Posted in March 2006
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Apotheker's rhymes reveal love of poetry, teaching
- Alison Apotheker, English composition and literature instructor at the Rock Creek Campus, loves poetry. And the community loves her poems. Posted March 30, 2006
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PCC IN THE NEWS: NPR showcases PCC's Gateway to College
- Reporter Neva Grant's radio piece shows the challenges facing high school drop outs. Posted March 29, 2006
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$150,000 grant awarded to improve access for early childhood education students
- PORTLAND, Ore. - The Portland Community College Grants Office has announced that the Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) has picked the PCC Foundation to administer a one-year, $150,000 grant as part of the John and Betty Gray Early Childhood Initiative. Posted March 28, 2006
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PCC's scholars to be honored by U.S. Rep. Wu
- PORTLAND, Ore. - Hard work and academic success has paid off for a select group of community college students. Oregon's Outstanding Community College Student Scholars will be honored by Congressman David Wu at 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 18 at the Creekside Golf Club (6250 S.E. Club House Drive) in Salem to help shine the spotlight on community college excellence. Posted March 28, 2006
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Lose five pounds in PCC non-credit fitness class
- PORTLAND, OR. - If this is the year that you are going to get serious about your fitness routine, then this beginning, non-credit class through Portland Community College is just the thing to get you started. Start with a five pound weight-loss goal and put your fitness plan in motion. Posted March 28, 2006
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Music class takes world tour without leaving home
- PORTLAND, Ore. - Have you ever wondered why certain cultures have such different musical styles? This spring Portland Community College will take a look at various cultures by examining their music. Posted March 28, 2006
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Free brown-bag lecture series revs up your lunch hour
- PORTLAND, Ore. - If you have been spending a little bit too much time with your computer lately and are ready for a real lunch hour in the company of people and ideas then the Portland Community College non-credit, free lunch and learn lecture series may be just what you need for an extra boost. Hear from professional, energetic speakers about issues relevant to your professional and personal life. Posted March 28, 2006
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Party food cooking class keeps you out of the kitchen
- BEAVERTON, Ore. - Throwing a party can be stressful enough without having to spend the entire time in the kitchen preparing food. Portland Community College offers students a one-night, non-credit class designed to move them out of the kitchen without compromising on delicious recipes. Posted March 28, 2006
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Teach your teens how to manage money the smart way
- BEAVERTON, Ore. - Who is teaching your teen to manage money? Do your kids have the skills they need to start earning, buying and investing the smart way? This spring, Portland Community College will show adults how to successfully teach teens about money in an informative one-night, non-credit workshop. Posted March 28, 2006
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Sustainability options a stable resource at PCC
- Noelle Studer has plenty of energy, especially when she talks about reducing energy consumption. The PCC sustainability coordinator is busy […] Posted March 27, 2006