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Top-10 web stories of 2011
Photos and story by James Hill
Each week during the past year, we have featured the story of a student, faculty, staff member or location at Portland Community College. Many of our stories were viewed thousands of times.
Here’s the top-10 stories of 2011:
1) First-time novelist draws praise for her prose
Published April 11th 2011 | Viewed 5,338 times
Former PCC student and NAACP Image Award nominee Heidi Durrow will speak about her new book, ‘The Girl Who Fell from the Sky,’ and her academic journey.
2) 50th kickoff at Pioneer Square
Published September 29th 2011 | Viewed 4,975 times
Portland Community College will start its anniversary festivities with a daytime event in Portland’s ‘Living Room’.
3) Dance card filled
Published Monday, December 5th 2011 | Viewed 4,933 times
Community Education students sashay into class at popular dance studio.
4) Powwow, club promote Native American culture
Published January 17th 2011 | Viewed 4,427 times
The United Tribes Club at PCC volunteers its time for the annual powwow and wants to connect students to their tradition.
5) PCC’s origins started with a Failing school
Published October 17th 2011 | Viewed 4,106 times
When the college was formed by Portland Public Schools, it began in a building known more for its funny name than being the flagship for Portland’s first community college.
6) PCC smoothies are cool again
Published August 11th 2011 | Viewed 3,340 times
When PCC and Oregon State needed a new fruit smoothie concept, the schools joined forces with local suppliers to develop a model food program.
7) PCC instructor published in Harvard Review
Published June 1st 2011 | Viewed 3,321 times
Writing instructor Jessica Johnson earns the high honor with her creative nonfiction story titled, ‘The Education of the Peppered Moth’.
8) President Pulliams announces a new college logo for the 50th anniversary
Published May 30th 2011 | Viewed 3,089 times
Find out about upcoming anniversary events and how PCC plans to celebrate a half-century of opportunity in our community.
9) As it grows, PCC promotes alternative transportation
Published November 3rd 2011 | Viewed 3,015 times
The Ride Share Program and a GPS tool that tracks PCC shuttles are some of the innovations introduced fall term.
10) Nutritional Therapy is in good health
Published September 5th 2011 | Viewed 2,944 times
PCC’s new program starts this fall at its CLIMB Center and will allow students a pathway to earn credentials from the National Association of Nutrition Professionals.
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 »