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Wyvern Sports CornerFree YogaThe start of the new year is a perfect time to try yoga (or get back in the habit)! Classes take place in the Athletic Center on Tuesdays at 12:00 p.m. and Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. Classes are free for all students, staff and faculty - all levels welcome! For more… Read More |
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Keep the Holiday Spirit GoingIf you're missing the excitement of the holidays, take a minute to relive them through pictures of the Holiday Luncheon on December 15, 2022, and the Institutional Communications Open House on December 14, 2022. It was a great way to end 2022! |
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In the NewsDecember, 2022
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QCC Welcomes New StaffOn December 12, 2022 : Academic Affairs welcomed Michelle Brennan as Parenting Student Navigator. Michelle brings to this position several years of experience. Most recently, she worked as Assistant Director of United Way Youth Venture at Mount Wachusett Community… Read More |
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QCC Holds Inaugural Apprenticeship ConferenceIn honor of National Apprenticeship Week, Quinsigamond Community College gathered innovators in the field of apprenticeships, as well as industry professionals for its inaugural Apprenticeship Conference, “When Old Is New Again: Expanding Apprenticeships in Massachusetts,” on Wednesday, November… Read More |
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QCC Safety CornerThis is the inaugural edition of QCC’s Campus Safety Corner. Each month we will update the community regarding important safety issues and reminders to keep our college community informed. Beginning in October a Safety Committee was formed that meets weekly to address any safety concerns… Read More |
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Area DEI Leaders Gather at QCC for Equity WorkshopOn Friday, November 18, higher education leaders in the field of diversity, equity and inclusion gathered at QCC to speak at a workshop as part of QCC's Academic Affairs monthly onboarding series. The panel consisted of Clark University Vice President for Government & Community… Read More |
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Wampanoag Member Annawon Weeden Shares Thanksgiving History with QCCOn November 29, a member of the Wampanoag tribal community, Annawon Weeden, gave an engaging presentation on the history of Thanksgiving, as well as his perspective on indigenous identity. Weeden was raised in Rhode Island, later settling down in Mashpee, MA,… Read More |
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Food for the Poor Program at St. John’s Becomes Classroom for QCC Occupational Therapy StudentsAt Quinsigamond Community College, educating students transcends the traditional classroom setting for second-year students in the college’s Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program. On Wednesday, December 7, 2022, OTA students took part in hands-on learning with members of Worcester’s… Read More |
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Deans Announce Fall STEM Students of the SemesterSTEM Deans Betty Lauer (School of Business, Engineering & Technology) and Ben Benton (School of Mathematics and Science) have announced a new program designed to recognize the efforts and achievements of QCC STEM students. Through the “STEM Students of the… Read More |
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I Stand with Immigrants WorkshopsOn November 2, 2022, QCC recognized “I Stand with Immigrants Day of Action” alongside many other colleges and universities. This annual day of action, which is part of the I Am An Immigrant campaign (iamanimmigrant.com), celebrates immigrants' heritage and contributions to the nation. In… Read More |
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Holiday Spirit at QCC'Tis the season for decorating, baking, and giving with your friends, family, and co-workers!
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QCC's HRM Program Holds a Farm-to-Table LuncheonQCC's Hospitality and Restaurant Management program hosted a fabulous farm-to-table luncheon on Friday, November 4 at the Worcester Senior Center in celebration of a successful season of collaborative community gardening. QCC's HRM program has been teaming up with the Regional… Read More |
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Student Life HappeningsInaugural Multicultural Holiday CelebrationJoin Student Life & Leadership and the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in a celebration of holiday festivities from around the world. Members of the QCC community will be sharing various cultural holiday. If you are interested in… Read More |
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Wyvern Sports CornerMen's BasketballThis year's Men's Basketball team is tough and tenacious. They are currently 6-4, with the losses being highly competitive and many close games. Make a point of stopping by to cheer on the Wyverns to thier next victory!
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QCC Enrollment Counselor Captures Images of Lunar EclipseEnrollment Counselor Brandon Won spent the early morning of November 8 photographing the total lunar eclipse using his cell phone and a telescope from QCC's library. Brandon was kind enough to share his photos with the Wyvern Guardian. The… Read More |
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Geese Have a Honking Good Time Each Year at QCCYou may have noticed a new sign at the front entrance to the West Boylston Street campus. Students, faculty and staff aren't the only ones walking around campus! In the fall, hundreds of students flock to Quinsigamond Community College’s main campus to begin another semester of… Read More |
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In the NewsNovember, 2022
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QCC Welcomes New StaffOn November 7, 2022, Administrative Services welcomed Brian Bandalewicz as Systems Administrator. Brian brings several years of experience. Most recently, he was Interim Microsoft Systems Administrator here at QCC. Brian has earned an Associate Degree in Science from QCC.… Read More |
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Lieutenant Governor Polito Visits QCC for STEM WeekQuinsigamond Community College helped round out Massachusetts STEM Week with a visit by Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito. On Friday, October 21, 2022, the Lt. Governor toured multiple labs at QCC’s Center for Workforce Development and Continuing Education. Pat Schmohl… Read More |
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Office of DEI and Student Life Hold Resource FairOn Wednesday, October 19, Student Life & Leadership teamed up with the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to offer a Resource Fair to students on QCC's West Boylston Street campus. The event was an opportunity for students to learn more about on-campus resources such as Pride… Read More |
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HACE Celebrates Another Year of SuccessThis year’s 37th annual Hispanics Achieving Excellence Awards were held on Wednesday, October 19 and co-hosted by Southbridge Site Leader Jerry Maldonado and QCC alumna Nelly Medina of the Massachusetts Teachers Association. In … Read More |
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QCC HalloweenQCC faculty, staff and students had a blast on Halloween this year combing the campuses in their finest costumes for Office Trick or Treat. Who was your favorite? We loved little Sally Ride (pictured above), the first American woman to go to space! |
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Stuff a CruiserMark your calendars for another year of Stuff a Cruiser presented by Student Affairs and Campus Police! Each year the QCC community comes together to donate toys and gifts for QCC students and their families. If you know a student who could use some help with gifts this year, please fill… Read More |
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Environmental Science Students Show Off Internship ProjectQuinsigamond Community College Environmental Science students Haley LaFortune and Danielle Weaver got their feet wet at a paid internship with the Worcester Cyanobacteria Monitoring Collaborative (WCMC) studying the water quality of Worcester area… Read More |