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QCC Staff and Students Get Free Entry to Worcester Art MuseumAre you an art aficionado? QCC has the perfect way for you to enjoy the arts through its partnership with Worcester Art Museum (WAM). The college partnership program enables current students, faculty, and staff to visit the museum free of charge when they present a valid… Read More |
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Togetherall Offers Peer to Peer Support for StudentsAs the Fall semester gets started, the Office of Counseling and Wellness wants to remind QCC staff and faculty about a platform called Togetherall, a peer-led online support network for college students. QCC students are able to use this free service to anonymously… Read More |
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New iGrad Platforms Improves Financial WellnessAt QCC, we know that financial wellness can be a top priority for our students. The Financial Aid department recently implemented a new platform called iGrad as a way for students to improve their financial literacy. iGrad offers courses and webinars that range in topics from… Read More |
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QCC Welcomes New StaffOn July 1, QCC welcomed Matthew Gelinas -Head of Building Maintenance Section in Administrative Services. Matt brings several years of experience. Most recently, he was Interim Head of Building Maintenance Section at QCC. Matt holds a certificate from the… Read More |
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QCC First College in MA to Receive Respiratory Care Credentialing AwardQCC became the first respiratory care program in Massachusetts to receive the President’s Award for Excellence in Credentialing Success from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). CoARC accredits Entry into Professional Practice respiratory care programs throughout the… Read More |
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Former QCC Basketball Player Going on International TourFor Nate Noel, a former QCC basketball player with big dreams, July marks an exciting new chapter as he joins the PhD Hoops USA Senior Team for the 2023 Barbados Fast Break Tour. The team will travel to Barbados to compete against the country's top teams as well as… Read More |
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Simulation Equipment Making a Difference for QCC Nursing StudentRecently updated equipment in the college’s nursing labs is giving students hands-on experience that prepares them for a career in nursing. The latest state-of-the-art equipment features simulation manikins such as a birthing manikin that delivers a baby, interacts with students through speech… Read More |
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Pride MonthQCC celebrated National Pride Month during June with several events and workshops to spread awareness and connect people with resources for the LGBTQ+ community. Remembering LGBTQIA+ Rights, "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Policy and PTSD Awareness… Read More |
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QCC Employee Inducted Into MA Special Olympics Hall of FameLongstanding employee Ryan Dixon of Bobby M’s Diner, a diner located in the Worcester Senior Center and run by Quinsigamond Community College’s Hospitality and Recreation Management program, was recently inducted into the Massachusetts Special Olympics Hall of Fame.… Read More |
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QCC's Health and Wellness TeamA message from Director of Health and Wellness Heather Lukas: I wanted to reach out to reintroduce myself to the college community and explain my role and my team's role. As the Director of Health and Wellness, my team and I collaborate to build health policies, offer… Read More |
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QCC Staff and Faculty Step Up to the ChallengeCongratulations to everyone who participated in QCC's walking challenge, including the winning team (Team One) that won the challenge with a total of 1,602,964 steps. Team One consisted of all-stars Professor/Coordinator of Developmental English Tim… Read More |
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70th Anniversary of Worcester's Deadly TornadoJune 9 marked the 70th anniversary of a tornado that tore through Worcester, including QCC's Administration building at what was Assumption University at the time, and killed 94 people. Watch this video to hear from an actual survivor of the tornado, Lee Bartlett, and Coordinator of… Read More |
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Celebrating Jewish American Heritage MonthIn recognition of Jewish American Heritage Month, the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion held a celebration with Executive Director of the Jewish Federation of Central MA Steven Schimmel, who did a presentation on the history of Jewish life in America. The… Read More |
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Juneteenth: Why We Celebrate & What it MeansOn June 22, the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion hosted a training session about Juneteenth facilitated by Deputy Director for Equity and Racial Justice, chris bijoux, Georgetown University Center for Juvenile Justice Reform. With a background in epidemiology, bijoux… Read More |
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STEM Stories: Students of the Semester Spring 2023In 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 a second group of these students, sharing why they were selected and stories of their… Read More |
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Administration Building Front Entrance ReopensAfter 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. |
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QCC Welcomes New StaffOn 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 |
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In the NewsJune, 2023 |
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QCC Holds 58th Commencement CeremonyThe 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 |
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QCC and Early College Worcester Host Day of EmpowermentOn 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 |
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Celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage MonthTo 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 |
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Recent Graduate Supported by TRIO ProgramRecent 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 |
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QCC Sends Off 2023 RetireesIn 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 |
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Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate CeremonyLast 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 |
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Advanced Manufacturing Students Gaining CredentialsLast 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 |