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Posted in 2020

Luke Christensen, "Pinball Wizard", repairing a pinball machine Part 2: Top Stories of 2020
In part two of our countdown, we unveil the top PCC story of the year, which features a 'Pinball Wizard' Posted December 28, 2020
Student Stacey Green outside wearing a mask Part 1: Top Stories of 2020
In the first of two parts, we countdown the year's best PCC stories Posted December 21, 2020
December 2020 Update
This month we have been focused on preparing for the 2021 Oregon State Legislative Session. Although the revenue forecast was […] Posted December 17, 2020
Wood products provide a number of benefits to local economy and users healthII PMWTC Design to Feature High-Tech Wood
Architects are designing the college’s first project with Cross Laminated Timber (CLT), a type of “mass timber." Posted December 17, 2020
Lisa George at the Cascade Campus Profiles From a Distance: Lisa George 16 comments for "Faculty leader Lisa George builds equity and inclusion into remote learning"
The faculty leader has helped colleagues be better educators during this unprecedented time of online operations Posted December 14, 2020
Photo of the Carolyn Moore Writers House PCC to Establish Writer's House 9 comments for "PCC Foundation earns largest-ever gift — the Carolyn Moore Writers House"
The $5.5 million gift allows student writers, faculty and authors to develop their work Posted December 10, 2020
Elizabeth Gomez in front of St. John's Bridge Bridging Careers 1 comment for "PCC’s training helped Elizabeth Gomez create a bridge to a more sustainable future"
After her job became obsolete, alum Elizabeth Gomez changes career plans to architectural drafting Posted December 7, 2020
Man Day. Virtual Manufacturing Day a Hit With Students 1 comment for "PCC partners with St. Helens High School to take Manufacturing Day virtual"
Due to the pandemic, the school created an alternative to help students explore advanced manufacturing Posted December 4, 2020
Willow Creek BofA Grant to Boost Willow Creek Services
The Neighborhood Builders award includes leadership resources to amplify nonprofits’ impacts in the Portland Metro area Posted December 3, 2020
Pathways to Opportunity Summit a Success
A coalition involving PCC focused on how to advocate for and support Oregonians who need better pathways into college and careers that offer economic mobility Posted December 3, 2020