News

Posted in April 2001

PCC Community Fair to Spotlight Programs, Entertainment
ROCK CREEK CAMPUS - Learn about your local community college the fun way. Portland Community College's Community Fair, presented by KinderCare, Hillsboro Aviation and KOIN-TV, will provide a variety of exciting activities, from educational offerings to exciting entertainment. Posted April 30, 2001
Totem Pole Raising to Strengthen Community Spirit
SYLVANIA CAMPUS - Once the final piece has been carved and the last touch of paint has been brushed, a Portland Community College project will culminate in the festive raising of a 30-foot cedar totem pole in a clearing of fir trees behind the campus' performing arts center. Posted April 30, 2001
Board and Federation Sign Four-Year Contract
PORTLAND, Ore. - PCC Board and Federation Sign Four-Year Contract The Portland Community College Board of Directors and the federation representing faculty and educational specialists signed a four-year contract on April 26. Posted April 30, 2001
Board Selects Carreon Next President of Portland Community College
PORTLAND, Ore. - The Portland Community College Board of Directors offered the presidency of the college to Dr. Jesus Carreon, superintendent and president of the Rio Hondo Community College district in Whittier, Calif. Posted April 27, 2001
Diversity of Artists, Events Highlight PCC Art Beat 2001
PORTLAND, Ore. - From African-American dancers to Asian-American drumming and Latin-American dance, Portland Community College's Art Beat 2001 will showcase a diversity of events and artists May 7-11. Posted April 19, 2001
National Community College Group Selects PCC Executive
SYLVANIA CAMPUS - Alice Jacobson, executive dean of Portland Community College's Sylvania Campus, has been awarded the American Association of Women in Community Colleges President of the Year distinction. Posted April 19, 2001
Media Advisory: PCC to Host High School Career Day at Rock Creek
ROCK CREEK CAMPUS - The Diesel Service Technology program at Portland Community College's Rock Creek Campus is hosting a High School Career Day. Posted April 16, 2001
Don't Fudge On Marketing Your Food Product
PORTLAND, Ore. - The Small Business Development Center at Portland Community College is sponsoring a three-hour workshop, Marketing Your Food Product, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 3 in room 204 of the Central Portland Workforce Training Center, located at 1626 S.E. Water Ave. Posted April 16, 2001
Searching for a job? PCC's Annual Spring Career Fest May Have the Right One
CASCADE CAMPUS - More than 70 employers will take part in this year's Portland Community College 2001 Spring Career Fest, which will provide networking opportunities for PCC students and graduates, people seeking new career options, and anybody wishing to see the multitude of employment opportunities. Posted April 16, 2001
Community College Scholars to be Honored by Governor in Salem
Thirty-eight student scholars selected from all 17 community colleges in Oregon. Two from each campus (PCC has three main campuses.) They range in age from 18 to 55. Posted April 12, 2001