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The PCC HARTS Initiative was founded in 2016 on the premise that the humanities and arts should be an essential component of education in the 21st century.

Because the humanities and arts lie at the heart of every human culture, they are essential for understanding cultures and navigating differences. A central goal of the HARTS Initiative is to promote study in the humanities and arts as a pathway towards better communication and critical thinking skills, preparation for a broad variety of careers and most importantly a civically engaged life. Read the HARTS mission and vision and learn about the HARTS Council.

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News and events

What’s happening in the Arts and Humanities at PCC? Check out recent news stories and upcoming events.

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Carolyn Moore Writing Residency

This first-of-its-kind residency provides emerging writers concentrated time to focus on developing a written work at the Carolyn Moore Writers House in Tigard, OR.

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Wellspring: Humanities and Arts

Current and archived issues of the HARTS newsletter, which feature humanities and arts news at PCC and beyond.

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PCC Artist- and Writer-in-Residency Program

Work by current and past residents, as well as news about the program.

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HART-works

Creative works, essays, performances, and exhibits by PCC students and faculty.

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Why study the humanities and arts

Learn more about how the humanities and arts can prepare you to think critically, act creatively, and succeed in a rapidly changing world.

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HARTS programs at PCC

Get your University Transfer degree and pursue the humanities and arts program of your choice.

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Donate to HARTS

Support students in the humanities and arts at PCC. Choose the “other” designation in the donation form and enter “HARTS” in the box that appears.

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HARTS newsletter

Click here to sign up for Wellspring: Humanities and Arts, the HARTS newsletter.