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Campuses hosting 50th anniversary kickoff events
Photos and Story by James Hill
After a successful district 50th anniversary kickoff celebration in Pioneer Courthouse Square on Oct. 7, PCC campuses are now getting into the act. Below, you’ll find a brief schedule of the remaining campus kickoffs. If you want to read more about PCC’s beginnings, read a story about our first PCC campus.
Or check out the 50th webpage for more on opportunities to help or get news.
Revelers will be in full force at upcoming campus kickoffs.
4:30-6 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 19, 4:30-6 p.m., Southeast Center
Southeast Center’s 50th kickoff will feature live music from Chervona, recognition of Ken Turner, founder of the SE 82nd Avenue of Roses Parade, light refreshments, and an update on their bond-funded build-out plans.
2-4 p.m., Friday, Oct. 21, Cascade Campus
Cascade’s kickoff will be highlighted by the official dedication of the Senator Margaret Carter Technology Education Building, including music, snacks and beverages. Read more about who Margaret Carter was and what will happen Friday.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22, Rock Creek Campus
Rock Creek’s annual, student-sponsored Harvest Festival will also celebrate the college’s 50th Anniversary. The Theatre Arts Program will present “The Princess and the Pea,” and the Fanno Creek Boys will fill the air with Blue Grass music. Check out all else that will go on at Rock Creek Saturday.
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 »