Transfer Student DeMuri Thrives at Quincy
J.C. DeMuri chose to transfer to QU after playing baseball at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale his freshman and sophomore years.
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Music Department to Hold Spring Concerts
QU’s Symphonic Band and the Hawk Express Jazz Band will both perform concerts.
Read moreJoin the Ranks Of the New England Elite in ‘The Secret History’
There’s good reason that “The Secret History” is a cult classic.
Read moreQU Student Creates Clothing Line
By Reggie Austin Former QU soccer player Peyton Ross has found his new calling. Fashion. Ross recently released his own line of shirts, sweatshirts, shorts and hats. A friend saw a business card that he drew on and wanted to start a clothing company just from the design. His company, Toxic Threads, shows off his creativity with designs. Switching his
Read moreIn Defense of the Humanities
An editorial by Lexie Broemmer, editor-in-chief of The Falcon As I was starting my freshman year at QU, I decided to major in Business Management. I didn’t do this because I liked business or anything to do with it; I did it because it seemed like the most practical major for me. I mean, a degree in business would help
Read moreQU’s Christine Damm presents at Conference
Quincy University Music Department faculty members recently participated in the Illinois Music Educator’s Conference College Fair. During the expo, faculty members were able to meet with many potential students, parents, band directors, choir directors, QU Alumni and university colleagues from other institutions. During the conference, Christine Damm, assistant professor of music, presented a lecture called “Clarinet Playing Made Easy: Improve
Read moreQU Students Travel to London
Over winter break, Quincy University students and faculty went on a 10 day trip to London, England through QU’s Study Abroad Program. The trip to London has been a long-time tradition for the university. Dr. Megan Boccardi, associate professor of history, has been involved with the study abroad program since 2010. “Every student that I have taken abroad has described the
Read moreQU Music Department to Hold Concerts
In the next two weeks, Quincy University students will perform concerts at the Connie Niemann Center for Music, 18th and Seminary Road. The Quincy University Symphonic Band and Hawk Express Jazz Band will perform a joint concert on Sunday, Feb. 19 at 3 p.m. The Symphonic Band, under the direction of Bill Machold, assistant professor of music, will present a
Read more‘Tarzan’ Is Swinging Into The Quincy Community Theatre
By Lexie Broemmer Growing up, Katherine Rathgeber had a friend who was deaf, and because she wanted to be able to talk to her, Rathgeber began to teach herself sign language. Since the two went to school together, Rathgeber was able to watch her friend’s interpreter during classes. This experience made her realize that she was passionate about sign language.
Read moreGray Gallery To Host New Exhibits This Month
Quincy University’s Gray Gallery, which is located in Brenner Library, has recently opened a new exhibition featuring microsm paintings by Keith Andrew. The exhibition will be open through Feb. 24. From Feb. 27 to March 24, the Gray Gallery will feature photography by John Sevigny. Both exhibitions are free and open to the public. Andrew has been an artist since
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