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KUDOS: Asian New Year packs in the people
Photos and story by James Hill
On Feb. 20, PCC celebrated the year of the dog with music, entertainment, food, vendors, door prizes and much more. The Southeast Center invited the public and students to come and experience the campus’ annual Asian New Year’s Celebration, which featured a lion dance, Chinese dances, martial arts, and an Asian children costume contest.
Demonstrations included Chinese brush painting, face painting, how to use chopsticks, and paper cutting. Also, there were various tables of Asian art products for sale and the PCC Dragon Boat Team will be signing up recruits.
Part-time faculty fair a big success
On Feb. 15, Part Time Faculty Recruiting Fair on attracted more than 250 potential part time faculty applicants from all over the Portland area, and out of state. Attendees were able to meet individually and in groups with more than 40 department chairs and administrators representing disciplines across the college.
Part-time faculty candidates were directed to the tables of various disciplines represented by department chairs, and were able to present their resumes, ask questions about part time teaching, and generally get to know more about the PCC hiring process. Additionally, breakout sessions were held on the topics of applying for jobs at PCC, and tips on “putting your best foot forward” in the application process. 
Presenters included department chairs Frank Goulard (Math at Sylvania), Doris Werkman (Speech, Theater and Dance at Sylvania), Gregg Rapp (Business at Sylvania); and Human Resources staff members Leslie Harrington-Smith and Michael Arpin. The recruiting fair coordinators were Interim Sylvania Campus President Paul Hill, Affirmative Action Director Sylvia Welch and Manager of Employment Services Maureen Judge-Morris.
Congrats to all who participated in this fantastic event.
Golf tournament returns in May
It’s time to dust off your clubs for the 12th annual PCC spring classic golf tournament on Saturday, May 20. The tee time is 8 a.m. at the Colwood National Golf Course. The planning committee is working to bring you a better than ever event. More details soon. If you have questions, call Joanne Harris at 503-978-5666, or Kathy Carrigan at 503-978-5374.
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 »