stand out to her and her family about QU and the Quincy community, and she offers some advice to students.…

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Nancy Benz '14 22:21

2 years ago22:21

22:21

Nancy Benz tells about some of the projects she’s working on as the curator of collections and exhibits at the Quincy Museum. Nancy recently researched and published a coloring book for all ages highlighting the historical women who lived in the Quincy region, and she shares some of those stories. Nancy also shares some fun, memorable moments of her days as a QU student.…

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Mike Sennett '73 30:21

2 years ago30:21

30:21

Mike Sennett discusses his role as antitrust and competition partner at his international law firm and shares some of his experiences representing clients in countries throughout the world. Mike tells us about his current work with the Water Quality Association and about his involvement with immigration and children and family services. Then Mike offers some advice to students.…

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Theresa Spear '96 28:22

2 years ago28:22

28:22

Theresa Spear shares her experience as a licensed funeral director. We talk about Theresa’s community involvement and work with non-profits. She tells us about her time at QU and some of the art projects she worked on as a student and art projects she works on now. Then she shares some advice for students and alumni.…

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Mark Mantovani '76 32:06

2 years ago32:06

32:06

Mark Mantovani shares his experiences in a broad range of professions including his work in business and digital marketing fields, and as a practicing attorney and a college professor. We’ll also talk with Mark about his civic activities and philanthropy in the St. Louis area as well as with QU.

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Chad Thomas '99 31:52

2 years ago31:52

31:52

Chad Thomas discusses his role with Chicago public schools and how he progressed to administrative roles in education in Chicago communities that deal with consistent gun violence. Chad also shares how his time at QU equipped him to take on these challenges and shares some of his favorite QU memories.…

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Diane Ary '79 18:32

2 years ago18:32

18:32

Diane Ary shares what her role at ADM entails and how her time at QU helped prepare her for career challenges and accomplishments. Diane also discusses her involvement with community organizations, and she reflects on her days at QU and offers advice for current students.

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JP Limbaugh '05 25:33

2 years ago25:33

25:33

JP Limbaugh discusses his current role with Silver Eagle Beverages in San Antonio and walks us through the journey he took to get to this position. JP also shares some fond memories of his days at QU as a student athlete and how his time at QU prepared him for his career path.

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Tanner Stuckman '20 26:22

2 years ago26:22

26:22

Tanner Stuckman shares his experiences as an international professional basketball player and tells us about his time at QU as a student athlete. Tanner also highlights the foundation that QU provided for him and how he has applied that foundation to his life and his basketball career.

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Jim Mooney '70 25:28

2 years ago25:28

25:28

Jim Mooney tells us about the challenges and successes of the national and international businesses he has managed and what projects he’s working on now. Jim shares why he’s committed to supporting QU and offers some advice to alumni and students.

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Fr. John Doctor 23:07

2 years ago23:07

23:07

Fr. John discusses ways we can embrace Franciscan values throughout the holiday season, and he shares some special childhood Christmas memories.

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Robert Kennedy '83 21:49

2 years ago21:49

21:49

Robert Kennedy shares his career path and areas of interest related to history, art and the combinations of those fields, and his work with Harper’s Weekly.

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Mike Elbe '86 25:58

2 years ago25:58

25:58

Mike Elbe tells us about his career path, his areas of service, and what he’s looking forward to doing after retiring as the president of John Wood Community College. Mike also has some interesting stories about his coaching experiences and connections with coaches close to QU.

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Jamal Thompson '04 13:53

2 years ago13:53

13:53

Jamal Thompson shares his coaching experience after graduation and gives highlights of his current position as head coach at his high school alma mater in Chicago.

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Kim Kull '97 24:20

2 years ago24:20

24:20

Meet Kim Kull -- the highest ranking female fire official in Evanston, IL, and get her input on what it’s like to be responsible for emergency management logistics.

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Michelle Kirkham 12:46

2 years ago12:46

12:46

QU coordinator of annual giving, Michelle Kirkham, explains the history and approach of Giving Tuesday and highlights QU's plans for Giving Tuesday.

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Evan McGaughey '16 13:04

2 years ago13:04

13:04

Evan tells us about his experiences playing on international professional basketball teams. Plus he shares his career plans now that he’s back in the states.

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Kevin Wensing '80 26:47

2 years ago26:47

26:47

Kevin tells us about his years of service in the Navy and some prominent positions he’s held and noteworthy leaders he’s interacted with. Kevin also talks about his advisory roles with some feature-length films.

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Caren Kemner 22:24

2 years ago22:24

22:24

Coach Kemner talks about her time with the US women’s Olympic volleyball team and her approach as the coach of the QU men’s volleyball team.

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Anita Krieger '70 & Linda Moore '81 22:13

2 years ago22:13