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Greetings to the QUEST Community!
We've brought another school year to a close. This year was special - we celebrated our 20th anniversary, an exciting event with 340 attendees from every cohort, all three of our partner colleges, and former faculty and staff. We launched an entrepreneurial effort in the QUEST Incubator, which was a learning experience for faculty and students and will continue to take shape in the coming months. And we celebrated another smart and driven cohort of graduating students, the class of 2012, Cohort 17.
Although most our students will be spending their summers off campus - be sure to check out their adventures in this month's article - the QUEST faculty and staff will be here at College Park working hard to prepare for the coming year. We will be securing consulting projects for our seniors, lining up site visits and guest speakers for our courses, and preparing for our annual orientation for the incoming Cohort 20.
I am completing my fifth year with the QUEST program, and each cohort of students brings a new perspective to my work. We get better because of the voices of students that impact our work, and we're looking forward to the next chapter for QUEST with a new set of voices and ideas. We will continue to "hear the Turtle" in the coming years to improve our work as Terp educators.
Enjoy this issue of QUESTPress!
Nicole Coomber, PhD
Assistant Director, QUEST Honors Program
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Celebrating Twenty Years in One Evening
 Article by Kathryn Weiland (QUEST GA)
Twenty years of the IBM-TQ/QUEST program was too significant a milestone to go overlooked. In conversations with The Quality Guild, we determined that a celebratory event was the ideal way to recognize such a momentous occasion. What better way to commemorate this influential program than to invite alumni, former faculty and staff, and university affiliates to meet current students, mingle with QUEST leadership, and reconnect over dinner and good conversation...Read More
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Alumni Mentor Program - A Student Perspective
Article by Danny Laurence (Q19)
 What does it mean to be a QUEST mentor? If you ask Andreia Rauta (or Andie, as I have come to known her), her response would be "Rid the streets of crime by night and teach through real-world opportunities by day."
Alright, so that first part may be a stretch, but I have to say that my relationship with Andie is shaping up to lead to a plethora of opportunities for us both. You could say that I am the Robin to her Batman...Read More
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This Summer, Where in the World is QUEST?
Article by Alex Bansleben (Q18)
After the completion of yet another academic year, summer provides a much-needed chance to relax, unwind, and escape the normal day-to-day routine. This summer, members of the QUEST community are off to the far ends of the globe to volunteer, embrace different cultures, and enjoy time with family and friends... Read More
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Summer Jobs and Internships
Article by Alex Bansleben (Q18)
While some relaxation following final exams is definitely in order, QUEST students know that the summer months are the perfect opportunity to gain some professional experience through jobs and internships. See how some QUESTees are going to put their time to good use this summer!... Read More
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Congratulations, Seniors!
Article by The Quality Guild
With the graduation season upon us, the members of The Quality Guild would like to extend their thoughts and congratulations to the seniors of QUEST who will be graduating this May...Read More
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Alumni Corner
Editor: Tracey Epstein (Q14)
Did you know that QUEST is now holding alumni happy hours outside of the DC Metro area? A few weeks ago, New York alumni got together to enjoy food, drinks, and good conversation. Keep your eyes peeled for invitations to future alumni events!
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Kevin Schoonover (Q11), Ori Zohar (Q12), and Jason Levine (Q12) reconnect at the May 11th Happy Hour in NYC
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Flashback Photo
Congratulations to Ron Luzier, Friend of QUEST, for his winning submission to the photo caption contest!
His winning caption:
"Listen up, guys! Let's pair up into groups of three and line up in a circle."
Be on the lookout for more photo caption opportunities in the next issue of QUESTPress! |
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