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Veenker casts herself into a big career
In seven short years, Lana Veenker has gone from couch-surfing to casting people who work with movie stars. And she […] Posted May 14, 2007
A fairy tale
For Juliet Marks, her latest role is kind of like slipping on a glass slipper. “This is kind of a […] Posted May 7, 2007
New Home on the Range
It only took a couple of minutes but Katherine Persson was certain she found her new home. Last October as […] Posted May 7, 2007
His career keeps on trucking
Hundreds of high school students from around the Portland metro area recently experienced the world of big engines – and […] Posted April 30, 2007
20th Art Beat: Featured artist’s talent ‘shines’
For Art Beat’s featured artist, the word “shine” means much more than referring to the polished metal surfaces of his […] Posted April 30, 2007
Speaking From The Heart
French instructor Heidi Cropsey has taught at Portland Community College for nearly 20 years and last fall she was honored […] Posted April 23, 2007
Marty knows careers
You want to know about careers? Ask  – he’s had 11 of them. He’s been a pianist (probably one of […] Posted April 23, 2007
Standing up for students
Growing up as a teenager in Sacramento, California Nan Poppe never considered education as a career choice. She was drawn […] Posted April 16, 2007
Pulliams away from the office
Preston Pulliams, PCC’s District President, is a typical community college leader with a resume full of important accomplishments. But a […] Posted April 16, 2007
Service that is child’s play
For Sonya Stevens, running the Rock Creek Children’s Center is all fun and games. Located in Room 103 of Building […] Posted April 16, 2007