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16th Cascade Festival of African Films explores Afro-Mexican history
- PORTLAND, Ore. - One of the largest African film festivals on the West Coast is exploring uncharted territory. This year, the 16th Annual Portland Community College Cascade Festival of African Films, featuring 28 films from the African continent and attracting more than 4,200 film-goers, will spotlight films exploring the untapped subject of the African legacy in Mexico. Posted January 12, 2006
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Powwow to make another grand entry
- To have a successful powwow, you need a person like Christina Urenia. She is a student leader with the Multicultural […] Posted January 9, 2006
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Hummel proof that Financial Aid Day works
- For Lisa Hummel, Financial Aid Day gave her the confidence she needed to be successful at her studies. The third-year […] Posted January 9, 2006
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Roses bloom in PCC drawing class
- HILLSBORO, Ore. - In the past, roses have represented the soul's desire for beauty in life. There is no better way to capture their beauty in a timeless fashion than drawing. This January, Portland Community College will offer a non-credit drawing class focused entirely on the beauty of roses. Posted January 9, 2006
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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