Open House slated for PCC's Trades and Industry
PORTLAND, Ore. - The Trades and Industry department at Portland Community College is getting hands on with the community. Posted December 29, 2005
Personal stories come to life in 'zines' class
PORTLAND, Ore. - Portland Community College has a class for creative types who have a passion for self expression. The non-credit class will help them create a "zine" of their own by using life experience to construct a one-of-a-kind autobiography and guide students through the steps necessary to create a zine. Posted December 29, 2005
Students explore creationism in PCC class
PORTLAND, Ore. - For centuries, scientists have been debating the origins of the universe. For some the answers are very clear cut, and for others, they are not. Portland Community College delves into the issue of creationism from a scientist's perspective in a five-week class. Come with your questions and be prepared to be challenged. Posted December 29, 2005
Classes for Spanish speakers explore computers
HILLSBORO, Ore. - Computers often seem like they use another language, and for those who speak only Spanish, learning computers presents an added challenge. In two upcoming classes, Portland Community College will provide Spanish-speaking students with opportunities to learn to use a computer effectively in classes held in Spanish, taught by instructor Rodrigo Aguirre. Posted December 29, 2005
PCC gardening series turns thumbs green
BEAVERTON, Ore. - Whether you are new to gardening or already have a green thumb, winter is the perfect time to start thinking about your spring plan. A Portland Community College non-credit, four-week gardening series provides tips, tricks and skills to help you turn your indoor and outdoor plantings into beautiful, healthy works of art. Posted December 29, 2005
Outside In project aims to give at-risk students a chance
PORTLAND, Ore. - Homeless or at-risk youth will get the helping hand they need to complete college thanks to a partnership between Portland Community College and Outside In. Posted December 22, 2005
Governor's Fire Summit comes to PCC
PORTLAND, Ore. - The future of fire service is coming to Portland and the largest post-secondary institution in the state. Posted December 20, 2005
PCC proves it has plenty of holiday cheer
PCC staff and students were out in full force this holiday season, donating gifts, clothes and money to help those […] Posted December 19, 2005
$800,000 federal grant to boost paraeducator skills
PORTLAND, Ore. - Thanks to Portland Community College paraeducators and teachers who specialize with children with disabilities now have a clear path to getting their bachelor's degree. Posted December 14, 2005
Ford Foundation selects PCC for innovative grant
PORTLAND, Ore. - After a national competition in undergraduate education that attracted more than 675 proposals, the Ford Foundation has selected Portland Community College as one of 27 higher education institutions to receive $100,000 grants for projects that promote academic freedom and constructive dialogue on campus. Posted December 13, 2005