Newsletter | Quinsigamond

July 2022
	Veteran Affairs Participates in Veterans Inc. Annual Stand Down Veteran Affairs and Admissions represented QCC at the 17th Annual Stand Down event on June 17, 2022, which was hosted by Veterans Inc. Veterans Inc. is a national leader in homelessness prevention for veterans and is headquartered in Massachusetts. The Stand Down event is a chance for… Read More
	Perseverance is Key for HiSET/GED Graduates QCC held a graduation ceremony for students receiving their HiSET/GED on June 13, 2022 in the Hebert Auditorium, on QCC's main campus. Director of Testing Laura Tino led the event and noted how special it was to hold the ceremony in person for the first time since the… Read More
	Worcester Celebrates 300th Anniversary Worcester celebrated its birthday in a big way this year and QCC joined in on the fun! Worcester, Massachusetts was established as a town on June 14, 1722, making this summer the 300th anniversary of New England's second biggest city. The city put on a three-day Tercentennial Weekend which… Read More
	QCC NISOD Recipients Accept Awards for Excellence Eight members of Quinsigamond Community College were 2022 recipients of the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Excellence Awards. Recipients are nominated for demonstrating an outstanding commitment and contribution to QCC's students and colleagues. This year,… Read More
	Student Life Monthly Happenings Summer Summit Days Summer Summit Days are starting soon! This new initiative allows new incoming students to get some of the initial preparation for college out of the way, so they can focus on creating a sense of belonging during New Student Orientation in August. Wednesday,… Read More
	Wyvern Sports Corner Men's Baseball The QCC Wyvern's Baseball team made it to the playoffs with only 10 players this season! They were led by Head Coach John McLaughlin and Assistant Coach Paul Goodwin. In addition, three of the players received… Read More
	In the News June, 2022 Telegram & Gazette: Luis G. Pedraja: Equity for all must be our focus Worcester Business… Read More
	QCC Welcomes New Staff On June 13, 2022, Academic Affairs welcomed Engie Roufail as Administrative Secretary I- Academic Support Services. Engie brings to this position several years of experience. Most recently, she worked as Clerk III/Workforce Development & Continuing Education here… Read More

June 2022
	FHFA Inspector General Espouses the Power of Higher Education at 57th Commencement Ceremony Quinsigamond Community College’s keynote speaker Brian M. Tomney addressed the College’s 1,358 graduates at its 2022 Commencement ceremony, held at the DCU Center in Worcester on May 20, 2022. Mr. Tomney was nominated by President Joe Biden and confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as Inspector… Read More
	Commitment to Student Success Focus of Virtual Legislative Town Hall Administrators, students and staff from Quinsigamond Community College (QCC) recently gathered with area legislators for the third virtual Legislative Town Hall, to showcase the innovative programs and community impact that QCC has provided to its students and the region. Moderated by Student… Read More
	Early College Worcester a Model for the State Early College Worcester’s successful program has been gaining some national attention. On Wednesday, May 25, 2022, Congressman James McGovern, Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Deputy Commissioner Dr. Regina Robinson, Quinsigamond… Read More
	QCC Alum Found Community College a Springboard for Public Service Will Ramsdell started his higher education journey at Quinsigamond Community College and has been on an upward trajectory ever since. Mr. Ramsdell is currently the Deputy Legislative Director at the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, part of the Executive Branch of… Read More
	Local Manufacturers Visit QCC Seeking Future Employees Local leaders in CNC manufacturing visited QCC on Tuesday, April 26, and met with students to provide real world insight into employment in the manufacturing industry. Students in Computer-Aided Manufacturing, taught by Lee Duerden, associate professor and… Read More
	Mortarboards Make the Moment Creativity was in the air at QCC's 57th commencement ceremony held on May, 20 2022, at the DCU Center in Worcester. From flowers to jewels and photos to quotes, graduates pulled out at the stops to express themselves through their mortarboard caps.
	Student Opportunities This Summer Summer Summit Days Student Life is launching a Summer Summit Program for new students. This new initiative allows students to get some of the initial preparation for college out of the way, so they can focus on creating a sense of belonging during New Student Orientation in August. … Read More
	Phi Theta Kappa Students Inducted Into All-State Academic Team Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) students Paula Mares Ribeiro, Christina Duggan and Shauna Connelly were inducted into the 2021-2022 All-State Academic Team at a virtual ceremony on Friday, April 29, 2022. The All-State Academic Team recognizes students… Read More
	QCC's Spring Production Brings Edgar Allan Poe to Life The QCC Theatre Department presented Nightfall with Edgar Allan Poe as their Spring production on April 22 and 23 in the Hebert Auditorium. Nightfall was written by Eric Coble and envisions Poe convincing himself - and the audience - that he's not mad. The play adapts four… Read More
	Spring Fling Brought the Fun Back to Campus Student 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
	Students Learn How To Build a Side Hustle In 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
	Wyvern Sports Corner Men's Basketball The 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
	In the News June, 2022 Telegram & Gazette: Luis G. Pedraja: QCC’s fundraising event benefits the entire community … Read More
	QCC Welcomes New Faculty and Staff On 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

April 2022
	College Hunger is a Solvable Problem When We Work Together On 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
	QCC to Hold 2022 Commencement Ceremony In-Person FHFA Inspector General Brian Tomney Announced as Commencement Speaker Quinsigamond 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
	QCC Student Embraces College Community QCC 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