Newsletter Archive

Housing Summit Delves into the Housing Crisis

Last month Quinsigamond Community College participated in Worcester State University’s first Housing Justice Summit. QCC was a co-sponsor of the event, along with UniBank and WSU’s Urban Studies Department and the John J. Binienda Center for Civic Engagement.

The focus of the gathering was to address the region’s housing crisis and housing insecurity, highlight the many groups that are...

Psi Beta and Diversity Caucus Bring Story of Resilience to Speaker Series

Chantale Zuzi recently asked the QCC community what it means to be a refugee and how can we look at displacement from a place of compassion. Zuzi survived violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and after living in a refugee camp, went on to create an organization that advocates for education and has been creating positive changes for young refugees.

In her lecture "It is...

Students Offer Free Tax Assistance

QCC is once again offering free tax assistance through the IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Certified volunteers and trained QCC students will assist with preparing tax returns for people who make $60,000 or less and people with limited English language skills. The VITA program provides services primarily at the Main South Community Development Corporation in addition to offering ...

Safety Corner

Timely Warnings vs. Emergency Notifications: What’s the Difference?

Campus Crime Alerts are timely warnings that are triggered when it is determined that acts like homicides, sexual assaults or robberies present a serious or continuous threat to the campus community. It must be a threat that occurred on campus, on immediately accessible public property or at a non-campus location like a remote off-...

Transfer and Career Services Chili Cookoff

The Center for Career and Transfer Services spiced things up last week with a chili cook-off across several departments. It was a delicious way to celebrate our students' success stories and connect with colleagues across campus. A huge congratulations to Coordinator of Career Services & Credit for Prior Learning Nichole Wheeler, who took home the coveted giant chili prize for...

Wyverns Sports Corner

Boys Soccer Clinic

April 19 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | QCC Soccer Field

Show off the QCC campus, meet the coaches and players and raise funds for the QCC men’s soccer team.

2 - 90 minute Boys Soccer Clinic

9:00am-10:30am 8yr-11yr olds

10:30am-12:00pm 12yr-14yr olds

$10 per child - free t-shirt for each participant

Tyler Brondyk - QCC...

Striking a New Chord: Retiree Finds Purpose in Manufacturing Guitars at QCC

To Marc Bolduc's surprise, when he finished a long career of computer systems engineering, he didn't actually enjoy retirement. Not one to sit idly by, Marc purchased a small CNC machine in hopes of making his own guitars. In the Spring of 2023 he enrolled in an advanced manufacturing course at QCC so he could learn a new programming language and put his CNC machine to use....

A Vibrant Celebration of Black History Month

Quinsigamond Community College celebrated Black history and culture in a remarkable fashion throughout February with a series of enlightening and engaging events for Black History Month. The Worcester Black History Photo Gallery immersed visitors in the rich legacy of Black Worcester residents through a captivating display of early 20th-century portraits, accompanied by a special presentation from historian Frank...

Safety Corner

Quinsigamond Community College receives grant for emergency response device

Quinsigamond Community College recently received a grant from the Healey-Driscoll Administration to purchase an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) for one of the college’s security patrol vehicles. QCC was one of 80 Massachusetts municipalities, public colleges and universities, and nonprofits chosen to...

Veteran Affairs Serves up Spicy Showdown with Chili Cook Off

Veteran Affairs asked QCC to put their cooking chops to the test with their recent Chili Cook Off. Entries included a classic New England Style Chili, Spicy Sausage and Ground Beef Chili, Vegan Chili, Beef Chili Con Carne, and finally, the winning chili – Spicy Venison Bacon Chili. Over 50 people came through the Veterans Center that day and by the end of the contest, all chilis were devoured. The...

Wyvern Sports Corner

Basketball

A big congratulations is in order for the Men's Basketball team for an epic season that included 15 wins and entry to the NJCAA Semifinals for the second year in a row. Their tenacity caught the eye of several media outlets including...

Student Happenings

Astrology Afternoon

March 12 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | HLC 109A&B

More than just horoscopes, this event will explore birth charts, manifestation mantras and tarot cards. Giveaways include astrology wands, crystal jars, star sign dishes and zodiac charm keychains.

Stuff-It-Yourself

March 27 | 1:00 p.m. until supplies last | Downtown...

Veteran Student Finds a True Community

Taking the plunge into higher education after 50 years out of school may not be for the faint of heart, but for Quinsigamond Community College student and veteran Tom Vincent, the support of QCC’s Veteran Affairs department has made all the difference in his confidence and academic success.

“Before I was in school, I was depressed. But the staff and students in Veteran Affairs...

Celebrating Black History Month

As Black History Month continues through February, the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has prepared a full schedule of events that truly offer something for everyone. The celebration began with the short film screening that got people laughing, smiling and talking about these works of art such as the Oscar-winning animated piece "Hair Love."

The Office of DEI has strived...