November 2023
Grace Kiffney, Beth Fullerton, Nicole Wijkamp, Leoni Gaikema and Maria Rachel de Paula Gomes

Transfer Services Goes International with Exchange Program

QCC had the privilege of hosting a cultural job exchange through the Netherlands Professional & Cultural Exchange Program thanks to Coordinator of Transfer/Articulation Beth Fullerton. Fullerton and Nicole Wijkamp, a career and student support counselor at … Read More

Career & Transfer Services Counselor Oscar Chavez and Coordinator, Career Services & Credit for Prior Learning Nichole Wheeler

STEM Spectacle Shows Students Ins and Outs of Industry Careers

Students got a hands-on feel for careers in STEM on October 18 at the STEM Spectacle, sponsored by the Center for Career & Transfer Services and the STEM Starter Academy.

Representatives from several dynamic companies were in attendance to tell students what it's like to work in… Read More

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Wyvern Sports Corner

Spin

Spin your way into a healthier tomorrow with Spin classes that begin again in the Athletic Center on Wednesday, November 8 from 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. with Instructor Amy Booth in the Athletic Center.

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QCC Welcomes New Staff

On October 23, QCC welcomed Dawn Davis - Administrative Secretary I- Office of Institutional Communications- External Affairs. Dawn brings several years of experience. Most recently, she was an Insights Recruiting Coordinator for Dynatrace. 

On October… Read More

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In the News

October, 2023

October 2023
Mariana Atencio

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

From September 15 to October 15, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, which honors the cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latin American communities. 

In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, on Thursday, October 19 the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will… Read More

Coordinator of the Future Focus Program Gilmarie Vongphakdy (right) with a student

Future Focus Program Receives $675K in Transition to College Funding

Quinsigamond Community College was awarded $675,000 in Transition to College funding from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). The funding covers a three-year period and will go towards QCC’s Future Focus program, which supports adult learners from adult… Read More

Dr. Felipe Agudelo

Sankofa Series Starts Semester by Tackling Racial Discourse in Social Media

What language has to be used to be considered hate speech on social media? Are there "bad" and "good" expressions of racism? These are some of the questions that were posed in Dr. Felipe Agudelo's presentation Social Media and the Construction of Racial Discourse as part of… Read More

Dean of Institutional Research and Planning Ingrid Skadberg on a Fulbright Scholarship to India

Dean of Institutional Research and Planning Travels to India on Fulbright Scholarship

In March of 2023, Dean of Institutional Research Planning Ingrid Skadberg represented QCC on a Fulbright scholarship that took her halfway across the world to India. The Fulbright Scholarship program, started in 1945 to establish goodwill through the… Read More

Samuel Fuller Film Series promo

Scholar in Residence Brings Sam Fuller Film Series to QCC

This year's scholar-in-residence, Professor of English Mark Bates, is bringing film front and center with a series focused on director and screenwriter Samuel Fuller. The series will run throughout the 2023/2024 academic year and include a selection of films… Read More

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Share Your Knowledge at the Staff Development Conference

In today's rapidly changing world, professional development for higher education professionals is more important than ever before. In an effort to foster professional growth and knowledge sharing within our community, the Staff Development Committee has announced an upcoming Staff… Read More

Director of Community Engagement Sean Harris (right) with Joseph Corazzini from Clark University

Director of Community Engagement Receives BIPOC Community Leader Award

Director of Community Engagement Sean Harris recently received the BIPOC Community Leader Award at the Diverse Professional Roundtable - Recognition and Networking Event. The BIPOC Community Leader Award recognizes Central Massachusetts business and community leaders… Read More

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STEM Week Events

Get ready for STEM Week, an annual event in which Massachusetts highlights the importance of STEM education and promotes awareness of STEM to people of all backgrounds. QCC will be participating in several engaging events this year.

 

Autumn STEM Spectacle - … Read More

Student Life's Halloween party of 2022

Student Life Happenings

Downtown Halloween Bingo

Thursday, October 26, 2023

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Room 104D

Halloween Spooktacular (Bingo, Crafts, Costume Contest, Psychic Readers, Campus Trick-or-Treating, and more) 

Tuesday, October 31,… Read More

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QCC Faculty & Staff Book Swap

Do you like free books? Or want to give your books a new home?

Drop off gently used books or take some home with you during QCC Staff and Faculty Book Swap, sponsored by the Center for Academic Excellence Events Planning Committee.

The book swap will take place from Read More

Professor Lisa Connelly Cook with President Dr. Luis Pedraja

Professor of History Becomes a Trivia Question

If you receive the Worcester Historical Museum's newsletter, you may have seen Professor of History/Political Science Lisa Connelly Cook was the answer to a recent trivia question!

The question was, "In 1995 she was taking women's history classes at Clark… Read More

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Health and Wellness Update

As we head into colder weather, don't forget to prioritize your health. Free COVID-19 tests are available at the Covid.gov website. Each household is eligible to receive up to four tests.

As a reminder, QCC's health guidelines can be… Read More

Center for Career & Transfer Services employees

Career and Transfer Services Events

Make sure your students know about all the exciting activities for transfer options and employment opportunities.

Wednesday, October 11

  • Workforce Wednesdays – We welcome Emerson Hospital to the 1st floor of the HLC from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and… Read More

Safety Corner

Safety Corner

We are pleased to announce that Step One of the Active Threat/Run, Fight, Hide program is well underway with many in the college community who have already participated. Those who have not been able to attend the Step One training are still able to do so.

The Step One program features a… Read More

Generous donors at the QCC Blood Drive

QCC Community Shows up for Blood Drive

The QCC Community went above and beyond for last month's blood drive to support the Rhode Island Blood Center. After the center recently announced a blood shortage, Director of Health and Wellness Heather Lukas put together the blood drive to support the… Read More

QCC Women's Volleyball Team

Wyvern Sports Corner

QCC Athletics is excited to welcome two new coaches, Corey Coleman and Aaron Schlesinger to the program.

Corey Coleman is the new Head Baseball Coach. Coach Coleman graduated from David Prouty High School in 2003 and went onto the College of… Read More

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QCC Welcomes New Staff

On August 27, QCC welcomed Fatin Al Khaledi - Assistant Professor of Engineering & Technology - Academic Affairs. Fatin brings several years of experience. Most recently, she was an part-time Adjunct Instructor here at QCC. Fatin holds an Associate Degree… Read More

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In the News

September, 2023

September 2023
60th anniversary logo

Welcome Back to QCC

As 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… Read More

Governor Maura Healey, Karen Grant, Michelle Tufau and Dr. Luis Pedraja

QCC Awarding Free College to Hundreds Under State’s New MassReconnect Program

Quinsigamond 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… Read More