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2024 NISOD Excellence Award Winners ChosenIn recognition of outstanding dedication and performance in higher education, 18 QCC employees were selected to receive the prestigious NISOD Excellence Awards for 2024. The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) annually honors exceptional faculty, staff, and… Read More |
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Jewish American Heritage Month: Rich History and Modernizing TraditionQuinsigamond Community College had the privilege of hosting Rabbi Valerie Cohen from Temple Emanuel Sinai as part of Jewish American Heritage Month. Rabbi Cohen shared insights into the rich and complex history of Jewish Americans, tracing their journey from immigration to modern times.… Read More |
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Reflecting on Juneteenth with Thoughtful ConversationsDr. chris bijoux, a nationally renowned race scholar, senior fellow at Georgetown University and senior leadership team member for the Center for Juvenile Justice Reform, recently visited QCC for a presentation on the history of Juneteenth and how this ties into the current state of racial… Read More |
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Safety CornerIf you haven’t started Step One of the Active Threat/Run, Hide, Fight Training program, you can still attend. Step One features a PowerPoint introduction to the Active Threat/Run, Hide, Fight program to begin building more awareness. This training is available for all faculty, staff and students… Read More |
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Wyvern Sports CornerFree Summer Yoga Classes Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. and Wednesdays at 12:00 p.m., July 7 - August 28 |
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In the NewsJune 2024 |
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QCC Welcomes New StaffOn May 26, QCC welcomed Monica McMullan - Associate Director of IT Services-Administrative Services. Monica brings several years of experience. Most recently she was an IT Services Desk Supervisor at QCC. On June 10, QCC welcomed… Read More |
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Senator Kennedy Hails 'Best of Worcester' at QCC's 59th CommencementMassachusetts State Senator Robyn Kennedy addressed Quinsigamond Community College’s 1,244 graduates on May 19 as the keynote speaker of the college’s 59th commencement ceremony. Kennedy, who was born and raised in Worcester, highlighted how QCC graduates have contributed to… Read More |
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QCC and WPI Expand Higher Education Access With New Articulation AgreementQuinsigamond Community College and Worcester Polytechnic Institute have signed an institutional articulation agreement for QCC students transferring into WPI, guaranteeing them admission to WPI when they meet program requirements. Since 1989, over 400 QCC students have transferred into WPI… Read More |
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QCC Given Early College Designation for Southbridge Public SchoolsQuinsigamond Community College was recently given designation as an Early College site for Southbridge Public Schools by the Joint Committee of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and Board of Higher Education. The program will start in the fall of 2024 and include approximately 100… Read More |
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Natural Sciences Department Brings Campus Together for Solar EclipseHundreds gathered at QCC on April 8 for a spectacular viewing of the historic solar eclipse. Professor of Integrated Science/Physics Andria Schwortz and Associate Professor of Physics My Nguyen guided visitors through the fascinating process of safely… Read More |
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QCC One of Five Community Colleges Nationwide Selected For Parenting Students GrantQuinsigamond Community College has secured a $30,000 grant from New America to expand its support of parenting students. QCC was one of five community colleges chosen from across the United States to be part of New America’s Child Care for Student Parents at Community College Cohort. “New… Read More |
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Students and Faculty Attend the University of Massachusetts Undergraduate Research ConferenceThirty-three students and faculty from both the Commonwealth Honors Program and STEM programs attended the 30th Annual UMass Amherst Undergraduate Research Conference on April 19, 2024. The day-long event included student poster presentations, community building and exploring the beautiful UMASS… Read More |
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Celebrating Co-op Success: QCC Breakfast Honors Students and EmployersThe Center for Career and Transfer Services hosted a special breakfast event last month to celebrate a year of success for QCC’s cooperative education programs. Students, faculty, staff and employer partners gathered at the Worcester Senior Center to connect and recognize the collaborative… Read More |
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Community Impact Award Given to Worcester Challenger BaseballThe sun was shining brightly on the diamond at Quinsigamond Community College as representatives from the Worcester Little League Challenger Division took to the field. They weren't there to play, rather to receive QCC's Community Impact Award, given to a group that has consistently had a… Read More |
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End of the Academic Year CelebrationsFuture FocusThe Future Focus program had a great year providing enriching experiences for students who recently completed adult basic education programs. On April 26, the program held its first field trip to Worcester State University. The visit was well-attended, allowing students to… Read More |
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Former QCC Professor Masiki Returns to Discuss Award Winning Book for Sankofa SeriesFormer QCC professor Trent Masiki, Ph.D., returned to the college last month to discuss his first published book, "The Afro-Latino Memoir: Race, Ethnicity, and Literary Interculturalism," which won the Anna Julia Cooper & CLR James Book Award from the National Council for… Read More |
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Fresh Check Day Brings Smiles and Support to CampusOn Thursday, April 25th the quad was transformed into a lively celebration of mental health and wellness for Fresh Check Day. Sponsored by the Office of Counseling & Wellness and the Office of Student Life, the annual event aimed to raise awareness about mental health resources in a fun… Read More |
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Phi Theta Kappa Gives Early College Students Insider ScoopQCC’s Early College program and Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) teamed up to educate Early College students on the benefits of joining a program like PTK, an honor society specifically for community colleges. QCC’s chapter of PTK, Alpha Zeta Theta, is one of the most active in New England and has been… Read More |
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Psi Beta Club Covers Mental Illness, Brain Data and Inducts New StudentsPsi Beta had a busy April, inducting new students to the Honor Society and, along with the Psychology Club, hosting two engaging talks for the QCC community. On April 29, Angelica Araujo, Deanna Kelsaw, Erin Murphy, Nguyen Son… Read More |
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PTK Students Make All-Massachusetts Academic TeamTwo Phi Theta Kappa students, Quint Kunar-Hallas and Jon Sawyer, were recently inducted into the All-Massachusetts Academic Team at the Massachusetts State House. Ranking on the All-State Team is determined by the student’s score in the national competition. To… Read More |
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QCC Community Comes Through for Blood DriveThe Office of Health and Wellness ran another successful blood drive to support the Rhode Island Blood Center. Over 40 people participated in the drive, resulting in over 20 donations, several of which were double red donations. Double red donations take two units of red blood cells… Read More |
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STEM Deans Announce STEM Students of the Semester for Spring 2024Dean of the School of Business, Engineering & Technology Shunda Ware and Dean of the School of Mathematics and Science Ben Benton announced the names of 27 individual STEM students whose efforts and achievements are being recognized for Spring… Read More |
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The Children's School Has a Momentous Month With an Art Show and Animal AdventuresArt Show The Children’s School hosted an impressive art show featuring the creative works of its young students. The art show displayed a diverse array of paintings, drawings, sculptures, and mixed media pieces created by the children, ranging in age from 3 to 5 years old… Read More |
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The Path to a Better Planet: QCC Celebrates Earth DayQCC's Environmental Sciences department acknowledged the importance of Earth Day with empowering activities throughout the last week of April, including a tree planting ceremony, a scavenger hunt and a guest speaker. Dean of the School of Math & Science Ben Benton… Read More |