Church history comes alive with eastern monasticism
PORTLAND, Ore. - Centuries of rich tradition and belief have shaped the Christian church of today. Now a new non-credit class offered by Portland Community College delves into a particularly influential period of church history: early eastern monasticism. Posted September 27, 2004
PCC offers relationship, wellness classes
LAKE OSWEGO, Ore. - Looking for inspiration to conquer personal development challenges? Johanna Courtleigh can help. The Lake Oswego counselor will teach four non-credit classes for Portland Community College this fall. Posted September 27, 2004
Public safety fair at Rock Creek Campus
ROCK CREEK CAMPUS - Portland Community College and local law enforcement agencies are hosting the first annual Portland Metro "Celebrating Safe Neighbors and Safer Communities" Fair from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 16 at the Rock Creek Campus, 17705 N.W. Springville Road. It is free and open to the public. Posted September 21, 2004
Perfect your game face with PCC poker lessons
PORTLAND, Ore. - Poker: the game once reserved for cowboys and saloons, and now spurred across the nation by television's "World Poker Tour." A new non-credit class offered by Portland Community College can show you, too, how to "know when to hold em and when to fold 'em." Posted September 17, 2004
Banish bad days with good food: PCC class shows how
PORTLAND, Ore. - You are what you eat - literally. Now you can discover how food contributes not just to our physical makeup, but to our mental sharpness, energy level, and even our moods with a new non-credit class offered by Portland Community College. Posted September 17, 2004
Become a solar technician through PCC
PORTLAND, Ore. - Learn how to harness the power of the sun for clean, renewable energy. With an upcoming training program through Portland Community College, you can prepare to earn your solar technician license through the State of Oregon and embark on a rewarding, earth friendly career. Posted September 17, 2004
TWO ITEMS: Get in shape with PCC circuit training program
PORTLAND, Ore. - Looking for a way to reach fitness goals fast? Studies show that the best way to get in shape is to incorporate a circuit-training program. This fall, Portland Community College will offer a non-credit class designed to give you a noticeable difference in your physique within 10 weeks. Posted September 17, 2004
Scrapbooks go digital with PCC non-credit class
HILLSBORO, Ore. - This is not your mother's scrapbook. A new non-credit class offered by Portland Community College shows you how to create "scrapbooks of the future" by using digital technology. Posted September 17, 2004
Capture beauty of fall leaves with cement casting class
HILLSBORO, Ore. - The intricate pattern of our fall leaves can be preserved for all seasons. Learn how to create beautiful works of art with Portland Community College's new cement leaf casting class. Posted September 17, 2004
Become a 'wine snob' in less than three hours
PORTLAND, Ore. - Want to know more than the difference between cabernets and chardonnays? All it takes is three hours. A new non-credit class offered by Portland Community College can educate your palate to the subtleties of wine and even earn you the title of "wine snob." Posted September 17, 2004