Student writes her own ticket to success in Russian essay competition
SYLVANIA CAMPUS - Olga Kiser, a first-year Russian language student at Portland Community College, competed against the country's elite and won. Posted May 5, 2005
PCC students adapt Greek play to reflect modern times
PORTLAND, Ore. - The Theater Arts program at Portland Community College presents the provocative Greek comedy, "Lysistrata," adapted by PCC students. The student cast took the play, written in 411 B.C. by Aristophanes, and updated it to reflect today's fast-paced social realities. The play is directed by Mark Collmer, part-time theater arts technician at PCC. Posted May 5, 2005
PCC Illumination Project addresses domestic violence
SYLVANIA CAMPUS - The Illumination Project at the Sylvania Campus is addressing sexual and domestic violence head-on with a series of interactive theater performances at the Sylvania Campus. The project consists of a diverse group of 20 student educators, who produce original plays drawn from the real-life experiences of the project's members. Posted May 5, 2005
Grant to strengthen services to Latinos at PCC
ROCK CREEK CAMPUS - Portland Community College has received a grant to strengthen educational services for Hispanics. Posted April 27, 2005
Just in time for Mother's Day – Plant Sale!
ROCK CREEK CAMPUS - It's almost Mother's Day and Portland Community College has the perfect gift. The annual PCC Plant Sale provides an excellent opportunity to purchase plants at affordable prices for Mother's Day on Sunday, May 8. Posted April 27, 2005
Anti-racism activist to speak out at Cascade Campus
CASCADE CAMPUS - Nashville-based anti-racism activist, author and speaker Tim Wise is coming to Portland Community College. Posted April 27, 2005
Medical interpreters: Bridging the language divide
The Interpreter Training program has partnered with community colleges to make course work more accessible to rural communities. In 2002, PCC began reaching out to rural areas through Interactive Television (ITV), a broadcast service developed the previous year. Posted April 26, 2005
PCC's Art Beat 2005 features a little of everything
PORTLAND, Ore. - There is something for everyone at Portland Community College's 19th annual Art Beat festival. Posted April 25, 2005
Workforce Job Fair to feature top employers
BEAVERTON, Ore. - Job seekers interested in meeting local employers to discuss employment opportunities have a chance to do just that at Portland Community College. Posted April 21, 2005
PCC play explores darker side of comedy
SYLVANIA CAMPUS - A hilarious black comedy will put an exclamation mark on Portland Community College Theater Arts Department's 10th Anniversary Performing Arts Center Season. Posted April 21, 2005