Photo courtesy of Quincy University Senior Tara Austin received a $500 scholarship for designing the winning logo for Quincy University’s 150th anniversary celebration. Pictured left is her design in its entirety.

QUINCY - Quincy University senior Tara Austin has been named winner of QU's student competition to design a logo for the Franciscan university's 150th anniversary celebration. Austin, a graphic design major from Fenton, Mo., was awarded a $500 scholarship at a ceremony held Feb. 5 in the Gray Gallery in Brenner Library.

Last fall, QU launched the student competition for a logo design that reflects the Franciscan, liberal arts values and principles embodied by the University. The logo will be used in all facets - from Web to print - during the year-long anniversary. 

 "This anniversary is not only about celebrating 150 years of the university, but also showcasing the talents of our students, both past and present," said David Schachtsiek, senior vice president for academic and student affairs and chair of the 150th anniversary planning committee. "Choosing between so many fine entries was no easy task for the committee. All of the submissions reflect the many unique qualities of Quincy University, and show off the talent we have not only in our fine arts department, but across all disciplines."

yp-or-dl-qu-logo-150th.jpgQuincy University was founded by Franciscan friars in 1810, and will celebrate the milestone with a year of special events that honor the traditions of the past while looking forward to the future. The schedule of events for the Quincy University's 150th anniversary will include: April 3, presidential inauguration; Aug. 23, QU community kickoff celebration; October 23-25, homecoming celebration; Feb. 26-27, 2010, Quincy community and founding celebration; and May 22-23, 2010, "Into the Future" celebration.

Quincy University is a Catholic, Franciscan liberal arts university with more than 30 undergraduate majors and four graduate programs. QU ranked 33 among top Midwest baccalaureate colleges in the 2009 U.S. News & World Report America's Best Colleges list. For more information, please contact the QU office of public relations at (217) 228-5275.