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In the NewsOctober, 2022 |
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Legislative Breakfast and Food Pantry Ribbon Cutting Spotlighted Student HungerLocal legislators, community organizations, food pantry donors, and members of the Quinsigamond Community College community gathered together on Friday, September 23, 2022, for a legislative breakfast and ribbon cutting of the college’s HomePlate Food Pantry and Resource Center. The morning… Read More |
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Kevin Lovaincy Starts as QCC's First Executive Director of Diversity, Equity and InclusionQuinsigamond Community College recently welcomed Kevin Lovaincy as its first Executive Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. “This is a pivotal moment for QCC. Kevin brings a wealth of knowledge to this role that will help advance our DEI initiatives. This new… Read More |
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Online Learning Coaches Offer Valuable Resource to StudentsWhether students are taking classes fully online, hybrid, or in person, navigating the online aspects of a course can sometimes be overwhelming. This is why QCC developed online learning coaches - to assist students in successfully maneuvering an online learning environment… Read More |
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Counseling & Wellness Launches Online Peer-to-Peer Support NetworkThe Office of Counseling and Wellness has joined a new 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 students from around the world and discuss topics that… Read More |
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AlumNight Out: Networking for Alumni Business OwnersThe Office of External Affairs held its inaugural AlumNight Out event on Wednesday, September 28. QCC alumni who own businesses enjoyed a night of networking, food, and music at Nuestra restaurant in Worcester. Director of Community Bridges Dr. Déborah… Read More |
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Acting City Manager of Worcester Meets QCC StudentsOn Tuesday, September 20, Worcester’s Acting City Manager, Eric Batista, came to QCC's main campus to meet with students and discuss his life and experience working in Worcester's local government. Bastista has a passion for the Worcester community that is palpable. He… Read More |
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QCC and UniCare Host Yoga in the CommunityQCC and health insurance provider UniCare have teamed up to offer free wellness opportunities to QCC Family and the local community. The first offerings were two yoga classes that occurred on Friday, September 30 and Saturday, October 1. The classes… Read More |
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Student Life HappeningsStudent Life is really getting in the spirit for October. Don't be scared if you see a costumed rubber duck around campus on Monday, October 31 - it's just part of the Halloween Scavenger Hunt! Students who find a duck and bring it back to the Fuller Student Center will be entered… Read More |
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QCC Trick or TreatQCC has got something brewing! It's the college-wide Trick or Treat for students, faculty, staff, and their children. This fun event will take place on Monday, October 31 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Whether you're scary, sweet, ghoulishly clever, or… Read More |
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Wyvern Sports CornerWomen's VolleyballThe last women's volleyball home game is Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. against Community College of Rhode Island. Come cheer on the team to celebrate a great season! Men's and Women's BasketballThe Wyverns are getting ready… Read More |
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In the NewsSeptember, 2022
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QCC Welcomes New StaffOn September 6, 2022: The President’s Office welcomed Kevin Lovaincy as Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Kevin brings to this position several years of experience. Most recently, he was Acting Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the… Read More |
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Attorney General Candidates Forum Held at QCCOn August 24, 2022, Quinsigamond Community College and the Worcester County Bar Association hosted a candidates’ forum for the Massachusetts Attorney General. The forum was the first that took place with all four Massachusetts Attorney General candidates. The Democratic candidates… Read More |
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Welcome Back Wyverns... We’ve Missed You!Quinsigamond Community College has started its Fall 2022 Semester off in a big way! The first days of school are always exciting and for many QCC students, the fall semester may be their first-time taking college classes. For others, this may be the last year or semester at QCC before they… Read More |
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Campus Connections - A Presidential Interview Series Debuts This MonthBeginning in September, Quinsigamond Community College President Dr. Luis G. Pedraja began hosting a new monthly interview series, Campus Connections, highlighting the people and places that make up QCC. Each month President Pedraja will… Read More |
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QCC Students Chosen as Woo-Labs Hanover FellowsQCC students are the hardest workers around whether it’s studying for a full course load, holding down multiple jobs, taking care of a family, or completing community service. Four of those hardworking students, Britney Acquah, Whitney Acquah, … Read More |
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New Health Guidelines Start the Fall Semester Off On the Right NoteAs we welcome faculty, staff and students back in-person on September 6 and 7 respectively, we want to remind everyone that while QCC has a mask optional policy, we ask the entire college community to be vigilant in following QCC’s Health Initiatives. COVID-19 GUIDELINES… Read More |
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All College Day Fall 2022A rainy morning did not dampen the spirits of faculty and staff during QCC’s All College Day, held on September 6, in the Hebert Auditorium. The day started with a boxed breakfast, complete with juice, coffee, and great camaraderie. All College Day has become a tradition at QCC, and each… Read More |
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QCC Receives $160,000 in Funding for Culinary Re-Entry ProgramsQuinsigamond Community College (QCC) has received $160,000 in funding to continue its food service worker training program for previously incarcerated individuals. The Re-Entry Workforce Development Demonstration Program is an initiative of the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development… Read More |
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Community PartnershipsAs a college with community in its very name, Quinsigamond Community College is all about community partnerships. As QCC enters the fall season, two new partnerships are being spotlighted in the month of September. Yoga in Our CommunityQCC has partnered… Read More |
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Success at Super SaturdayQCC turned out in mass for the second Super Saturday registration event held on QCC's main campus Saturday, August 27, 2022. Students were able to apply, register, and receive help with advising, financial aid, information technology, take placement tests and a variety of student services… Read More |
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MA Student Trustees Sworn-In at QCCOn Monday, August 29, 2022 student trustees from across the state were sworn in on campus at QCC. Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito came to QCC to swear in 18 students for their new roles. Collin McGuiness will serve as QCC's student trustee. The trustees are… Read More |
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Early Childhood Education Adopts Trauma Informed Care TrainingQuinsigamond Community College, Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC), and Massachusetts Association for Community Action (MASSCAP) have partnered to bring college-level courses in trauma-informed care to early childhood educators through a project called READYGO (… Read More |
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage MonthHispanic Heritage MonthIn 1968, President Lyndon Johnson began recognizing Hispanic Heritage Week, before it was expanded to a month-long celebration of Hispanic Heritage, acknowledging the history and culture of our nation’s Latinx and Hispanic communities. Hispanic Heritage… Read More |