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Posted in January 2006

Hummel proof that Financial Aid Day works
For Lisa Hummel, Financial Aid Day gave her the confidence she needed to be successful at her studies. The third-year […] Posted January 9, 2006
Roses bloom in PCC drawing class
HILLSBORO, Ore. - In the past, roses have represented the soul's desire for beauty in life. There is no better way to capture their beauty in a timeless fashion than drawing. This January, Portland Community College will offer a non-credit drawing class focused entirely on the beauty of roses. Posted January 9, 2006
Contemporary Crafts partners with PCC for artists' workshops
PORTLAND, Ore. - Portland Community College is partnering with Contemporary Crafts to offer a slate of innovative non-credit workshops this winter. All classes meet at the Contemporary Crafts Gallery, 3934 S.W. Corbett. Contemporary Crafts Museum and Gallery in Portland is the premier craft presenter in the region, collecting and showcasing exemplary work from the early 20th century to the present. Posted January 9, 2006
Hands-on Alberta Street classes offer insights into art
PORTLAND, Ore. - Explore the burgeoning art scene on Alberta Street this winter. Portland Community College non-credit classes offer hands-on and creative experiences which take place in working art studios and galleries where new ideas and new artists are emerging every day. Posted January 9, 2006
Haines gives fourth annual MLK lecture
On Thursday, Jan. 12, guest speaker Leroy Haines will give a presentation about Martin Luther King, Jr. from 7 to […] Posted January 6, 2006
Gospel Extravaganza to honor spirit of MLK
PORTLAND, Ore. - On the evening of April 4, 1968, Martin Luther King, Jr. was standing on the balcony of his motel room in Memphis, Tenn., about to lead a protest march in sympathy with striking garbage workers of that city. In a matter of moments, he was assassinated. Posted January 5, 2006
PCC-Rock Creek honors memory of MLK
PORTLAND, Ore. - Portland Community College, in conjunction with the Inter-Religious Action Network of Washington County, The Baha'is Community, and the City of Beaverton, is celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 15 in the Event Center at the Rock Creek Campus, 17705 N.W. Springville Rd. Parking is free and refreshments, including sweet potato pie, pound cake and coffee, will be served. Posted January 5, 2006
Young German experiences PCC on cultural exchange
For Markus Hangst, studying at PCC is a whole new experience. In fact, it’s a whole new world. Hangst, a […] Posted January 2, 2006
Community Education classes help turn New Year’s resolutions to realities
Lose weight. Learn a hobby. Get your finances in shape. Make 2006 the year you keep your New Year’s resolutions. […] Posted January 2, 2006
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