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09/2023
September 2023Welcome Back to QCCAs we start the 2023 semester it is with new students, updated campus looks, and advanced technology designed to make QCC students’ experiences the best they can be. As we navigate this semester, make sure to check out Wyvern Connect, the Office of Student Life & Leadership's student portal, which is a new way for current QCC students to get... More... | |
September 2023QCC Awarding Free College to Hundreds Under State’s New MassReconnect ProgramQuinsigamond Community College has awarded 425 students close to $1.7 million to cover tuition, fees and books under Massachusetts’s new MassReconnect program, which makes community college free for eligible Massachusetts residents aged 25 and older. QCC’s financial aid and admissions departments worked rapidly to secure funding for the first group of students who will receive MassReconnect... More... | |
September 2023Womxn in Power Lunch Emphasizes CommunityWomen's Equality Day occurs yearly on August 26 to commemorate women gaining the right to vote in 1920. To celebrate this occasion, the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion hosted a Womxn in Power Luncheon event on August 28. Vice President for Strategic Enrollment and Student Engagement Michelle Tufau Afriyie kicked off the event with a strong message about empowerment.... More... | |
September 2023Super Saturday Was a Smashing SuccessA big thanks to everyone who participated in the most recent Super Saturday event held on August 26. The event drew over 200 people and half of those in attendance were enrolled in courses for the fall semester. QCC recognizes that many members of the community who want to pursue higher education have work schedules or family responsibilities that make it challenging to visit campus on a weekday, which is the... More... | |
September 2023Faculty Member Brings Microbiology to Children Through New BookDuring the height of the pandemic, Professor of Biology Opeyemi Odawale was getting asked a lot of questions about coronavirus, which got him thinking of ways to educate more people about viruses and microbes in general. It was that impetus that drove him to write, "Cooties on Norma Flora's Cookies". While the title began as joke (a play on words referring to... More... | |
September 2023Safety CornerThe Safety Committee is excited to start the Fall 2023 semester off with many new updates and trainings that were developed to offer valuable knowledge and insight into QCC’s safety procedures and protocols. This committee was formed in Fall 2022 to maintain a front-facing proactive way of addressing any safety issues that may arise and communicate how they are being addressed. A task force consisting of... More... | |
September 2023Human Services Club Hits A Home Run with Donations from the Woo SoxQCC’s Human Services Club is making a positive impact on the communities where members live and work. The club was developed after the pandemic by Associate Professor of Human Services, Anthony Yeulenski, as a way to engage his students on the needs of those in our communities. Students in the club learn about networking and advocacy, while feeling a sense of comradery, Yeulenski said. ... More... | |
September 2023QCC Employee Named President of New England Association of Higher Education and DisabilityThe New England Association of Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) has announced that Terri S. Rodriguez, associate director of Student Accessibility Services at Quinsigamond Community College, has been elected president for the 2023-2024 academic year. Rodriguez served on the board of New England AHEAD since 2015 as the community college representative, moving into the role of vice... More... | |
September 2023Student Life HappeningsGet ready for a wonderful Welcome Week thanks to Student Life and Leadership!These events are open to all students so don't forget to spread the word. Wednesday, September 6 Thursday, September... More... | |
September 2023Reinventing the Dining ExperienceGoing to grab a bite at QCC’s cafeteria and café may have a new look and feel but have no fear, it’s a change that makes food and drink options available anytime the college is open. This new self-service/vending machine dining model is filled with fresh food and drinks so that the QCC community has food options available, regardless of the hour. This new dining model also includes... More... | |
September 2023Wyvern Sports CornerGet ready for a great fall season with Wyverns Sports and plenty of activities in the Athletic Center! Men's Soccer Tuesday, September 12 vs Nichols College (scrimmage) at 4:00 p.m. at QCC Saturday, September 30 vs Mass Bay CC at 12:00 p.m. at QCC Women’s Soccer Wed 9/20 vs CCRI at 4:00 p.m. at QCC Tues 9/26 vs Springfield Tech... More... | |
September 2023QCC Hosts Vaccine Clinics in SeptemberAs a part of the College’s ongoing health and wellness initiatives, QCC in partnership with Shaw's, will be offering Vaccine Clinics in mid-September at the main campus, 670 West Boylston Street, Worcester, in the Harrington Learning Center, Rooms 109 A&B, and at QCC’s Healthcare and Workforce Development Center, 25 Federal Street, Worcester, in Lab 105D. Clinics are for all faculty, staff,... More... | |
September 2023QCC Staff and Students Get Free Entry to Worcester Art MuseumAre you an art aficionado? QCC has the perfect way for you to enjoy the arts through its partnership with Worcester Art Museum (WAM). The college partnership program enables current students, faculty, and staff to visit the museum free of charge when they present a valid student, faculty or staff ID at any WAM ticketing desk. The program allows access to the museum during all regular... More... | |
September 2023Togetherall Offers Peer to Peer Support for StudentsAs the Fall semester gets started, the Office of Counseling and Wellness wants to remind QCC staff and faculty about a platform called Togetherall, a peer-led online support network for college students. QCC students are able to use this free service to anonymously connect with other students from around the world and discuss topics that affect their academic, personal or... More... | |
September 2023New iGrad Platforms Improves Financial WellnessAt QCC, we know that financial wellness can be a top priority for our students. The Financial Aid department recently implemented a new platform called iGrad as a way for students to improve their financial literacy. iGrad offers courses and webinars that range in topics from educational matters such as borrowing loans, to personal finance such as saving for personal goals and career development.... More... | |
September 2023QCC Welcomes New StaffOn July 1, QCC welcomed Matthew Gelinas -Head of Building Maintenance Section in Administrative Services. Matt brings several years of experience. Most recently, he was Interim Head of Building Maintenance Section at QCC. Matt holds a certificate from the UMass Extension Program. On July 2,QCC welcomed Gina DeCarolis - Senior Research Analyst in... More... |
