QUINCY UNIVERSITY TO HOST SEVENTH ANNUAL QU ALUMNI DAY
Quincy University will host the seventh annual QU Alumni Day on February 6, in honor of the university’s first day of classes on February 6, 1860. QU alumni are encouraged to wear a QU Alumni button and QU gear to work and attend the day’s events.
“I invite all QU alumni, no matter where you live, to wear a QU Alumni button or your favorite QU gear and take a picture of yourself to share on social media using #qualumniday,” said Maureen Kennedy, coordinator of alumni services. “I encourage all QU alumni in the Quincy region to join us for the day’s events as we celebrate their successes as graduates.”
Alumni are invited to participate in these events on campus throughout the day:
- Coffee on Campus – 9-11 a.m. Enjoy coffee with alumni and a tour of Brenner Library including The Rare Book Room and other recently acquired historical collections.
- Alumni Lunch in the Café – 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Enjoy lunch in QU’s cafeteria while visiting with alumni. Lunch will be available to alumni and their guests at $6.50. Plus learn more about QU’s Entrepreneurship Program and interact with entrepreneur students displaying their innovations
- Alumni Mass / History of QU Chapel – 12:15 p.m. Mass will be held in QU Chapel with special intentions for QU Alumni who have passed away. After mass, enjoy a presentation about the history of the chapel by Fr. Joe Zimmerman, OFM.
- Alumni National Board Meeting – 2:00 p.m. Alumni are invited to sit in on the National Alumni Board meeting in the Advancement conference room in Francis Hall.
- Alumni Socials at Women’s and Men’s Basketball Games – Women’s game is at 5:30 pm. Men’s game is at 7:30 pm. Free tickets are available for Alumni. Plus a dessert bar and drinks to enjoy with Alumni in the Hall of Fame Room between games and at halftime of the Men’s game. Student representatives from QU’s Entrepreneurship Program will interact with alumni and guests.
Basketball tickets will be available at the Alumni Lunch or the Office of Advancement in Francis Hall B37.
Alumni Day 2025 is on Founder’s Day and marks the beginning of recognizing the 165th anniversary of Quincy University. The anniversary will be acknowledged throughout 2025 at various events and through a variety of resources and outlets across the QU community.
For more information, contact Maureen Kennedy at 217-228-5277 or m.kennedy86@quincy.edu or visit the Alumni Day page at https://www.quincy.edu/alumni-day/.
Founded in 1860 by Franciscan friars, Quincy University is a small Catholic university emphasizing the sciences, liberal arts and the professions. Quincy University offers undergraduate, graduate and adult education programs integrating practical experience and Franciscan values. Faculty and advisors work with students to design customized success plans to help them graduate on time, find their passion and prepare them for life. QU is a member of NCAA Division II for intercollegiate athletics. For more information, please visit www.quincy.edu or contact the Office of Community Relations at (217) 228-5275 or communityrelations@quincy.edu. Quincy University. Success by Design.
