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November Look Ahead
October 2021
QCC's HomePlate Food Pantry and Resource Center is dedicated to helping QCC students in need.
Monday, November 1 – Monday November 15: VIP registration for returning/active students.
Thursday, November 11: The College is closed in observance of Veterans Day.
Tuesday, November 16: New student registration begins.
Wednesday, November 17: College Readiness Opportunities on Zoom. Event will take place at 6:00 p.m. Registration is required. For questions, email Déborah L. González, Ph.D., Director of Community Bridges at dgonzalez [at] qcc.mass.edu
Thursday, November 18: QCC at Southbridge is hosting an Information session at Southbridge (QCC at Southbridge, 132 Torrey Rd, Southbridge, MA 01550) from 4:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m. Both for-credit and workforce development opportunities will be featured. Registration is required.
Thursday, November 18: The Sankofa Lecture series presents a virtual talk by Dr. Carlyn Ferrari, who will analyze how Black women insist on their right to privacy and autonomy and establish boundaries through public means. In doing so, they challenge deeply embedded stereotypes about Black womanhood that are rooted in servitude and labor. Dr. Carlyn Ferrari is an assistant professor of English at Seattle University. The event will take place from 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. on Zoom. This event is sponsored by the Diversity Caucus, free and open to the public. For more information, contact Professor Benjamin Wendorf at bwendorf [at] qcc.mass.edu. For accommodations, contact Selina Boria at sboria [at] qcc.mass.edu.
Thursday November 25 – Sunday, November 28: No classes - the College is closed for Thanksgiving recess.
Tuesday November 30: In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, the Diversity Caucus is sponsoring, People of the Dawn, a presentation by Jim Turner, Associate Director for Indigenous Education at Plimoth Patuxet Museums. This is a unique conversation that explores Wampanoag culture and traditions. This event will take place from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Zoom. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Professor Randi Zanca at rzanca [at] qcc.mass.edu. For accommodations, contact Selina Boria at sboria [at] qcc.mass.edu.
November Spotlight: Tuesday, November 30 is GIVING TUESDAY, a day when we ask you to give hope to our students and help them achieve their dreams of a better life through higher education.
Donor support has helped our students battle challenges such as food and housing insecurity, afford tuition and academic supplies, provide transportation needs, and so much more. Donor contributions have helped students mitigate an unprecedented global health crisis, not seen in many generations.
Will you stand with us and support more students by making a donation today? Please make sure to note "Giving Tuesday" in the comment box. To learn more, visit QCC.edu/QCCgives.
