Posted in December 2004
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Miniatures class views art from a smaller scale
- HILLSBORO, Ore. - It's the little things that matter most or so the old saying goes. A new non-credit class offered by Portland Community College shows how this can be true even when it comes to art. Posted December 22, 2004
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Cement becomes works of art in PCC class
- HILLSBORO, Ore. - Cement may not be the first material that comes to mind when it comes to works of art. In fact though, cement is actually one of the easiest and most versatile materials to use, especially when it comes to sculpture. A new non-credit class offered by Portland Community College gives you a hands-on experience. Posted December 22, 2004
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College 101 for High Schoolers
- Portland Community College isn't just for college students. It's now home to high school students, too. Thanks to new grants, several programs are using the new funds to help give under-represented high school students an opportunity to experience college and be exposed to math and science. Posted December 21, 2004
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Grant from Gates Foundation opens more doors to college
- PORTLAND, Ore. - Portland Community College (PCC) received a major follow-up grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for its innovative dropout- recovery program, Gateway to College. The $5.2 million grant supplements an earlier $4.85 million grant awarded in 2003. Posted December 8, 2004
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Training brings life saving result
- Lanaya Bowman used the skills she learned in PCC's Emergency Medical Technician program and made the ultimate difference. Posted December 2, 2004
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Governor's budget means cuts for PCC
- PORTLAND, Ore. - Gov. Kulongoski's proposed budget for community colleges would result in a $2.5 million cut to PCC for each of the next two years. Posted December 1, 2004