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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... | |
March 2023HomePlate 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 graphics and is in full swing, picking up food from Worcester County Food Bank and Wegman's, in addition to making... More... | |
March 2023Nominate 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. All nominations require specific examples that showcase why you feel the nominee should be selected. Academic ... More... | |
March 2023Upcoming 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 cutter and March 15 will be resin 3D printing. Please RSVP to Paul Benedict at... More... | |
March 2023QCC 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 opportunity to have our voices heard. State of Mind will air Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. starting at... More... | |
March 2023Student 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 email Manager of Student Resources Bonnie Coleman at bcoleman... More... | |
March 2023QCC Welcomes New StaffOn February 21, 2023, Academic Affairs welcomed Courtney Riendeau as Clerk IV- Educational Partnership & Early College Initiatives. Courtney brings several years of experience. Most recently, she was a cashier/server at Papa Gino’s. Courtney has earned an Associate of Science from QCC. On February 27, 2023, Strategic Enrollment Development & Student Engagement welcomed... More... | |
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February 2023Students 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. "The reality is that as a QCC Family, we build our future together. Our future is student success at QCC and beyond... More... | |
February 2023QCC 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 a thoughtful episode of The EdUp Experience Podcast. Hosted by higher education expert Dr. Joe Sallustio,... More... | |
February 2023QCC 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 fund programs that increase the diversity of the life sciences workforce, while also solving the industry’s future... More... | |
February 2023Faculty 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 justice and academia. The Science of Fiction website caught one of her posts and asked her to provide her expert opinion... More... | |
February 2023PTK 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. The food was donated by QCC and the HomePlate Food Pantry. "The Phi Theta Kappa students stepped up... More... | |
February 2023Center 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-changing job market. Many employers will qualify for free training through the Workforce Training Fund Grant Program... More... | |
February 2023Wyvern 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 showing up for the last game! Saturday, February 18 at 12:00 p.m. vs. Springfield Technical Community College -... More... | |
February 2023The 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 are in need of school supplies and will be located in the Student Support and Mentoring Center (SSMC). This... More... | |
February 2023STEM 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 Semester. Below are feature profiles of the second half of these students, sharing why they were selected and their... More... | |
February 2023Upcoming 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 accepted. Workforce Training Fund Grant Info Session for Employers - Wednesday, February 22... More... | |
February 2023Student 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 Student Union. To RSVP and receive the Zoom link, please contact BSU Vice President Kyla Kamugu at... More... |
January 2023Quinsigamond Community College and Worcester State University Awarded $1.6M in Nursing Workforce Grants From StateQuinsigamond Community College and Worcester State University have been awarded grants totaling $1.6 million from the Baker-Polito Administration to strengthen the region’s nursing talent pipeline and improve career pathways for the nursing profession. The grants will enable the schools to target a dire nursing shortage across Massachusetts and will expand capacity to meet the continuing demand for... More... | |
January 2023HomePlate Food Pantry & Resource Center Receives Two DonationsThe HomePlate Food Pantry & Resource Center ended the year on a high note when it received two generous donations in December of 2022. UniBank donated $2,000, which will be used for personal hygiene items and diapers, which are always in high demand. The Hanover Insurance also donated $750 worth of personal hygiene items like toothpaste, shampoo and deodorant. "These donations are such... More... |
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