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PCC in the NEWS: Increase in bicycle use on campuses is big news for local reporters
Photos and Story by James Hill
Nov. 1, The Oregonian featured ex-convicts using PCC to better their lives.
Nov. 4, The Newberg Graphic and Portland Observer reported on PCC’s enrollment growth and featured the upcoming International Education Week festivities.
Nov. 5, the Washington County Weekly, Lake Oswego Review and The Asian Reporter highlighted the International Education Week.
Nov. 5, the Tigard Times and Lake Oswego Review spotlighted PCC’s “Judevine” play at the Sylvania Campus’ PAC.
Nov. 6, the Portland Observer showcased PCC’s own Abdul Majidi, who serves on the Human Rights Commission through the City of Portland.
Nov. 6, PAVTEC’s Dual Credit program was highlighted by The Oregonian as a great way for students to start their college careers.
Nov. 9, KEX Radio interviewed Dana Haynes about the surge in bicycle use by students and staff on their commutes.
Nov. 10, The Oregonian reported that more and more students are dropping out of the university system to attend PCC.
Nov. 12, PCC student Mike Noonan talked about transitioning to encore careers in an article featured on the MSNBC and Business Week Web sites.
Nov. 16, Community College Week featured PCC’s $1 million grant from the state for its Net Zero project at the Sylvania Campus.
Nov. 17, the Hillsboro Argus and Portland Observer showcased the stats showing more and more students taking alternative transportation at PCC.
Nov. 17, The Oregonian highlighted the Muslim experience event at Sylvania as part of the college’s International Education Week.
Nov. 19, The Oregonian reported on PCC faculty and students installing a swale at Sylvania to help curb pollution to a Fanno Creek tributary.
Nov. 27, PCC’s workforce network was featured in the Business Journal for helping manufacturer’s replenish their skilled worker base.
Nov. 30, the Daily Journal of Commerce highlighted the completion of construction at the Downtown Center.
About James Hill
James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at Portland Community College. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic... more »