Day at the Capitol
Join us for the 2023 PCC Day at the Capitol lobby event! Together we’ll travel to Salem to meet face-to-face with legislators and tell them why affordable, accessible education matters to our community. Share your personal story of how Portland Community College has made a difference in your life and make your voice heard.
Your advocacy is critical as we urge the state to invest in PCC students. As the largest institution of higher education in the state, PCC helps create opportunities for over 50,500 students each year – many of whom are the first in their families to attend college.
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Yes! I want to participate in Day at the Capitol!
Please fill out the participation request form and tell us a little bit about yourself.
(Note: To request participation you must be logged into your MyPCC account.)
Event details
- Event: PCC Day at the Capitol
- Day: Wednesday, April 5, 2023
- Time: 9am to 3pm
Meals and transportation are included. Participation may be limited as the Capitol building is undergoing renovations.
PCC faculty and staff
Please fill out our staff participation form if you are interested in engaging in lobby day activities. Participation may be limited as the Capitol building is undergoing renovations.
What is lobby day and why does it matter?
Every day Oregon State legislators meet with different groups requesting support. PCC will be meeting with legislators on April 5 to ask them to fight hard for community college funding. An increase in state funding helps PCC avoid costly tuition increases, helps to retain staff and faculty, and ensures that we can provide equitable access to education for years to come. Be an advocate for PCC and share your story. Help us urge legislators to invest in PCC students and fully fund community colleges.
Additional event details
Event locations
- Oregon State Capitol (900 Court St NE, Salem, OR 97301)
- Salem Convention Center (200 Commercial St SE, Salem, OR 97301)
Refreshments
Breakfast and lunch are provided, including gluten-free and vegetarian/vegan options.
- Breakfast menu:
- Assortment of baked goods
- Yogurts with toppings
- Coffee and tea
- Lunch menu:
- Romesco chicken breast with crispy prosciutto, creamy polenta, and roasted vegetables (gluten-free)
- Bucatini with sun-dried tomato pesto, cured olives, roasted artichokes, seasonal roasted vegetables, parmesan (on the side), and pine nuts on a bed of grilled radicchio (vegetarian/vegan)
- Chocolate mousse cake
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Yes! I want to participate in Day at the Capitol!
Please fill out the participation request form and tell us a little bit about yourself.
(Note: To request participation you must be logged into your MyPCC account.)
Transportation
A PCC shuttle bus will depart from the Sylvania Campus at 7:30am (12000 SW 49th Avenue). The shuttle holds up to 33 people and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. All other participants will be asked to carpool to Salem. Be sure to complete the participation request form, including your transportation status.
Questions?
For more information, please contact the Office of College Relations. If you are a person who experiences a disability and would like accommodations for the Day at the Capitol event, please contact Colette Tipper.