Life Lessons: Alice Jacobson and A Passion to Serve
From New York to Portland, Alice Jacobson's path was never planned. But one ingredient to her lifelong success was always there - passion. Ask anyone who has ever worked with her. That passion has led to self-confidence and less worry about her future. Posted February 6, 2004
Blankets needed for cats, dogs
The veterinary technology program is in need of towels and blankets for dogs and cats. If you are getting started […] Posted February 6, 2004
PCC celebrates Asian new year at new SE Center
PORTLAND, Ore. - Portland Community College will celebrate the Asian New Year with music, entertainment, food, vendors, door prizes and much more. The event is set for Monday, Feb. 16, 2004 at PCC's new Southeast Center, located at the corner of Southeast 82nd Avenue and Division Street, 2305 S.E. 82nd Ave. Posted February 6, 2004
20th Annual Gospel Extravaganza set for Feb. 28
NORTH PORTLAND - Portland Community College will help host the 20th Annual Gospel Extravaganza at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28 at the Vancouver Avenue Baptist Church, located at 3138 N. Vancouver. Posted February 5, 2004
Faculty host show at PCC-Sylvania
SYLVANIA CAMPUS The Northview Gallery at Portland Community College is hosting the college's annual Faculty Focus 2004 art show. Posted February 4, 2004
Portland CC student Sarah Brown is flying high
At age 19, PCC student Sarah Brown has already checked off the top three on her list - she's a pilot, she's played Marimba in Portland's top Marimba band, she's learned to ride horses and owns one. She is one of the youngest certified flight instructors in the nation, if not the youngest, according to Max Lyons, president and general manager of Hillsboro Aviation, in Hillsboro, Ore. where she has a job as an instructor. Posted February 2, 2004
Building brings changes across the district
Construction is booming across the entire district. In most recent news, the college has acquired a former market site in north Portland with remodeling work set to begin in late January 2004. Posted January 30, 2004
Gateway to College goes national
Portland Community College trained staff (Jan. 21-24) from community colleges in Maryland and in California in order to take PCC's successful alternative high school program to other parts of the country. Posted January 30, 2004
Dental students bring smiles to Romanian orphans
What would it be like to work 10-hour days, halfway around the world, performing dental work on Romanian orphans over Thanksgiving? Ask several PCC students and staff who assisted Northwest Medical Teams, providing care to 130 children in the Transylvania region of Romania. Posted January 30, 2004
Southeast Center ceremony a blast
Top right photo, the grand finale of the Southeast Center involved a dramatic fireworks show courtesy of Aurora’s Western Display […] Posted January 30, 2004