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Posted in December 2004

Overcome public speaking fears with PCC non-credit class
PORTLAND, Ore. - They say it's the one thing people fear even more than death: public speaking. Now you can banish that fear and step in front of a group with confidence with a non-credit class offered by Portland Community College. Posted December 29, 2004
Discover career strengths with Meyers Briggs testing class
PORTLAND, Ore. - What do you want to be when you grow up? For many of us, it's a question not so easily answered. Portland Community College can help shed light on the right career for your strengths and personality type in a class that uses the Meyers Briggs test. Posted December 29, 2004
PCC offers non-credit guitar lessons in Lake Oswego
LAKE OSWEGO, Ore. - Whether you're into jazz, country or rock-on-roll, there is one instrument that takes center stage in almost all genres: the guitar. Now Portland Community College will give you an opportunity with two non-credit classes in Lake Oswego, led by Anne Phillip. Posted December 29, 2004
Give the ultimate neck and shoulder massage
PORTLAND, Ore. - The neck and shoulders most often fall prey to stress and tension. Learn how to relieve stress and melt knotted muscles with an upcoming non-credit class in massage, offered by Portland Community College. Posted December 29, 2004
Build a Web-based business with PCC class
PORTLAND, Ore. - Want to own your own business and work from home? An upcoming non-credit class offered by Portland Community College can help you tap into the world of e-commerce and start your own online company. Posted December 29, 2004
Boost your emotional IQ
PORTLAND, Ore. - You may have outscored the IQ test, but when it comes to your emotional intelligence, do you know how you measure up? A new non-credit class offered by Portland Community College takes a look at what it means to be emotionally smart and how developing this skill can enhance your life. Posted December 29, 2004
Matthew Funk wins Cascade 'teacher of the term' honor
Attention Cascade:Please join ASPCC in giving a big CONGRATULATIONS to (drum roll)…MATTHEW FUNK,for being the students’ choice for "Teacher of […] Posted December 28, 2004
Actor, poet Saul Williams to celebrate MLK holiday at Sylvania with performance
In commemoration of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. the Sylvania Campus proudly presents performance poet and actor Saul […] Posted December 28, 2004
Photojournalism class teaches to expect the unexpected
BEAVERTON, Ore. - It's a great skill to photograph a planned subject well but what about the unexpected? Portland Community College takes a look at the spontaneous side of photography with a new non-credit class. Posted December 28, 2004
Discover right career for your skills, desires
BEAVERTON, Ore. - It's a tried-and-true tenant of career success: people who love what they do advance more quickly, make more money and tend to find more satisfaction in life. The trick is determining just how your passion and abilities translate into the job market. Posted December 28, 2004