Giving Back to QU
Attending Quincy University (Quincy College) was a family affair for Randy Cannady.* His sister Pat and brothers Steve and Tom all attended QU, so Randy knew he would receive a good, quality education. The middle child of 11, the grants and scholarships Randy received, along with a campus job, lessened the financial load on his family and reduced the amount he took out in loans.
Laura, Randy’s wife, had plans to attend Baylor, but after a visit to QU, she fell in love with the campus, the courses and the values. Laura, as the oldest of 11 and a first-generation college student, found the scholarships, grants and campus job opportunities beneficial. She arrived on campus knowing she had only enough money to pay for one semester. With the help of financial aid, she graduated with a degree in psychology and an excellent experience in leadership and career preparation.
Not only were staff in the financial aid office critical to Randy’s and Laura’s positive experiences at QU, the faculty and friars played a role as well. Randy recalls how Br. Richard Hoffman, who was in charge of maintenance on campus, befriended him his freshman year. Randy worked through the summers on campus as the bookstore manager. Br. Hoffman and Fr. Dennis Koopman would spend time with Randy, canoeing on the river, sharing meals and working on projects together.
Randy and Laura feel that Quincy University prepared them well for their careers and life. As student council president for two years, Laura learned how to manage campus politics, work with administrators, budget, make tough decisions, communicate with others, motivate and persuade, and work as a team member.
Working in the bookstore, Randy learned how to run a small business, time management, follow-up and negotiation skills as well as vendor and customer relations. These lessons helped Randy to succeed at JL Hubbard Insurance and Bonds, as well as prepared him to serve on several community boards.
Randy and Laura appreciate the financial aid they received that allowed them to get the education and experiences they had at QU. As a way to give back to QU and help to provide students with the same aid they received, the Cannadys have remembered QU in their estate plan.
Like the Cannadys you can leave your mark at QU. To learn how you can support future students through a gift in your estate plan, please contact Matt Bergman at 217-228-5221 or bergmma@quincy.edu.
*Six of the eleven Cannady children attended Quincy University (College) and four met their spouses at QU. Patricia Stevens ’74 (Thomas ’74), Steve ’77, Tom, Randy ’79 (Laura ’79), Terese McNight ’82 (Rick), and William ’86 (Jacqueline ’87).
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