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PCC-Southeast celebrates ESL Awareness
Photos and Story by James Hill
SOUTHEAST PORTLAND – The Southeast Center will host the annual English as a second language Awareness Celebration Day at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 29 in Mt. Tabor Hall, 2305 S.E. 82nd Ave.Staff, students and the public are invited to enjoy performances by students and professional performers. There will also be ethnic refreshments, displays of cultural items, students’ class works and information about the ESL program. The event is free and open to the public.Cultural performances include Flamenco dancing, the Chinese musical instrument "zither," dances from the Middle East and music and songs from Zimbabwe by students. There will be displays in Mt. Scott and Mt. Tabor halls.In 1995, Gov. John Kitzhaber proclaimed and endorsed English as a Second Language (ESL) Awareness Week. It is an opportunity for educators to develop activities and sponsor events which promote awareness and understanding of ESL and bilingual students and the ESL teaching profession.For more information about PCC’s ESL Awareness celebration, contact Trina Hing at 503-244-6111, ext. 3710.
About James Hill
James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at Portland Community College. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic... more »