Division of Fine Arts and Communication “We guide students of music, art, graphic design, and communication to grow and develop their talents, both as creative individuals and as team members.”
Experienced faculty and staff blend in-class curriculum with hands-on experience across the Division of Fine Arts & Communication. You’ll have the tools, the guidance and palette to create your own unique masterpiece at this midwestern fine arts universities.
Communication students
hone their skills in our multimedia labs, television and radio stations, and newspaper offices.
Music students
practice in our performance facilities and recording studio while participating in Concert Choir, Symphonic Band and more.
Art/Graphic Design students
use our Coleman-Hughes Graphic Design complex, complete with everything they need, from computer labs to a ceramics studio.
Degrees & Programs

Barbara Schleppenbach, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Communication
1800 College Ave
Francis Hall 346
Quincy, IL 62301
217-228-5432 x3155

Travis Yates, M.A.S., M.S.Ed.
Associate Professor of Communication
1800 College Ave
Francis Hall 344
Quincy, IL 62301
217-228-5432

Nora Baldner, M.A.
Assistant Professor of Communication
1800 College Ave
Francis Hall 341
Quincy, IL 62301
217-228-5432 x3156

Karl Warma, M.F.A.
Professor of Art
1800 College Ave
Francis Hall 345
Quincy, IL 62301
217-228-5432 x3153

Bob Mejer, M.F.A.
Distinguished Professor of Art; Curator, Gray Gallery
1800 College Ave
Francis Hall 439
Quincy, IL 62301
217-228-5432 x3150

Christine Damm, D.M.A.
Division Chair/Fine Arts and Communication
1800 College Ave
North Campus A102
Quincy, IL 62301
217-228-5432 x3159

Bill Machold, M.M.
Assistant Professor of Music; Director of Bands
1800 College Ave
North Campus A132
Quincy, IL 62301
217-228-5432 x3163

Amy Stollberg, M.A.
Instructor of Vocal Music; Director of Choirs
1800 College Ave
North Campus A108
Quincy, IL 62301
217-228-5432 x3160
What I Enjoyed Most
The things that I have enjoyed most about QU have been Phi Sigma Sigma, the theatre department, and my professors.
Contact Us
For more information about the Division of Fine Arts & Communication, contact Karl Warma at 217-228-5432 ext. 3153 or send us a message: