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QCC 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… Read More |
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QCC 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 … Read More |
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Deputy 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… Read More |
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Free 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… Read More |
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Wyvern 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… Read More |
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Cyber 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… Read More |
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QCC 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… Read More |
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HomePlate Food Pantry & Resource Gets a Transportation UpgradeLast December, the HomePlate Food Pantry & Resource Center purchased a refrigerated truck in order to increase its ability to provide access to fresh food. The van was purchased with funds from the Greater Worcester Community Foundation. This month the van got some fresh… Read More |
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Nominate a Student for Honors & AwardsNominations for Honors & Awards are now open! Celebrate those students who go above and beyond in academics or co-curricular activities by filling out a nomination. Students should be graduating in May of 2023. Please review award descriptions prior to completing nominations.… Read More |
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Upcoming EventsFab Lab Training - Tuesday, March 14, 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 15, 2:00 p.m. | Fab Lab Faculty, staff and students are welcome to join one or all of several sessions to receive instruction and safety training on Fab Lab activities. March 14 will utilize the vinyl… Read More |
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QCC on the AirStarting this month, QCC will be airing a monthly radio program called State of Mind on Unity Radio WUTY 97.9 FM. The program will feature rotating faculty, staff, and students who will discuss issues around higher education, community college and our QCC community. This is a great… Read More |
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Student Life HappeningsTrivia Night with the Wise Guys Friday, March 24, 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | HLC 109A&B Test your knowledge at this PTK Scholarship fundraiser. There will be raffles, pizza and prizes too! Open to students, staff and faculty. Sign up in the PTK Office (349A) or… Read More |
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In the NewsFebruary, 2023
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Students Keep it Real at All College DayThe first All College Day of 2023 was held on January 10 and opened with an inspiring speech by QCC President Dr. Luis Pedraja. Dr. Pedraja spoke about some of QCC's recent successes, current challenges and what he envisions for the college moving forward. "… Read More |
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QCC President Appears on Ed Up PodcastHow do student activities affect retention? What role does workforce development play in higher education? How has the role of community colleges evolved? QCC President Dr. Luis Pedraja was recently asked these questions and more as the guest star on… Read More |
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QCC Receives Diversity and Workforce STEM Grants from MBIMassachusetts Biomedical Initiatives (MBI), the longest-running life sciences incubator in the Commonwealth, announced today that Quinsigamond Community College (QCC) received a 2022 Workforce Challenge Grant and a 2022 Increasing Diversity in STEM Challenge Grant. MBI’s Challenge Grants help… Read More |
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Wyvern 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… Read More |
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Faculty Member Recognized for ResearchProfessor of Integrated Science & Physics Dr. Andria Schwortz has been on a roll of recognition for her scientific expertise, from articles, textbooks and podcasts. Dr. Schwortz is active on Twitter, posting about topics such as science, social… Read More |
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PTK Students Pitch In During Cafeteria ClosureWhen QCC's cafeteria had to close recently due to unforeseen circumstances, Phi Theta Kappa stepped in to make sure students didn't go hungry. Volunteers set up a lunch station in the Administration cafeteria to hand out free sandwiches, fruit and beverages to anyone that needed it.… Read More |
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Center for Workforce Development to Host Grant Info Session for EmployersAs an employer, investing in the training and development of employees is essential. QCC’s Center for Workforce Development & Continuing Education’s training programs offer a cost-effective solution for employers to upskill and reskill their employees to meet the demands of an ever-… Read More |
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Wyvern Sports CornerCongratulations to the Men's Basketball team who had an amazing victory over UConn Avery Point last Thursday night at QCC. They took home the win with an over 30-point lead. And a huge thanks to everyone who came out to support the team. Let's end the season strong by … Read More |
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The Resource Locker Needs Office Supplies for StudentsWhen was the last time you cleaned out your desk? If you have extra pens, pencils, binders, post-its, markers, folders, highlighters or other desk/school supplies, consider donating them to First Year Programming's new “Resource Locker." The Resource Locker is designed for students who… Read More |
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STEM Students of the SemesterIn December 2022, Dean of the School of Business, Engineering, and Technology Betty Lauer and Dean of the School of Math and Science Ben Benton announced that 23 QCC students were recognized as STEM Students of the Fall… Read More |
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Upcoming EventsFaculty & Staff Book Swap - February 21 - February 24, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | 107 ALF Drop off gently used books (novels, short stories, poetry, nonfiction, graphic novels, etc.) and/or take some home! Textbooks, magazines, newspapers and journals cannot be… Read More |
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Student Life HappeningsSpeak Your Mind Poetry Jam - Thursday, February 23, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Virtual via Zoom Students will be reading their own poetry or from other poets, lyrics, passages to share with others in the space. It is a freedom of speech and sponsored by the Black… Read More |