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Spring Fling Brought the Fun Back to CampusStudent Life hosted a Spring Fling week from April 25 to April 30 and it was one for the books! Students blew off steam during a dodgeball tournament at the Athletic Center and the next day chilled out with some alpacas, while waiting for a customized airbrush item. No… Read More |
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Students Learn How To Build a Side HustleIn late April, QCC offered a free workshop series to students, Be Your Own Boss in Three Days (How to Grow an Idea into a Side Business) focusing on purpose, problem solving, and entrepreneurship. Twenty students participated in the three-day event. On… Read More |
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Wyvern Sports CornerMen's BasketballThe Men's Basketball team held an end of the year luncheon on Thursday, April 21 to close out the season and recognize players for their commitment and hard work. "I'd like to send a special thank you to our Director of Athletics Lisa… Read More |
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In the NewsJune, 2022
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QCC Welcomes New Faculty and StaffOn April 4, 2022, External Affairs welcomed Cynthia Whitty as Grants Manager. Cynthia brings to this position several years of experience. Most recently, she worked providing management, marketing and communications services at Cynthia Whitty Communications. Cynthia has earned a… Read More |
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College Hunger is a Solvable Problem When We Work TogetherOn Monday, April 11, members of the Massachusetts Hunger-Free Campus Coalition, including representatives from Quinsigamond Community College, met at Worcester State University for a conversation about hunger on college campuses. Guests included QCC President Luis G.… Read More |
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QCC to Hold 2022 Commencement Ceremony In-PersonFHFA Inspector General Brian Tomney Announced as Commencement SpeakerQuinsigamond Community College will hold its 2022 Commencement Ceremony at the DCU Center in Worcester on Friday, May 20, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. This will be the first time QCC has held its commencement in-person since the… Read More |
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QCC Student Embraces College CommunityQCC student Mandy Tetreault is making the absolute most of her time at Quinsigamond Community College and she said the key is utilizing everything QCC has to offer. When she was in high school, academics fell to the wayside due to family circumstances.… Read More |
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DEI Corner - We All BelongEarth Day 2022The Environmental Science Department at QCC has partnered with the Diversity Caucus to sponsor a Tap Water Town Hall, in honor of Earth Day. On April 21, at 11:00 a.m. professional engineer and Massachusetts Water Works President, Jeff Faulkner… Read More |
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Student Life Monthly HappeningsSocial ProgramsSpring Fling Week
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Basketball Player’s Passion Pays Off in First SeasonFreshman Sammy Bah started strong during his first season as a small forward on QCC’s men’s basketball team, winning the 2nd Team All Region Award. This prestigious sports award is given to players for their overall performance in their position. |
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PTK Co-President Gains a Scholarship and MoreThanks to a reference from Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) and working hard to maintain a high GPA, student Christina Duggan was selected as a Bronze Scholar on Coca-Cola's 2022 Academic Team and will receive a $1,000 scholarship. “This money will assist with tuition,… Read More |
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Wyvern Sports CornerMen's BaseballCatching a bit of spring fever? Baseball season is in full swing and the perfect way to remedy a case of spring fever is to come out and cheer on the Men's Baseball team! The Wyverns, led by Head Coach John McLaughlin, are hoping… Read More |
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In the NewsMarch, 2022 |
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QCC Welcomes New Faculty and StaffOn March 14, 2022 President’s Office welcomed Lucinda Costa as Executive Assistant to the President. Lucinda brings to this position over 15 years of experience. Most recently, she was an Assistant to the President at QCC. Lucinda has been with QCC since 2006. Lucinda… Read More |
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Washington Trip a Fruitful One for Quinsigamond Community CollegeLast month (February 2022), Quinsigamond Community College President Luis G. Pedraja, Ph.D., along with other area community college representatives from the Commonwealth, met with the Massachusetts Congressional Delegation in Washington, DC to help promote awareness… Read More |
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DEI Corner - We All BelongWomen’s History Month began as a local celebration in Santa Rosa, California. The Education Task Force of the Sonoma County (California) Commission on the Status of Women planned and executed a “Women’s History Week” celebration in 1978. The organizers selected the week of March… Read More |
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Two Early College State Grants Mean More Opportunities for Worcester’s High School StudentsQuinsigamond Community College is working to expand the reach and accessibility of higher education through a myriad of ways that include early college. In 2018, QCC partnered with all seven Worcester Public Schools and Worcester State University to create the Early College Worcester (ECW)… Read More |
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Smiles All Around As Delta Dental Awards QCC with Scholarship FundsQuinsigamond Community College was excited to welcome Delta Dental of Massachusetts in late February, for the presenting of $5,000 to go toward scholarships for two QCC dental hygiene students and one dental assistant. Delta Dental and QCC recognize the importance of dental education… Read More |
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FYE Programming Takes a Hands-On Approach to Higher EducationDo you know a student who could use a more personal form of onboarding and academic support? If so, try reaching out to Caryn Zelazo. After being a long-time advisor, Caryn was recently hired for a position brand-new at the college, but much needed: Assistant Director of First… Read More |
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Quinsigamond Community College student honored as Newman Civic FellowQuinsigamond Community College Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) student Thiago Zakaitis was named one of 173 student civic leaders nationwide who will make up the 2022-2023 group of Newman Civic Fellows. Mr. Zakaitis will join students from 38 states, Washington, D.C.,… Read More |
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QCC Earns Military Friendly® School Silver DesignationQuinsigamond Community College has earned the 2022-2023 Military Friendly® School silver level designation. Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More than 1,800 schools… Read More |
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SGA President Named Semifinalist for National Transfer ScholarshipThe Jack Kent Cooke Foundation announced QCC Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society student and QCC Student Government President Shauna Connelly was a semifinalist for its highly competitive Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. Ms. Connell is one of 440… Read More |
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PTK Honor Society Reminds Us All to Be KindKindness comes in many forms. It might be as simple as giving a smile to someone who has felt alone in the world, taking the time listen to a student who is struggling, or helping an elderly neighbor by shoveling his or her driveway. It might even be taking care of the growing plants in the… Read More |
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QCC's New Free Workforce Training Programs A Gamechanger for Many In the CommunitySome people are eager to get into the workforce right away or move up quickly in an existing position. The Center for Workforce Development & Continuing Education offers a variety of ways for people to do just that and at no cost! The Fast Track Skills Academy is a… Read More |