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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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Safety CornerWe are pleased to announce that Step One of the Active Threat/Run, Fight, Hide program is well underway with many in the college community who have already participated. Those who have not been able to attend the Step One training are still able to do so. The Step One program features a… Read More |
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QCC Community Shows up for Blood DriveThe 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… Read More |
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Wyvern Sports CornerQCC 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… Read More |
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QCC Welcomes New StaffOn 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… Read More |
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In the NewsSeptember, 2023
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Welcome Back to QCCAs 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… Read More |
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QCC Awarding Free College to Hundreds Under State’s New MassReconnect ProgramQuinsigamond 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… Read More |
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Womxn in Power Lunch Emphasizes CommunityWomen'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… Read More |
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Super Saturday Was a Smashing SuccessA 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… Read More |
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Faculty Member Brings Microbiology to Children Through New BookDuring 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… Read More |
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Safety CornerThe 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… Read More |