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Posted in February 2003

Better Communication By Design
Latitudes, an ink screening and embroidery company, needed help training their workforce and turned to PCC for customized English as a second language classes. Posted February 28, 2003
PCC displays 'Crowd Control'
SYLVANIA CAMPUS - Portland Community College's Northview Gallery will show "Crowd Control,"an art exhibit by two area artists. Posted February 27, 2003
Russian celebration at PCC
SOUTHEAST CENTER - Portland Community College will host a Russian celebration at the Southeast Center, 2850 S.E. 82nd Ave. The event will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, March 10. Posted February 27, 2003
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation gives PCC $4.85 million
PORTLAND, Ore. - Portland Community College earned a major grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation as part of a $31 million nationwide effort to expand options for high school students being left behind. Posted February 27, 2003
Into Heavy Metal: Bestwick Frames Cascade Campus
Kelli Bestwick loves what she does. Bestwick is one of several sub-contractors working on the expansion of the Cascade Campus through the college's Minority, Women and Emerging Small Business (MWESB) effort. Posted February 20, 2003
PCC Microelectronics Program Holds Open House
Portland Community College's Microelectronics Technology program is hosting an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 13. Posted February 20, 2003
Nursing Program Hosts Public Forum
SYLVANIA CAMPUS - Portland Community College's Nursing program is hosting a public forum to gain input on their program's effectiveness. Posted February 13, 2003
Oregon Progress Board Survey Says Community Colleges Are First Rate
PORTLAND, Ore. - Last month, the Oregon Progress Board announced findings of its biannual population survey, which found that once again community colleges are a favorite public service for Oregon residents. Posted February 13, 2003
PCC Visits the Kit Kat Klub in ?Cabaret' Production
SYLVANIA CAMPUS - Kander and Ebb's "Cabaret"comes to Portland Community College in March. Posted February 13, 2003
Giving inmates another chance
Inmates are getting direction in mapping out a life plan at the Coffee Creek women's correctional facility in Wilsonville, which has partnered with Portland Community College's Workforce Development Program. PCC is teaching inmates basic life skills and vocational skills so they can get back on their feet. Posted February 13, 2003