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Brown confirmed as next president 13
Jeremy Brown plans to build on the success the college achieved under Preston Pulliams’ leadership and steer the college to greater success Posted April 24, 2013
Attendees are encouraged to dress as if they are going to a job interview and to show up early. Job fair adds new service 1
Job seekers will not only get tools needed for that competitive advantage in the jobs market, but access to a photography ‘headshot’ service to help them better market themselves to employers Posted April 18, 2013
An art walk to remember 1
Jim Johnstone and crew led the creation of PCC’s first smart phone accessible art walk Posted April 9, 2013
During winter term, student legislative interns visited with State Treasurer Ted Wheeler (middle). Interns include, left to right, Nicole Cathcart, Grace Morlock, Bill Buck, Lexi Bass, Michael Mikeworth, and Patrick Stupfel. Not pictured: Audric Perger. Students go to Salem 5
This legislative session the college has seven student interns working for state government officials Posted April 4, 2013
Instructor fuses welding basics 8
Students learn the basics of welding from a knowledgeable instructor so they can safely build projects on their own Posted March 28, 2013
Fuel cell class powers up
The new introductory course will cover the basics of the technology and is the only one of its kind at any Oregon community college Posted March 25, 2013
Family, friends and the community gathered at the state Capitol Building in Salem on March 4 to recognize Harold Williams Appreciation Day in the Legislature. PCC celebrates Harold Williams Day 2
Harold Williams Appreciation Day at the state Capitol celebrated the life and work of the longtime PCC board member and community leader Posted March 18, 2013
Students survey Cascade Campus' new academic building construction, courtesy of Hoffman Construction and the bond program. Trades students tour job sites 2
PCC students are using the college’s bond to enhance their learning as they move toward careers in the trades industries Posted March 10, 2013
Left to right, Yana Velasquez, Spanish instructor and lead on the Barcelona trip Sarah Bentley, Study Abroad Coordinator Nicole Tobin and Christopher Shauinger. Four students earn national grants 7
The competitive national scholarship program aims to increase diversity in study abroad programs. PCC is top community college in total scholars awarded Posted February 25, 2013
Rudy Crew, Oregon’s first Chief Education Officer, said he is looking for these kinds of models and wants PCC representatives to present at the next Oregon Education Investment Board meeting. In addition, he wants to tell the Oregon Legislature that this model exists already and all they have to do is fund it and scale it. Rudy Crew meets with Future Connect 5
Rudy Crew, the new head of Oregon’s education system, recently sat down with PCC leaders and students to talk about the program's future with the state Posted February 21, 2013