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Highlight of News and Upcoming Events
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Student Life Office
- Application to become a Peer Mentor
- Join the Student Government
- Student Brave Space
- Olga Lopez Scholarship
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Diversity Caucus
Sankofa Lecture Series and various exciting events (see below).
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Counseling and Wellness Services
Healthy Living webinar, Coffee and Connection, Mindful Moments
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Athletics and Fitness
E-Sports team news, Zoom Yoga, Zumba Fitness, Sports and Fitness with Josh and Lisa
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Office of the Dean of Compliance
Resources regarding sexual assault
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Transfer Services
Helpful online transfer resources, Springfield area colleges transfer fairs, Zoom around universities
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QCC Writing Center & General Academic Areas
Information about the Writing Center and GAA small group tutoring
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Messages from the Editor
Jorgo Gushi
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Dear Open Door readers,
As we are approaching the final exams period, I would like to offer some advice:
- Start preparing a study schedule
- Focus on class material you are not completely knowledgeable about
- Create study groups
- Create a comfortable study space
- Eat right
- Most importantly, don't forget about self-care
Always remember that our dedicated QCC staff is here to help, do not hesitate to reach out regarding any question you might have.
Keep moving forward!
Athletics and Fitness
E-Sports team news, Zoom Yoga, Zumba Fitness, Sports and Fitness with Josh and Lisa
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Tara Rudolph, the student representative on the QCC Board of Trustees wants to collect information about what your experiences has been for the Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 semesters.
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Student Life News & Events
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JOIN THE QCC STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Thursday, April 8 at 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 15 at 3:00 p.m.
Participate in the SGA meetings to have a voice and make a significant change on campus!
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STUDENT BRAVE SPACE
Every other Thursday at 3:00 p.m.
Please join us for a virtual open forum and the opportunity to have respectful conversations about the issues of race and inequality.
Meetin ID: 936 2722 5740
Passcode: 290466
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Join us and others from all of the Massachusetts Community Colleges, CCRI and some New Hampshire schools as we gather for music and entertainment. This has been a difficult year for all of us so let's relax and have some fun. Come for one act or all of them and just enjoy the moment.
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The Diversity Caucus is excited to announce some great virtual events coming to QCC for the remainder of the spring semester. Some event flyers with Zoom links and information are attached or imbedded below. Additional details and information for other events will be forthcoming.
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A Human Touch to Recovery: Hector Reyes House presented by Dr. Aaron Mendel
April 15, 2021 - 12:30pm ~ Click here for flyer and Zoom information
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Part of the Social Justice Speaker Series, a project of QCC’s Sociology Department
Includes a performance by Crocodile River Music and discussion of the role of the arts in social justice. This is a great family event.
Friday, April 16, 2021 from 12-1pm
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Sankofa Lecture Series - Dr. Lorelle Semley from Holy Cross
Wednesday, April 21, 2021 from 1-2pm.
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Combined Earth Day and Stand Against Racism Webinar
8 Billion Angels ~ Global Documentary and Panel Discussion
Co-hosted with the QCC Environmental Science Program
Thursday, April 22, 2021 from 11am-1pm ~ Click here for flyer and Webinar Link
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Moving Beyond Monolingual Policy and Practice: Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Pedagogy to Support English Learners in Community College.
Teresa Varriale Gonzalez and Deborah Gonzalez– Wednesday, April 28th at 11:00am
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Office of Counseling and Wellness
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The Black Student Union (BSU) is a club that advocates the needs of students at the College, while empowering, teaching, discussing,and exploring the Black experience.
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The Psi Beta and Psychology Club Guest Lecture Series is delighted to share with you the unlisted YouTube recordings of our lectures this semester. Many thanks to the talented Anuj Nautiyal of Media Services for his expertise in converting these recordings for us!
Katie Berry, B.A., Food & Alcohol Disturbance Among U.S. College Students 3/11/21
Sukhmani Pal, M.S., Reminders of Threats & Prejudice Towards Muslims: Experimental Examination of Intergroup Threat Theory 3/31/21
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QCC Writing Center &
General Academic Areas
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Our mission is to SUPPORT, HELP, and ENCOURAGE Quinsigamond Community College’s female student population in an effort to assist in the successful completion of their educational goals. We are pleased to provide these students with the opportunity to gain academic, personal, and professional development.
The QCC SHE club is looking for female students to join. SHE meets first Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m.If interested email she@qcc.mass.edu
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LEARN ABOUT HOUSING RIGHTS WITH
Gina Plata-Nino, Staff attorney at Central West Justice Center
Topic: Housing rights Workshop
Time: Friday April 9, 2021 03:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting
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Athletics and Fitness Corner
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QCC Athletics Wyvern
E-sports Team
The official Esports season begins this Spring 2021 semester.
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 nmello@qcc.mass.edu
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QCC - ZOOM YOGA FREE 5 days a week this Spring 2021 semester
Monday through Friday
12:00pm-12:40pm
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NEW !!! YOGA/MEDITATION CLASS
Begins Wednesday, February 17th
Mondays & Wednesdays 6:00pm-6:40pm
(6-6:20pm Yoga & 6:20-6:40pm Mediation)
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QCC ZOOM ZUMBA FREE twice a week
Tuesdays 1:15 p.m.-2:00 p.m. and Thursdays 6:00 p.m.-6:45 p.m.
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Sports and Fitness with Josh and Lisa!
EVERY THURSDAY 1:00PM-2:00PM
We are here for you, every Thursday from 1:00pm-2:00pm. If you have any questions regarding sports, fitness or other questions we can help with.
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Office of the Dean of Compliance
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About Sexual Assault
Sexual violence happens in every community and affects people of all genders and ages. Sexual violence is any type of unwanted sexual contact. This includes words and actions of a sexual nature against a person’s will and without their consent. A person may use force, threats, manipulation, or coercion to commit sexual violence.
Forms of sexual violence include:
- Rape or sexual assault
- Child sexual assault and incest
- Sexual assault by a person’s spouse or partner
- Unwanted sexual contact/touching
- Sexual harassment
- Sexual exploitation and trafficking
- Exposing one’s genitals or naked body to other(s) without consent
- Masturbating in public
- Watching someone engage in private acts without their knowledge or permission
- Nonconsensual image sharing
There is a social context that surrounds sexual violence. Social norms that condone violence, use power over others, traditional constructs of masculinity, the subjugation of women, and silence about violence and abuse contribute to the occurrence of sexual violence. Oppression in all of its forms is among the root causes of sexual violence. Sexual violence is preventable through collaborations of community members at multiple levels of society—in our homes, neighborhoods, schools, faith settings, workplaces, and other settings. We all play a role in preventing sexual violence and establishing norms of respect, safety, equality, and helping others.
What is consent?
Consent must be freely given and informed, and a person can change their mind at any time.
Consent is more than a yes or no. It is a dialogue about desires, needs, and level of comfort with different sexual interactions.
Who does sexual violence impact?
Victims of sexual violence include people of all ages, races, genders, and religions — with and without disabilities.
- Nearly one in five women in the United States have experienced rape or attempted rape some time in their lives (Black et al., 2011).
- In the United States, one in 71 men have experienced rape or attempted rape (Black et al., 2011).
- An estimated 32.3% of multiracial women, 27.5% of American Indian/Alaska Native women, 21.2% of non-Hispanic black women, 20.5% of non-Hispanic white women, and 13.6% of Hispanic women were raped during their lifetimes (Black et al., 2011).
Victims often know the person who sexually assaulted them.
People who sexually abuse usually target someone they know.
- Nearly three out of four adolescents (74%) who have been sexually assaulted were victimized by someone they knew well (Kilpatrick, Saunders, & Smith, 2003).
- One-fifth (21.1%) were committed by a family member (Kilpatrick, Saunders, & Smith, 2003).
Victims are never at fault.
Choosing to violate another person is not about “drinking too much,” “trying to have a good time,” or ”getting carried away,” nor is it about the clothes someone was wearing, how they were acting, or what type of relationship they have with the person who abused them. Violating another person is a choice.
Rape is often not reported or convicted.
A person may choose not to report to law enforcement or tell anyone about a victimization they experienced for many reasons. Some of the most common include:
- a fear of not being believed
- being afraid of retaliation
- shame or fear of being blamed
- pressure from others
- distrust towards law enforcement
- a desire to protect the attacker for other reasons
ON CAMPUS CONTACT
Elizabeth A. Woods
Dean for Compliance and Education
508-854-2791- phone
pronouns she/her/hers
To report an ADA or Title IX Concern
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Helpful Online Transfer Services
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QCC Transfer Services
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Springfield Area Colleges
Transfer Fairs
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QCC Transfer Services
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ORIGINS OF THE MONTH OF APRIL
Aрrіl іѕ thе fourth month оf thе year іn thе Grеgоrіаn cаlеndаr and іtѕ рrеdесеѕѕоr, the Julіаn саlеndаr. Itѕ nаmе is derived from thе latin wоrd aperit, which means tо ореn. It іѕ соnѕіdеrеd thаt Aрrіl іѕ thе month оf the growing season and whеn trееѕ аnd flowers bеgіn tо “ореn”. It is аlѕо bеlіеvеd thаt the mоnth’ѕ nаmе is named after the Greek gоddеѕѕ, Aphrodite (Aphros).
Hіѕtоrу оf Aрrіl
April was оrіgіnаllу thе ѕесоnd mоnth of the year in thе Roman саlеndаr and соnѕіѕtеd оf 30 dауѕ. It became the fourth mоnth соnѕіѕtіng оf only 29 dауѕ when January wаѕ dеѕіgnаtеd thе fіrѕt month of thе уеаr around 450 BCE. Aрrіl became 30 dауѕ lоng again whеn Julius Cаеѕаr rеfоrmеd thе calendar.
Yеt оn the lірѕ оf many is the оld saying “Aрrіl ѕhоwеrѕ bring May flowers.” Thе сhіllу wіndѕ аnd damp wеаthеr аrе nоt yet done. Aрrіl then іѕ a hореful month ѕhоwіng the promise оf bеаutу in the nоt too distant future.
Eаѕtеr most оftеn fаllѕ durіng April. Eаѕtеr is thе соmmеmоrаtіоn оf thе dеаth аnd resurrection оf Jesus. Mаnу оf thе rituals ѕurrоundіng іtѕ сеlеbrаtіоn hаvе раgаn оrіgіn іnсludіng hіdіng easter еggѕ. Eggѕ are a ѕуmbоl оf fеrtіlіtу and nеw life.
April also рlауѕ host tо April Fools Dау, thе fіrѕt dау in April. On thіѕ dау practical jokes аrе practiced оn thе unwаrу (and often thе wаrу аѕ wеll). This tradition ѕееmѕ tо hаvе оrіgіnаtеd іn Frаnсе whеrе Nеw Yеаrѕ Dау was сеlеbrаtеd during Mеdіеvаl times оn thе 1st of Aрrіl. Grеgоrу XIII changed it back to thе 1ѕt of January іn 1582. Mаnу people in rurаl areas dіd nоt mаkе thе сhаngе for ѕеvеrаl уеаrѕ. Thе соѕmороlіtаn сіtу dwеllеrѕ thought thеm fools fоr thіѕ rеаѕоn аnd іt bесаmе the fаѕhіоn to tаkе advantage of thе nаіvеtе оf thе provincials оn this dаtе. The рrасtісе ѕрrеаd tо England аnd other Englіѕh speaking соuntrіеѕ.
April hаѕ also been dеѕіgnаtеd Nаtіоnаl Pоеtrу Mоnth, Jazz Appreciation Mоnth, and Bе Vіgіlаntе Against Chіld Abuѕе Mоnth. Dауlіght Sаvіng Tіmе аlѕо nоrmаllу bеgіnѕ this mоnth. Thіѕ is thе day whеn сlосkѕ “spring fоrwаrd” іn order to maximize thе numbеr оf hоurѕ оf dауlіght durіng tіmеѕ people are аwаkе. Thіѕ ѕаvеѕ еnеrgу аnd hаѕ the еffесt оf іnсrеаѕіng rоаd safety.
Eаrth Dау іѕ оbѕеrvеd оn 22 Aрrіl. Thіѕ day was fіrѕt celebrated іn 1970. The іdеа is to mаkе реорlе mоrе aware оf thе Eаrth’ѕ еnvіrоnmеnt and finding wауѕ tо еnѕurе that іt remains lіvаblе fоr humаn bеіngѕ.
Fоurth Mоnth
Aрrіl іѕ thе fоurth mоnth оf the year in thе Grеgоrіаn саlеndаr аnd соnѕіѕtѕ оf 30 dауѕ. It іѕ commonly associated wіth thе ѕеаѕоn оf ѕрrіng in thе Northern Hemisphere аnd fall (autumn) in thе Sоuthеrn hemisphere.
April ѕtаrtѕ оn thе ѕаmе dау оf thе week as Julу аnd ends on thе ѕаmе dау of thе week аѕ Dесеmbеr іn соmmоn уеаrѕ. Durіng leap уеаrѕ, April ѕtаrtѕ on thе ѕаmе dау оf thе wееk аѕ Jаnuаrу.
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