12/2023

QCC Cares

The QCC community truly came out to support each other this holiday season for a variety of causes. 

The Veteran Affairs Office expressed immense gratitude to everyone who donated turkeys, canned goods, fresh produce, socks, underwear and shirts that ensure QCC's veterans can spend the holidays in comfort with full bellies and warm clothes. 

Once again the Stuff-A-Cruiser...

Help Someone Keep Warm This Winter with the QCC Coat Drive

QCC’s Early Childhood Education Club in conjunction with the Athletic Center will be collecting donations of new or gently used winter coats and accessories for QCC students and their children, in preparation for the cold weather! Please make sure garments are clean and in good condition before dropping them off.

The Coat Drive is going on through January 19, 2024.

Donation areas...

Environmental Science Professor Challenges Thoughts on Climate Change

Anita Soracco is hopeful about combating climate change but says that we need to collectively act now, which includes comprehensive education starting at an early age. As a professor of Environmental/Physical Science and the Coordinator of the Liberal Arts-Environmental Science Option Program at QCC, Soracco has noticed that her students are frustrated about the lack of climate change...

Rad Tech Professor Gets Published for Innovative Imaging Technique

Assistant Professor of Radiologic Technology Nicole Wolfrum was recently published in the Journal of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (Volume 95, Number 2, November.December 2023) for her innovative technique for shoulder imaging.

Wolfrum's innovative technique came about when she was working in an emergency room about six years ago.A patient...

Adult Community Learning Center Gets Increase in Funding

Quinsigamond Community College’s Adult Community Learning Center (ACLC) has received over $1.8 million per year for five years in its latest funding from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The increase has enabled the hiring of more instructors and support staff to accommodate ACLC’s high-demand programs. This increase in funding has led to approximately 140 additional...

An Exciting November for the Black Student Union

Last month, several students from the Black Student Union and their faculty advisor Brenda Safford went to Brooklyn, New York to see The Book of HOV exhibit at the Brooklyn Library. The exhibit is an installation created by Roc Nation to celebrate the life and work of Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter. Afterward, the students enjoyed a wonderful lunch at Cheryl...

Safety Corner

^{Ongoing Run, Hide, Fight Training}

As we wind down the year, thus far 121 students, faculty and staff have taken the first step in the three-part Run, Hide, Fight program. Training is being offered by Community Resources Officer Nicholas Yacuzzi and Sergeant William McGuinness II at both the main campus (670 West Boylston St., Worcester) on Tuesdays and Thursdays...

Art With Impact: Movies Take on Mental Health

Art With Impact is a non-profit organization that promotes mental wellness by creating space for young people to learn and connect through art and media. 

The non-profit put on a two-hour workshop, “Movies for Mental Health,” which was sponsored by the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the Office of Counseling and Wellness. Natalie...

QCC Welcomes New Staff

On November 20, QCC welcomed Mendrick Banzuela - DEI Program Administrator - Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Administrative Services. Mendrick brings several years of experience. Most recently, he was a Career and Transfer Services Generalist at QCC. Mendrick holds a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Worcester State University.

On November 20, QCC ...