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Senior Studies Institute turns 20
The institute is run by a large and lively group of members and uses topic discussions to emphasize life-long learning Posted June 27, 2011
Harvard Review publishes prose by PCC faculty
Writing instructor Jessica Johnson earns the high honor with her creative nonfiction story titled, ‘The Education of the Peppered Moth’ Posted June 1, 2011
President Pulliams announces a new college logo for the 50th anniversary
Find out about upcoming anniversary events and how PCC plans to celebrate a half-century of opportunity in our community Posted May 30, 2011
Girls explore stitching pigs feet, nontraditional careers
The annual Young Women’s Career Conference gave almost 500 area schoolgirls a head start into nontraditional careers through workshops hosted by 30 female professionals Posted May 17, 2011
Sylvania students win Russian language experience
Evan Schott, Darrian Bowen and Jason Junkkarinen are recipients of Critical Language Scholarships through the State Department, which will take them to Vladimir, Russia, this summer Posted May 15, 2011
Art Beat set to dazzle the senses
PCC’s weeklong celebration of the arts will welcome former instructor Marie Watt as featured artist plus showcase a variety of local and international artists Posted May 4, 2011
Instructor creates moving artwork
Art instructor Evertt A. Beidler created a one-of-a-kind exhibit that has carried his passion for performance art away, literally Posted April 28, 2011
Hundreds flock to budget hearing
The budget-writing Ways & Means Committee of the Oregon Legislature kicked off a series of public hearings Tuesday night at Portland Community College’s Sylvania Campus. The hearing drew an estimated 250 people Posted April 20, 2011
Semana de la Raza starts April 23 at Rock Creek
The weeklong festival will include educational and cultural events such as plays, ballet, poetry slams and films that honor Latino people, history and culture Posted April 11, 2011
First-time novelist draws praise for her prose
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 Posted April 11, 2011