Dr. Gatewood is Keynote Speaker at NPBC Commencement
Algie Gatewood, President of Portland Community College Cascade Campus, will be the keynote speaker and set the tone for the […] Posted June 16, 2005
PCC staff, faculty to attend intercultural workshop
The following PCC staff will participate in the Summer Institute for Intercultural Communications workshops at Pacific University. This is the […] Posted June 14, 2005
PCC Unveils New Plan to Business, Industry Leaders
PORTLAND, Ore. - PCC is taking care of business. The college hosted an informational breakfast at the Portland Hilton on Tuesday, June 7, to solicit ideas for better service to the business community. Posted June 10, 2005
Florence, Italy beckons PCC students, community
PORTLAND, Ore. - It's been called enlightening, maturing and a life-changing experience. What is it? It's the Florence Study Abroad Program and it's open to students who want to explore art, history and literature amid Florence's museums, churches and street life from Sept. 25 through Dec. 8. Posted June 2, 2005
PCC celebrates grads at 43rd commencement
PORTLAND, Ore. - Portland Community College is celebrating its 43rd graduation ceremony, awarding 2,562 diplomas to PCC graduates. Commencement exercises are set for Friday, June 10, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Memorial Coliseum, One Center Court, 1401 N. Wheeler Ave. Posted May 31, 2005
Graphic design students show off final portfolios
PORTLAND, Ore. – About two dozen graduating second-year graphic design students at Portland Community College’s Sylvania Campus will host an […] Posted May 31, 2005
Promising 'Pathways': Advancing Low-Skilled Adults to Jobs, Degrees
Jose "Carlos" Alvarez (left in photo) returned to school through PCC's Pathways project after getting laid off from a local bank. Rick Redecker recently hired Alverez to work for him at his company ProfitNet. Posted May 25, 2005
'Spanish for School Teachers' gives educators a leg up
PORTLAND, Ore. - In cases where two teachers are equally qualified, schools will choose the person who is. Portland Community College can help teachers meet the demands of the changing face of Oregons student population in a language class especially designed for educators. Posted May 23, 2005
Make a beaded bracelet with PCC non-credit class
PORTLAND, Ore. - Jewelry hobbyists can dress up their wrists with a new non-credit class offered by Portland Community College this summer. Bead Bracelet Techniques will show you how to make your own bracelets using beads of every shape, size and personality. Posted May 23, 2005
Your trees grow in beauty and stature with PCC class
PORTLAND, Ore. - Think of the tree you just purchased as a lifetime investment. How well your tree grows depends on the type of tree and location you select for planting, the care you provide when the tree is planted, and follow-up care the tree receives after planting. Learn from an expert gardener how to nurture your trees with a Portland Community College non-credit class beginning this June. Posted May 23, 2005