Newsletter | Quinsigamond

February 2024
	Wyvern Sports Corner Women's Basketball This year's only sophomore, Meaghan Stearns, was recognized at the women's last home game of the season on February 1. Head Coach Rich Small reflected, "It has been a pleasure to coach… Read More
	In The News January, 2024 Vocero Hispano: QCC Workforce Development Ofrecerá Cursos Médicos Gratuitos Para Estudiantes Del Idioma Inglés Inside Higher Ed: … Read More
	QCC Welcomes New Staff On December 18, QCC welcomed Nicole Maffei - Campus Police Officer I (B4T) - Administrative Services. Nicole brings several years of experience. Most recently, she was a Corrections Officer for the Worcester County House of Corrections. Nicole holds both a… Read More

January 2024
	QCC Holds Second Annual Apprenticeship Conference In celebration of National Apprenticeship Week, Quinsigamond Community College hosted its second annual Apprentice Conference on November 15. Employers, government officials, advocates and educators from across the region gathered to learn about implementing an apprenticeship program, as well as… Read More
	QCC Cares The QCC community truly came out to support each other this holiday season for a variety of causes. The Veteran Affairs Office expressed immense gratitude to everyone who donated turkeys, canned goods, fresh produce, socks, underwear and shirts that ensure QCC's… Read More
	QCC Student Spreading Joy Throughout Worcester If you were at the Worcester Public Market recently you may have noticed a familiar elf, QCC student Tyler Wills, spreading holiday cheer! Tyler's friend has been making appearances as Santa for a decade and a few years ago Tyler wanted to join in on the fun. They have… Read More
	Help Someone Keep Warm This Winter with the QCC Coat Drive QCC’s Early Childhood Education Club in conjunction with the Athletic Center will be collecting donations of new or gently used winter coats and accessories for QCC students and their children, in preparation for the cold weather! Please make sure garments are clean and in good condition before… Read More
	QCC Community Gets Crafty with Second Holiday Market The halls were decked and spirits were high as Quinsigamond Community College hosted its second annual Holiday Market, which brought together faculty, staff, students and alumni to share their creativity and celebrate the festive season. Booths overflowed with unique… Read More
	Environmental Science Professor Challenges Thoughts on Climate Change Anita Soracco is hopeful about combating climate change but says that we need to collectively act now, which includes comprehensive education starting at an early age. As a professor of Environmental/Physical Science and the Coordinator of the Liberal Arts-Environmental… Read More
	Alumni Experts Join Forces for the Interactive Media Advisory Committee In a fitting celebration for the 30th anniversary of QCC's Applied Arts program, the Interactive Media 2023-2024 Advisory Committee recently met for its first in-person meeting to discuss current trends in the dynamic world of design. The committee is made up of 13… Read More
	Rad Tech Professor Gets Published for Innovative Imaging Technique Assistant Professor of Radiologic Technology Nicole Wolfrum was recently published in the Journal of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (Volume 95, Number 2, November.December 2023) for her innovative technique for shoulder imaging. Wolfrum… Read More
	Native American Heritage Month: There's More to the Story In a departure from his lecture format from 2022, Anawon Weeden visited QCC once again for Native American Heritage Month and gave an immersive portrayal of a Native American person interacting with European colonists. He started the presentation in what would have been the 1400s… Read More
	Adult Community Learning Center Gets Increase in Funding Quinsigamond Community College’s Adult Community Learning Center (ACLC) has received over $1.8 million per year for five years in its latest funding from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The increase has enabled the hiring of more instructors and support… Read More
	Occupational Therapy Alum Expresses Gratitude to QCC QCC's Occupational Therapy Assistant program got a special visit last month from Dr. Said Nafai, who has been referred to by some as the "father of occupational therapy in Morocco." Nafai was born and raised in Morocco and started at QCC in the ESL program. With the… Read More
	An Exciting November for the Black Student Union Last month, several students from the Black Student Union and their faculty advisor Brenda Safford went to Brooklyn, New York to see The Book of HOV exhibit at the Brooklyn Library. The exhibit is an installation created by Roc Nation to… Read More
	Women's Soccer Team Perseveres Through Playoff Making Season In case you missed last month’s Wyvern Sports Corner, don’t forget to congratulate the women’s soccer team on an amazing season that brought them all the way to the National Junior College Athletic Association regional playoffs. Before the Fall 2023 semester, there hadn’t been a women’s… Read More
	Safety Corner ^{Ongoing Run, Hide, Fight Training} As we wind down the year, thus far 121 students, faculty and staff have taken the first step in the three-part Run, Hide, Fight program. Training is being offered by Community Resources Officer Nicholas Yacuzzi and Sergeant… Read More
	Wyvern Sports Corner Pep Rally Come to the pep rally on Thursday, January 23, 2024 to cheer on the Wyverns Men’s and Women’s basketball teams for their first home games of the spring semester. Don't miss the exciting half-time show featuring a foul shot contest to win air pods, QCC swag… Read More
	Art With Impact: Movies Take on Mental Health Art With Impact is a non-profit organization that promotes mental wellness by creating space for young people to learn and connect through art and media. The non-profit put on a two-hour workshop, “Movies for Mental Health,” which was… Read More
	STEM Deans Announce STEM Students of the Semester for Fall 2023 STEM Dean Ben Benton (School of Mathematics and Science) and Acting Dean Kathy Rentsch (School of Business, Engineering & Technology) announced the names of 27 STEM students whose efforts and achievements are being recognized for Fall 2023 as STEM Students… Read More
	QCC Welcomes New Staff On November 20, QCC welcomed Mendrick Banzuela - DEI Program Administrator - Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Administrative Services. Mendrick brings several years of experience. Most recently, he was a Career and Transfer Services Generalist at QCC.… Read More
	In the News December, 2023 Patch: Webster Five Foundation Donates $38K To Worcester County Organizations MassLive: … Read More

November 2023
	Hispanic Heritage Month with Mariana Atencio QCC concluded Hispanic Heritage Month with an incredible day of inspiration and connection centered around an inspiring keynote presentation by journalist, author and motivational speaker Mariana Atencio. "Representation matters," said QCC President Dr. Luis Pedraja… Read More
	Staff Development Conference Reveals the Truth About Work-Life Balance October's Staff Development Conference kicked off with Maria Milagros (Vazquez), an award winning keynote speaker, author, two-time TEDx speaker, storyteller, personal growth expert and empowerment life coach. Milagros gave an energizing presentation that… Read More
	QCC Alum Named Outstanding Woman in Business by Worcester Business Journal Hard work and a community focus have been paying off for QCC Alum Jennifer Hernandez, who was recently named one of Worcester Business Journal’s Outstanding Women in Business and Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Worcester Class of 2024.… Read More