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November 2022
  • Pat Schmohl, Dr. Luis Pedraja, and Karyn Polito
  • Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito with Nurse Education Lab Coordinator Keara Holmes
November 2022

Lieutenant Governor Polito Visits QCC for STEM Week

Quinsigamond Community College helped round out Massachusetts STEM Week with a visit by Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito.  On Friday, October 21, 2022, the Lt. Governor toured multiple labs at QCC’s Center for Workforce Development and Continuing Education.

Pat Schmohl, dean of the School of Healthcare, facilitated a tour that focused on a family-centered care simulation unit,...

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  • From left: Director of Student Life Ashlee Givens, Executive Director of DEI Kevin Lovaincy and President Dr. Luis Pedraja
  • From left: Student Accessibility Coordinator Mikaela Kitka and Director of Student Life Ashlee Givens
November 2022

Office of DEI and Student Life Hold Resource Fair

On Wednesday, October 19, Student Life & Leadership teamed up with the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to offer a Resource Fair to students on QCC's West Boylston Street campus. The event was an opportunity for students to learn more about on-campus resources such as Pride Alliance and the HomePlate Food Pantry and Resource Center, as well as local organizations such as Pathways for Change, which...

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  • The 2022 HACE Committee (left to right): Eric Batista, Glenda Rodriguez, Iris Delgado, Déborah González, Dolly Vázquez, Claudia
  • The 2022 HACE award winners
November 2022

HACE Celebrates Another Year of Success

This year’s 37th annual Hispanics Achieving Excellence Awards were held on Wednesday, October 19 and co-hosted by Southbridge Site Leader Jerry Maldonado and QCC alumna Nelly Medina of the Massachusetts Teachers Association. In attendance were Senator Harriette Chandler, Superintendent of Worcester Public Schools Dr. Rachel Moranez,...

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Campus Connections Logo November 2022

Campus Connections

This month's Campus Connections explores the spookier side of QCC with a little dose of history! You might want to keep the lights on for this one.

 

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  • Coordinator of Future Focus (right) Gilmarie Vongphakdy with daughter Sydney and sister Betsabe Castillo (left).
  • Student Success Generalist Geo Cruz (left) and Publications, Press & Events Manager Rose D'Errico with a student.
November 2022

QCC Halloween

QCC faculty, staff and students had a blast on Halloween this year combing the campuses in their finest costumes for Office Trick or Treat. Who was your favorite? We loved little Sally Ride (pictured above), the first American woman to go to space!

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  • Blue Santa is at it again for Stuff a Cruiser this December.
November 2022

Stuff a Cruiser

Mark your calendars for another year of Stuff a Cruiser presented by Student Affairs and Campus Police! Each year the QCC community comes together to donate toys and gifts for QCC students and their families. If you know a student who could use some help with gifts this year, please fill out the nominate form before Friday, November 25. Anyone interested in...

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  • From left: QCC students Danielle Weaver and Haley LaFortune
  • Dolichospermum and Trichome photographed by Danielle and Haley
November 2022

Environmental Science Students Show Off Internship Project

Quinsigamond Community College Environmental Science students Haley LaFortune and Danielle Weaver got their feet wet at a paid internship with the Worcester Cyanobacteria Monitoring Collaborative (WCMC) studying the water quality of Worcester area water bodies. They presented the findings of their internship on Friday, October 21, 2022 , in the Harrington...

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  • Respiratory Care Week was October 23-29.
November 2022

RT Program Celebrates Respiratory Care Week

Quinsigamond Community College’s Respiratory Care program is doing its part to give a new generation of respiratory therapists the essential skills needed to provide respiratory care. 

“Respiratory therapists play a vital role as part of the healthcare team. As cardiopulmonary specialists, they provide services for patients from the first breath they take in the delivery room, to the last...

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  • Dr. Doe West
November 2022

Dr. Doe on Thanksgiving

Many countries have a national day of giving thanks, with a wildly diverse set of traditions throughout history that then create a set of even more diverse legends and symbolism. All of this creates a feast of living tradition!

In America, a major part of our tradition revolves around an actual feast/meal that usually includes turkey (large enough to create leftovers and a final vat of soup),...

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  • Open House
November 2022

November Look Ahead

Open House

Tuesday, November 29, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

During the Open House prospective students and their families are invited to learn about QCC's associate degrees, certificates, and workforce training programs and can:

  • Apply for admission
  • Learn about the financial aid process
  • Explore QCC's support services
  • Campus and...
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  • Luka Vlajkovic
  • The men's basketball team plays Anna Maria College
November 2022

Wyvern Sports Corner

Men's Basketball

The first men's basketball home game is Thursday, November 10 at 5:00 p.m. Make sure to stop by the Athletic Center to show your support and cheer on the Wyverns! If you can't make it in person, check out the Athletic Center page for a live stream of the game...

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  • Attendees at the Annual Breakfast
November 2022

Student Accessibility Services Hosts Mental Health Breakfast

On October 21, Student Accessibility Services hosted over 50 guests comprised of high school and agency partners at their 18th annual breakfast, Mental Health Supports for Today’s College Student: Myths, Realities, and Student Voices. There were 11 high schools represented at the event, as well as attendees from Mass Rehabilitation Commission, MassEdCo, and the Federation for Children with...

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  • The Student Government Association costume contest
  • The Student Government Association costume contest
November 2022

Student Life Happenings

SGA Halloween Celebration

The Student Government Association held a costume contest on Halloween that showed off students' creativity. Pumpkin decorating, essential oil elixir making, and a doughnut eating contest had everyone in the spirit!

Upcoming Events

  • Thursday, November 10, 2:00 p.m. - Disney Trivia | Virtual via Zoom
  • Friday, November 18, 6:30 p.m. -...
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November 2022

QCC Welcomes New Staff

On October 2nd, 2022, Administrative Services welcomed Anthony Penny as Director of Purchasing and Contracts in our Business Department. Anthony brings to this position several years of experience. Most recently, he worked as Business and Auxiliary Services Manager at Clark University. Anthony has earned a Bachelor of Science in Urban Studies from Worcester State University and a Master of ...

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November 2022

In the News

October, 2022

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