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Disability Awareness Month Brings QCC Alum Back to CampusIn celebration of October's Disability Awareness Month, Student Accessibility Services and the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, hosted QCC alum and motivational speaker Jorge Sierra. Sierra was shot in a gang-related incident in 1997, which left him paralyzed… Read More |
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Children's School Students Get DEI Days with Kevin LovaincyOn Monday, Executive Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Kevin Lovaincy paid a special visit to the The Children’s School: Early Childhood Education Lab School to read and discuss a book called "Be You!" by Peter H. Reynolds. The children got to see… Read More |
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Student Government Sworn In for 2023-2024 Academic YearOn Wednesday, October 25, 2023 the 2023-2024 Student Government Association (SGA) was officially sworn in. The new association consists of:
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QCC Police Department Awarded State Recognized AccreditationIn early October, the Quinsigamond Community College Campus Police Department was once again awarded state accreditation from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission (MPAC). “This is an honor not only for our department, but also for the college,” said QCC Chief of Police… Read More |
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QCC Presents First Community Impact Award to Kumasi Soccer ClubOn October 12, 2023, Quinsigamond Community College presented its first Community Impact Award to Kwame Appiah and his family members for their work and founding of the Kumasi FC Soccer Club. The Kumasi FC Soccer Club has been serving the Greater Worcester community since 2010 and offers a… Read More |
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Safety CornerValuable FBI-LEEDA Training Helps Advance Safety Communications As QCC continues to advance and fortify its safety protocols and procedures, understanding the importance of delivering timely, appropriate and accurate information, particularly during crisis situations, is a vital… Read More |
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Transfer and Tech FairOn Halloween, QCC hosted an epic transfer and technology fair. Students were able to visit with over 60 colleges and universities to learn about higher education options after QCC. Some of the institutions, including QCC, also showed off their latest technology projects. |
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Transfer Services Goes International with Exchange ProgramQCC 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 |
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STEM Spectacle Shows Students Ins and Outs of Industry CareersStudents 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 CornerSpinSpin 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. … Read More |
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QCC Welcomes New StaffOn 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 NewsOctober, 2023
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage MonthFrom 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 |
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Future Focus Program Receives $675K in Transition to College FundingQuinsigamond 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 |
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Sankofa Series Starts Semester by Tackling Racial Discourse in Social MediaWhat 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 |
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Dean of Institutional Research and Planning Travels to India on Fulbright ScholarshipIn 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 |
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Scholar in Residence Brings Sam Fuller Film Series to QCCThis 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 ConferenceIn 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 |
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Director of Community Engagement Receives BIPOC Community Leader AwardDirector 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 EventsGet 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 |
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Student Life HappeningsDowntown 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 SwapDo 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 |
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Professor of History Becomes a Trivia QuestionIf 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 UpdateAs 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 |
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Career and Transfer Services EventsMake sure your students know about all the exciting activities for transfer options and employment opportunities. Wednesday, October 11
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