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September 2022Attorney General Candidates Forum Held at QCCOn August 24, 2022, Quinsigamond Community College and the Worcester County Bar Association hosted a candidates’ forum for the Massachusetts Attorney General. The forum was the first that took place with all four Massachusetts Attorney General candidates. The Democratic candidates are former Boston City Councilor Andrea Campbell (who won the primary that was held on Tuesday, September 6),... More... | |
September 2022Welcome Back Wyverns... We’ve Missed You!Quinsigamond Community College has started its Fall 2022 Semester off in a big way! The first days of school are always exciting and for many QCC students, the fall semester may be their first-time taking college classes. For others, this may be the last year or semester at QCC before they graduate. Whether you are new to QCC or a seasoned student, we want to ensure your start off your semester on the... More... | |
September 2022Campus Connections - A Presidential Interview Series Debuts This MonthBeginning in September, Quinsigamond Community College President Dr. Luis G. Pedraja began hosting a new monthly interview series, Campus Connections, highlighting the people and places that make up QCC. Each month President Pedraja will introduce a member of the QCC community who will share a bit about themselves, their history at the college, campus lore... More... | |
September 2022QCC Students Chosen as Woo-Labs Hanover FellowsQCC students are the hardest workers around whether it’s studying for a full course load, holding down multiple jobs, taking care of a family, or completing community service. Four of those hardworking students, Britney Acquah, Whitney Acquah, Gabrielle Gedeon, and Eva Kadriu, just wrapped up a meaningful summer as Woo-Labs Hanover Fellows... More... | |
September 2022New Health Guidelines Start the Fall Semester Off On the Right NoteAs we welcome faculty, staff and students back in-person on September 6 and 7 respectively, we want to remind everyone that while QCC has a mask optional policy, we ask the entire college community to be vigilant in following QCC’s Health Initiatives. COVID-19 GUIDELINES
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September 2022All College Day Fall 2022A rainy morning did not dampen the spirits of faculty and staff during QCC’s All College Day, held on September 6, in the Hebert Auditorium. The day started with a boxed breakfast, complete with juice, coffee, and great camaraderie. All College Day has become a tradition at QCC, and each semester administration, faculty and staff gather to start the year off on a positive note. During the All... More... | |
September 2022QCC Receives $160,000 in Funding for Culinary Re-Entry ProgramsQuinsigamond Community College (QCC) has received $160,000 in funding to continue its food service worker training program for previously incarcerated individuals. The Re-Entry Workforce Development Demonstration Program is an initiative of the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Rosalin Acosta and provides industry-supported curriculum in culinary training for post-release students, as well... More... | |
September 2022Community PartnershipsAs a college with community in its very name, Quinsigamond Community College is all about community partnerships. As QCC enters the fall season, two new partnerships are being spotlighted in the month of September. Yoga in Our CommunityQCC has partnered with UniCare to host a free wellness series. The series will start with two free yoga classes at 9:00 a.m. Friday,... More... | |
September 2022Success at Super SaturdayQCC turned out in mass for the second Super Saturday registration event held on QCC's main campus Saturday, August 27, 2022. Students were able to apply, register, and receive help with advising, financial aid, information technology, take placement tests and a variety of student services that included getting their QCC I.D. and parking pass. Students also got to meet with athletic coaches to learn more about... More... | |
September 2022MA Student Trustees Sworn-In at QCCOn Monday, August 29, 2022 student trustees from across the state were sworn in on campus at QCC. Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito came to QCC to swear in 18 students for their new roles. Collin McGuiness will serve as QCC's student trustee. The trustees are elected for a one-year term and represent all the students of the college and/or university they are attending.... More... | |
September 2022Early Childhood Education Adopts Trauma Informed Care TrainingQuinsigamond Community College, Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC), and Massachusetts Association for Community Action (MASSCAP) have partnered to bring college-level courses in trauma-informed care to early childhood educators through a project called READYGO (Reading Educators And Developing Young Children for Great Outcomes). The initiative is led by MASSCAP and funded by... More... | |
September 2022Celebrating Hispanic Heritage MonthHispanic Heritage MonthIn 1968, President Lyndon Johnson began recognizing Hispanic Heritage Week, before it was expanded to a month-long celebration of Hispanic Heritage, acknowledging the history and culture of our nation’s Latinx and Hispanic communities. Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each year between September 15 – October 15, with festivities to honor and recognize the... More... | |
September 2022Student Life HappeningsWelcome WeekStudent Life is pulling out all the stops for Welcome Week 2022, September 7 - September 16
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September 2022Wyvern Sports CornerCoaches Go ProCampQCC Men's Head Basketball Coach John Preziosa and Assistant Coach Bruce Marchand had a ball last month at the ProCamps basketball clinic in Foxborough with Boston Celtics star forward Jayson Tatum. The two-day clinic served 520 campers in grades 1-12 and featured drill stations, games and contests. Coach Preziosa has... More... | |
September 2022A Message from Strategic CommunicationsThe Strategic Communications department has gone through many recent changes and we want to thank QCC Family for the continued support throughout this process. We are excited to kick off the 2022 Fall semester with renewed energy and vision! Our QCC community does so many amazing things and we want the world to know about all of them. In order to offer the best service possible for promoting ... More... | |
September 2022In the NewsSeptember, 2022
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September 2022QCC Welcomes New StaffOn August 14th, 2022 Strategic Enrollment Development & Student Engagement welcomed Barbara Zawalich as Dean of Enrollment and Registrar. Barbara brings to this position several years of experience. Most recently, she worked as Registrar here at QCC. Barbara earned a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from Anna Maria College. On August 15th, 2022 President’s Office... More... |
