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Newsletter Archive
September 2023Reinventing the Dining ExperienceGoing to grab a bite at QCC’s cafeteria and café may have a new look and feel but have no fear, it’s a change that makes food and drink options available anytime the college is open. This new self-service/vending machine dining model is filled with fresh food and drinks so that the QCC community has food options available, regardless of the hour. This new dining model also includes... More... | |
September 2023Wyvern Sports CornerGet ready for a great fall season with Wyverns Sports and plenty of activities in the Athletic Center! Men's Soccer Tuesday, September 12 vs Nichols College (scrimmage) at 4:00 p.m. at QCC Saturday, September 30 vs Mass Bay CC at 12:00 p.m. at QCC Women’s Soccer Wed 9/20 vs CCRI at 4:00 p.m. at QCC Tues 9/26 vs Springfield Tech... More... | |
September 2023QCC Hosts Vaccine Clinics in SeptemberAs a part of the College’s ongoing health and wellness initiatives, QCC in partnership with Shaw's, will be offering Vaccine Clinics in mid-September at the main campus, 670 West Boylston Street, Worcester, in the Harrington Learning Center, Rooms 109 A&B, and at QCC’s Healthcare and Workforce Development Center, 25 Federal Street, Worcester, in Lab 105D. Clinics are for all faculty, staff,... More... | |
September 2023QCC Staff and Students Get Free Entry to Worcester Art MuseumAre you an art aficionado? QCC has the perfect way for you to enjoy the arts through its partnership with Worcester Art Museum (WAM). The college partnership program enables current students, faculty, and staff to visit the museum free of charge when they present a valid student, faculty or staff ID at any WAM ticketing desk. The program allows access to the museum during all regular... More... | |
September 2023Togetherall Offers Peer to Peer Support for StudentsAs the Fall semester gets started, the Office of Counseling and Wellness wants to remind QCC staff and faculty about a platform called Togetherall, a peer-led online support network for college students. QCC students are able to use this free service to anonymously connect with other students from around the world and discuss topics that affect their academic, personal or... More... | |
September 2023New iGrad Platforms Improves Financial WellnessAt QCC, we know that financial wellness can be a top priority for our students. The Financial Aid department recently implemented a new platform called iGrad as a way for students to improve their financial literacy. iGrad offers courses and webinars that range in topics from educational matters such as borrowing loans, to personal finance such as saving for personal goals and career development.... More... | |
September 2023QCC Welcomes New StaffOn July 1, QCC welcomed Matthew Gelinas -Head of Building Maintenance Section in Administrative Services. Matt brings several years of experience. Most recently, he was Interim Head of Building Maintenance Section at QCC. Matt holds a certificate from the UMass Extension Program. On July 2,QCC welcomed Gina DeCarolis - Senior Research Analyst in... More... |
July 2023QCC First College in MA to Receive Respiratory Care Credentialing AwardQCC became the first respiratory care program in Massachusetts to receive the President’s Award for Excellence in Credentialing Success from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). CoARC accredits Entry into Professional Practice respiratory care programs throughout the United States. QCC achieved this award by having three consecutive years in which 100% of students earned the... More... | |
July 2023Former QCC Basketball Player Going on International TourFor Nate Noel, a former QCC basketball player with big dreams, July marks an exciting new chapter as he joins the PhD Hoops USA Senior Team for the 2023 Barbados Fast Break Tour. The team will travel to Barbados to compete against the country's top teams as well as participate in cultural activities. PhD Hoops is an organization that offers skill training for basketball players... More... | |
July 2023Simulation Equipment Making a Difference for QCC Nursing StudentRecently updated equipment in the college’s nursing labs is giving students hands-on experience that prepares them for a career in nursing. The latest state-of-the-art equipment features simulation manikins such as a birthing manikin that delivers a baby, interacts with students through speech and movement and displays vital signs. The equipment was purchased through funding from a $499,815 Skills Capital Grant... More... | |
July 2023Pride MonthQCC celebrated National Pride Month during June with several events and workshops to spread awareness and connect people with resources for the LGBTQ+ community. Remembering LGBTQIA+ Rights, "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Policy and PTSD AwarenessOn June 14, the Veteran Affairs Office, the Counseling and Wellness Office and the... More... | |
July 2023QCC Employee Inducted Into MA Special Olympics Hall of FameLongstanding employee Ryan Dixon of Bobby M’s Diner, a diner located in the Worcester Senior Center and run by Quinsigamond Community College’s Hospitality and Recreation Management program, was recently inducted into the Massachusetts Special Olympics Hall of Fame. On Wednesday, June 7, 2023, Dixon received an official senate citation from State Senator Michael Moore on... More... | |
July 2023QCC's Health and Wellness TeamA message from Director of Health and Wellness Heather Lukas: I wanted to reach out to reintroduce myself to the college community and explain my role and my team's role. As the Director of Health and Wellness, my team and I collaborate to build health policies, offer programs, and coordinate events to help us all stay safe and healthy. The Health and Wellness team... More... | |
July 2023QCC Staff and Faculty Step Up to the ChallengeCongratulations to everyone who participated in QCC's walking challenge, including the winning team (Team One) that won the challenge with a total of 1,602,964 steps. Team One consisted of all-stars Professor/Coordinator of Developmental English Tim LaFountaine, Psychology Faculty Member Tricia Lafountaine, Professor/Coordinator of English... More... | |
July 202370th Anniversary of Worcester's Deadly TornadoJune 9 marked the 70th anniversary of a tornado that tore through Worcester, including QCC's Administration building at what was Assumption University at the time, and killed 94 people. Watch this video to hear from an actual survivor of the tornado, Lee Bartlett, and Coordinator of Library Collection Development Michael Stevenson. ... More... | |
July 2023Celebrating Jewish American Heritage MonthIn recognition of Jewish American Heritage Month, the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion held a celebration with Executive Director of the Jewish Federation of Central MA Steven Schimmel, who did a presentation on the history of Jewish life in America. The presentation opened with the universal topic of food. Schimmel noted that the event was catered by Chani's Kosher... More... | |
July 2023Juneteenth: Why We Celebrate & What it MeansOn June 22, the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion hosted a training session about Juneteenth facilitated by Deputy Director for Equity and Racial Justice, chris bijoux, Georgetown University Center for Juvenile Justice Reform. With a background in epidemiology, bijoux has been able to analyze structural racism as what he described as a virus. "Racism impacts the... More... | |
July 2023STEM Stories: Students of the Semester Spring 2023In April 2023, QCC Deans Betty Lauer and Ben Benton announced that 48 QCC students were recognized as STEM Students of the Spring 2023 Semester. Below we feature profiles of a second group of these students, sharing why they were selected and stories of their journey on the road to achieving student success. Congratulations to all! SCIENCE ... More... | |
July 2023Administration Building Front Entrance ReopensAfter months of hard work, the front entrance to the Administration Building is now open again. The wheelchair accessible ramp has been completed and is ready for use, in addition to the parking spots at the front of the building. | |
July 2023QCC Welcomes New StaffOn June 12, 2023, Administrative Services welcomed Derek Dussault - Skilled Laborer Trades (1st Shift). Derek brings several years of experience. Most recently, he was a PT Maintainer here at QCC. Derek holds a Bachelor of Arts and Master’s in Education from UMass Amherst. On June 12, 2023, Administrative Services welcomed Michelle Bates ... More... | |
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June 2023QCC Holds 58th Commencement CeremonyThe Honorable Margaret R. Guzman was Quinsigamond Community College’s keynote speaker at its 2023 Commencement ceremony, held at the DCU Center in Worcester on May 19, 2023. Guzman, a native of Worcester, was appointed by President Joe Biden and confirmed by the U.S. Senate as a Federal District Court Judge for the District of Massachusetts, sitting in the Worcester Federal Court, in 2023. During her keynote... More... | |
June 2023QCC and Early College Worcester Host Day of EmpowermentOn Tuesday, May 31, Quinsigamond Community College and Early College Worcester hosted a Day of Empowerment for 200 Worcester high school students featuring former NFL player and motivational speaker Shawn Harper, along with workshops on goal setting and motivation. Early College Worcester is a partnership involving Quinsigamond Community College, Worcester Public Schools and Worcester State University... More... | |
June 2023Celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage MonthTo celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Month, the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion held a special event on May 23 that included impactful guest speakers, Asian cuisine and a partial screening of the documentary "Who Killed Vincent Chin" followed by an engaging discussion. The guest speakers, AiVi Nguyen, partner at Bowditch & Dewey LLP (and 2019 QCC... More... | |
June 2023Recent Graduate Supported by TRIO ProgramRecent graduate and TRIO student Aragsan Ali has been busy. As a parenting student, a member of the Black Student Union, SHE Club and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and last month, a QCC graduate who graduated with highest honors, she is an inspiration to many. In fall 2023, she will start at Worcester State University as a nursing and psychology student and said she... More... | |
June 2023QCC Sends Off 2023 RetireesIn the simple words of former QCC employee Dr. James Brown, "Quinsigamond Community College is a great institution. I should know I spent 50 years here." Brown stopped by QCC on May 18 to attend the annual Retirement Recognition Reception where retiring employees are recognized for their hard work and commitment over the years. "This year we are excited to... More... | |
June 2023Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate CeremonyLast month, graduates from the Biomanufacturing Pre-Apprentice Certificate Program were awarded their certificates during a ceremony in the Harrington Learning Center. There were 10 students enrolled in the program and all finished and received the Certificate of Completion as a Pre-Apprentice registered with the Division of Apprenticeship Standards through the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce... More... | |
June 2023Advanced Manufacturing Students Gaining CredentialsLast month, a large group of advanced manufacturing students received multiple Haas CNC certificates. The certificates indicated that the students have demonstrated the skills necessary to operate Haas CNC machines and can put these skills to use in a workplace setting. "These are highly sought-after skills within the manufacturing community," said Professor/Coordinator of ... More... | |
June 2023Career and Transfer Services Host Healthcare Job and Transfer FairOn Thursday, April 27, Career & Transfer Services hosted a healthcare job and transfer fair at the Worcester Senior Center, which was well-attended. The fair included healthcare companies, as well as colleges and universities that offered students a wide range of options to consider as they complete their courses of study at QCC. "I was very impressed with speaking to the... More... | |
June 2023Transfer Counselor Recognized for Outstanding WorkThe next time you see Coordinator of Transfer/Articulation Beth Fullerton be sure to congratulate her on receiving the New 2023 England Transfer Association Sarah Elizabeth Craine Distinguished Service Award! Each year, only one person is awarded this honor by the New England Transfer Association, which recognizes a professional’s exceptional work and commitment... More... |
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