Alums Manny Lopez, Kristen Go and Nealy Gihanbefore their salute to coach Dick Thien.
A well-respected man received a well-deserved tribute today. After 16 years as a career coach with the Chips Quinn program, Dick Thien is retiring. About 50 people crowded into the Freedom Forum Diversity Institute lecture hall this morning to praise the man who has affected so many lives throughout his journalism career. Through "cheers and tears" as (CQS Program Founder) John C. Quinn said at the podium, one speaker after another thanked Dick for his commitment to journalism and for being a wonderful teacher, great friend and loving father. Several of those seated in the room were of the Thien clan, including four of Dick's grandchildren.
Past Chips Quinn Alums also were present to thank their career coach. Manny Lopez (CQS 1994) showed his appreciation for his mentor by donning a sport coat similar to the one Dick has worn for years. Following the tribute and a slide show recounting Dick's career, everyone gave him a worthy standing ovation. New to the CQS family, I never had the opportunity to work with Dick. Yet watching today's emotional celebration of the man, I wish I'd had the chance. Cheers, Dick.
-- Brian Aguilar, Summer Scholar, Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., and University of California-Berkeley
Past Chips Quinn Alums also were present to thank their career coach. Manny Lopez (CQS 1994) showed his appreciation for his mentor by donning a sport coat similar to the one Dick has worn for years. Following the tribute and a slide show recounting Dick's career, everyone gave him a worthy standing ovation. New to the CQS family, I never had the opportunity to work with Dick. Yet watching today's emotional celebration of the man, I wish I'd had the chance. Cheers, Dick.
-- Brian Aguilar, Summer Scholar, Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., and University of California-Berkeley
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