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Free downtown ?Lunch-and-Learn' features topics to tap energy, create successful work relationships
Don't spend another lunch hour in the company of your computer! Instead, join Portland Community College for a stimulating series of free lunch-time lectures, designed to empower your decisions and increase your success with work relationships. The non-credit Downtown Lecture Series features a great lineup of speakers to jumpstart your afternoon from noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays, October 2nd through November 6th, at the Multnomah County Central Library, 801 S.W. 10th Ave. Posted July 22, 2003
Sylvania Campus Hosts Art Sale
There will be an Art Sale on the Sylvania Campus July 21st & 22nd. It will be held in the […] Posted July 17, 2003
Many helped remember Cassondra Brown
Mary Kelley (student resource specialist in alternative programs) and Tammy Lucky-Kuettel (office support staff in counseling and advising office) pose […] Posted July 16, 2003
Behind the Partnerships: Rita Wheeler
PCC's Computer Information Systems (CIS) program relies on Rita Wheeler, a lead analyst for Standard Insurance Co., to keep it current and relevant in a fast-changing industry. Wheeler, who chairs the CIS advisory committee, helps ensure that the CIS curriculum reflects the current job market environment. When students have success on their first job out of the program, they have people like Wheeler to thank. Posted July 16, 2003
PCC 58th in degrees by community colleges
PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland Community College ranks 58th in the nation in the number of associate’s degrees earned by students and remains No. 1 in that category in the state of Oregon. Posted July 8, 2003
PCC to strengthen global education endeavors
PORTLAND, Ore. – In an effort to develop increased revenue and provide high quality education, Portland Community College is planning a more structured approach to its district-wide International Education program. Posted July 8, 2003
Enrollment cap at PCC creates struggle for class seats
PORTLAND, Ore. - Melissa Todd wants to be a nurse. The 23-year-old is considering Portland Community College’s nursing program, but knows there’s a strong chance she won’t be able to get a seat in the class. Last year, 429 students qualified for the program with room for just 122. Posted July 3, 2003
New online orientation for students makes attending PCC easier
For students at Portland Community College, getting oriented with college procedures and services just got easier. More than 500 students […] Posted July 1, 2003
PCC closed July 4
In observance of the Fourth of July holiday, Portland Community College will be closed this Friday, July 4. There will […] Posted June 27, 2003
Educational Talent Search finds next generation of college students
As participants in Educational Talent Search, a partnership between Portland Community College, the Beaverton and Forest Grove School districts and a federal grant, middle and high school students are getting the extra support and encouragement they need to make their dreams come true. Posted June 27, 2003
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