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February 2022
  • Black History Month
February 2022

DEI Corner - We All Belong

Black History Month's first iteration was Negro History Week, created in February 1926 by Carter G. Woodson, known as the "father of Black history." This historian helped establish the field of African American studies and his organization, the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History, aimed to encourage "people of all ethnic and social backgrounds to discuss the Black...

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  • Jeffry Wright-Hall
February 2022

Brothers & Keepers Coordinator Passionate to Help Others Succeed

While QCC is committed to 100% student success, one area the College is working to improve upon is its enrollment and retention of male students, specifically men of color. Nationally, enrollment and retention rates for men of color have been decreasing and the pandemic has only exacerbated this situation. QCC’s Brothers & Keepers Program is working to change this trend by helping students who identify as...

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  • Clothing, shoes, boots, hygiene products and toys were collected by the Human Services Club.
February 2022

New Human Services Club Lends a Helping Hand

Imagine not having a coat, hat, gloves, warm clothing, or shoes that don’t match or fit. For some students in the Southbridge School system this is their reality.

Anthony Yeulenski is no stranger to helping those in need. He has a long history of raising money for nonprofits such as the Webster Dudley Food Share, Salvation Army and agencies that serve adults with disabilities. As an...

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  • QCC Mentoring Student Outreach Specialist Jennifer Bemis.
February 2022

QCC’s Mentoring Program Begins Its Fourth Year

As the Spring 2022 Semester gets underway, QCC offers a variety of support programs that are changing the lives of students. One such program is the QCC Mentoring Program, now entering its fourth year. This valued program supports close to 150 students annually and has provided life-changing support for mentees and mentors alike.

QCC Mentoring Student Outreach Specialist Jennifer Bemis knows...

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  • Vaccine Clinics
February 2022

QCC to Host Three COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics

Quinsigamond Community College, in partnership with the Worcester Department of Public Health, is offering three upcoming COVID-19 vaccination clinics on QCC’s main campus (670 West Boylston Street, Worcester) for its College community.

Both Pfizer and Moderna vaccines will be offered, as well as booster shots. Walk-ins only – no appointment is required).

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  • Watch the next QCC Wyverns Basketball Game through Live-Streaming.
February 2022

Wyvern Sports Corner

QCC Athletics is excited to announce it will now be live streaming its Men's Home Basketball games!  This is a chance to watch your Wyvern athletes in action from the comfort of your home, while still supporting your Wyvern team!

Men's home basketball games in February:

  • Tuesday, February 8,  6:00 p.m. against Holyoke Community College   ...
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  • QCC's Theater Department to present Nightfall with Edgar Allan Poe, by Eric Coble.
February 2022

Calling All Thespians - QCC to Present Nightfall with Edgar Allan Poe

Quinsigamond Community College students are invited to step into the mind of one of the most prolific masters of the macabre and try out for QCC’s Spring 2022 Theatre Department’s production of Nightfall with Edgar Allan Poe, by Eric Coble.

Auditions for cast and crew will be held on Thursday, February 3 from 4:30 p.m. -7:00 p.m. in the Harrington Learning Center Rooms 109...

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  • PTK Secretary Cora Gauthier helped out with her elderly neighbors during last weekend’s snowstorm.
February 2022

PTK Honor Society's Fantastic February

It’s been an exciting start to the Spring Semester for QCC’s Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society Alpha Zeta Theta Chapter. PTK sent out emails to invite 770 eligible QCC students to take membership into the chapter. Those students invited to become PTK members this semester must be registered for Spring 2022 courses, have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher, and have completed at least 12 QCC college...

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  • Student Life offers fun events that give students a chance to take a break and decompress.
February 2022

Student Life Monthly Events

Student Life at Quinsigamond Community College helps students discover a new passion, make new friends, learn how to become a leader, and gain a better understanding of themselves and the world around them. If you are a student at QCC, make sure to check out the fun and informative events that are happening each month. 

February 2022

Friday, February 4 – Brothers &...

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  • Psi Beta and Psychology Club Wyvern
February 2022

Learn More About the Psychology of Human Behavior

Do you know a student who is interested in human behavior? The Psi Beta Honor Society and Psychology Club are two great options for any student with an interest in psychology (major in psychology is not required).

The Psychology Club provides a welcoming environment to socialize and discuss issues related to psychology and offers community service and leadership opportunities. For students who meet the...

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February 2022

QCC Welcomes New Faculty and Staff

On January 24, 2022 Academic Affairs welcomed Kimberly May as Administrative Secretary I for School of Business, Engineering, and Technology. Kimberly brings to this position several years of experience. Most recently, she was a Patient Services Specialist I at Reliant Medical Group. Kimberly also worked at QCC as an Administrative Assistant. Kimberly earned an associate degree from QCC...

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February 2022

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