News

Posted in April 2005

Grant to strengthen services to Latinos at PCC
ROCK CREEK CAMPUS - Portland Community College has received a grant to strengthen educational services for Hispanics. Posted April 27, 2005
Just in time for Mother's Day – Plant Sale!
ROCK CREEK CAMPUS - It's almost Mother's Day and Portland Community College has the perfect gift. The annual PCC Plant Sale provides an excellent opportunity to purchase plants at affordable prices for Mother's Day on Sunday, May 8. Posted April 27, 2005
Anti-racism activist to speak out at Cascade Campus
CASCADE CAMPUS - Nashville-based anti-racism activist, author and speaker Tim Wise is coming to Portland Community College. Posted April 27, 2005
Medical interpreters: Bridging the language divide
The Interpreter Training program has partnered with community colleges to make course work more accessible to rural communities. In 2002, PCC began reaching out to rural areas through Interactive Television (ITV), a broadcast service developed the previous year. Posted April 26, 2005
PCC's Art Beat 2005 features a little of everything
PORTLAND, Ore. - There is something for everyone at Portland Community College's 19th annual Art Beat festival. Posted April 25, 2005
Workforce Job Fair to feature top employers
BEAVERTON, Ore. - Job seekers interested in meeting local employers to discuss employment opportunities have a chance to do just that at Portland Community College. Posted April 21, 2005
PCC play explores darker side of comedy
SYLVANIA CAMPUS - A hilarious black comedy will put an exclamation mark on Portland Community College Theater Arts Department's 10th Anniversary Performing Arts Center Season. Posted April 21, 2005
Arts and Humanities building one-third complete
CASCADE CAMPUS - Construction has reached the 35 percent mark at Portland Community College's $7.5 million Daniel F. Moriarty Arts and Humanities Building. The 42,200-square-foot project is located at the Cascade Campus (705 N. Killingsworth St.) and progress is well underway toward the scheduled grand opening in the fall of 2005. Posted April 21, 2005
Volunteers wanted to help change lives through literacy
PORTLAND, Ore. - According to Portland Community College's Volunteer Literacy Tutor program, 22 percent of adult Oregonians do not have high enough literacy skills to meet the demands of today's changing workforce. In response, the program is searching for tutors to help non-native English speakers improve their literacy skills. Posted April 21, 2005
PCC-Sylvania hosts night for students with disabilities
SYLVANIA CAMPUS - Portland Community College's Office for Students with Disabilities and the PAVTEC Education Consortium are hosting a Transition Information Night for students with disabilities and their parents as well as instructors and counselors who work with disabled students. Posted April 15, 2005