Feature Stories and Profiles: 2007

PCC Feature Stories and Profiles: 2007

Learn more about PCC, our students, faculty, and staff through stories and profiles.

Top-10 Stories of 2007: Check out the 10 most interesting and, most read, stories from the PCC Web site during the last year. [December 31, 2007 - Archived home page]
Caring about animals: Through in-class laboratory work and practical experience, the Veterinary Technology program is training tomorrow’s technicians. [December 17, 2007 - Archived home page]
High School Happiness: Wilson High teen found her comfort zone at PCC where she finished classes to earn her diploma and got a jump start on college credits. [December 17, 2007 - Archived home page]
One killer orca returns: Artist and Sylvania Campus lifeguard J.D. Bump recreated Sylvania’s historical, and once forgotten, orca whale at the bottom of the diving pool last summer. [December 10, 2007 - Archived home page]
PCC proposes November 2008 bond to provide more programs, serve more students: The PCC Board has decided to direct staff to prepare a bond proposal to address growth and educational needs. [December 10, 2007 - Archived home page]
PCC basketball goes big time: A Dec. 6 showdown with Lower Columbia College at the Rose Garden in a double feature with the Miami Heat and Portland Trail Blazers. [December 03, - Archived home page]
Quilts for the community: Quilts made by the late Hattie Bell Anderson have been donated to the Cascade Campus to reflect the traditions of African-Americans in North Portland. [December 03, 2007 - Archived home page]
State approves Web development degree: The college now offers not only an associate’s degree and one-year certificate in Web development and design, but also two short-term certificates. [November 26, 2007 - Archived home page]
Nursing cohorts on the fast track: The recently launched nursing cohort program at the Sylvania Campus allows area hospitals to get employees valuable nursing training and fill a critical healthcare need. [November 26, 2007 - Archived home page]
Adopting a giving attitude: Cascade student DeLinda Martin knows all too well how giving during the holiday season can make a difference in a needy family’s life. [November 19, 2007 - Archived home page]
From PCC to D.C.: Lori Prater’s path to becoming counsel to U.S. Sen. Gordon Smith went right through PCC. [November 19, 2007 - Archived home page]
Hinkle wins regional faculty award: Spencer Hinkle is one of five recipients nationwide of the 2007 Regional Faculty Award through the Association of Community College Trustees. [November 12, 2007 - Archived home page]
Laundry basket of goodness: The Women’s Resource Center is organizing its fifth laundry basket drive to help women escaping domestic violence get needed personal hygiene products. [November 12, 2007 - Archived home page]
Connecting PCC to the world: Student Mohammed Farhad, who hails from Afghanistan, explains the importance of PCC’s upcoming International Education Week. [November 5, 2007 - Archived home page]
A new theater career opens with ‘Earnest’: New theater arts instructor Gretchen Icenogle will produce her first play at the college –‘The Importance of Being Earnest,’ following the romantic misadventures of a pair of English cads. [November 5, 2007 - Archived home page]
The stars line up for Margaret Carter: Political and local stars came out to the Cascade Campus to honor Sen. Margaret Carter, who had the Skill Center renamed in her honor. [October 29, 2007 - Archived home page]
'Word nerds' unite: A group from the student publication Alchemy decide to use their penchant for the written word and design skills to create a new literary magazine - Recto Verso. [October 29, 2007 - Archived home page]
Building a great foundation: Thanks to the annual PCC Golf Challenge, building construction students and others are getting solid support for their education. [October 22, 2007 - Archived home page]
PCC’s French connection: Stephanie Whitney-Bradley is living her dream in France as part of a Fulbright Teacher Exchange. [October 22, 2007 - Archived home page]
Diversity gets a foot in the door: The Faculty Internship Program is helping to diversify the teaching ranks at PCC. [October 15, 2007 - Archived home page]
Harvest Festival vision sharp as ever: Former Rock Creek Campus President Bill Christopher’s vision for a community event has blossomed as the campus and surrounding neighborhoods grow.[October 15, 2007 - Archived home page]
From Russia with a purpose: Andre Temkin, who was a popular radio DJ in his country, traveled an unusual road to being the Southeast Center’s Mister Everything. [October 8, 2007 - Archived home page]
Dental students lend helping hands in Honduras: The Dental Hygiene program has a close connection to the country and is slowly building international ties elsewhere. [October 8, 2007 - Archived home page]
PCC’s spokes people: Stedman Burroughs and Kirke Johnson are great examples of staff taking bike commuting serious. [October 1, 2007 - Archived home page]
Homeless in Washington County find HELP: The HELP program, a partnership between PCC and several agencies, gives the homeless a chance to find shelter and employment. [October 1, 2007 - Archived home page]
Keeping up with Microsoft: Non-credit classes in Workplace Applications and Tools help office workers keep abreast of the new Microsoft Office tools. [September 24, 2007 - Archived home page]
Rock Creek's field of dreams: The Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District athletic facility on the Rock Creek Campus fills the needs of a growing community. [September 24, 2007 - Archived home page]
Keeping up with Microsoft: Non-credit classes in Workplace Applications and Tools help office workers keep abreast of the new Microsoft Office tools. [September 10, 2007 - Archived home page]
PCC In-Service steps up to the next level: Internationally known speaker Sir Ken Robinson to speak at Sylvania, Sept. 17. [September 10, 2007 - Archived home page]
Keeping medical technology healthy: PCC’s new Biomedical Engineering Technology program has been approved by the state and will help fill a critical need in area hospitals and local medical companies. [August 27, 2007 - Archived home page]
PCC Student Finds Success... Under the Hood: Ask Shane Scott about his dream car and he smiles and quickly answers. "A ‘65 Pontiac GTO. Black or dark blue will do. I’d also take a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle. [August 13, 2007 - Archived home page]
Orientation, MyPCC give students a head start: Orientation helps new students get acquainted with the college while MyPCC keeps them in touch. [August 13, 2007 - Archived home page]
To the Rescue: PCC's Small Business Development Center guides entrepreneurs through tricky decisions. [July 30, 2007 - Archived home page]
Financial aid can be a student's best friend: Whether it's financial aid through loans, grants or a PCC scholarship, there are plenty of ways for students to pay for college. [July 30, 2007 - Archived home page]
From dropout to a success: Nikki Hurtado, who once gave up on her education, returned to PCC and was recently named a national Jack Kent Cooke scholar. [July 16, 2007 - Archived home page]
After placement test, get in gear by seeking advice: Auto Collision Repair program student Carlos Mercado says the best thing new students can do for themselves is to make an appointment with an academic advisor. [July 16, 2007 - Archived home page]
Jack Kent Cooke winner thrives from inspiration: Elizabeth Bair takes the inspiration from her parents and children to go back to school. [July 02, 2007 - Archived home page]
Admission to college – the quick and easy way: Are you a new student or returning to college? Come and visit one of the PCC Admissions offices so that they can help you design your academic plan. [July 02, 2007 - Archived home page]
Ready, Set, Write: Faculty member Jan Underwood wrote her first published novel in just 72 short hours. [June 11, 2007 - Archived home page]
Finding his niche: Former multimedia student Andrew Delaney excels at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. [June 11, 2007 - Archived home page]
A Green Way of Life: Even as a child Yvonne Norman was environmentally conscious. Now as the student government's director of ecology, she's taking Rock Creek Campus by storm. [June 11, 2007 - Archived home page]
World at his feet: Thanks to a creative biology video, Eric Dexter will be going to Africa to film a James Madison University research project. [June 04, 2007 - Archived home page]
Dining Services melting pot: Dining Services provides a wide range of meals for students, and the department's staff is one of the most diverse, too. [June 04, 2007 - Archived home page]
45th graduation has a fresh take: It may be 45 years old, but PCC's graduation will have plenty of new features, including the Distinguished Patron Award. [May 28, 2007 - Archived home page]
Welding program’s good friend: Jeff Van Raden of Columbia Industries is a close partner with the PCC welding program at the Rock Creek Campus. [May 28, 2007 - Archived home page]
A preview of things to come: Levi Bailey and Clive Osborne were two of hundreds of high school students who took full advantage of Preview Day, which showed them that PCC is a smart choice. [May 21, 2007 - Archived home page]
Retirement No More: After capping off a 30-year career in college administration, Linda Gerber had dreams of traveling, gardening and playing with her three grandchildren. Lucky for PCC, her retirement was short-lived. [May 21, 2007 - Archived home page]
Meet Your Governor's Scholars: Every year PCC chooses six outstanding students to represent the college in Salem for the annual Governor's Scholars awards ceremony. [May 14, 2007 - Archived home page]
Veenker casts herself into a big career: PCC's Small Business Development Center propelled Lana Veenker and her small casting business from start-up to success. [May 14, 2007 - Archived home page]
Swanwhite: Theatre Arts presents a fairy tale: For second-year student Juliet Marks, her latest role is kind of like putting on a glass slipper. [May 07, 2007 - Archived home page]
New Home on the Range: It only took a couple of minutes, but instructor Katherine Persson was certain she found her new home. [May 07, 2007 - Archived home page]
20th Art Beat: Featured artist's talent 'shines': Mylan Rakick, a large-scale metal sculptor and an assistant sculpture professor at Portland State University, is the featured artist at this year's Art Beat Festival May 7 to 11. [April 30, 2007 - Archived home page]
His career keeps on trucking: Michael Murphy exemplifies what the Diesel Service Technology program can do for students and their careers. [April 30, 2007 - Archived home page]
Speaking from the Heart: Last year, French instructor Heidi Cropsey was honored by the Confederation in Oregon of Foreign Language Teachers [April 23, 2007 - Archived home page]
Marty knows careers: Marty Nemko, San Francisco's preeminent career coach is coming to PCC for the May 1 job fair at the Cascade Campus. [April 23, 2007 - Archived home page]
Service that is child's play: Led by Sonya Stevens, the kids at the Rock Creek Children's Center focus on playing to develop their learning.[April 16, 2007 - Archived home page]
Standing up for students: Growing up, Nan Poppe never considered education as a career choice. She was drawn to social work, helping others get back on their feet after misfortunes. [April 16, 2007 - Archived home page]
Part 2: Carmen Martinez: A new twist to a bone-crushing story: Months after the devastating accident that left her right arm broken in 11 pieces, Martinez discovers one of her students has a secret from that fateful day. [April 09, 2007 - Archived home page]
Pulliams away from the office: PCC's district president is much more than a hard-working CEO. He's an active sports enthusiast with a creative side. [April 09, 2007 - Archived home page]
Part 1: Carmen Martinez: Broken arm, but not spirit: The Rock Creek chemistry instructor finds herself in a life-and-death struggle on Mt. Hood. A friend saves her life. [April 02, 2007 - Archived home page]
Heartbeat 5K a good fit: The inaugural Heartbeat 5K Run/Walk will be a day of racing, fitness awareness and raising money for youth health in the Portland area. [April 02, 2007 - Archived home page]
Pre-apprentice class boosts diversity in trades: PCC's Trade Extension 9000 course will give students an opportunity to apply for apprenticeship programs at a higher frequency. Thanks to an ODOT contract, it will also boost diversity. [March 26, 2007 - Archived home page]
Frances Johnson, at your service: Through PCC's Senior Service Corps, Johnson volunteers her time in the radiology program to help students get better at working with patients. [March 26, 2007 - Archived home page]
Lopez gets into the right CAMP: Luis Lopez found his calling in life thanks to the direction and support of the CAMP program, which recently scored a five-year, $1.5 million Department of Education grant. [March 19, 2007 - Archived home page]
Southern Charm in the Pacific Northwest: As President of Cascade Campus, one of Algie Gatewood's top priorities is increasing the attendance and retention of young male students of color. [March 19, 2007 - Archived home page]
High schoolers get preview of college: More than 370 Local high school students visited the Rock Creek Campus in February as part of its Preview Day and even more are expected at similar events at other campuses. [March 12, 2007 - Archived home page]
Local small biz quenches community's thirst: Bill and Kathy Kendrix's Nia Water is a local northeast Portland business that used PCC's Small Business Development Center to come up with a business plan that won't leave them high and dry. [March 12, 2007 - Archived home page]
Busy life? Weekend College offers new choices: A new initiative at the Cascade Campus in north Portland will make it easier for busy students to take classes Fridays through Sundays. [March 05, 2007 - Archived home page]
For the love of 'The Nightingale': A lot of work by staff and students is going into the next PCC play, "The Love of the Nightingale." The play will feature puppetry, masks and theater-in-the-round staging. [March 05, 2007 - Archived home page]
Saara Hirsi: Blind to the 'can't do' attitude: A former African refugee who suffers from genetic blindness, Saara Hirsi has overcome the condition and is working on her education despite being told she'd never succeed. [February 26, 2007 - Archived home page]
High school dropouts have a gateway to college: PCC's nationally acclaimed program, Gateway to College, was awarded $3 million by the Gates Foundation to help high school dropouts get to college. [February 26, 2007 - Archived home page]
One 'Grand' job for PCC grad: Nicole Ludwig was an international student from Switzerland in the Aviation Science program. Thanks to PCC, she is realizing her dream as a Grand Canyon helicopter pilot. [February 19, 2007 - Archived home page]
A life by design: Retirees or older adults contemplating retirement like Marilyn Webber are using the Life By Design program to plan their Golden Years. [February 19, 2007 - Archived home page]
Positive theater illuminates negative stereotypes: Elisabeth Davidson is working with the Illumination Project to educate audiences about stereotypes they may possess and how to get rid of them through interactive theater. [February 12, 2007 - Archived home page]
Southeast Center welcomes Year of the Pig: The annual Asian New Year Celebration will focus on the pig as PCC honors an array of Asian culture during this festive day. [February 12, 2007 - Archived home page]
Machine Tech stays on the cutting edge: With new machinery, flexible self-paced courses and a new distance learning option, PCC's Machine Manufacturing Technology program has become high-tech. [February 05, 2007 - Archived home page]
Shuttle gets Columbia County connected: A shuttle and additional classes are helping to connect residents living in remote areas of Columbia County to PCC. [February 05, 2007 - Archived home page]
African film festival raises curtains and awareness: The 17th edition of the Cascade Festival of African films is set to begin in February. Typically attracting more than 4,000 movie-goers each year, the largest African film festival on the West Coast will spotlight 20 films. [January 29, 2007 - Archived home page]
History is on James Harrison's side: The long-time Cascade Campus history instructor uses Black History Month as a time to educate the community about the untold stories of African-Americans. [January 29, 2007 - Archived home page]
She's making the right connections: Linda Jones has a found an effective way to reach students in her early childhood education courses – ITV. [January 22, 2007 - Archived home page]
PCC honors MLK with events across district: The MLK holiday was much more than a day off for staff and students at PCC. It was a time to volunteer and reflect on Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy. [January 22, 2007 - Archived home page]
Power of the powwow: Nate Salazar is not only coordinating this year's Winter Powwow at the Sylvania Campus, but is getting in touch with his ancestry, too. [January 08, 2007 - Archived home page]
Student makes College Goal Oregon her goal: Rocio Ceja-Roman used Financial Aid Day last year to help with the cost of college and now wants to show others how to take advantage of January's College Goal Oregon day. [January 01, 2007 - Archived home page]