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03/2023
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... | |
March 2023In the NewsFebruary, 2023
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