QCC celebrates Black History Month

CLRP Learning Community of Practice

Wednesday, February 12, 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. | Room 107 Ahlfors or Zoom

Join Professor of Sociology and Scholar in Residence Teresa Varriale Gonzalez to talk about culturally and linguistically responsive pedagogy and continue the conversation on “Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain” by Zaretta Hammond. Share your ideas on the importance of understanding and respecting the similarities and differences we all bring to QCC through our lived experiences and world lenses. 

For more information contact Teresa Varriale Gonzalez at tgonzalez@qcc.mass.edu.


Black History Month Events 

Worcester’s Black History Photo Gallery
All of February | Student Cafeteria in Admin Building    

Explore the rich history, stories, and lives within Black residents of Worcester during the early 20th century. 

The Legacy of Labor: Black Leadership in the Modern Workplace - Luncheon and Panel
February 20, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.  | HLC 109A&B

A panel of local Black leaders in their fields will come together to share their experiences and wisdom. Come join us to learn about their stories. Lunch will be provided for those that RSVP.   

Black-Owned Business Pop Up
February 27, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Harrington Learning Center Galleria     

Check out, shop, and support local Black-owned businesses at the West Boylston Street campus.


Last Day is Today! NISOD Excellence Awards 

Do you know a star employee at QCC? Nominate them for a National Institute for Staff & Organizational Development (NISOD) award! Award nominees should be faculty, staff and administrators who have:

  1.  Demonstrated teaching excellence
  2.  Been recognized for exceptional achievements in teaching excellence
  3.  Demonstrated exemplary leadership in teaching
  4.  Made significant innovations and improvements in teaching

The last day to nominate is Friday, February 7.

For more information contact aaprofessionaldevelopment@qcc.mass.edu


Staff/Faculty Trainings

  • Feb 13 from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Bystander Training, ALF 107 and on Zoom
  • Feb 13 from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - QCC Student Conduct Process, Zoom
  • Feb 20 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Title IX Updates, ALF107 and on Zoom
  • Feb 20 from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Trauma Informed Classrooms Training, ALF 107 and Zoom
  • Feb 27 from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Supporting Students in Recovery, ALF107 and Zoom
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