October 2020 (First Edition) |
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A Message from Interim Assistant Director Josh Cole |
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Greetings students!
This is the first edition of the Open Door Newsletter's October Issue. Now that the fall semester is well on its way, I hope you are enjoying your classes and feeling that you are part of the QCC family.
I hope you are taking advantage of all of the resources available to you at the college and that you are not afraid to ask for help. Your instructors want you to succeed. So if you are struggling in a class, don’t be afraid to reach out to them and seek their advice.
This edition of the Open Door will bring to you upcoming Student Life events, information from Transfer Services, Athletic Center and other departments and offices of QCC.
I hope you enjoy it!
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JOIN THE OPEN DOOR
• Write reviews on music, movies, and books!
• Send in your photography
• Showcase your passion to the campus community
• Work with fellow students at QCC
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October is :
Intimate Partner Awareness Month
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What is Intimate Partner Violence?
Feel free to send an anonymous tip to Campus Police at 508-854-4221 or use the new anonymous tip line. Two easy ways to send a tip: #1 Download the FREE App on your phone-Keyword “QCC Tip” or #2 Text “QCC” + (space) + your tip to 847411
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Intimate partner violence (IPV) is abuse or aggression that occurs in a close relationship. “Intimate partner” refers to both current and former spouses and dating partners. IPV can vary in how often it happens and how severe it is. It can range from one episode of violence that could have lasting impact to chronic and severe episodes over multiple years. IPV includes four types of behavior:
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Physical violence is when a person hurts or tries to hurt a partner by hitting, kicking, or using another type of physical force.
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Sexual violence is forcing or attempting to force a partner to take part in a sex act, sexual touching, or a non-physical sexual event (e.g., sexting) when the partner does not or cannot consent.
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Stalking is a pattern of repeated, unwanted attention and contact by a partner that causes fear or concern for one’s own safety or the safety of someone close to the victim.
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Psychological aggression is the use of verbal and non-verbal communication with the intent to harm another person mentally or emotionally and/or to exert control over another person.
Intimate Partner Violence/Domestic Violence is Title IX matter here at QCC. Students wishing to address issues of IVP affecting their lives are invited to reach out to the Title IX office, Counseling Services 508-854-4479 The YWCA 508-755-9030, or Pathways for Change 1-800-870-5905
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Upcoming Student Life Events
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Student Leadership Academy
Kick Off
October 7 at 2:00 p.m.
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October 7, 2020
Hispanic Heritage Month
Artes Latinas-Latin music
Latin Music 01:00 p.m.
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Photo Foliage Photo Contest
October 9 -October 29, 2020
Email a photo (pdf format) to [email protected]. Students will vote for the best photo on October 30 and the winner will receive a QCC jacket.
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STUDENT BRAVE SPACE
Every other Thursday at 3:00 p.m. starting October 7, 2020
Please join us for a virtual open forum and the opportunity to have respectful conversations about the issues of race and inequality.
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At QCC, student success is our #1 priority. QCC is YOUR school, YOUR experience, YOUR future, YOUR community. That’s why we are currently seeking students who want to share their story (and smiling face) to inspire others who are ready to make a change. Tell us who you are, why you chose QCC and why it’s the smarter choice for college. We want to hear YOUR QCC story so that we can share it with others.
When you join the QCC influencer program you will become a face of QCC, a leader, and motivator to help your classmates feel more connected to this diverse community of hard-working students. Share your QCC story with selfies, quotes, quick videos of what you’re doing, and how your QCC journey will better your life. We will share your submissions on our Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram pages. You may also be featured in television and radio commercials on Hulu, Charter, Pandora and Spotify. Many of you will become a public face of Quinsigamond Community College.
Your story could be the spark that ignites change in someone else’s journey. The final push to stop thinking and start doing. Sounds good, right?
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Office of Counseling and Wellness |
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Athletics and Fitness Corner |
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Congratulations to QCC Athletics Wyvern E-sports team for winning both League of Legends exhibition games against Bunker Hill CC on September 26!
If you are a full-time student (12 credits of more) this Fall semester or you know of a student that is full-time and may be interested in being part of QCC’s E-sports team….Contact Coach Mello at [email protected]
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QCC - ZOOM YOGA FREE 5 days a week this Fall 2020 semester
Begins: Monday, August 31st – December 18, 2020
Monday through Friday 12:00pm-12:40pm
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QCC ZOOM ZUMBA FREE twice a week beginning October 6
Tuesdays 1:15 p.m.-2:00 p.m. and Fridays 6:00 p.m.-6:45 p.m.
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Sports and Fitness with Josh and Lisa!
We are here for you, every Thursday from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. on Blackboard collaborate. If you have any questions regarding sports, fitness or other questions we can help with.
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Join us on
October 15 from 2-4 p.m. EDT
for the UMass Transfer Fair. During this event, you will have the opportunity to virtually explore the benefits of attending a UMass institution and speak directly to transfer admission professionals from our four different campuses – Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth, and Lowell.
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Wednesday, October 21, 2020
2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Prospective transfer students are invited to explore the affordable and high-quality educational opportunities within the Massachusetts state university system. Transfer Admissions Counselors from each state university will be available virtually on a drop-in basis at the links below. No appointment or registration necessary!!
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Zoom...around the Universities!
This fall,four-year colleges and universities are offering virtual transfer visits with QCC students.
Take advantage of these great opportunities to learn about transfer options to different institutions.
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October 20-22 , 2020
11:00 a.m. - 01:00 p.m.
04:00 p.m. - 06:00 p.m.
A three day event featuring colleges and universities across New England.
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Music Video Review
by
Jasmine Dyer
QCC Student
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“I Love Me”
Ever since I was in 6th grade, I loved Demi Lovato. I loved her in Camp Rock 1 and 2, and Sonny with a Chance. One of my first concerts was Demi Lovato. I also went to a Camp Rock 2: Finale Jam concert and I thought it was great, but on that same tour, Demi had hit one of her back up dancers. That was when it came out that she been battling depression, diagnose with bipolar, she was bullied, she suffered with an eating disorder, she self-harmed, and was self-medicating with drugs and alcohol. She agreed to go to rehab and when she gotten out, she was completely honest with her fans about everything. I felt like she is very relatable. It made me to love her even more after knowing what she was going through. I have my own share of problems that I have tried to go through myself. When she released her CD with the songs “Skyscraper” and “Unbroken” she became my inspiration and her music has always been there for me when I am going through a tough time. At that time, “Skyscraper” was my favorite Demi Lovato song because I was bullied too. It was an empowerment for me. I also really love the next CD she came out with the song “Heart Attack.” I connect with her honest music and she has become my favorite pop singer ever. When she came out with “Confidence” I thought that was true empowerment. It’s nice having someone in Hollywood that is so open with their struggles. She has also published a book of daily quotes and has gotten a “Stay Strong” tattoo. Demi relapsed and nearly overdosed years later and then released the single “Sober” in which she revealed what had happen. I felt bad for her and hoped that she was okay. I hoped that we would not hear anything from her until she is better. When she was better and getting back into her music a couple of years ago, she released a new song “I love me.”
After listening to this a million of times, this has become my favorite song from her and my anthem. A true inspirational song for people that might also be struggling. I love the references she made. The music video starts with her at home flipping through magazines. Saying, “I can’t see what I am; I just see what I’m not.” Then we see her fighting herself and she sings, “Why do I have to compare myself to everyone. I always have myself on the self-destruct. I wonder when I love me is enough. I wonder when I love me is enough.” In another scene in the video, she is outside and we see her with people in the street. Then two little girls who look like Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato when they were little on Barnie and Friends appear. Then we see what appears to be the Jonas Brothers. She sings, “I am my own worst critique. Talk a whole lot of s#*% but I am a ten out of ten even when I forget” . These are my favorite lyrics from this song. This is what I can relate to the most and it is so empowering. I just sing this one lyric to remind me that I am a ten out of ten and that I should not be so hard on myself. In another scene, we see her going past an ambulance and there was a woman on a stretcher being place inside it. Demi reached out her hand to the woman. Symbolizing her overdoes. I thought this moment was so powerful to her music video. The song ends with “I wonder when I love me is enough.” I love this song and I love this video. This was truly inspiring and empowering and a good reminder that we are beautiful just the way we are
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Student Resources and Services
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Please reply to this email with any questions, comments and concerns. |
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Fuller Student Center
670 West Boylston Street
Worcester, MA 01606
508.854.4225
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