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KUDOS: Tyner wins Bill Christopher Building Community Award
Photos and story by James Hill
Debbie Tyner, food services cashier at the Rock Creek Campus, won the Bill Christopher Building Community Award. Tyner was awarded the honor for her contributions in building Rock Creek’s campus community, as recognized by campus employees.
“I was completely surprised and somewhat speechless,” said Tyner. “I am honored that I was chosen to receive the Bill Christopher Building Community Award. More importantly, I am glad to be a part of this school. I like my job. I love my customers.”
Congratulations to Debbie!
Michalczyk awarded ‘Health Hero’ award
Maria Michalczyk, education coordinator for the Healthcare Interpreter Training program, is one of the winners of the Multnomah County 2006 Public Health Hero Awards. Michalczyk will receive the Public Health Leadership Award at the award ceremony on April 6 in celebration of National Public Health Week.
“This is a well deserved recognition for Maria given her tireless pursuit of quality healthcare for all,” said Irene Giustini, director of Institute for Healthcare Professionals. Congrats to Maria!
Cascade president interviewed by Mexican television
On March 17, Algie Gatewood, Cascade Campus president, and Peter Maphumulo, division dean of Liberal Arts and Mathematics at the campus, were interviewed by Ignacio Martinez of Mexico’s CB Television.
The topics discussed included the ESL program at PCC, the link between ESL, ENNL and college level programs, general campus and community services, and issues surrounding the fusion of ESL and ENNL programs into ESOL (English Speakers of Other Languages) and what it means to Latinos.
Gatewood also talked about employment opportunities in Portland, what services are available to ESL students, and the demographics of the Hispanic population in Portland.
Sylvania ice cream social is set for Thursday, April 20
The annual Sylvania Ice Cream Social will be held 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 20 in the Cedar Room of the CC Building. For $1, it’s all you can eat. Share some good times with fellow staff and listen to some great tunes from the 1970s. For more information, contact Fran Pelinka at 503-977-4595.
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 »