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Posted in May 2003

Jazz band sizzles this summer
PORTLAND, Ore. - Summertime music from the PCC Jazz Band is set with a series of concerts around Portland and parts of Oregon, including dates at the Rose Festival, the state fair in Salem and a music festival in Arlington. Posted May 30, 2003
Closing the distance: Technology helps train Oregon’s medical interpreters
There’s now help for non-English speakers in the state if they need hospitalization. Last year, the state passed a law requiring state certification of medical interpreters and in response, Portland Community College’s Institute for Health Professionals (IHP) has teamed with the Oregon Health Care Center to train medical interpreters. Posted May 30, 2003
Online version of new student orientation
PCC now has an online version of new student orientation. This new orientation is a convenient and interactive alternative to […] Posted May 29, 2003
Rock Creek trail system open for hikes
The Rock Creek Environmental Studies Center trail system is now open. Thanks to Loren Radford and Dick Hollenbeck some dangerous […] Posted May 28, 2003
18-year-old Christiansen to earn PCC nursing degree
PORTLAND, Ore. – On Friday, June 13, 18-year-old nursing student Karen Christiansen of Hillsboro will file into the cavernous Memorial Coliseum in northeast Portland, ready to walk the stage to receive her diploma. Posted May 28, 2003
Literary magazines in the 21st century
WRITER’S STUDIOWednesday, June 4th 2:00-3:00The Little Theatre, Sylvania CampusTOPIC: LITERARY MAGAZINES IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURYEveryone is invited to attend a […] Posted May 27, 2003
Memorial planned for Cassondra Brown
The life of slain Portland Community College student Cassondra “Cassie” Brown will be remembered with a memorial service at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, June 2 at the Cascade Campus. Posted May 27, 2003
41st commencement highlights college diversity
PORTLAND, Ore. - Portland Community College is celebrating its 41st and largest graduation ceremony ever, awarding 2,934 diplomas to PCC graduates. Posted May 27, 2003
Multicultural leadership program completion ceremony
The Sylvania Multicultural Center cordially invites you to join us for our annual Multicultural Leadership Program Completion Ceremony "Blueprint for […] Posted May 22, 2003
Annual $1 Buck BBQ!
Please join us for our Annual $1 Buck BBQ! Tuesday, May 27th11:00-1:00pmCA SSB CourtyardWhat you get for a buck~Hamburger/Veggie BurgerChipsPopIce […] Posted May 22, 2003