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Posted in March 2006

Tour the world of cheese with PCC
HILLSBORO, Ore. - Love cheese? Open up your horizons and look beyond cheddar and Swiss. This spring, Portland Community College will launch a delectable journey though the world of savory cheese in a unique three-week, non-credit class. Posted March 16, 2006
Students learn Spanish basics in PCC non-credit class
FOREST GROVE, Ore. - 'Habla espa'ol? No? Since Spanish is one of the fastest-growing languages in the U.S., maybe it is time to pick up the basics of this beautiful language. This spring, Portland Community College offers adults students the chance to start at the beginning and learn easily. Posted March 16, 2006
PCC offers resume help for non-native English speakers
BEAVERTON, Ore. - Writing an effective resume is always a challenging task, but for those who are new to the English language it can be a barrier to employment. This spring, Portland Community College will offer non-native English speakers the opportunity to work with an experienced instructor in a non-credit workshop designed to develop winning resumes and cover letters. Posted March 16, 2006
Students capture timeless events in PCC photo class
BEAVERTON, Ore. - Photographing your special events ensures a lifetime of memories, but it takes a practiced eye and a trained lens to really capture the extraordinary moments. Be ready to put your camera to use when those moments come your way. Portland Community College will offer a non-credit class dedicated to teaching students the tricks of chronicling events in a timeless format. Posted March 16, 2006
Learn how to care for your pet with PCC Class
BEAVERTON, Ore. - Ready to add a pet to your household? And, are you anxious about the ramifications of training and caring for it? Portland Community College offers the perfect solution for pets and owners alike in an upcoming non-credit pet care class. Posted March 16, 2006
PEOPLE AND PLACES: Illumination Project will continue to shine with new grant award
Illumination Project awarded $4,500. Posted March 15, 2006
Oliveros chosen to participate in NILD program
Claire Oliveros and Pattie Hill have been chosen to participate in the NILD LEADERS program. Posted March 15, 2006
PCC’s Women’s History Month attracts diverse presenters
March is Women’s History Month and PCC celebrated it in style. Campuses all over the district had events for students, […] Posted March 13, 2006
Computer Education Program trains the next cyber sleuths
CEP Technology Specialist Larry Reaney The illegal files on the computer hard drive have been deleted. The suspect is in […] Posted March 13, 2006
PCC student chosen as New Century Scholar
PORTLAND, Ore. - Portland Community College student Shanta Anderson is making a difference in her community. Now, she can make a difference on a much grander scale. Posted March 8, 2006
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