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
PCC hosts Financial Aid Day Saturday, Jan. 21
PORTLAND, Ore - For Lisa Hummel, last year's Financial Aid Day gave her the confidence she needed to be successful at her studies. The third-year gerontology program student at Portland Community College used information from the event to get the financial aid and scholarship money she needed to allow her to get through school. Posted December 30, 2005
PCC's Sylvania Campus hosts seventh powwow
PORTLAND, Ore. - To have a successful powwow, you need a person like Christina Urenia. The student leader with the Multicultural Center is the vendor coordinator for PCC's Seventh Annual Winter Powwow, which is set to entertain on Saturday, Jan. 21. Posted December 30, 2005
Trained mediators receive coaching at PCC
PORTLAND, Ore. - Brushing up on skills is always a good idea. For mediators it is even more important as they must listen effectively to and understand the needs of their clients. Portland Community College's popular non-credit mediation training program offers a new class for trained mediators to brush up on their feedback skills. Posted December 30, 2005