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Newsletter Archive
December 2023QCC CaresThe QCC community truly came out to support each other this holiday season for a variety of causes. The Veteran Affairs Office expressed immense gratitude to everyone who donated turkeys, canned goods, fresh produce, socks, underwear and shirts that ensure QCC's veterans can spend the holidays in comfort with full bellies and warm clothes. Once again the Stuff-A-Cruiser... More... | |
December 2023QCC Student Spreading Joy Throughout WorcesterIf you were at the Worcester Public Market recently you may have noticed a familiar elf, QCC student Tyler Wills, spreading holiday cheer! Tyler's friend has been making appearances as Santa for a decade and a few years ago Tyler wanted to join in on the fun. They have been spreading holiday cheer in the Worcester area ever since. They were recently at the Worcester Public Market where... More... | |
December 2023Help Someone Keep Warm This Winter with the QCC Coat DriveQCC’s Early Childhood Education Club in conjunction with the Athletic Center will be collecting donations of new or gently used winter coats and accessories for QCC students and their children, in preparation for the cold weather! Please make sure garments are clean and in good condition before dropping them off. The Coat Drive is going on through January 19, 2024. Donation areas... More... | |
December 2023QCC Community Gets Crafty with Second Holiday MarketThe halls were decked and spirits were high as Quinsigamond Community College hosted its second annual Holiday Market, which brought together faculty, staff, students and alumni to share their creativity and celebrate the festive season. Booths overflowed with unique creations, showcasing the diverse talents of the QCC community. From handmade jewelry and fine art to festive knitwear and ... More... | |
December 2023Environmental Science Professor Challenges Thoughts on Climate ChangeAnita Soracco is hopeful about combating climate change but says that we need to collectively act now, which includes comprehensive education starting at an early age. As a professor of Environmental/Physical Science and the Coordinator of the Liberal Arts-Environmental Science Option Program at QCC, Soracco has noticed that her students are frustrated about the lack of climate change... More... | |
December 2023Alumni Experts Join Forces for the Interactive Media Advisory CommitteeIn a fitting celebration for the 30th anniversary of QCC's Applied Arts program, the Interactive Media 2023-2024 Advisory Committee recently met for its first in-person meeting to discuss current trends in the dynamic world of design. The committee is made up of 13 professionals who graduated from QCC with a degree in Interactive Media (or the former Applied Arts program) and went on to... More... | |
December 2023Rad Tech Professor Gets Published for Innovative Imaging TechniqueAssistant Professor of Radiologic Technology Nicole Wolfrum was recently published in the Journal of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (Volume 95, Number 2, November.December 2023) for her innovative technique for shoulder imaging. Wolfrum's innovative technique came about when she was working in an emergency room about six years ago.A patient... More... | |
December 2023Native American Heritage Month: There's More to the StoryIn a departure from his lecture format from 2022, Anawon Weeden visited QCC once again for Native American Heritage Month and gave an immersive portrayal of a Native American person interacting with European colonists. He started the presentation in what would have been the 1400s and only spoke to the audience in the native language of that time period, using hand gestures to communicate. He... More... | |
December 2023Adult Community Learning Center Gets Increase in FundingQuinsigamond Community College’s Adult Community Learning Center (ACLC) has received over $1.8 million per year for five years in its latest funding from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The increase has enabled the hiring of more instructors and support staff to accommodate ACLC’s high-demand programs. This increase in funding has led to approximately 140 additional... More... | |
December 2023Occupational Therapy Alum Expresses Gratitude to QCCQCC's Occupational Therapy Assistant program got a special visit last month from Dr. Said Nafai, who has been referred to by some as the "father of occupational therapy in Morocco." Nafai was born and raised in Morocco and started at QCC in the ESL program. With the encouragement of his family, he enrolled in the Occupational Therapy Assistant program, received his... More... | |
December 2023An Exciting November for the Black Student UnionLast month, several students from the Black Student Union and their faculty advisor Brenda Safford went to Brooklyn, New York to see The Book of HOV exhibit at the Brooklyn Library. The exhibit is an installation created by Roc Nation to celebrate the life and work of Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter. Afterward, the students enjoyed a wonderful lunch at Cheryl... More... | |
December 2023Women's Soccer Team Perseveres Through Playoff Making SeasonIn case you missed last month’s Wyvern Sports Corner, don’t forget to congratulate the women’s soccer team on an amazing season that brought them all the way to the National Junior College Athletic Association regional playoffs. Before the Fall 2023 semester, there hadn’t been a women’s soccer team since 2019. Former Head Women’s Basketball Coach Andy Lynch stepped in to... More... | |
December 2023Safety CornerOngoing Run, Hide, Fight TrainingAs we wind down the year, thus far 121 students, faculty and staff have taken the first step in the three-part Run, Hide, Fight program. Training is being offered by Community Resources Officer Nicholas Yacuzzi and Sergeant William McGuinness II at both the main campus (670 West Boylston St., Worcester) on Tuesdays and Thursdays... More... | |
December 2023Wyvern Sports CornerPep Rally Come to the pep rally on Thursday, January 23, 2024 to cheer on the Wyverns Men’s and Women’s basketball teams for their first home games of the spring semester. Don't miss the exciting half-time show featuring a foul shot contest to win air pods, QCC swag bag and more. Games will take place in the Athletic Center.
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December 2023Art With Impact: Movies Take on Mental HealthArt With Impact is a non-profit organization that promotes mental wellness by creating space for young people to learn and connect through art and media. The non-profit put on a two-hour workshop, “Movies for Mental Health,” which was sponsored by the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the Office of Counseling and Wellness. Natalie... More... | |
December 2023STEM Deans Announce STEM Students of the Semester for Fall 2023STEM Dean Ben Benton (School of Mathematics and Science) and Acting Dean Kathy Rentsch (School of Business, Engineering & Technology) announced the names of 27 STEM students whose efforts and achievements are being recognized for Fall 2023 as STEM Students of the Semester. “Students were selected by their course professors, based on demonstrating persistence in their... More... | |
December 2023QCC Welcomes New StaffOn November 20, QCC welcomed Mendrick Banzuela - DEI Program Administrator - Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Administrative Services. Mendrick brings several years of experience. Most recently, he was a Career and Transfer Services Generalist at QCC. Mendrick holds a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Worcester State University. On November 20, QCC ... More... | |
December 2023In the NewsDecember, 2023
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November 2023Hispanic Heritage Month with Mariana AtencioQCC concluded Hispanic Heritage Month with an incredible day of inspiration and connection centered around an inspiring keynote presentation by journalist, author and motivational speaker Mariana Atencio. "Representation matters," said QCC President Dr. Luis Pedraja in his welcoming remarks. "I want to help all minoritized populations so that everyone feels like... More... | |
November 2023Staff Development Conference Reveals the Truth About Work-Life BalanceOctober's Staff Development Conference kicked off with Maria Milagros (Vazquez), an award winning keynote speaker, author, two-time TEDx speaker, storyteller, personal growth expert and empowerment life coach. Milagros gave an energizing presentation that focused on her belief about work-life balance: it doesn't exist. "The thing about a full-time... More... | |
November 2023QCC Alum Named Outstanding Woman in Business by Worcester Business JournalHard work and a community focus have been paying off for QCC Alum Jennifer Hernandez, who was recently named one of Worcester Business Journal’s Outstanding Women in Business and Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Worcester Class of 2024. Hernandez runs GEM Marketing Solutions in Worcester and focuses on helping local businesses become the best... More... | |
November 2023Disability Awareness Month Brings QCC Alum Back to CampusIn celebration of October's Disability Awareness Month, Student Accessibility Services and the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, hosted QCC alum and motivational speaker Jorge Sierra. Sierra was shot in a gang-related incident in 1997, which left him paralyzed and in a wheelchair at the age of 17. Initially, he was devastated, but as he told the crowd at QCC, it showed him that... More... | |
November 2023Children's School Students Get DEI Days with Kevin LovaincyOn Monday, Executive Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Kevin Lovaincy paid a special visit to the The Children’s School: Early Childhood Education Lab School to read and discuss a book called "Be You!" by Peter H. Reynolds. The children got to see vibrant illustrations and hear inspirational messages about growing into a unique person such as, ... More... | |
November 2023Student Government Sworn In for 2023-2024 Academic YearOn Wednesday, October 25, 2023 the 2023-2024 Student Government Association (SGA) was officially sworn in. The new association consists of:
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November 2023QCC Police Department Awarded State Recognized AccreditationIn early October, the Quinsigamond Community College Campus Police Department was once again awarded state accreditation from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission (MPAC). “This is an honor not only for our department, but also for the college,” said QCC Chief of Police Kevin Ritacco. “Accreditation assures the college community that the Police Department is... More... | |
November 2023QCC Presents First Community Impact Award to Kumasi Soccer ClubOn October 12, 2023, Quinsigamond Community College presented its first Community Impact Award to Kwame Appiah and his family members for their work and founding of the Kumasi FC Soccer Club. The Kumasi FC Soccer Club has been serving the Greater Worcester community since 2010 and offers a variety of soccer workshops to children ranging from toddlers (age 2) to 15-year-olds. The Community Impact Award was... More... | |
November 2023Safety CornerValuable FBI-LEEDA Training Helps Advance Safety Communications As QCC continues to advance and fortify its safety protocols and procedures, understanding the importance of delivering timely, appropriate and accurate information, particularly during crisis situations, is a vital part of safety communications. Last month Deputy Chief Stephen DiGiovanni and Karen Hutner... More... | |
November 2023Transfer and Tech FairOn Halloween, QCC hosted an epic transfer and technology fair. Students were able to visit with over 60 colleges and universities to learn about higher education options after QCC. Some of the institutions, including QCC, also showed off their latest technology projects. Worcester Polytechnic Institute let attendees try out a special head cap that measures brain activity. When wearing the... More... | |
November 2023Transfer Services Goes International with Exchange ProgramQCC had the privilege of hosting a cultural job exchange through the Netherlands Professional & Cultural Exchange Program thanks to Coordinator of Transfer/Articulation Beth Fullerton. Fullerton and Nicole Wijkamp, a career and student support counselor at Rijn Ijssel in the Netherlands, were matched through the program, which began with Wijkamp's visit to QCC. For two weeks, Wijkamp... More... | |
November 2023STEM Spectacle Shows Students Ins and Outs of Industry CareersStudents got a hands-on feel for careers in STEM on October 18 at the STEM Spectacle, sponsored by the Center for Career & Transfer Services and the STEM Starter Academy. Representatives from several dynamic companies were in attendance to tell students what it's like to work in their industries, what day-to-day responsibilities are like and the benefits that come with employment. Companies... More... |
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