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Quincy College

Quincy College Student Life Earns Top Campus Event Award

Quincy College and Amanda Senyonjo, Director of Student Life Named Campus Event Planner of the Year out of 4,200 campuses nationwide

Suggested Caption: Quincy College Director of Student Life Amanda Senyonjo is named Campus Event Planner of the Year for 2020 by Power Performers Inc who hosts the Annual Campus Event Planner Awards.

SOCIAL MEDIA RELEASE: Student Life at Quincy College recognized with top national award; Director of Student Life Amanda Senyonjo named Campus Event Planner of the Year, out of 4,200 campuses nationwide by Power Perfomers.

Quincy, MA (3/5/20) - Quincy College Director of Student Life Amanda (Deck) Senyonjo has been named Campus Event Planner of the Year for 2020, netting Quincy College top honors out of 4,200 campuses nationwide who were competing for this year's Power Performers title.

The Annual Campus Event Planner Awards are hosted by Power Performers Inc. of New Hartford, New York. Senyonjo, who has been with Quincy College since 2016 was recognized for her novelty events -- a campus wide Welcome Back Party held every semester and a Casino Royale event, transforming Quincy College's student lounge into a destination event from the commuter campuses in Quincy and Plymouth.

Reflecting on this award, Senyonjo stated: “I am very humble and grateful to be recognized with this prestigious award. The Office of Student Life puts on many events and programs that are successful, but over the years our novelty events have been the most memorable and engaging for our student body at Quincy College.”

Kristin Topalli, a General Studies major at Quincy College reflects on the caliber of student life programming at Quincy College: “QC Student Life plays an integral role in a student's development outside of the classroom. There are many events and programs around campus that I have been able to participate in and I have loved my experience. Amanda Senyonjo’s dedication to her job and to the students she serves is inspiring and her enthusiasm is beyond words. Not only does she plan events very well, but she spreads this excitement to the students here at the college.”

" Student Life is an essential part of a student’s college success and development. The vibrancy of student life and the student experience at Quincy College is directly tied to the commitment of our staff, most notably, our Director of Student Life, Amanda Senyonjo. Amanda brings a wealth of expertise and passion to the Office of Student Life. She organizes all of our student clubs and campus activities on both campuses. She creates unique programmatic events and student leadership training. Amanda is dedicated to cultivating a campus culture that is student centered and focused on diversity and inclusion. Congratulations to Amanda on the Campus Event Planner of the Year accolade; we are proud of her and grateful for her dedication to our students. " Susan Bossa, Associate Vice President for Student Development. " Susan Bossa, Associate Vice President for Student Development.

Quincy College Student Life is but one facet of the overall student experience offered at Quincy College in addition to opportunities for personal and academic success. For a decade, Quincy College has been recognized by Victory Media as a Military Friendly Institution for award-winning student services for veteran students. The College’s campus locations in Quincy, Plymouth, and Online create affordable educational opportunities with flexible schedules. The college is now enrolling Spring late start classes, Summer 2020 classes, with Fall 2021 registration opening soon.

To learn more about Student Life at Quincy College, Quincy College's twenty five active clubs and organizations including Computer Club, International Club, Women's Leadership Collaborative, Black Student Union and others, visit: https://quincycollege.edu/student-services/student-life/

### ABOUT QUINCY COLLEGE Founded in 1958, Quincy College is a two-year, municipally affiliated serving approximately 4,000 students at campuses located in Quincy and Plymouth, . Quincy College is an open access institution that encourages academic achievement and excellence, diversity, economic opportunity, community involvement, and lifelong learning. The College facilitates valuable learning relationships that inspire students to realize their educational and professional futures. The college offers 37 associate degree programs and 27 certificate programs in a variety of disciplines, including those within Professional Programs, Liberal Arts, and Natural & Health Sciences. The college is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, and is licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education to grant the degrees of Associate in Arts and Associate in Science. The college draws a diversity of students from the area as well as 121 countries around the world. For additional information, visit www.quincycollege.edu

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