Newsletter | Quinsigamond

July 2023
	Administration Building Front Entrance Reopens After months of hard work, the front entrance to the Administration Building is now open again. The wheelchair accessible ramp has been completed and is ready for use, in addition to the parking spots at the front of the building.
	QCC Welcomes New Staff On June 12, 2023, Administrative Services welcomed Derek Dussault - Skilled Laborer Trades (1st Shift). Derek brings several years of experience. Most recently, he was a PT Maintainer here at QCC. Derek holds a Bachelor of Arts and Master’s in Education from UMass Amherst… Read More
	In the News June, 2023 Telegram & Gazette: Shrewsbury native and athlete Ryan Dixon elected into Special Olympics Hall of Fame … Read More

June 2023
	QCC Holds 58th Commencement Ceremony The Honorable Margaret R. Guzman was Quinsigamond Community College’s keynote speaker at its 2023 Commencement ceremony, held at the DCU Center in Worcester on May 19, 2023. Guzman, a native of Worcester, was appointed by President Joe Biden and confirmed by the U.S. Senate as a Federal District… Read More
	QCC and Early College Worcester Host Day of Empowerment On Tuesday, May 31, Quinsigamond Community College and Early College Worcester hosted a Day of Empowerment for 200 Worcester high school students featuring former NFL player and motivational speaker Shawn Harper, along with workshops on goal setting and motivation. Early College… Read More
	Celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month To celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Month, the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion held a special event on May 23 that included impactful guest speakers, Asian cuisine and a partial screening of the documentary "Who Killed Vincent Chin" followed by an engaging… Read More
	Recent Graduate Supported by TRIO Program Recent graduate and TRIO student Aragsan Ali has been busy. As a parenting student, a member of the Black Student Union, SHE Club and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and last month, a QCC graduate who graduated with highest honors, she is an inspiration to many.… Read More
	QCC Sends Off 2023 Retirees In the simple words of former QCC employee Dr. James Brown, "Quinsigamond Community College is a great institution. I should know I spent 50 years here." Brown stopped by QCC on May 18 to attend the annual Retirement Recognition Reception where retiring employees are… Read More
	Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Ceremony Last month, graduates from the Biomanufacturing Pre-Apprentice Certificate Program were awarded their certificates during a ceremony in the Harrington Learning Center. There were 10 students enrolled in the program and all finished and received the Certificate of Completion as a… Read More
	Advanced Manufacturing Students Gaining Credentials Last month, a large group of advanced manufacturing students received multiple Haas CNC certificates. The certificates indicated that the students have demonstrated the skills necessary to operate Haas CNC machines and can put these skills to use in a workplace setting. "These are… Read More
	Career and Transfer Services Host Healthcare Job and Transfer Fair On Thursday, April 27, Career & Transfer Services hosted a healthcare job and transfer fair at the Worcester Senior Center, which was well-attended. The fair included healthcare companies, as well as colleges and universities that offered students a wide range of options… Read More
	Transfer Counselor Recognized for Outstanding Work The next time you see Coordinator of Transfer/Articulation Beth Fullerton be sure to congratulate her on receiving the New 2023 England Transfer Association Sarah Elizabeth Craine Distinguished Service Award! Each year, only one person is awarded this… Read More
	STEM Stories: STEM Students of the Semester In April 2023, QCC Deans Betty Lauer and Ben Benton announced that 48 QCC students were recognized as STEM Students of the Spring 2023 Semester. Below we feature profiles of the first group of these students, sharing why they were selected, and stories of their… Read More
	QCC Safety Corner As a task force of the Core Safety Committee, QCC Campus Police, in a collaborative effort with Professor Michael Gromley, are working to enhance the current Run, Hide, Fight, active threat response plan. Throughout the summer the plan will be … Read More
	Wyvern Sports Corner Do you know any youths who are interested in sports and are looking for a fun way to send part of their summer? The Athletic Center is hosting two youth clinics this summer that will focus on building athletic skills and promoting a team atmosphere. … Read More
	In the News May, 2023 Auburn News: Quinsigamond Community College releases list of graduates Charlton Villager: … Read More
	QCC Welcomes New Staff On May 8, 2023 Academic Affairs welcomed Erin Roache as Director of the Children's School/Early Childhood Education Lab School. Erin brings to this position several years of experience. Most recently, she worked as Lead Teacher and Interim Director of the Children’s School/… Read More

May 2023
	QCC Community Pulls Together for Big Donations In a collaborative community spirit, the Student Government Association, QCC Athletics and the HomePlate Food Pantry & Resource Center held a week of donations in early April, with all donations going toward a Community Closet for students in need. A large array of… Read More
	QCC Police Academy Holds Second Graduation Ceremony Quinsigamond Community College’s Police Academy held its second graduation ceremony of the Academy’s extended format program on April 27, 2023, and already the entire graduating class of 17 officers have all secured employment. “We are delivering highly skilled officers to communities… Read More
	Men's Basketball Finishes a Stellar Season with End of the Year Luncheon The men's basketball team wrapped up an amazing season with an end-of-the-year luncheon, that celebrated every member of the team and staff. "It's been so fun to watch the team this season and they made us very proud," commented Assistant Director of Athletics & Fitness Center … Read More
	Psychology Student Excels at QCC Austin Schacht started at QCC in the spring of 2020, with a strong interest in psychology and helping his community. Spring 2020 turned out to be one of the most challenging semesters to start college, but he didn't let the disruption stop his progress as he continued… Read More
	Dental Hygiene Students Collaborate with Seven Hills First-year dental hygiene students at QCC have been performing a service learning activity with Seven Hills ASPiRE!, an affiliate of Seven Hills Foundation. The ASPiRE! program offers innovative and creative programming that provides opportunities for people with intellectual and… Read More
	Interactive Media Students Design NECHE Self Study Cover As part of the NECHE accreditation process, a team led by Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs: Assessment, Curriculum Development and Academic Success, Kevin Li and Professor of Psychology, Judy Colson, have been creating a… Read More
	Student Trustee Election Results Are In QCC students have voted and the new 2023-2024 Student Trustee is Maria Mikhaeil. Maria is in her first year at QCC. Maria's statement: "Hello everyone, My name is Maria Mikhaeil and I am your newly elected Student Trustee. Most… Read More
	Get Vocal, Vote Local Discussion Raises Voting Awareness On April 20, 2023, Student Life and the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion hosted the Get Vocal, Vote Local discussion for students to learn more about local elections. Executive Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Kevin Lovaincy, started the event by… Read More