|
Celebrating Womxn's History MonthTo celebrate Womxn's History Month, the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion along with the Health & Wellness team sponsored a Womxn’s Symposium, featuring an engaging panel of amazing and inspiring womxn coupled with a resource fair of womxn-owned businesses… Read More |
|
Housing Summit Delves into the Housing CrisisLast month Quinsigamond Community College participated in Worcester State University’s first Housing Justice Summit. QCC was a co-sponsor of the event, along with UniBank and WSU’s Urban Studies Department and the John J. Binienda Center for Civic Engagement. The focus of the gathering was… Read More |
|
QCC Awarded TRAIN Grant to Prepare Underemployed for Healthcare CareersQuinsigamond Community College was recently awarded $100,000 in grant funding from the Healy-Driscoll Administration for workforce training programs for adults. QCC will use the funds to enroll 30 individuals in a home health aide training program. The program will be completely free for… Read More |
|
Psi Beta and Diversity Caucus Bring Story of Resilience to Speaker SeriesChantale Zuzi recently asked the QCC community what it means to be a refugee and how can we look at displacement from a place of compassion. Zuzi survived violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and after living in a refugee camp, went on to create an organization that… Read More |
|
Early Childhood Professors Encourage Trauma Informed TeachingProfessors of Early Childhood Education Karen O'Neill and Julie Tzipori attended the “Trauma and Resilience in Higher Education Conference” in April of 2023 and presented their findings at last month's Lunch and Learn. The conference, which was hosted by… Read More |
|
Students Offer Free Tax AssistanceQCC is once again offering free tax assistance through the IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Certified volunteers and trained QCC students will assist with preparing tax returns for people who make $60,000 or less and people with limited English language skills. The VITA… Read More |
|
A Secret Sign of Spring?With New England's wild weather, we could all use a smile and a tiny duck might just do the trick! Like the first pop of color from a spring flower, doesn't the sight of a quacky little friend give you hope for what's around the corner? What started as a tradition between Jeep owners… Read More |
|
Safety CornerTimely Warnings vs. Emergency Notifications: What’s the Difference?Campus Crime Alerts are timely warnings that are triggered when it is determined that acts like homicides, sexual assaults or robberies present a serious or continuous threat to the campus community. It must be a threat… Read More |
|
Transfer and Career Services Chili CookoffThe Center for Career and Transfer Services spiced things up last week with a chili cook-off across several departments. It was a delicious way to celebrate our students' success stories and connect with colleagues across campus. A huge congratulations to Coordinator of Career Services &… Read More |
|
Upcoming Events for Staff & FacultyBlood Drive April 8 | 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | HLC 109A&B The Rhode Island Blood Center will be on campus to run another blood drive. There is currently a critical need in the region. Donations are by appointment and can be made at… Read More |
|
Water Bottle Filling StationsHydrate and go green! We're excited to announce the recent installation of water-bottle filling stations that are part of QCC's continued effort to be an environmentally conscious campus. These convenient stations offer a sustainable and cost-effective way to stay refreshed… Read More |
|
Wyverns Sports CornerBoys Soccer Clinic April 19 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | QCC Soccer Field Show off the QCC campus, meet the coaches and players and raise funds for the QCC men’s soccer team. 2 - 90 minute Boys Soccer Clinic 9:00am-10:30am 8yr-11yr olds 10:30am-12:… Read More |
|
|
In The News
|
|
Five QCC Students Chosen for ArtsWorcester 20th Annual College ShowFor the first time ever, five QCC students had artwork selected for the 20th Annual College Show by ArtsWorcester. This juried show of Worcester's collegiate artists will be on view through April 21 at the Davis Art Gallery, 44 Portland Street, Third Floor,… Read More |
|
Striking a New Chord: Retiree Finds Purpose in Manufacturing Guitars at QCCTo Marc Bolduc's surprise, when he finished a long career of computer systems engineering, he didn't actually enjoy retirement. Not one to sit idly by, Marc purchased a small CNC machine in hopes of making his own guitars. In the Spring of 2023 he enrolled in an advanced… Read More |
|
Early College Student Selected for State Advisory GroupEarly College Worcester student Vianna Singh is someone to watch. This semester Vianna was selected to represent Early College Worcester on the Massachusetts Alliance Early College Student Advisory Council. The group focuses on promoting Early College programs in… Read More |
|
A Vibrant Celebration of Black History MonthQuinsigamond Community College celebrated Black history and culture in a remarkable fashion throughout February with a series of enlightening and engaging events for Black History Month. The Worcester Black History Photo Gallery immersed visitors in the rich legacy of Black Worcester residents… Read More |
|
HomePlate Food Pantry & Resource Center Receives DonationLast month Elm Electrical made a generous donation of food and personal care products to QCC's HomePlate Food Pantry & Resource Center. Donations like these make a tangible difference for QCC students facing food insecurity as they pursue their educations. "We are more than… Read More |
|
|
Safety CornerQuinsigamond Community College receives grant for emergency response device Quinsigamond Community College recently received a grant from the Healey-Driscoll Administration to purchase an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) for one of the college’s security patrol… Read More |
|
Celebrating Milestones at the Employee Appreciation Movie MatineeOn March 1st, QCC celebrated Employee Appreciation Day, honoring the dedication and hard work of its many faculty and staff members. The event included the Service Awards Ceremony, which celebrated employees who have reached 10, 20 and 30-year milestones at QCC. "The… Read More |
|
Veteran Affairs Serves up Spicy Showdown with Chili Cook OffVeteran Affairs asked QCC to put their cooking chops to the test with their recent Chili Cook Off. Entries included a classic New England Style Chili, Spicy Sausage and Ground Beef Chili, Vegan Chili, Beef Chili Con Carne, and finally, the winning chili – Spicy Venison Bacon Chili.… Read More |
|
|
Upcoming Events for Faculty and StaffLunch and Learn: Trauma-Informed Teaching & Learning March 13 | 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. | 107 Ahlfors and Zoom This informal discussion about trauma-informed teaching will illustrate how to support QCC's student population by developing trusting connections with… Read More |
|
Wyvern Sports CornerBasketball A big congratulations is in order for the Men's Basketball team for an epic season that included 15 wins and entry to the NJCAA Semifinals for the second year in a row. Their tenacity caught the eye of several media outlets including… Read More |
|
Students Recognized as STEM Students of the Fall 2023 SemesterIn December 2023, QCC Dean of Math & Science Ben Benton and Acting Dean of Business, Engineering & Technology (now Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs) Kathy Rentsch announced that 27 QCC students were recognized as STEM Students of the Fall 2023… Read More |
|
|
Student HappeningsAstrology Afternoon March 12 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | HLC 109A&B More than just horoscopes, this event will explore birth charts, manifestation mantras and tarot cards. Giveaways include astrology wands, crystal jars, star sign dishes and zodiac charm keychains… Read More |