DEAR QC ALUMNI, The Quincy College Alumni Association’s Networking Evening was such a success last year, we are doing it again! It will be held on Thursday, June 12, 2014 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm in the first floor Atrium at Presidents Place, 1250 Hancock Street, in Quincy Center. Bring updated copies of your resume and plenty of business cards. There will career counseling, and some local employment agencies will be attendance. Julie Foley, The Consultant of Style, will be offering tips on what to wear, and what not to wear, to your next important meeting or interview. There will also be a presentation about how to use Social Media to your professional advantage. Refreshments will be served, and Steve Marchena, a classical guitarist, will provide live music. RSVP by June 5th by contacting Julie at JBlackburn@quincycollege.edu or leaving a message with Gary Wallrapp at (617) 984-1662.

In addition to our Networking Evening, Quincy College will be hosting an open house on the same date in the area adjacent to the Atrium of Presidents Place between 4:30 and 6:30 pm.

In August 2013, Quincy College unveiled a new laboratory inside Saville Hall at our Quincy location. This was accomplished with the help of both federal and state grants. The Life Sciences are one of the fastest job producing sectors in Massachusetts, and our Biotechnology and Compliance program has state of the art upgrades in both our curriculum and laboratories. The cost is affordable, especially when financial aid is considered, and the starting salaries for those that the complete just the one year certificate program are competitive with those offered in other fields after receiving an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree.

Quincy College is standing at the forefront of a great emerging sector of our economy with this Biotechnology lab, it is a great testament to the College’s commitment to providing educational opportunity in fields that are in the heart of our future,” said Thomas P. Koch, Mayor of Quincy.

Read more about our Biotechnology and Compliance program in the news at quincycollege.edu/index.php/news.

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Our Admissions Staff will be available to answer any questions and music will be provided by Country 102.5. This will also give you a chance to welcome our new Admissions Director, Eileen Knight.

Ms. Knight brings a wealth of experience and accomplishments from her previous positions in admissions at Antioch University (Seattle), Northern Arizona University (Yuma), Berklee College of Music and Massachusetts Communications College. She has experience recruiting a diverse student body; traditional and non-traditional, transfer, and international, active military, family and veterans. She can be reached at (617) 984-1772 or by email at EKnight@quincycollege.edu.

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Interested in continuing your education, but short on the most valuable commodity of all…time?

Quincy College Summer Sessions can be a terrific opportunity to catch up on classes for your degree or step out of your comfort zone and learn something new and exciting! QC has two summer semesters, with courses offered both online and on campus at a variety of different times. Check out the selection at register.quincycollege.edu/ics and register soon to save your spot.

REMINDER If you are in thinking about a career change or looking for a new position, just a quick reminder that Career Services is always available to both students and alumni of QC. Gary Wallrapp, Director of Career Services, can be reached at (617) 984-1662 or by email at GWallrapp@quincycollege.edu.

Take advantage of the many opportunities for both professional and personal growth by contacting Fred Doyle, Director of Life Long Learning and Non Credit Education. The course selections change every semester. In the past, classes in Interior Decorating, Computers and Digital Photography have been offered... the possibilities are endless. Fred can be reached at FDoyle@quincycollege.edu or by calling (617) 984-1617.

Our PLYMOUTH CAMPUS is undergoing terrific growth on all fronts as well. In addition to higher enrollment and more course offerings, construction on the new laboratories for our computer and nursing programs was just completed.

You should have received an invitation to participate in renowned exercise scientist and researcher Wayne Westcott’s Health and Fitness Center Program. To schedule an appointment, call the Fitness Center at (617) 984-1716.

For those of you that feel the need for an active break from day to day life, yoga is offered once a week at both our Quincy and Plymouth Campuses and we welcome your participation. The classes are led by Neil Sullivan, an Exercise Physiologist. Neil works with students at all levels of fitness and experience. Classes are free to current Quincy College students and alumni. Check the QC calendar online for times and locations.

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Are you familiar with the wonderful work being done by The Quincy College Trust? The Trust was established to raise money and to receive endowments and charitable donations for Quincy College. The contributions are then used to offer scholarships to deserving students and to fund initiatives like the new library on our Plymouth campus. Please consider supporting our efforts by making a tax free contribution. More information can be found at www.quincycollege.edu/index.php?qc-trust.

In closing, The President of Quincy College, Peter Tsaffaras, wanted to pass this message on to you, the former students of Quincy College:

“We’ve oriented the entire college to the idea of teaching and learning, one student at a time. In the past few years, we have increased full time faculty ranks by approximately thirty percent, moved to new and greatly improved facilities in Quincy, expanded facilities and offerings in Plymouth, and greatly increased both instructional and non- instructional support and classroom technology. I welcome you to return to campus and rediscover your alma-mater.”

Take a moment to follow and like Quincy College on Facebook. And if you have any feedback, suggestions, or would like to update your contact information, send us an email at either Julie at jblackburn@quincycollege.edu or Gary at gwallrapp@quincycollege.edu. We look forward to hearing from you, and hope to see you soon. Feel free to stop by anytime; you are always welcome at QC!

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