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February 2021Legislation Filed By Hunger-Free Campus CoalitionThirty-seven percent of public university students in Massachusetts experience food insecurity, according to a recent report by the Hope Center for College, Community and Justice, and the MA Department of Higher Education. This stark reality, combined with the opportunity at the federal and state level to tackle food access as a basic need on campus, led to the filing of comprehensive and visionary legislation titled... More... | |
February 2021Nursing Students Afforded A Once In A Lifetime ExperienceQCC nursing students are now an official part of history – a history that is expected to change the trajectory of the COVID-19 pandemic. The students recently took part in the COVID-19 vaccination process for healthcare workers at UMass Memorial Medical Center’s COVID-19 vaccine clinic. This is not the first foray into nursing for most of these students, yet all say they have gained valuable lifelong... More... | |
 | February 2021Guest Speaker Tim Wise Offers Insights Into Systemic RacismQCC’s Black Student Union and the Diversity Caucus recently hosted guest speaker Tim Wise in a live Zoom webinar on February 23. Mr. Wise is among the most prominent anti-racist writers and educators in the United States. He has spent the past 25 years speaking to audiences on over 1,500 campuses, at hundreds of conferences, and to community groups across the country. He has provided anti-racism training... More... |
February 2021A Familiar Face Brings an Important Message Back to Her Alma MaterOn March 11, from 12:30 p.m. -1:30 p.m. Psi Beta & Psych Club Guest Speaker Series will have a familiar face as its virtual guest speaker, QCC alumna Katie Berry. Her presentation, "Food and Alcohol Disturbance Among U.S. College Students: A Scoping Review," addresses disordered eating and problematic alcohol use that are primary health concerns on U.S. college... More... | |
February 2021QCC Has Become A Legacy for the Ralph FamilyQuinsigamond Community College is a familiar place to the Ralph family, of Webster. All five siblings have taken classes (or are currently taking classes) at QCC. Laurinda is the oldest, followed closely by brothers Thomas, Joseph and James. Youngest sibling Elena is following in her older siblings footsteps. She is the last to attend the college... More... | |
February 2021Dental Assistants are Celebrated During Dental Assistant Recognition Week™Since 1977, the American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA) has recognized the invaluable contributions dental assistants make to quality dental care through Dental Assistant Recognition Week™ held the first full week in March every year. This year’s theme,” "Dental Assistants - Our Heart Goes Into Every Smile," acknowledges the growing importance of these valued workers and on... More... | |
February 2021Blazing a Trail to Meet the WyvernThe Wyvern has a new admirer in the form of the Connecticut Sun WNBA mascot, Blaze. The mascot became enamored with QCC’s mythical, winged dragon when he saw the Wyvern’s photo, and immediately felt a kindred spirit to the college’s well-known mascot. The unique design of the Wyvern costume drew praise and questions from it's admirer. Blaze is the well-loved mascot of the Connecticut Sun... More... | |
February 2021QCC Earns 2021-2022 Military Friendly School DesignationQuinsigamond Community College has earned the 2021-2022 Military Friendly® School designation. Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. Over 1,200 schools participated in the 2021-2022 survey with 747 earning the designation. “This award is an honor for QCC and... More... | |
February 2021ACE Student Engineers An Exciting Future for HerselfThere is a poise that Rebecca Ashmore demonstrates which belies her age. In the summer of 2020, the high school senior began taking courses through QCC’s Attend College Early (ACE) Program, allowing her to complete her high school degree in Blackstone Valley Regional Vocation Technical High School (BVT), simultaneously pursuing her Associate Degree in Engineering, while also being a part of the... More... | |
February 2021Seven May Just Be Your Lucky Number at QCCImagine earning a degree or certificate in the half the time than it would normally take. Sound interesting? Quinsigamond Community College offers 7-week courses that enable students to attain their academic goals faster, while still receiving the highest quality education. Earning a degree or certificate in half the time is possible thanks to 7-week courses that are available during Spring I and Spring II,... More... | |
February 2021March Look AheadMonday, March 1: The Greater Worcester Community Foundation offers three transfer scholarships: Herbert D. Sherwin Memorial Scholarship, Cynthia and Harrison Taylor Scholarship and Emanuel’s Empowerment Scholarship, available to QCC students as they move on for bachelor’s degrees. Deadline is March 1. For more information email Transfer Services at ... More... | |
February 2021Wyverns Sports CornerQCC Athletics Wyvern E-sports TeamLet the games begin! It’s just about time for the start of the official Region XXI E-sports season! Games officially kick-off on March 2 and run through April 13, with playoffs scheduled for April 24 &25. The team will play in the League of Legends, a highly competitive, fast-paced action strategy game. If you are a full-time student (12 credits of... More... | |
February 2021In the NewsFebruary, 2021
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February 2021QCC Welcomes New Faculty & StaffWe are pleased to announce the following full-time staff update: On February 7, 2021, Administrative Services welcomed Suraj Patel as the Communications Dispatcher I for Campus Police. Suraj brings to this position over 10 years of experience. Most recently, he worked at Seven Hills Foundation. Suraj earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Worcester State University, and a Master’s... More... |
