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Posted in January 2005

College Holiday Closure
Portland Community College will be closed January 17 for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. Posted January 17, 2005
Weather Closure Sunday
PCC is closed Sunday, January 16. The ceremony honoring Dr. Martin Luther King scheduled for 2:00pm at the Rock Creek […] Posted January 15, 2005
PCC to raise curtain on 15th African film festival
CASCADE CAMPUS - Three acclaimed directors and a special symposium will headline the 15th Annual Cascade Festival of African Films, sponsored by Portland Community College and partners. This year's festival will place a spotlight on more than 20 award-winning films from every region of the African continent. Posted January 14, 2005
St. Helens company chooses PCC training
In the early 1960s, Shell Oil built a chemical plant 30 miles northwest of Portland near the Columbia County town of St. Helens. Forty years later, the plant is still going strong, providing a stable source of employment in this quiet community of 10,000. Posted January 14, 2005
Former PCC student named stage manager for Chicago's Joffrey Ballet
PORTLAND, Ore. - More than 12 years ago, Jessica Flores made a life-changing decision, jumping from studies in administrative justice to theater arts at Portland Community College. Now, this month, Flores made another jump and it has led to great things. She recently became the stage manager for the respected Joffrey Ballet in Chicago after six years as production manager for the Oregon Ballet. Posted January 14, 2005
Design effective websites with PCC online class
PORTLAND, Ore. - What better way to learn Web site design than with an online class? Portland Community College will offer the chance to practice powerful graphic design techniques from your home computer and create a website that dazzles visitors. Posted January 13, 2005
New PCC online class helps actors ace auditions
PORTLAND, Ore. - You've taken acting classes, but do you know how to get a job? A Portland Community College non-credit, online class new this term will let you learn from a working casting director just how to market yourself locally for film and television work. Posted January 13, 2005
Online class teaches grant writing for boards, organizers
PORTLAND, Ore. - Money is available for your organization the trick is learning to tap into foundation, government and other entity funds with a well-written grant proposal. Learn how to secure the funds needed for your next project by signing up for an online, non-credit class offered by Portland Community College. Posted January 13, 2005
Learn French with PCC online class
PORTLAND, Ore. - Want to learn French but don't have time to go to a class? Portland Community College offers a solution: take a French class online. Posted January 13, 2005
Online class reveals tricks, tips for using eBay
PORTLAND, Ore. - There are those who have made fortunes buying and selling items on eBay. What you may not know is just how easy it is to work the angles of the Internet auction site for yourself. An online, non-credit class offered by Portland Community College shows how to leverage the popularity of eBay with key techniques for finding treasures and making money. Posted January 13, 2005
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