PTK News: October

PTK Raises Money For Greenhouse Project Through Campus Cookout

At the campus Fall Cookout, Phi Theta Kappa raised $2,500 for the Live & Learn Greenhouse project. The cookout on Fuller Lawn was held October 5, and included food, entertainment, face painting, games and prizes.

The mission of the Live & Learn Greenhouse Project is to renew connections between people and the natural environment, create a resource of healthy, nutrient-rich food for the Quinsigamond Community College community, and provide an educational resource for students, faculty, staff, and children.

Different students and programs will be able to use the greenhouse and learn more about various growing methods, such as hydroponics, to raise awareness about the natural environment. Plans are to start construction soon and then in spring 2017 bring on faculty that want to be involved. The group hopes to have the greenhouse open next summer.

Grant Supports Bookmobile Commitment

PTK is thrilled to announce it received a $5,000 grant from The Jenzabar Foundation to continue support Worcester Public Library’s bookmobile Lilly. Last spring, QCC helped fund a makeover of the bookmobile and pledged to support the program by fundraising $100,000 over a three-year period.

The city’s two bookmobiles are part of the One City, One Library initiative, a collaborative effort of the city, schools, public library and community of Worcester with the goal of bringing public library services and resources to families and public schools. QCC partnered with Worcester State and the United Way of Massachusetts last spring for the makeover effort.

Leadership Conference A Success

Alpha Zeta Theta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa also hosted a Leadership Conference on October 7 and 8, including a transfer college fair, with 44 colleges represented. Dan Chiras, an author and consultant specializing in green building, renewable energy and energy efficiency, spoke at the event and President Dr. Gail Carberry also spoke.

PTK hosted an open house on October 25, inviting potential PTK students to stop by and learn more about the honor society.