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PCC IN THE NEWS: '08 Bond issue on front burner of TV and radio news
Photos and Story by James Hill
A look at news stories about PCC from around the local area and the nation during the month of January, 2008. In total, PCC events and people appeared 45 times in the local community online media, newspapers or TV/radio.
Dec. 31, the Newport News-Times highlighted a future PCC student, who got her life in order through the Oregon National Guard.
Jan. 3, the Daily Journal of Commerce announced that PCC’s Cascade Campus is up for a 2007 Hammurabi Award through the Masonry & Ceramic Title Institute.
Jan. 6, The Oregonian profiled former PCC instructor Sam Hicks, who found his niche as woodcarver.
Jan. 8, the Newberg Graphic reported that the city council there will look at strengthening PCC’s presence in Newberg.
Jan. 8, Portland Tribune showcased PPS’s desire to seek PCC’s input on design of a new campus at Jefferson High School.
Jan. 14, Earthtimes.org announced a PCC student was one of several students across the nation to receive awards from the Used Textbook Association.
Jan. 16, The Oregonian reported the Beaverton School District would buy the Capital Center from PCC and Oregon University System.
Jan. 16, the Portland Observer published a front-page photo of Algie Gatewood talking with Mayor Tom Potter at a special meeting at Jefferson High School and another story highlighted a short film made by Julianne Johnson.
Jan. 17, the Beaverton Valley Times highlighted a retiring Beaverton police lieutenant who studied at PCC and cultivated a respected 35-year career.
Jan. 17, The Oregonian highlighted PCC’s bond proposal with quotes from PCC District President Preston Pulliams.
Jan. 18, the Chronicle of Higher Education explored the issue of serving the aging population and quoted Jan Abushakrah.
Jan. 18, The Oregonian reported on PCC’s possible $374 million bond measure.
Jan. 18, KBMP radio, KGW-TV and other outlets mentioned the college’s bond plans during morning news recaps.
Jan. 25, the Portland Tribune showcased the influence of African American leaders at schools such as PCC and mentioned Harold Williams son, who is running for city council.
Jan. 29, Businesswire reported that PCC joined the many educational institutions that use KACE software to help manage IT projects.
Jan. 31, PCC’s involvement with a high school robotics team competition and program called FIRST was profiled by the Tigard-Tualatin Times.
Jan. 31, The Oregonian featured the Cascade Festival of African Films with a big feature story and Terry Lynne’s podcast.
Jan. 31, Media Newswire highlighted the Focus the Nation event with a news release.
Jan. 31, The Oregonian also profiled the Focus the Nation teach-in, highlighting the OPB radio event in the evening.
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 »