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PCC makes sure patients aren’t lost in translation
Maria Michalczyk simply doesn’t want patients to be denied access to adequate health care due to a language barrier. Michalczyk, […] Posted February 20, 2006
Ex-chef cooks up new career in HVAC
For Rob Mott, his life had been a cruise until Sept. 11, 2001. That’s when his job as a lead […] Posted February 20, 2006
Their stories were within her grasp
Janet Salmonson made a difference in many students’ lives as a volunteer tutor at the Sylvania Campus. Now, she is […] Posted February 13, 2006
Nursing alum takes expertise international
Ryan Taggart, alum of the Portland Community College nursing program, is making a difference in Cambodia. As a volunteer medical […] Posted February 13, 2006
Microelectronics instructor climbs to success
Eric Kirchner usually has his head in the clouds mountain climbing around the Northwest. “I like the outdoors and love […] Posted February 6, 2006
Getting Jazzed about V-Day
Portland Community College’s Sylvania Campus is hosting a benefit production of Eve Ensler’s “The Vagina Monologues” as part of the […] Posted February 6, 2006
Afro-Mexican history highlights 16th annual African film festival
One of the largest African film festivals on the West Coast is exploring uncharted territory. This year, the 16th Annual […] Posted January 23, 2006
PCC remembers MLK
On the evening of April 4, 1968, Martin Luther King, Jr. was standing on the balcony of his motel room […] Posted January 23, 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
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