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Posted in April 2002

PCC's ?Private Eyes' Promises to Cast Spell
PORTLAND, Ore. - Nothing is what it seems and the conclusion will leave you spellbound. That's what the spring term production of Steven Dietz's play, "Private Eyes,"will leave theatergoers. Posted April 26, 2002
Annual PCC Plant Sale a Perennial Winner with Local Gardeners
Wondering what to get mom for Mother's Day? Look no farther than Portland Community College. Posted April 26, 2002
Diversity, International Flavor Highlight Art Beat 2002
PORTLAND, Ore. - International dance performer Minh Tran will be the showcased performer during Portland Community College's Art Beat 2002 from May 6-10. Posted April 26, 2002
State Budget Shortfall Prompts PCC Tuition Increase
PORTLAND, Ore. - The board of directors of Portland Community College, facing college budget cuts of approximately $2.3 million annually, voted Thursday night to increase tuition by $5 per credit hour to $45 per credit hour beginning summer term, 2002. Posted April 22, 2002
Cascade Campus to Host Sixth Annual Job Fair
CASCADE CAMPUS - Where else can you find more than 50 employers and 100 different kinds of jobs all in one place? You can at Portland Community College. Posted April 22, 2002
Month of April Designated Community College Month
SALEM, Ore. - Recognizing community college's valuable contribution to the state of Oregon, Governor John Kitzhaber declared April 2002 Community College Month. Posted April 9, 2002
Media Advisory: PCC Scholars Honored by Governor
PORTLAND, Ore. - The spotlight will shine on community college scholars across the state for the 10th annual OCCA Outstanding Student Scholar Awards, presented by Gov. John Kitzhaber at 1 p.m., Friday, April 12, in the governor's ceremonial office at the state capitol. Posted April 9, 2002
PCC Hosts Information Night for Students With Disabilities on April 25
SYLVANIA CAMPUS - Portland Community College's PAVTEC education consortium is offering an opportunity for the public and students with disabilities to find out more about the transition from high school to college. Posted April 9, 2002
Life Lessons: Scott Dionne's study abroad rewards teacher and students
In Florence, Italy, PCC's Scott Dionne dealt with reading handwritten term papers, limited contact to the outside world, and did it in the company of 31 other people. He'd do it again in a heartbeat. Posted April 5, 2002
Art Installation at PCC Gallery Shows Human Relationship with Weather
SYLVANIA CAMPUS - A local artist will speak at Portland Community College about her innovative art show that explores human interaction with the weather. Posted April 1, 2002