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March 2024Five QCC Students Chosen for ArtsWorcester 20th Annual College ShowFor the first time ever, five QCC students had artwork selected for the 20th Annual College Show by ArtsWorcester. This juried show of Worcester's collegiate artists will be on view through April 21 at the Davis Art Gallery, 44 Portland Street, Third Floor, Worcester. The College Show will include artwork from the following QCC students:
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March 2024Striking a New Chord: Retiree Finds Purpose in Manufacturing Guitars at QCCTo 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.... More... | |
March 2024Early College Student Selected for State Advisory GroupEarly College Worcester student Vianna Singh is someone to watch. This semester Vianna was selected to represent Early College Worcester on the Massachusetts Alliance Early College Student Advisory Council. The group focuses on promoting Early College programs in the state to increase access to higher education as well as improving current processes. As a member of the Worcester... More... | |
March 2024A Vibrant Celebration of Black History MonthQuinsigamond 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... More... | |
March 2024HomePlate Food Pantry & Resource Center Receives DonationLast month Elm Electrical made a generous donation of food and personal care products to QCC's HomePlate Food Pantry & Resource Center. Donations like these make a tangible difference for QCC students facing food insecurity as they pursue their educations. "We are more than happy to do it and plan to do it a few times a year," said Holly Lurgio, of Elm Electrical. "It was... More... | |
March 2024Safety CornerQuinsigamond 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... More... | |
March 2024Celebrating Milestones at the Employee Appreciation Movie MatineeOn March 1st, QCC celebrated Employee Appreciation Day, honoring the dedication and hard work of its many faculty and staff members. The event included the Service Awards Ceremony, which celebrated employees who have reached 10, 20 and 30-year milestones at QCC. "The success of QCC and our students would not be possible without the dedication and hard work of our incredible staff and... More... | |
March 2024Veteran Affairs Serves up Spicy Showdown with Chili Cook OffVeteran 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... More... | |
March 2024Upcoming Events for Faculty and StaffLunch and Learn: Trauma-Informed Teaching & Learning March 13 | 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. | 107 Ahlfors and Zoom This informal discussion about trauma-informed teaching will illustrate how to support QCC's student population by developing trusting connections with students to foster resilience. Professors of Early Childhood Education Karen O'Neill and... More... | |
March 2024Wyvern Sports CornerBasketball 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... More... | |
March 2024Students Recognized as STEM Students of the Fall 2023 SemesterIn December 2023, QCC Dean of Math & Science Ben Benton and Acting Dean of Business, Engineering & Technology (now Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs) Kathy Rentsch announced that 27 QCC students were recognized as STEM Students of the Fall 2023 Semester. In February’s Wyvern Newsletter we profiled half of these students. We are pleased to highlight the... More... | |
March 2024Student HappeningsAstrology 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... More... | |
March 2024QCC Welcomes New StaffOn February 17, 2024, QCC welcomed Cody Davenport - Skilled Laborer Grounds (1st Shift) - Administrative Services. Cody brings several years of experience. Most recently, he was a part-time Skilled Laborer at QCC. On February 26, 2024, QCC welcomed Beth Auger - Senior Director of Students Accounts & Grants - Administrative... More... | |
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