From the Hawk's Nest Podcast

Andrea Farr and her husband currently own and operate a consulting service business, Farr Solutions, LLC.  In this episode, we will talk with Andrea about her career in the environmental health and safety field and how she is learning to live in the moment.

In this episode, we talk with Dan Overmyer about his time as a student at QU and his work at Cboe Global Market.

Justin Coffey is a professor of history at QU and the newly appointed Fr. Aaron Pembleton Endowed Chair. In this episode, Justin will share with us what is happening in and out of the classroom and his research.

In this episode, Justin will share with us how an internship in college led to the career he has today with the Special Olympics. We will also learn about several of the community projects he has spearheaded and why he is passionate about giving back to his community. 

In this episode, Courtney will share memories of her time at QU and talk about her newly published books. Courtney works full-time for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska in their government, marketing, and sales department and spends her free time writing. You can purchase her books on Amazon .

In this episode, Joe will share with us what is happening in and out of the classroom and his latest research.

In this episode, we catch up with QU alumna Jane Loos, who has spent the last 20 years in pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Loos is currently the director of education for DePuy Synthes. Before coming to DePuy, Loos worked for 12 years at Johnson and Johnson in training and sales. 

In this episode, we talk with Fr. Michael Berndt about his time at QU, and how he pivoted from the finance world to join the priesthood. 

Before winter break we sat down with Carla Passini, head softball coach, to talk with her about her road to QU, what it is like to coach at her Alma Mater, and the upcoming softball season. Click here for the 2022 softball schedule. 

The Office of Alumni Relations is excited to announce the third season of Quincy University's alumni podcast From the Hawks Nest. Join us for an all-new season showcasing stories from alumni and Franciscan Friars as well as all the new and exciting things happening on campus.

In this episode, Christine will share with us her road to QU and what is happening in the Quincy University Music Department.  Included in this episode are four selections performed by the QU Hawk Express Jazz Band for your enjoyment, Hey Pachuco by Shane Porter, Groanin' by Lachland Davidson, This Christmas by Donny Hathaway/Arr. John Berry, and Santa Rocks the House by Paul Clark. Christine...

In this episode, we will talk with Wendell Mauter, emeritus professor of history, about why it is important for us to look back and examine the events in history.

  In this episode, we will talk with Pasha Yates about why she started the #Giving Tuesday campaign at QU in 2015 and the impact she has seen it make on the QU campus. 

In this episode, we talk with Fr. John Doctor, OFM, vice president of mission and ministry, and Jessica Howell, director of campus ministry about gratitude and how we can live that out in our life. The episode closes with alumni, faculty, and staff sharing what they are grateful for this Thanksgiving season. 

In this episode of the podcast, Patrick shares his story and identifies the common threads between his career and his passion for tennis. Patrick worked as an associate marketing manager for Wilson Sporting Goods- Tennis Division. Since the recording of this podcast, Patrick accepted a Project Manager position with the TennisONE App.  

In this episode of the podcast, Zach details the adventures he’s had since graduation and shares the joy he’s found through entrepreneurship. Zach is a sales trainer with Boone's HVAC in Dallas, works for Dallas Stars Foundation, and is the founder of Zach Klein Consulting. Since graduating from QU, Zach has worked in Southern California, Israel, Illinois, and Texas, as well as taking a year-...

In this episode, we talk with Kaleena Gentry about her time at QU and what she has been up to since graduation. Kaleena has worked in accounting and treasury for ADM and DOT foods and is currently the business manager at Schmiedeskamp, Robertson, Neu, & Mitchell Law Firm, in Quincy.

In this episode, Fr. John Ostdiek shares a few of the many adventures he has experienced throughout his life. Over the course of his long career, he has served as a chaplain at the Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington D.C., was a professor of biology for 20 years at Quincy University, served as chair of the Public Works Commission for the city of Quincy, has written over 500 articles and condu...

In this episode, we talk with Karen Rabe about how the Graduate and Professional Studies Programs at QU are helping students take their next step to success. Karen has been a part of the QU community for nearly six years, working in the Registrar’s office and the School of Education. She is the current graduate and professional studies coordinator at QU. 

In this episode, we visit with alumna and beloved professor Dr. Barb, who shares some of her favorite memories at QU and discusses the Title III grant progress. Dr. Barb graduated from Quincy College in 1971 and earned her doctorate in British and American Literature from Stanford University. She has served as a member of the faculty and administration of QU since 1975.

  This episode of From the Hawks Nest was recorded during the 2021 Homecoming Alumni Happy Hour in the Hawks Nest. Listen as alumni share fond memories of QU and what they have been doing since they graduated.   

In this episode, Phil shares how he has built a portfolio of experiences and the leadership philosophy he has adopted along the way. Phil served as the university president from August of 2017 through June of 2019 and recently served as the interim athletic director through the spring season. Besides being a university president, Phil has worked in many roles including, 15 years as a coach, 26 yea...

In this episode, we visit with alumnus T.C. Pierceall and learn about life since graduation. T.C. currently works as an editorial clerk for the Quincy Herald-Whig.

In this episode, we catch up with alumnus Don Hargis, who is starting a new journey overseas. Don earned his bachelor’s degree in history and his teaching certificate from QU before completing a Spanish endorsement from Illinois State University. He has worked as a high school and middle school teacher and coach and spent almost a decade in the telecommunications field. 

O n this episode of the podcast, Dr. Todd Pettit shares with us his journey back to Quincy and his dream job as director of music for Quincy Public Schools