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FLYPAPER – DOUGLAS DEGGES | SARAH PHYLLIS SMITH

On view from January 31st – February 25th
Closing reception February 22n from 6-7:30pm

Flypaper is an ongoing collaborative project by artists Douglas Degges and Sarah Phyllis Smith. The work explores relationships to land and landscape through the pairing and layering of text and image. At a time when we have immediate access to anything, from sourcing information on the internet to our ability to capture, store, and share images at a moment’s notice, analogue processes seem well poised for critically engaging newer forms of visual expression. This collaborative project is not only a celebration of the corporeal or material world but also a reflection on the speed at which images are produced and consumed. Image-making is approached as an intuitive and physical thinking process where mixed media and raw material become images as well as containers for shared memories.

For Sarah, whose work is often rooted in autobiographical narrative, this work is a move toward improvisation and abstraction. For Douglas, this work marks an embrace of representational imagery and storytelling. This collaborative project, when exhibited, becomes an inquiry into the nature of authorship and heterogeneity, as all works are fully collaborative and make use of hybrid forms and seemingly divergent studio processes and image-making strategies. The work is often exhibited in such a way as to highlight this. Works are installed according to a kind of cadence established by competing visuals and significant jumps in scale, as seen here in the SPIROL Art Gallery.

On Thursday, January 6, 2022, a group of local dignitaries gathered at the Henry Breault Bridge, Kennedy Drive, Putnam, CT to commemorate the addition of a permanent bronze plaque for the final stretch of The Quinebaug Valley Community College Foundation signature fundraiser and race, Tackle the Trail™.

Celebrating this milestone were: QVCC Foundation President Joseph Adiletta, Town of Putnam Mayor Barney Seney, QVCC Director of Institutional Advancement and Tackle the Trail™ Race Director Monique Wolanin, President of the Northeastern CT Chamber of Commerce, Putnam Business Association Business Coordinator and owner of The Courthouse Bar and Grille Sheila Frost, Putnam Business Association President and owner of WINY Radio Gary Osbrey, and WINY Radio Sports Director (the 2021 race announcer) Mike Brunetti.

QVCC Director of Institutional Advancement and Tackle the Trail Race Director, Monique Wolanin stated, “Thank you all and the Town of Putnam for your continued support of Tackle the Trail™, which proceeds from the race will help hundreds of students each year pursue their educational goals.”

Make Tackle Your Destination brings even more energy to the already vibrant Town of Putnam on the third Saturday of October and coincides with The Great Pumpkin Festival and the Roseland Cottage Fine Arts and Crafts Festival. Runners, fans, volunteers, business owners, and community members will enjoy a warm NE CT welcome and all that our region offers.

The Henry Breault Bridge recognizes Henry Breault, Putnam, CT, Peacetime Medal of Honor Recipient, for action at Limon Bay, Canal Zone, Panama on October 28, 1923.  Citation: For heroism and devotion to duty while serving onboard the U.S. submarine 0-5 at the time of the sinking of that vessel. On the morning of 28 October 1923, the 0-5 collided with the steamship Abangarez and sank in less than a minute. When the collision occurred, Breault was in the torpedo room. Upon reaching the hatch, he saw that the boat was rapidly sinking. Instead of jumping overboard to save his own life, he returned to the torpedo room to the rescue of a shipmate whom he knew was trapped in the boat, closing the torpedo room hatch on himself. Breault and Brown remained trapped in this compartment until rescued by the salvage party 31 hours later.

Tackle the Trail™ is a trail race through Northeast Connecticut for marathoners, half-marathoners, and relay teams.  Runners enjoy the quiet solitude of nature with bursts of energetic and supportive fans throughout this point-to-point race. Just 45 minutes from Providence and 1 hour from Boston, Tackle the Trail, a unique race in an amazing place! your gateway to trail racing in New England.

Tackle is always the third Saturday in October and benefits students attending Quinebaug Valley Community College. Learn more about Tackle the Trail™ https://tacklethetrail.org/  .

Released January 10, 2022

The Quinebaug Valley Community College Workforce Development and Continuing Education Department has expanded in staff, programs, and funding.  With the recent growth of tuition assistance funds, more community members will have the opportunity for low or no-cost training to advance or start a career.

Patricia Meyer, the new Director of Workforce Development and Continuing Education, comes to QVCC from Fredrick Community College, MD with extensive experience in leading Workforce Development programs. Jennifer Armstrong, Continuing Education Aide and QVCC alumna, previously worked as a student worker at QVCC and is supporting enrollment of Workforce Development students.

The community is invited to attend one of the upcoming open house events to learn more about short-term workforce training options for this spring. Virtual Open House dates are January 13 or 20, from 5 – 6 p.m., and an in-person event is scheduled for the QVCC Willimantic location, 729 Main Street, on January 18 from 3p-4p. QVCC is offering courses in Certified Nursing Assistant, Introduction to Medical Cannabis, Computer Skills, Pharmacy Technician, Real Estate, Business Leadership Series, Business Office Professional, Project Management, Dementia Care, MLT National Exam Preparation, and Veterinary Assistant. More courses will be added in the spring including the popular Motorcycle Basic Riders Course.

Twenty-seven years ago, community leaders started Learning in Retirement (now called LiR) at Quinebaug Community College to offer advanced learning and social opportunities for adults in the Quiet Corner. In 2008, as a thank you to the college, LiR started an endowed scholarship fund for those students seeking a college degree and reached a goal of $50,000 in 2012. Bill Brower, former LiR President and QVCC Foundation member stated, “In 2012, LiR decided to endow another fund for students seeking professional certifications which would provide for better jobs/better lives. This year, despite not meeting because of COVID, we reached another $50,000.00 goal.”  QVCC Director of Institutional Advancement, Monique Wolanin stated, “QVCC is made better thanks to our long relationship with LiR as part of our learning community. In addition to their course offerings, LiR Members volunteer at College and Foundation events, serve as QVCC Foundation Members, and thanks to the generosity of many members, provide annual scholarships to both credit and workforce development students. LiR has endowed two funds totaling over $100,000!”.

More information:

To register for an open house event: January 13 OR January 20    January 18 In -person
Learn more about workforce development programs
Application for the application for tuition assistance and payment options

Questions and Contact Information: 860.932.4005 or Email

Released January 7, 2022

On Saturday, January 8, QVCC will host two virtual events: Enrollment Day for students who need to register for the spring semester and Campus Preview Day for prospective students.

Enrollment Day: Any current student or student who will be starting on January 21, 2022 for the spring semester can schedule a virtual appointment for advising and class registration assistance between 9 – 1 p.m. Advisors and financial aid will be available. Advanced registration is required.

Register for an appointment now 

Campus Preview Day: Learn why QVCC is your best & most affordable start for a college education. If you are interested in starting at QVCC in the spring or fall 2022 semester, attend Preview Day, 10-Noon.

·       9 am – 10 am: Drop-in to our virtual office to speak with an Admissions or Financial Aid Representative.

·       10 am – 11 am: Learn about QVCC’s programs, how to enroll, cost savings and more from Admissions & Financial Aid Representatives.

·       11 am – noon: Drop-in to our virtual office to speak with an Admissions or Financial Aid Representative.

Reserve your spot today

Released January 4, 2022

Quinebaug Valley Community College has announced the names of 178 students named to the Fall 2021 semester dean’s list.

Ashford
Laurie Hipsky, Eco Manso-Rich, Katie Renaud

Baltic
Adam Ritchotte

Brooklyn
Laura Bates, Jimmy Benitez, Savannah Buisson, Angelique Caouette, Megan Coraccio, David Craighill, Connor Downing, Victoria Fradette, Sierra Girard, Madeline Guari, Caroline Hamill, Krycia Harlow, Denis Hickey, Zada Jones, Nicole Maxim, Aidan McGennis, Hector Morales, Danilo Palenzuela, Michelle Parmeter, Anwar Shakir, Adam Shinkiewicz, Emma Turner, Kenneth Weatherspoon

Canterbury
Bernardo Barron, Christopher Coury, Adam Exley, Emmalee Fritzsche, Elenore Jolley, Colette Marchand, Matthew Moffitt, Katherine Otto, Tanya Rizer

Central Village
Shania Scharlack, Sean Sweeney

Chaplin
Emily St Dennis

Coventry
Abbie Bragdon, Maria Galarza-Ortiz

Danielson
Jasmine Alvord, Ashley Berube, Kamila Correa, Angela Dean, Jennifer Farquharson, Nikki Flynn, Renee Gates, Lindsey Green, Ibrahim Kamara, Tate Larrow, Saylee Phongsamphanh, Bryce Pratt, Julia Revellese, Christine Sheridan, Samantha Swenson, Victoria Trudeau-Mungham

Dayville
Khamvongsouk Bandith, Mandi Beckman, Philip Davis, Nicholas Hindle, Chase LeClerc, Krystal Maclure, Lynn Paquin, Christopher Perry, Heather Souza

Eastford
Zoe Marshall

Enfield
Lina Mistry

Griswold
Yvonne Dupuis, Mary Hayden, Melissa Thibodeau

Groton
Melissa Soto

Hampton
Miles Lindell, Jessica Woody

Jewett City
Maryam Arshad, Heather Emerich, Vincent Valenti

Lebanon
Amy Roberts

Lisbon
Emily Mirante

Mansfield Center
Arielle Hernandez

Marlborough
Erica Troiano

Middletown
Diana Kostacopoulos

Moosup
Sarah Chamberland, Jakob LaButti, Piotr Malinowski, Elizabeth Schneider, Kennedy Shippee, Kylie Shippee

New London
Rebecca Richards

North Grosvenordale
Rebecca Giles, Kevin Gomes, Lindsey Houghton, Malakai Lima, Emma Nazario, Jennifer Perry, Tyler Persson, Justin Phelps, Gianna Stoico, Evan Torres, Sara Watson, Madison Yost

North Haven
Sumeyra Yavuz

Norwich
Christie Hughes

Pawcatuck
Lydia Miner

Plainfield
Alyssa Aubin, Jesse Fultz, Bernadette Michaud, Cassandra Miller, Gianna Pellegrino

Pomfret Center
Remi Benton, Sydney Feragne, Ryan Lewis, Robert Manifold, Shelby Pendleton

Preston
Ashlyn Chmelecki

Putnam
Morgan Blackmar, Selena Cordero, Trent Dionne, Jennifer Franks, Allison Hall, Anna Ionkin, Jerusha Morrissette, Jordyn Poole, Misty Williams

South Windham
Nicolemarie Gonzalez Figueroa, Kevin McGeary

Sterling
Hannah DeAngelis, Erin DeRouin, Sarah Dexter, Maggie Fallon, Megan Hart, Olivia LaRose, Faith Smith, Angela Stone, Ryan Young

Thompson
Paige Audet, Mikenzi LaBonte

Voluntown
Adam Eaton, Jamie Palazzi

Waterbury
Jonathan Fullbright

Wauregan
Chandler Hebert

Willimantic
Michelle Aguayo Castro, Lorena Alba, Miata Arroyo, Owen Delgado, Yasmin Garcia-Juarez, Dakota Ibarrondo, Gabriela Lopez Barreto, Yarixa Rodriguez, Patricia Todd, Megan Trueblood, Patrick Walker Ayala

Willington
Amanda Hansen

Windham
Ashley Licata

Woodstock
Donna Bayer Carreaux, Liam Blanchflower, Sydney Cournoyer, Aria Gianfriddo, Matthew Gianfriddo, Hannah Hagstrom, Audrey Helmetag, Hailey Klar, Jarod Martin, Molly Millix, Evan Odorski, Payton Peterson, Thomas Robidoux

Woodstock Valley
Jocelyn Foisey, Abigail Kilburn

Fairfield, IA
Thomas Kadar

Charlton, MA
Caitlin Baer, Johnathan Tucker

Dudley, MA
Molly Castano, Brett Spiewakowski

New Bedford, MA
Britney Cabral

Southbridge, MA
Jourhana Colon

Burrillville, RI
Melissa Parent

Coventry, RI
Kerrie Karwoski

Quinebaug Valley Community College has several coming events in November and December, which are open to the public:

Covid Vaccinations – Receive your 1st and 2nd doses, as well as boosters (Moderna, Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson). Tuesdays 9 am – 1pm and Wednesdays 3 pm – 7 pm in the Fireside Lounge on the Danielson campus. No appointment needed. 742 Upper Maple Street, Danielson, CT

Veterans Connection Photo Exhibit: Running until November 26 – The Veterans Connection photo exhibit began in the fall of 2014 to recognize and celebrate the QVCC faculty, staff, and community members who have served or have loved ones who have served in the United States military. Featured in the exhibit is a missing man table, also known as a fallen comrade table. This table is reserved to honor our brave and selfless American military members who have perished on the battlefield, those who have not been returned to us after being taken prisoner on foreign soil, and for those who went missing and have not found their way back home. The Veterans Connection photo exhibit, which is open to the public, will be running until Friday, November 26. Community members are invited and encouraged to visit.

November 16 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm: Tour & Information Session Spotlighting QVCC’s Careers in Healthcare – Learn about QVCC’s Healthcare Associate Degree and certificate programs, including Business Administration: Health Care Management, Medical Assisting, Medical Laboratory Technician, Pre-Nursing, Administrative Medical Office Skills, Phlebotomy, Health Career Pathways, and HIMT: Certified Coding Specialist.

November 17 @ 6 pm: QVCC Fall Open House – Have you always wanted to go to college? Are you looking for a new career or the right career for you? Do you need help figuring out your next steps? QVCC is the place to find yourself and your path. Attending Open House is the best way to discover why QVCC should be your choice for starting, continuing, or finishing your college education. By registering, you will have access to the Open House for a year! Open House includes an alumni & student panel, individual breakout sessions, and a student services informational panel. Register at qvcc.edu/openhouse.

November 18 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm: Advanced Manufacturing & Mechatronics Automation Technician Tour & Information Session – Join the QVCC Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center Team at the Danielson campus to learn about our programs. You can tour our facilities, learn about internships, job placement for graduates, and hear about the demand locally, regionally, and statewide for the skills of our graduates from these programs. No RSVP is required. For more information, contact Sandy Gould at sgould@qvcc.edu.

November 24 @ 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the Black Dog Bar & Grille: Annual Alumni Mixer – A fun night that brings QVCC alumni together to reconnect with one another and the college. We cordially invite alumni, faculty, and staff to come by and enjoy a drink, some food and conversation – a perfect pre-Thanksgiving celebration! RSVP at qvcc.edu/alumni-events. Contact Sarah Wolfburg, Director of Alumni Relations at swolfburg@qvcc.edu or (860) 932-4133 with any questions.

November 30: Giving Tuesday – After widely recognized shopping days, Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday kicks off the charitable holiday season. Celebrated the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, this Giving Tuesday, the QVCC Foundation is asking YOU to give the gift of education and help support local students at QVCC. Give online at qvcc.edu/give-now on November 30, 2021. Your gift makes a difference in hundreds of local QVCC students’ lives!

December 4 and January 8 @ 10 am – 12 pm: QVCC Preview Day – Learn why QVCC is the best and most affordable start for a college education. Apply for free, tour campus, meet faculty and alumni, and learn about your options for paying for college (financial aid, scholarships, and PACT free tuition funding). Enjoy cider and donuts. Click here to register.

December 4 and January 8 @ 9 am – 1 pm: Enrollment Day – Advising will be available to help you build your winter or spring class schedule and register. Financial Aid will also be available for questions. Advanced reservation is required.

December 7: In-Person FAFSA Completion Event – Join us in-person for our 2022-2023 FAFSA Completion Event. If you are a recent high school graduate (under age 24) or high school senior, we strongly recommend your parents attend the workshop as well, as they will need to provide information and a digital signature to complete the process. Students and parents/guardians: please bring your 2020 tax returns and FSA ID, which can be created at studentaid.gov. If you did not file 2020 taxes, please bring your W2. This event will be offered at two different times to fit your busy schedule: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm or 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm. Please RSVP to choose your preferred time and location: forms.office.com/r/U1nhEbLkr1.

December 7 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm: Evening Advising and Registration (Danielson & Willimantic) – Get advised and get registered! Advisors will be available on both the Danielson and Willimantic campuses, as well as through phone and video options, to help build your winter or spring schedule and register for the courses you need.

December 7 @ 5:30 pm: Tour Tuesday – Take a tour of our main campus and see what QVCC can offer you! Tour the building and labs, meet with admissions, visit our library and learning center, and hear about services that can make you a successful student.

December 7 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm: Opening Exhibition for El Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead – The opening reception for the El Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead exhibit will be held on December 7 at 5:30 pm in the SPIROL Art Gallery.

December 8 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm: FAFSA Completion Event (Remote) – Join us virtually for our 2022-2023 FAFSA Completion Event. If you are a recent high school graduate (under age 24) or high school senior, we strongly recommend your parents attend the workshop as well, as they will need to provide information and a digital signature to complete the process. Students and parents/guardians, please be prepared with your 2020 tax returns and FSA ID, which can be created at studentaid.gov. If you did not file 2020 taxes, please provide your W2. Please RSVP to choose your preferred time: forms.office.com/r/U1nhEbLkr1.

December 8 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Get Accepted, Advised, and Registered (Willimantic) – Receive in-person student support services from Admissions, Financial Aid, and Advising at QVCC’s Willimantic satellite location.

December 8 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm: Evening Advising and Registration (Danielson) – Get advised and get registered! Advisors will be available on the Danielson campus, as well as through phone and video options, to help build your winter or spring schedule and register for the courses you need.

DANIELSON – On Thursday, November 11, Quinebaug Valley Community College was graced with a beautiful November afternoon to host the annual Veterans Day Celebration outdoors in the Veterans Garden, located on the Danielson campus.

Over 400 bricks engraved with the names of local veterans lie in QVCC’s Veterans Garden, which was built in 2010 with the goal of providing a place where local veterans could be honored and remembered for their services to our country.

QVCC’s Veterans Day Celebration began with the National Anthem, performed by QVCC alumna Linda Colangelo, and the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Fred Ruhlemann of the Danielson Veteran Coffeehouse. QVCC CEO Dr. Karen Hynick provided a warm welcome, followed by comments from United States Congressman Joe Courtney and Connecticut State Representative Pat Boyd.

The celebration also included an original poem, written and recited by QVCC’s Veterans Services Coordinator Joel Niemann ’15, “A Soldier’s Prayer,” read by Sergeant 1st Class Melissa Collins of the Connecticut National Guard, and musical selections, including a Military Service Song medley and God Bless America, also performed by Linda Colangelo.

Following the outdoor celebration, guests were welcomed into the SPIROL Art Gallery for a viewing of the Veterans Connection photo exhibit. The Veterans Connection photo exhibit began in the fall of 2014 to recognize and celebrate the QVCC faculty, staff, and community members who have served or have loved ones who have served in the United States military.

Also featured in the exhibit is a missing man table, also known as a fallen comrade table. This table is reserved to honor our brave and selfless American military members who have perished on the battlefield, those who have not been returned to us after being taken prisoner on foreign soil, and for those who went missing and have not found their way back home.

The Veterans Connection photo exhibit, which is open to the public, will be running until Friday, November 26. Community members are invited and encouraged to visit.

“We’re so grateful that we could host our Veterans Day celebration in person this year,” said QVCC’s Veterans Services Coordinator Joel Niemann. “We had outstanding weather, excellent speakers, and an incredible photo exhibit. We couldn’t have asked for more to honor our veterans, locally and beyond.”

Quinebaug Valley Community College has a number of coming events in November and December.

• Tuesday, November 2: Job Fair: Early Childhood Programs 11 – 1 pm –– Childcare Employers are Ready to Hire You! Looking for a job in childcare? Attend the Early Childhood Education Job Fair at the QVCC Danielson campus. Programs from Northeast Connecticut will be in attendance. Bring your resume and be prepared to meet with potential employers. This event is open to the public. Attendees must wear a mask while indoors on campus. Contact: Cindy Shirshac (cshirshac@qvcc.edu, 860.932.4150).
• Wednesday, November 3: 
  • PACT Day – Pledge to Advance Connecticut – FREE Tuition Program 9 – 5 pm –– If you are a first-time college student, Connecticut high school graduate, and resident – OF ANY AGE – you meet three of the qualifications for the State of Connecticut FREE tuition program! Learn more about how to qualify for PACT. Schedule an appointment to see if you qualify for the state of CT FREE education! Admissions and Financial Aid staff will be on hand to answer questions.
  • Financial Aid & PACT Information Session 3:00 pm. Danielson campus room 127 The QVCC Financial Aid Department is hosting an information session. Learn more about the FAFSA application process and PACT eligibility.
• Saturday, November 13:
  • QVCC Preview Day– 10 am – Noon –– Join the admissions staff at the Danielson campus for tours, apply on-the-spot for FREE; learn about paying for college and FREE tuition; view the art show. Advanced registration is requested. Contact: Amanda Giles (agiles@qvcc.edu, 860-932-4217).
  • QVCC Enrollment Day – Register for Winter or Spring – 9 am – 1 pm –– Schedule an on-campus or virtual appointment to meet with an academic advisor.
• Tuesday, November 16: Tour & Information Session Spotlighting QVCC’s Careers in Healthcare. 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm –– Learn about QVCC’s Healthcare Associate Degree and certificate programs, including Business Administration: Health Care Management, Medical Assisting, Medical Laboratory Technician and Pre-Nursing. Administrative Medical Office Skills, Phlebotomy, Health Career Pathways, HIMT: Certified Coding Specialist Contact: Sarah Hendrick (shendrick@qvcc.edu, 860-932-4096).
• Wednesday, November 17: QVCC Fall Open House 6 – 8 pm –– Have you always wanted to go to college? Are you looking for a new career or the right career for you? Do you need help figuring out your next steps? QVCC is the place to find yourself and your path. Attending Open House is the best way to discover why QVCC should be your choice for starting, continuing, or finishing your college education. By registering, you will have access to the Open House for a year! Open House includes an Alumni & Student Panel, Program Breakout Sessions, and a Student Services Informational Panel. Contact: Sarah Hendrick (shendrick@qvcc.edu, 860-932-4096).
• Thursday, November 18: Advanced Manufacturing & Mechatronics Automation Technician Tour & Information Session 5:30 – 7:30 pm –– Join the QVCC Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center Team at the Danielson campus to learn about our programs. You can tour our facilities, learn about internships and job placement for graduates, and hear about the demand locally, regionally, and statewide for the skills of our graduates from these programs. No RSVP required. Contact: Sandy Gould (sgould@qvcc.edu, 860-932-4178).
• Saturday, December 4: QVCC Preview Day 10 am – Noon –– Join the admissions staff at the Danielson campus for tours, apply on-the-spot for FREE; learn about paying for college and FREE tuition; view the art show. Advanced registration is requested. Contact: Amanda Giles (agiles@qvcc.edu, 860-932-4217).
• Tuesday, December 7: Tour Tuesday 5:30 – 7:30 pm –– Take a tour of our main campus and see what QVCC can offer YOU! Tour the building and labs, meet with admissions, visit our library and learning center, hear about services that can make you a successful student. Not a student yet? Apply to QVCC today! It is always FREE to apply! Contact: Sarah Hendrick (shendrick@qvcc.edu, 860-932-4096).

Five Champions of QVCC Celebrated

Quinebaug Valley Community College celebrated fifty years of serving the communities of Northeast Connecticut on Thursday, October 21, 2021. Following campus COVID-19 protocols, more than 130 faculty, staff, emeritus faculty and staff, and community members were able to gather for this special occasion.

The evening featured remarks from Governor Ned Lamont, Terrence Cheng – President CT State Colleges and Universities, Robert Steinmetz – Regional President, CT Community Colleges, Diane Williams – QVCC President Emeritus, and Karen Hynick QVCC CEO.  State Senator Mae Flexer and State Representative Pat Boyd presented a Connecticut State Legislature Proclamation to QVCC commemorating 50 years of service to Northeast CT.

The highlight of the event included the recognition of “Five Champions of QVCC”. The Five Champions were selected from more than 30 nominations. Whether in a classroom setting, in a student support role, in a peer role or as a community member, champions advocate for our students, and the college’s mission. They tirelessly work for the betterment of our institution and have helped us to be a model for the state of Connecticut and beyond. Whether their presence was felt fifty years ago or today, they made impact on the history of the college.

The Five Champions:

• Joy Chartier ‘78 – Joy is not only a graduate but former QVCC employee. She was known as the backbone of QVCC and many said that if no one in administration was around Joy could run the College. Joy worked at QVCC in Student Services and served on the QVCC Foundation, where she is a Foundation Member Emeritus.
• Gary and Karen Osbrey – Gary and Karen are the owners of WINY Radio in Putnam, CT. They work tirelessly as advocates for the communities in Northeast Connecticut. There is rarely an event in the region that the Osbrey’s are not in attendance or participating in some fashion. As a friend of the College, they provide a free monthly spot on the GaryO morning show for the Foundation, provide live broadcasts during campus events, and always promote the College, students, and faculty and staff. Karen is the longest serving member of the QVCC Foundation and former QVCC Foundation President.
• Lynn Pasquerella ’78 – Lynn was a first-generation college student at QVCC.  Encouragement by faculty members pushed her to further her education and she attended Mount Holyoke College.  She received a full fellowship at Brown University where she earned her Ph.D. in Philosophy in 1985. Lynn has spent her career in higher education serving in roles at the University of Rhode Island, University of Hartford, president of Mount Holyoke, and currently is the President of the Association of American Colleges and Universities. Lynn has never forgotten QVCC and the foundation the college provided for her. With her husband, they endowed a scholarship with the QVCC Foundation benefiting students pursuing Liberal Arts & Sciences.
• Denise Walsh ’90 – Denise is a Professor of Mathematics at QVCC. She served as the Faculty Representative to the QVCC Foundation for many years, volunteers at Foundation events, and is the department chair of Mathematics. Denise works tirelessly with students and is seen year-round on the campus. Former student Sean Gilmartin nominated Denise. He noted the impact she had on him with demystifying math and after accepting a high school teaching position, she was the first person he called for advice.
• Monique Wolanin – Monique has served at the Director of Institutional Advancement for thirteen years and is known as the face of the College in the community. Since she has taken the reigns of the Foundation, the Foundation has grown to be one of the largest Foundations of the Twelve Community Colleges in the state. She has introduced new learning opportunities and fundraising events for the community including Perspectives and Visions in Leadership speaker series, The QVCC Spelling Bee, and Tackle the Trail™. Monique has served on numerous boards in Northeast Connecticut including the Hale YMCA Youth and Family Center, Day Kimball Women’s Board, and the Performing Arts of Northeast Connecticut.

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QVCC is excited to share that the Connecticut State Community Colleges TimelyCare services are now LIVE and ready to use!

What is TimelyCare? It provides access to 24/7 medical and mental health support for all Connecticut State Community Colleges students.

Students can now sign-up/register an account and begin seeing providers by downloading the TimelyCare mobile app. They can also visit the TimelyCare website for more information on the services: www.timelycare.com/ctstate.