Quincy University hosted its annual End-of-the-Year Reception for faculty and staff on May 2. The following annual awards were presented at the event.

Franciscan Service Awards

  • Faculty – Dr.Christina Priebe — Assistant Professor of Education, Director of Teacher Education, Director of Student Teaching
  • Adjunct Faculty – Fr. Daren Zehnle–Adjunct Assistant Professor of Theology
  • Staff – Carla Kielsmeier–Associate Athletic Director of External Operations and Senior Women’s Administrator

Franciscan Hospitality Award

  • Hospitality –  Cindy Murry, Chartwells High Ed Dining Services

Excellence in Teaching Award

  • Dr. Jonathan Stewart, Associate Professor of Music / Director of Choral Activities

Faculty Tenure & Promotion

  • Dr. Husam Ghazalah, Associate Professor of Computer Science

Doctorate Degree Completion

  • Ed.D. from William Woods University — Dr. Christina Priebe, Assistant Professor of Education, Director of Teacher Education, Director of Student Teaching

Staff Degree Completion

  • QU Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Caren Kemner — Men’s Volleyball Head Coach
  • QU Master of Science in Education, Caylee Reeves — Admissions Counselor

Retirement: 

  • Sam Lathrop, Director of Safety & Security

Years of Service 

The following employees were recognized for their years of service to QU.

5 Years:

  • Dr. Christina Priebe–Assistant Professor of Education, Director of Teacher Education, Director of Student Teaching
  • Dr. Kristina Mouzakis–Associate Professor of Psychology
  • Dr. Congzhi Xia–Assistant Professor of Mathematics
  • Shane Wingerter–Coordinator of Mail/Copy Center
  • Mark Jones–Women’s Volleyball Head Coach
  • Gary Meacher–Associate Professor of Design
  • Eric Ruppel–Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach
  • Kathelene Kim–Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach

10 Years:

  • Nora Baldner–Assistant Professor of Communication
  • Terry Williamson–Assistant Professor of Biology
  • Dr. Christine Tracy–Vice President for Student Development
  • Judy Abbott–Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
  • Kort Finley–Director of Residence Life
  • Dr. Christine Damm–Dean, School of Fine Arts & Communication, Associate Professor of Music
  • Tonya Beatty–Registrar

15 years:

  • Rick Buckwalter–Assistant Professor of Psychology & Human Services

20 years:

  • Dr. Joe Coelho–Professor of Biology
  • Dr. Vicky Eidson–Professor of Accounting

25 years:

  • Doug Johnson–Assistant Professor of Physical Education, Coordinator, Exercise Science

30 years:

  • Dr. Scott Luaders–Professor of Chemistry