Holiday Happenings at QCC!

Virtual Holiday Recipe Swap

‘Tis the season for baking and sharing with your friends, family, and co-workers. QCC’s Faculty and Staff Development is hosting a Virtual Holiday Dessert Recipe Swap to help get everyone into the holiday spirit. Sharing special holiday recipes is one of the best ways to enjoy the season.

Send your recipes with photos by December 7, 2021 to staffdevelopment [at] qcc.mass.edu and be a part of the QCC Staff and Faculty Development 2021 Virtual Holiday Dessert Recipe Swap eBook Collection!

Let’s get ready to bake!

The 2021 QCC Winter Holiday Celebration

The 2021 QCC Winter Holiday Celebration will be held on Thursday, December 16, 2021, with a snow date of Friday, December 17, 2021, from 11:30 am -1:30 pm. While the College is minimizing large gatherings, members of the Staff Development Committee are planning an alternative celebration for QCC administration, faculty and staff.

The celebration will include music by members of the QCC ensemble, broadcast via Zoom and boxed holiday lunches for pick-up outside of room 109A and B in the Harrington Learning Center (Carberry Gallery), as well as a delivery of boxed lunches to the QCC’s Downtown and Southbridge locations.

Please RSVP by December 9, 2021 using the survey link below so that the Committee can order the appropriate number of boxed holiday lunches.

Children's Books for the Holidays

Adjunct Interactive Media faculty member Joanne Evans has shared her talent with the QCC community just in time for the holidays. Signed copies of three children's books she authored and illustrated can be found in the QCC bookstore. The bookstore is open for in-store shopping and online order pick-up via EZQ/Qless.  

Phi Theta Kappa Celebrates the Holidays

"Wreath Making" Raffle

Just in time for the holidays, Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is raffling off a Yankee Candle gift basket and a gift certificate to The Draught House in West Boylston. Tickets are $1.00 each and can be purchased in the PTK Office (Room 349A). The drawing will be held on Thursday, December 9 at 6:30 p.m. during the Wreath Workshop in HLC 109A/B.

“Poinsettia” Raffle

If you need some gift ideas, check out the prizes for the PTK “Poinsettia” Raffle:

• $25 Lucky’s Diner gift card
• $25 Walmart gift card
• $25 Barnes & Noble gift card
• 4 passes to Sky Zone
• 3-pack of tickets to Tree Top Adventures

Tickets are $1.00 each and can be bought in the PTK Office (Room 349A) on the main campus. The drawing will be held on Tuesday, December 21 at 2:00 p.m.

Poinsettia Sale

Brighten up your home or office with a poinsettia from PTK. Plants of all sizes are on sale through December 23. Email Manager for Student Resources, Bonnie Coleman at bcoleman [at] qcc.mass.edu to order one before they’re gone for the season.

Veterans Club Cake Sale

Once again QCC Veterans Club is selling the delicious My Grandma Cakes for $15 each. Current types include: 

• Granny Apple Coffee Cake
•  Cinnamon with or without walnuts
•  Blueberry

Stop by the Veterans Center in Room 258A to get your cake for your holiday festivities or to enjoy anytime!.