QU ANNOUNCES 2023-2024 EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS

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