Newsletter Archive

October 2023
	October 2023 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 emergency need. "A huge thank you to our whole community from the Health and Wellness Team. We knew... More...
	October 2023 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 Charleston in SC. He then came home to QCC, where he played one season and then served as an assistant coach for 2007... More...
	October 2023 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 in Biomedical Engineering from QCC, a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering... More...
	October 2023 In the News September, 2023 Vocero Hispano: El Semestre De Otoño Trae Nueva Energía Y Nuevas Oportunidades A Nuestras Comunidades Talk of the Commonwealth: QCC President Dr.... More...

September 2023
	September 2023 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 Office of Student Life & Leadership's student portal, which is a new way for current QCC students to get... More...
	September 2023 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 admissions departments worked rapidly to secure funding for the first group of students who will receive MassReconnect... More...
	September 2023 Womxn in Power Lunch Emphasizes Community Women's Equality Day occurs yearly on August 26 to commemorate women gaining the right to vote in 1920. To celebrate this occasion, the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion hosted a Womxn in Power Luncheon event on August 28. Vice President for Strategic Enrollment and Student Engagement Michelle Tufau Afriyie kicked off the event with a strong message about empowerment.... More...
	September 2023 Super Saturday Was a Smashing Success A big thanks to everyone who participated in the most recent Super Saturday event held on August 26. The event drew over 200 people and half of those in attendance were enrolled in courses for the fall semester. QCC recognizes that many members of the community who want to pursue higher education have work schedules or family responsibilities that make it challenging to visit campus on a weekday, which is the... More...
	September 2023 Faculty Member Brings Microbiology to Children Through New Book During the height of the pandemic, Professor of Biology Opeyemi Odawale was getting asked a lot of questions about coronavirus, which got him thinking of ways to educate more people about viruses and microbes in general. It was that impetus that drove him to write, "Cooties on Norma Flora's Cookies". While the title began as joke (a play on words referring to... More...
	September 2023 Safety Corner The Safety Committee is excited to start the Fall 2023 semester off with many new updates and trainings that were developed to offer valuable knowledge and insight into QCC’s safety procedures and protocols. This committee was formed in Fall 2022 to maintain a front-facing proactive way of addressing any safety issues that may arise and communicate how they are being addressed. A task force consisting of... More...
	September 2023 Human Services Club Hits A Home Run with Donations from the Woo Sox QCC’s Human Services Club is making a positive impact on the communities where members live and work. The club was developed after the pandemic by Associate Professor of Human Services, Anthony Yeulenski, as a way to engage his students on the needs of those in our communities. Students in the club learn about networking and advocacy, while feeling a sense of comradery, Yeulenski said. ... More...
	September 2023 QCC Employee Named President of New England Association of Higher Education and Disability The New England Association of Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) has announced that Terri S. Rodriguez, associate director of Student Accessibility Services at Quinsigamond Community College, has been elected president for the 2023-2024 academic year. Rodriguez served on the board of New England AHEAD since 2015 as the community college representative, moving into the role of vice... More...
	September 2023 Student Life Happenings Get ready for a wonderful Welcome Week thanks to Student Life and Leadership! These events are open to all students so don't forget to spread the word. Wednesday, September 6 Wyvern Welcome Info Tent 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. \| Main Quad Questions about anything QCC? Stop by the Info Tent! Thursday, September... More...
	September 2023 Reinventing the Dining Experience Going to grab a bite at QCC’s cafeteria and café may have a new look and feel but have no fear, it’s a change that makes food and drink options available anytime the college is open. This new self-service/vending machine dining model is filled with fresh food and drinks so that the QCC community has food options available, regardless of the hour. This new dining model also includes... More...
	September 2023 Wyvern Sports Corner Get ready for a great fall season with Wyverns Sports and plenty of activities in the Athletic Center! Men's Soccer Tuesday, September 12 vs Nichols College (scrimmage) at 4:00 p.m. at QCC Saturday, September 30 vs Mass Bay CC at 12:00 p.m. at QCC Women’s Soccer Wed 9/20 vs CCRI at 4:00 p.m. at QCC Tues 9/26 vs Springfield Tech... More...
	September 2023 QCC Hosts Vaccine Clinics in September As a part of the College’s ongoing health and wellness initiatives, QCC in partnership with Shaw's, will be offering Vaccine Clinics in mid-September at the main campus, 670 West Boylston Street, Worcester, in the Harrington Learning Center, Rooms 109 A&B, and at QCC’s Healthcare and Workforce Development Center, 25 Federal Street, Worcester, in Lab 105D. Clinics are for all faculty, staff,... More...
	September 2023 QCC Staff and Students Get Free Entry to Worcester Art Museum Are 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 student, faculty or staff ID at any WAM ticketing desk. The program allows access to the museum during all regular... More...
	September 2023 Togetherall Offers Peer to Peer Support for Students As 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 connect with other students from around the world and discuss topics that affect their academic, personal or... More...
	September 2023 New iGrad Platforms Improves Financial Wellness At 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 educational matters such as borrowing loans, to personal finance such as saving for personal goals and career development.... More...
	September 2023 QCC Welcomes New Staff On 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 UMass Extension Program. On July 2,QCC welcomed Gina DeCarolis - Senior Research Analyst in... More...

July 2023
	July 2023 QCC First College in MA to Receive Respiratory Care Credentialing Award QCC 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 United States. QCC achieved this award by having three consecutive years in which 100% of students earned the... More...
	July 2023 Former QCC Basketball Player Going on International Tour For 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 participate in cultural activities. PhD Hoops is an organization that offers skill training for basketball players... More...
	July 2023 Simulation Equipment Making a Difference for QCC Nursing Student Recently 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 and movement and displays vital signs. The equipment was purchased through funding from a $499,815 Skills Capital Grant... More...
	July 2023 Pride Month QCC 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 On June 14, the Veteran Affairs Office, the Counseling and Wellness Office and the... More...
	July 2023 QCC Employee Inducted Into MA Special Olympics Hall of Fame Longstanding 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. On Wednesday, June 7, 2023, Dixon received an official senate citation from State Senator Michael Moore on... More...
	July 2023 QCC's Health and Wellness Team A 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 programs, and coordinate events to help us all stay safe and healthy. The Health and Wellness team... More...
	July 2023 QCC Staff and Faculty Step Up to the Challenge Congratulations 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 LaFountaine, Psychology Faculty Member Tricia Lafountaine, Professor/Coordinator of English... More...
	July 2023 70th Anniversary of Worcester's Deadly Tornado June 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 Library Collection Development Michael Stevenson. ... More...
	July 2023 Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month In 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 presentation opened with the universal topic of food. Schimmel noted that the event was catered by Chani's Kosher... More...
	July 2023 Juneteenth: Why We Celebrate & What it Means On 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 has been able to analyze structural racism as what he described as a virus. "Racism impacts the... More...