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Posted in 2006

Class reviews what's in your medicine cabinet
HILLSBORO, Ore. - With the rising costs of prescription and non-prescription medicine, it is often painful to throw out unused medicine. However, using medicine without your doctor's supervision or using medicine that is past its expiration date can be dangerous and ineffective. This may be a good time to evaluate your overflowing medicine cabinet and throw away the things that are no longer useful. Posted January 12, 2006
Accent specialist helps students speak English clearly
HILLSBORO, Ore. - Learning to speak a second language is difficult and mastering an English accent can be especially difficult. Portland Community College offers a solution: a one-day workshop designed especially for non-native English speakers. Posted January 12, 2006
PCC hosts annual transfer fair at all campuses
The annual College Transfer Fair will be held in the cafeteria at the Cascade Campus (Jan. 23), Building 3 mall […] Posted January 12, 2006
College teams up with Sabin, Microsoft for community multimedia project
PORTLAND, Ore. - From 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 19, Portland Community College, Sabin Community Development Corporation and Microsoft Corporation will introduce the new Microsoft Unlimited Potential community computer training program. Posted January 12, 2006
'Vagina Monologues' returns to PCC
PORTLAND, Ore. - Portland Community College's Sylvania Campus is hosting a benefit production of Eve Ensler's "The Vagina Monologues" as part of the V-Day College Campaign. Posted January 12, 2006
16th Cascade Festival of African Films explores Afro-Mexican history
PORTLAND, Ore. - One of the largest African film festivals on the West Coast is exploring uncharted territory. This year, the 16th Annual Portland Community College Cascade Festival of African Films, featuring 28 films from the African continent and attracting more than 4,200 film-goers, will spotlight films exploring the untapped subject of the African legacy in Mexico. Posted January 12, 2006
Powwow to make another grand entry
To have a successful powwow, you need a person like Christina Urenia. She is a student leader with the Multicultural […] Posted January 9, 2006
Hummel proof that Financial Aid Day works
For Lisa Hummel, Financial Aid Day gave her the confidence she needed to be successful at her studies. The third-year […] Posted January 9, 2006
Roses bloom in PCC drawing class
HILLSBORO, Ore. - In the past, roses have represented the soul's desire for beauty in life. There is no better way to capture their beauty in a timeless fashion than drawing. This January, Portland Community College will offer a non-credit drawing class focused entirely on the beauty of roses. Posted January 9, 2006
Contemporary Crafts partners with PCC for artists' workshops
PORTLAND, Ore. - Portland Community College is partnering with Contemporary Crafts to offer a slate of innovative non-credit workshops this winter. All classes meet at the Contemporary Crafts Gallery, 3934 S.W. Corbett. Contemporary Crafts Museum and Gallery in Portland is the premier craft presenter in the region, collecting and showcasing exemplary work from the early 20th century to the present. Posted January 9, 2006
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