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Cascade art gallery goes 'Modern Salvage'

jghill@pcc.edu (James Hill) — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:00:00 PST

The Portland Community College Cascade Campus Art Gallery is presenting the mixed media show “Modern Salvage,” by a variety of local artists. In “Modern Salvage” the works of Matthew Letzelter, Kim McKenna, Sterling Lawrence, Matthew Green, Jason Adkins, and Jeff Koons will be on display from Jan. 9 to Feb. 18, with an opening reception scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 9 in the gallery, Room 102, Terrell Hall, Cascade Campus (705 N. Killingsworth St.). The exhibit... more »

Oregon Transfer Days set for Jan. 12-14

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 PST

Get ready for the Oregon Transfer Days to be held on four PCC locations during the second week of January. The main focus of the Oregon Transfer Days is connecting PCC students with the representatives of Oregon’s universities and colleges. Also, out-of-state schools could participate. Here are the times/locations of the Oregon Transfer Days: Rock Creek Campus: Monday, Jan. 12, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Building 3 mall Cascade Campus: Tuesday, Jan. 13, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., cafeteria, SC Building So... more »

PCC powwow celebrates landmark year

jghill@pcc.edu (James Hill) — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 PST

It’s always a big event for Portland Community College. But this year, it will be really big. The college is celebrating the 10th installment of its Traditional Winter Powwow (Wacipi) this January. The Winter Powwow, which attracts more than 1,000 visitors each year, runs from noon to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24, in the HT Building gymnasium, Sylvania Campus, 12000 S.W. 49th Ave. The event is free and open to the public. Parking also is free. Grand entries are at 1 and 7 p.m. Dinner will ... more »

Financial Aid Day targets students in need

jghill@pcc.edu (James Hill) — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 PST

Thousands of college students will have an opportunity to get free help in applying for federal and local money at Portland Community College’s Financial Aid Day. This is an opportunity for current and future students to get some help in filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Students don't need to be enrolled at PCC to participate in Financial Aid Day, which will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 24 at four locations around the college district.... more »

Nurses graduate, thanks to multi-agency agreement

dana.haynes@pcc.edu (Dana Haynes) — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 PST

By Patricia Feeny Like a proud parent, Oregon State Hospital will celebrate when six employees receive their nursing degrees at Saturday’s graduation from Portland Community College. Eighteen months ago, these employees were put on a fast track to an RN degree and upon graduation have agreed to provide nursing services to OSH for 30 months. In return, the hospital paid for their tuition and provided flexible scheduling to accommodate their work and school needs. "To be successful, th... more »