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Graduation 2012

5/15/2012

VCU Commencement!

Contributor Helen Georgia Stoddard with Executive Editor Christine Stoddard.

Well, well, well...finals are finally over and commencement has long since commenced--in fact, it's over. QB founder & Executive Editor Christine Stoddard has graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, School of the Arts AND College of Humanities & Sciences. Phew! We thought she might stay there forever!

After transferring from Grinnell College after her first year and spending four years at VCU, Christine earned three degrees: two Bachelor's in Film and English/Creative Writing, plus a certificate in Product Innovation from the VCU da Vinci Center. She also earned minors in Spanish, French, and European Studies. And, gosh darn it, Christine was just four credits short of earning her certificate in Spanish/English Translation & Interpretation, too. But, hey, she has up to two years to return to VCU and finish the certificate if she so desires.

Right now, it's time to take a break from school and really give QB her all. Thanks to the rest of The QB Crew and her loving friends & family, Christine's going to do exactly that. Every fledgling around's pretty confident that Quail Bell Magazine's going to become more than just the average college blog project. We hope that includes you, too!

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Welcome to our staff blog, where you can learn more about The Quail Bell Crew.

History

Christine Stoddard conceived the idea for Quail Bell in late 2009 after writing a children's story by the same name, and launched the website as a college blog in 2010. In June 2013, Christine and former art director Kristen Rebelo officially launched Quail Bell Magazine as a global web magazine. Read our editorial mission statement to learn more.

The QB Crew

Christine Stoddard, Founding Editor

Art, media, and language have enchanted Christine Stoddard since the days of her early upbringing in Arlington, VA. While still a mere fairy flutter from D.C., Christine dove into creative activities, hoping that her artistic talents would distract her teachers from learning of her mathematical inability. Luckily, her plan worked. Her non-math skills have been recognized by regional and national organizations. In October 2011, Style Weekly Magazine named her one of the "Top 40 Under 40" in Richmond, VA, while she was still a VCUarts student. Christine currently lives and works in her native Virginia. Email her at: [email protected].

Gretchen Gales,

Executive Editor
Though Gretchen first dedicated her life to being a veterinarian and a best-selling writer on the side, her lack of technical abilities helped guide her towards a literary and art career. Gretchen has published work in Ms., Bustle, The Establishment, and over 30 other publications. She also has been interviewed in Dear English Major and Her Campus. More of her work can be found at writinggales.wordpress.com.