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September 2023
  • QCC Food Services
September 2023

Reinventing the Dining Experience

Going 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...

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  • Wyvern Sports Corner
September 2023

Wyvern Sports Corner

Get 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...

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  • Vaccine Clinics at QCC
September 2023

QCC Hosts Vaccine Clinics in September

As 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,...

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  • Enjoy the benefits of QCC's partnership with Worcester Art Museum
September 2023

QCC Staff and Students Get Free Entry to Worcester Art Museum

Are 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...

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  • Togetherall
September 2023

Togetherall Offers Peer to Peer Support for Students

As 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...

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  • QCC is using iGrad, a financial literacy platform
September 2023

New iGrad Platforms Improves Financial Wellness

At 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....

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September 2023

QCC Welcomes New Staff

On 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...

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July 2023
  • QCC's Respiratory Care Program
July 2023

QCC First College in MA to Receive Respiratory Care Credentialing Award

QCC 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...

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  • QCC alum Nate Noel
July 2023

Former QCC Basketball Player Going on International Tour

For 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...

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  • Day and evening practical nursing students with a birthing simulation manikin.
July 2023

Simulation Equipment Making a Difference for QCC Nursing Student

Recently 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...

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  • Pride/Flag Day
  • From left: Vice President for Strategic Enrollment & Student Engagement Michelle Tufau and Jada Bell
  • Pride/Flag Day
  • From left: Executive Director of DEI Kevin Lovaincy with Dr. Genny Beemyn
  • Dr. Genny Beemyn presenting at QCC
July 2023

Pride Month

QCC 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 Awareness

On June 14, the Veteran Affairs Office, the Counseling and Wellness Office and the...

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  • From left: Rebecca King, Lynn Pearson, Ryan Dixon and Michael Moore
  • Ryan Dixon addressing the crowd with Senator Michael Moore
  • Cara Brindisi speaking about Ryan Dixon, with Senator Michael Moore
July 2023

QCC Employee Inducted Into MA Special Olympics Hall of Fame

Longstanding 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...

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  • Director of Health and Wellness Heather Lukas with Executive Director of DEI Kevin Lovaincy
July 2023

QCC's Health and Wellness Team

A 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...

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  • QCC Walking Challenge
July 2023

QCC Staff and Faculty Step Up to the Challenge

Congratulations 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...

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  • QCC's memorial for those who died in the 1953 tornado.
  • Tornado survivor Lee Bartlett
July 2023

70th Anniversary of Worcester's Deadly Tornado

June 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.

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  • Executive Director of Jewish Federation of Central MA Steven Schimmel and Executive Director of DEI Kevin Lovaincy
  • Steven Schimmel wears a prayer shawl called a tallit.
  • Steven Schimmel plays a shofar, a traditional Jewish horn.
  • Steven Schimmel demonstrates how a tefillin is worn.
July 2023

Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month

In 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...

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  • chris bijoux presenting at QCC
July 2023

Juneteenth: Why We Celebrate & What it Means

On 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...

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  • STEM Students of the Semester
  • STEM Students of the Semester
  • STEM Students of the Semester
  • STEM Students of the Semester
  • STEM Students of the Semester
July 2023

STEM Stories: Students of the Semester Spring 2023

In 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

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  • Administration Building
July 2023

Administration Building Front Entrance Reopens

After 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 2023

QCC Welcomes New Staff

On 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 ...

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July 2023

In the News

June, 2023

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June 2023
  • QCC Commencement Keynote Speaker Honorable Margaret R. Guzman
  • Dr. Luis Pedraja congratulating a student
  • Excited to get the diploma at QCC's 2023 commencement ceremony
  • Excited grads at QCC's 2023 commencement ceremony
  • Recipient of the Trustees' Citizen's Award Linda Cavaioli and Board Chair Alex Zequeira
  • Student musician Emilio Paquette Giambarella performing the national anthem
  • Former SGA Student President Hannah Rosenkrantz offering student greetings
  • Excited graduates at QCC's commencement ceremony
  • A proud family at QCC's commencement ceremony
  • Professor of History Benjamin Wendorf performed faculty greetings
  • Expertly decorated mortarboard caps
June 2023

QCC Holds 58th Commencement Ceremony

The 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...

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  • Shawn Harper delivers a motivational speech at the Day of Empowerment event.
  • Early College Worcester students in an epic rock-paper-scissors game.
  • Director of Educational Partnership and Early College Initiatives Christina Hebert and Director of ECW Dan St. Louis
  •  Shawn Harper speaks with Early College Worcester students
  • Coordinator of QCC's Human Services Program, Brenda Safford, with ECW students
June 2023

QCC and Early College Worcester Host Day of Empowerment

On 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...

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  • Executive Director of DEI Kevin Lovaincy leading a discussion
  • Executive Director of the Southeast Asian Coalition Tuyet Tran
  • Partner at Bowditch & Dewey LLP AiVi Nguyen
June 2023

Celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

To 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...

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  • TRIO student and recent graduate Aragsan Ali
June 2023

Recent Graduate Supported by TRIO Program

Recent 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...

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  • QCC Retirees
  • Liz Hanlan receiving a gift from Dr. James Brown
  • Derek Thomas sharing memories of Dan McAuliffe
  • Deb LaFlash and Steve Marini give praise to Liz Hanlan
  • Martha Upton speaks about Joseph Adams
  • Betty Lauer expresses her appreciation for Ray Johnson
  • Dr. Pedraja congratulating the recently retired QCC employees
  • QCC's favorite band!
June 2023

QCC Sends Off 2023 Retirees

In 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...

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  • Recipients at the Pre-Apprentice Certificate ceremony
  • A student receiving their pre-apprentice certificate from Laura Lee and Kwesi Foster
  • From left: Kwesi Foster, Kathy Rentsch, Laura Lee and Mari Cooney
June 2023

Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Ceremony

Last 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...

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  • David Schmidt, vice president of Trident Machine Tools, speaking to manufacturing students
  • Students receiving Haas CNC certificates with David Schmidt and Professor Lee Duerden (right).
  • Students receiving MassHire CNC certificates
  • Advanced manufacturing students with their final projects for the Spring semester
June 2023

Advanced Manufacturing Students Gaining Credentials

Last 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 ...

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  • April's Healthcare Career and Transfer Fair
  • April's Healthcare Career and Transfer Fair
June 2023

Career and Transfer Services Host Healthcare Job and Transfer Fair

On 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...

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  • Coordinator of Transfer/Articulation Beth Fullerton
June 2023

Transfer Counselor Recognized for Outstanding Work

The 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...

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