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May 2023Wyvern Sports CornerMen's Baseball The men's baseball team has had a great 2023 season and is currently in 4th place in the region with nine wins and six losses. "This year’s team has been a fun group to coach so far. The team’s success to this point is due to the leadership from the returning sophomore class and from the talented young... More... | |
May 2023QCC Safety CornerThe Safety Committee is continuing to answer questions and comments it has received through the Wyvern Guardian newsletter. Below please find the answers to several more questions. Make sure to check back each month as additional questions and answers will be posted. 1. Employees have wondered if there was a lockdown plan and if so, why weren't they... More... | |
May 2023Wrapping Up the Year For StudentsPhi Theta Kappa PTK has been busy getting ready for the upcoming induction on May 8, where almost 200 new students will be inducted. The new officer team will be getting ready to come on board after induction, where they will focus on getting QCC's chapter to five-star status through the rigorous completion of the Honors in Action Project. ... More... | |
May 2023Early College Heads to Statehouse to Advocate for FundingQCC and Early College Worcester made a visit to the Massachusetts Statehouse last month to advocate for an increase in Early College funding. Students and representatives from the Early College Worcester Partnership, QCC, Worcester State University and Worcester Public Schools met with Massachusetts State Senator Robyn Kennedy. The team provided her with information about Early College and... More... | |
May 2023In the NewsApril, 2023
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May 2023QCC Welcomes New StaffOn April 24, 2023, Administrative Services welcomed Angel Jackson as IT Project Manager. Angel brings to this position several years of experience. Most recently, she worked as Senior Business Analyst at QCC through Kforce Staffing. Angel earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of the Potomac and an MBA from the University of Maryland. On April 24, 2023... More... |
April 2023Wrapping up Women's History Month with Womxn in Leadership LuncheonOn Monday, March 27 the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion along with the Office of Student Life and Leadership gathered a group of phenomenal women in leadership for a compelling discussion and luncheon. Worcester community member and entrepreneur Joyce Augustus gave the keynote speech. Augustus is president of JCassand, Inc. and has served on the board of YWCA Central Massachusetts.... More... | |
April 2023QCC and Central Mass. Agency on Aging Find Success in Senior Dental ProgramQuinsigamond Community College and The Central Massachusetts Agency on Aging (CMAA) have partnered to offer free dental care to seniors, finishing off the first year of its partnership with an increase in seniors coming to QCC for dental care. QCC’s Dental Clinic offers culturally sensitive, professional preventative dental services for older adults, as well as a chance for QCC students to gain hands-on, real... More... | |
April 2023QCC Students Offer Free Tax Assistance to the Worcester CommunityQuinsigamond Community College is offering free tax assistance through the IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Certified volunteers and QCC students provide assistance with preparing tax returns for people who make $60,000 or less and people with limited English language skills. The VITA program provides services primarily at the Main South Community Development Corporation but also offers... More... | |
April 2023Alum Hits Stride With Research PositionQCC alumna T'Leah McQuade spoke to the QCC community on Monday, March 20 about her educational and professional journey into the world of clinical research. McQuade graduated from QCC in 2022 with an associate degree in liberal arts. She had a strong interest in psychology, serving as treasurer for the Psi Beta Honor Society and the Psychology Club. Currently, she is... More... | |
April 2023High School Students Get Free Manufacturing Certification from STEM Starter AcademyLast month, Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School students came to QCC for a CNC certification. This was the first time high school students have come to QCC to receive a credential. Thanks to funding from the STEM Starter Academy, this certification, which would normally cost $250, came at no cost to participants. Students were also awarded three credits for the Basic Machine Operator... More... | |
April 2023April is Sexual Assault Awareness MonthSexual Assault Awareness Month is about both awareness and prevention of sexual assault, harassment and abuse. This April, Campus Police, the Office of Student Life, QCC Athletics, and the Title IX Office are asking the QCC community to encourage students to attend these events. Clothesline Project Display Monday, April 3 - Friday, April 7 | Administration Building... More... | |
April 2023QCC Safety CornerQCC's Safety Committee The Safety Committee's primary purpose is to provide a conduit to give the community direct input in the creation and sustainability of a safe working environment. It will give the community, identified as faculty, staff, and students, a voice to bring safety concerns, as well as suggestions to current policies and practices. The committee will serve as an avenue to... More... | |
April 2023QCC Raises Money for American Cancer SocietyLast month, QCC acknowledged World Cancer Day by holding a fundraiser. Student Life, the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Health Consultant Heather Lukas collaborated on a bake sale that raised over $450. Lukas reached out the American Cancer Society to ensure that the funds raised went directly to Worcester's Road to Recovery program. The Road... More... | |
April 2023Upcoming EventsChildren's School Art Exhibit Monday, April 3, 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. | 107A Celebrate the Week of the Young Child by taking a stroll through the Administrative Building hallway and through room 107A. There you will find a collection of children’s artwork curated by the children and teachers at The Children’s School: Early Childhood Education... More... | |
April 2023Latino Education Institute Students Visit QCCThe Latino Education Institute has developed a new program, Latinos Involved in Discovering Educational Resources (LIDER) which helps high school students prepare for college. Students attend multiple workshops, build ties with faculty at Worcester State University and visit colleges and universities throughout New England. Recently, the LIDER group got to visit QCC's main campus and learn more about... More... | |
April 2023Wyvern Sports CornerWho's ready for some baseball?! Spring is in the air and that means baseball season! The Wyverns Men's Baseball team is preparing for a stellar season and we hope everyone will come out to show their support this season. It's a great way to get some fresh air and be part of the QCC community! Game Schedule April
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April 2023Student Life HappeningsCareers in Psychology & Human Services Info Sessions Tuesday, April 11, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | HLC 109A&B Join Admissions Counselor Jennifer Geuther and Associate Director of Educational Partnerships Beth Rogan from William James College for an interactive discussion on career options and pathways in psychology, human services, and mental health. For... More... | |
April 2023QCC Welcomes New StaffOn March 13, 2023 Administrative Services welcomed Kathy Uribe as Interim Director of Payroll. Kathy brings to this position several years of experience. Most recently, she was Assistant Director of Payroll here at QCC. On March 20, 2023 Academic Affairs welcomed Maegan Pittsley as Interim Teacher in Early Childhood Education Lab School. Maegan brings to this... More... | |
April 2023In the NewsMarch, 2023
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March 2023Celebrating Black History Month with Ilyasah ShabbazOn February 16, as part of Black History Month, Ilyasah Shabazz spoke at Quinsigamond Community College’s main campus in Worcester about the legacy of her parents, Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz, and her work in diversity, equity and inclusion. Shabazz is an award-winning author, educator and producer. QCC President Dr. Luis Pedraja started the event by addressing how Black,... More... | |
March 2023Worcester's History Comes to Life at QCCLocal historian Frank Morrill didn't know he had come into possession of a photographic gold mine when he purchased a box of William Bullard's glass photo negatives in 2003. As a collector and former history teacher, he appreciated the historical context of the photos that were taken from 1897 to 1918, but it was a chance observation of his granddaughter much later that sparked a passion project.... More... | |
March 2023Women From the QCC Community Share Their Stories for International Women's DayInternational Women's Day has been celebrated on March 8, since the early 1900s. This year QCC students, staff and faculty gathered to tell personal stories of their successes and struggles, discussing the structural barriers women have faced and continue to face, as well as how we can collectively overcome these barriers. S.H.E. (Support, Help and Encourage), sponsored the... More... | |
March 2023QCC Staff and Faculty Spring into WellnessQCC pulled out all the stops for the Spring into Wellness Employee Appreciation event on Friday, March 3. Tacos, ice cream and therapy dogs were just the tip of the iceberg of activities offered to QCC faculty and staff. Free yoga, cycling and massage sessions focused on the mind-body connection while caricatures, DIY bamboo planters and essential oils offered activities to boost spirits, and... More... | |
March 2023QCC and WPI Hold ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence PanelOn March 6, QCC faculty held a panel discussion in collaboration with Worcester Polytechnic Institute faculty that discussed the use of ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence program that went viral in November of 2022, and its effect on higher education. The panel was moderated by Executive Director of Distance/Online Learning and Center for Academic Excellence Brooks Winchell ... More... | |
March 2023Deputy Chief DiGiovanni Completes FBI Leadership TrainingIn early February, Quinsigamond Community College Deputy Chief, Stephen DiGiovanni, completed the last session of an extensive three-part training at the FBI-LEEDA Command Leadership Institute. The Institute was developed to prepare law enforcement leaders for command level positions. “This leadership training has been around for decades and has been proven over time in... More... | |
March 2023Free Tax and FAFSA AssistanceQCC is offering the public free assistance with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) filing process, as well as tax preparation on Wednesday, March 15 from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at 670 West Boylston Street, Worcester, in the Administration Building. FAFSA workshops will take place in rooms 377A and 378A. Tax preparation will take place in rooms 177A and 178A. The FAFSA is used to determine... More... | |
March 2023Wyvern Sports CornerMen's Basketball The Wyverns Men's Basketball team recently ended a stellar season after making it to the semi-final regional championships on Saturday, March 4. While they didn't win the March 4 game against Roxbury Community College, they brought QCC to the playoffs for the first time and finished with a 15-11 record, up from 6-19 last season. Way to go Wyverns! ... More... | |
March 2023Cyber Security Training at QCCHave you completed the new mandatory cybersecurity training? If not, there is still time! With the ever-increasing threats to higher education institutions, this security training is a crucial part of protecting our organization. By completing the training, we will be better equipped to recognize and respond to potential security threats. The training can be accessed from an email that... More... | |
March 2023QCC Safety CornerSafety Training Campus Resource Officer Nicholas Yacuzzi will be holding a new safety series for staff, faculty and students on Wednesdays from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. in 120S. The first session was on general safety procedures related to QCC. At the first session Officer Yacuzzi collected feedback on the initial sessions to develop future topics. The next session... More... |
