October 2022
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Counseling & Wellness Launches Online Peer-to-Peer Support Network

The Office of Counseling and Wellness has joined a new platform called Togetherall, a peer-led online support network for college students. QCC students are able to use this free service to anonymously connect with students from around the world and discuss topics that… Read More

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AlumNight Out: Networking for Alumni Business Owners

The Office of External Affairs held its inaugural AlumNight Out event on Wednesday, September 28. QCC alumni who own businesses enjoyed a night of networking, food, and music at Nuestra restaurant in Worcester. Director of Community Bridges Dr. Déborah… Read More

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QCC and UniCare Host Yoga in the Community

QCC and health insurance provider UniCare have teamed up to offer free wellness opportunities to QCC Family and the local community. The first offerings were two yoga classes that occurred on Friday, September 30 and Saturday, October 1.

The classes… Read More

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Acting City Manager of Worcester Meets QCC Students

On Tuesday, September 20, Worcester’s Acting City Manager, Eric Batista, came to QCC's main campus to meet with students and discuss his life and experience working in Worcester's local government.  

Bastista has a passion for the Worcester community that is palpable. He… Read More

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Student Life Happenings

Student Life is really getting in the spirit for October. Don't be scared if you see a costumed rubber duck around campus on Monday, October 31 - it's just part of the Halloween Scavenger Hunt! Students who find a duck and bring it back to the Fuller Student Center will be entered… Read More

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QCC Trick or Treat

QCC has got something brewing! It's the college-wide Trick or Treat for students, faculty, staff, and their children. This fun event will take place on Monday, October 31 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Whether you're scary, sweet, ghoulishly clever, or… Read More

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Wyvern Sports Corner

Women's Volleyball

The last women's volleyball home game is Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. against Community College of Rhode Island. Come cheer on the team to celebrate a great season!

Men's and Women's Basketball

The Wyverns are getting ready… Read More

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September, 2022

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QCC Welcomes New Staff

On September 6, 2022: The President’s Office welcomed Kevin Lovaincy as Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Kevin brings to this position several years of experience. Most recently, he was Acting Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the… Read More

September 2022
Dr. Luis Pedraja giving a welcome at the forum.

Attorney General Candidates Forum Held at QCC

On August 24, 2022, Quinsigamond Community College and the Worcester County Bar Association hosted a candidates’ forum for the Massachusetts Attorney General. The forum was the first that took place with all four Massachusetts Attorney General candidates. The Democratic candidates… Read More

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Welcome Back Wyverns... We’ve Missed You!

Quinsigamond Community College has started its Fall 2022 Semester off in a big way! The first days of school are always exciting and for many QCC students, the fall semester may be their first-time taking college classes. For others, this may be the last year or semester at QCC before they… Read More

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Campus Connections - A Presidential Interview Series Debuts This Month

Beginning in September, Quinsigamond Community College President Dr. Luis G. Pedraja began hosting a new monthly interview series, Campus Connections, highlighting the people and places that make up QCC. Each month President Pedraja will… Read More

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QCC Students Chosen as Woo-Labs Hanover Fellows

QCC students are the hardest workers around whether it’s studying for a full course load, holding down multiple jobs, taking care of a family, or completing community service. Four of those hardworking students, Britney Acquah, Whitney Acquah, Read More

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New Health Guidelines Start the Fall Semester Off On the Right Note

As we welcome faculty, staff and students back in-person on September 6 and 7 respectively, we want to remind everyone that while QCC has a mask optional policy, we ask the entire college community to be vigilant in following QCC’s Health Initiatives.

COVID-19 GUIDELINES… Read More

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All College Day Fall 2022

A rainy morning did not dampen the spirits of faculty and staff during QCC’s All College Day, held on September 6, in the Hebert Auditorium. The day started with a boxed breakfast, complete with juice, coffee, and great camaraderie. All College Day has become a tradition at QCC, and each… Read More

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QCC Receives $160,000 in Funding for Culinary Re-Entry Programs

Quinsigamond Community College (QCC) has received $160,000 in funding to continue its food service worker training program for previously incarcerated individuals. The Re-Entry Workforce Development Demonstration Program is an initiative of the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development… Read More

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Community Partnerships

As a college with community in its very name, Quinsigamond Community College is all about community partnerships. As QCC enters the fall season, two new partnerships are being spotlighted in the month of September. 

Yoga in Our Community

QCC has partnered… Read More

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Success at Super Saturday

QCC turned out in mass for the second Super Saturday registration event held on QCC's main campus Saturday, August 27, 2022. Students were able to apply, register, and receive help with advising, financial aid, information technology, take placement tests and a variety of student services… Read More

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MA Student Trustees Sworn-In at QCC

On Monday, August 29, 2022 student trustees from across the state were sworn in on campus at QCC. Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito came to QCC to swear in 18 students for their new roles.

Collin McGuiness will serve as QCC's student trustee. The trustees are… Read More

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Early Childhood Education Adopts Trauma Informed Care Training

Quinsigamond Community College, Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC), and Massachusetts Association for Community Action (MASSCAP) have partnered to bring college-level courses in trauma-informed care to early childhood educators through a project called READYGO (… Read More

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month

In 1968, President Lyndon Johnson began recognizing Hispanic Heritage Week, before it was expanded to a month-long celebration of Hispanic Heritage, acknowledging the history and culture of our nation’s Latinx and Hispanic communities.

Hispanic Heritage… Read More

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Student Life Happenings

Welcome Week

Student Life is pulling out all the stops for Welcome Week 2022, September 7 - September 16

  • Wyvern Welcome Info Tent - Wednesday, September 7 & Thursday, September 8, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Main Quad
  • Welcome Back Bingo - Thursday, September 8, 12… Read More

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Wyvern Sports Corner

Coaches Go ProCamp

QCC Men's Head Basketball Coach John Preziosa and Assistant Coach Bruce Marchand had a ball last month at the ProCamps basketball clinic in Foxborough with Boston Celtics star forward Jayson Tatum. The two-day clinic served… Read More

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A Message from Strategic Communications

The Strategic Communications department has gone through many recent changes and we want to thank QCC Family for the continued support throughout this process. We are excited to kick off the 2022 Fall semester with renewed energy and vision! Our QCC community does so many amazing things… Read More

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