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Posted in June 2004

PCC adds championship-winning coach to women's basketball team
PORTLAND, Ore. - Portland Community College has announced Rob Pridemore as their new women's basketball head coach. Posted June 25, 2004
Spending the summer in Portland? Get a ?Back Stage Pass' at PCC
PORTLAND, Ore. - Students from other colleges and universities can take accelerated summer Portland Community College courses without having to take placement testing, orientation and advising. Posted June 25, 2004
Governor to visit lifelong learning programs at PCC's new Southeast Center
PORTLAND, Ore. - Governor Ted Kulongoski will visit several innovative "Lifelong Learning"programs at the newly constructed Southeast Center of Portland Community College on Thursday, June 24, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Posted June 24, 2004
Dual enrollment multiplies benefits
The recent reorganization of the state board of higher education by Gov. Kulongoski promises a closer look at, among other things, dual enrollments between Oregon's state universities and community colleges. The governor, with former-Gov. Neil Goldschmidt now chairing the board, wants to give students a better shot at transferring to four-year schools from the community college. Posted June 22, 2004
PCC welcomes 50 high schoolers for special summer school
SYLVANIA CAMPUS - On Monday, June 21 the PCC Upward Bound program will welcome its first group of 50 high school students from the Beaverton and Tigard-Tualatin districts to the Sylvania Campus for an intensive six-week summer session of classes, research projects and career exploration activities. Posted June 22, 2004
Auto programs win state awards for excellence
ROCK CREEK CAMPUS -- The automotive collision repair and diesel service technology programs at Portland Community College have each won Oregon's Automotive Industry Planning Council's Award of Excellence. Posted June 22, 2004
Bring photos to life with PCC ?digital darkroom' class
PORTLAND, Ore. - As much fun as you had taking pictures, editing adds the little something extra that makes photos really shine. A new non-credit class offered by Portland Community College this summer can show you the digital tools you need to add zip to your albums. Posted June 20, 2004
PCC cooking classes offer exotic flavors of Thailand
PORTLAND, Ore. - Discover the explosive tastes of Thailand with PCC non-credit cooking classes. This summer, instructor Duane Brown will lead two Thai classes held at the Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th. Posted June 20, 2004
Non-credit design classes explore problem solving, 3-D
PORTLAND, Ore. - Take your artistic flair to the next level with classes that challenge your inner designer. Portland Community College will offer two non-credit courses to stretch your skills in material manipulation. Both classes will be held at PCC's Cascade Campus, 705 N. Killingsworth St. Posted June 20, 2004
Create photo art through PCC darkroom class
PORTLAND, Ore. - Learn to create stunning black-and-white photo prints yourself by mastering the magic of the darkroom. A non-credit class offered by Portland Community College can show you how. Posted June 15, 2004