Day at the Capitol
Join us for PCC’s 2024 Day at the Capitol advocacy event! Together we’ll travel to Salem to meet face-to-face with legislators and tell them why investments in workforce training and student support matter to our community. Share your personal story of how Portland Community College has made a difference in your life and make your voice heard.
Your advocacy is critical as we urge the state to invest in PCC students. As the largest institution of higher education in the state, PCC helps create opportunities for over 50,000 students each year – many of whom are the first in their families to attend college.
Yes! I want to participate in Day at the Capitol!
Please fill out the participation request form and tell us a little bit about yourself.
(Note: To request participation you must be logged into your MyPCC account.)
Event details
- Event: PCC Day at the Capitol
- Day: Tuesday, February 13, 2024
- Time: 10am to 5pm
Meals and transportation are included. Participation may be limited as the Capitol building is undergoing renovations.
PCC faculty and staff
Please fill out our staff participation form if you are interested in engaging in PCC Day at the Capitol. Participation may be limited as the Capitol building is undergoing renovations.
What is Day at the Capitol and why does it matter?
Every day Oregon State legislators meet with different groups requesting support. PCC will be meeting with legislators on February 13 to ask them to fight hard for investments in community colleges. Increased funding for workforce training programs means PCC students will continue to have access to high-quality education and help retain staff and faculty. Be an advocate for PCC and help us urge legislators to invest in PCC students.
Additional event details
Event locations
- Oregon State Capitol (900 Court St. NE, Salem, OR 97301)
- Salem Convention Center (200 Commercial St. SE, Salem, OR 97301)
Refreshments
Breakfast and lunch are provided, including gluten-free and vegetarian/vegan options.
- Breakfast menu:
- Assortment of baked goods
- Yogurts with toppings
- Coffee and tea
- Lunch menu:
- Romesco chicken breast with crispy prosciutto, creamy polenta, and roasted vegetables (gluten-free)
- Bucatini with sun-dried tomato pesto, cured olives, roasted artichokes, seasonal roasted vegetables, parmesan (on the side), and pine nuts on a bed of grilled radicchio (vegetarian/vegan)
- Chocolate mousse cake
Yes! I want to participate in Day at the Capitol!
Please fill out the participation request form and tell us a little bit about yourself.
(Note: To request participation you must be logged into your MyPCC account.)
Transportation
A PCC shuttle bus will depart from the Sylvania Campus at 8:30am (12000 SW 49th Avenue). The shuttle holds up to 33 people and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. All other participants will be asked to carpool to Salem. Be sure to fill out the participation request form that includes your transportation status.
Questions?
For more information, please contact the Office of College Relations. If you are a person who experiences a disability and would like accommodations for the Day at the Capitol event, please contact Colette Tipper.