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Illumination Project focuses on topic of racism for winter term
Photos and story by James Hill
The schedule of Illumination Project performances at the Sylvania, Rock Creek and Cascade campuses has been released. The topic for winter term is racism. Instructors are encouraged to bring their classes to these dynamic, interactive educational performances. Resource materials and curriculum for the shows can be found at www.pcc.edu/illumination.
The Illumination Project is an innovative social justice theater project. This is a student leadership and education program designed to address issues of oppression through classroom and community presentations utilizing interactive theater. The Illumination Project has the dual purpose of providing participating students with an opportunity to develop skills as educators, activists, and leaders and to educate student, staff, faculty, and community audiences on social justice issues.
Sylvania Campus
- Thursday, Feb. 14, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., PAC Lobby.
- Tuesday, Feb. 19, 9 to 10:30 a.m., PAC Lobby. (individual reservations available only)
- Thursday, Feb. 21, 1 to 2:30 p.m., PAC Lobby.
- Monday, Feb. 25, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., PAC Lobby.
- Wednesday, Feb. 27, 9 to 10:30 a.m., PAC Lobby. (individual reservations available only)
- Wednesday, Feb. 27, 6:30 to 8 p.m., PAC Lobby.
- Monday, March 3, 1 to 2:30 p.m., PAC Lobby.
- Tuesday, March 4, noon to 1 p.m., ST 107. (individual reservations available only)
- Wednesday, March 5, 3 to 4:30 p.m., PAC Lobby.
Rock Creek Campus
- Monday, Feb. 18, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Event Center of Building 9.
- Tuesday, Feb. 26, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Event Center of Building 9.
Cascade Campus
- Monday, March 3, 6 to 7:30 p.m., MAHB 104.
Performances are free and locations are wheelchair accessible. For sign-language interpreting, call (503) 977-4341.
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 »