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James Hill

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James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at Portland Community College. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic, Woodburn Independent, Clackamas Review, Oregon City News, The Dalles Daily Chronicle and the Associated Press. Born in Hillsboro, James is a native Oregonian through and through, having lived in Portland and Sunriver most of his life. Today, he manages the PCC website content, the college magazine "Communities" and public relations and crisis communications projects.

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PCC class lets you plan Valentine Day's dinner

BEAVERTON, Ore. - Love is in the air or at least it will be once you've prepared this romantic and delicious Valentine's Day feast. Portland Community College is offering a non-credit class that will take you through all the steps of cooking a very special dinner for your Valentine sweetheart or family. When you are done, you will not only have gained the skills necessary to re-create this feast, but you will also have it fully prepared, enabling to you to really enjoy this special day of love. Posted December 30, 2005

Tastes of Italy infuse the kitchen in PCC class

BEAVERTON, Ore. - Are you looking for a magnifico response from your family at the dinner table? If now is the time to add some flair to your normal menu, a new Portland Community College non-credit weekly series of cooking classes will guide you through the regional specialties of Italian cuisine and teach you how to express your passion for food in a whole new way. Learn how to choose ingredients, plan a menu and prepare wonderful dishes that you have dreamed about making for yourself. Posted December 30, 2005

Visit to Heirloom Roses completes rose care series

ST. PAUL, Ore. - Heirloom Roses, one of the largest and most complete rose gardens in the country, boasts the Northwest's widest selection of hybrid roses and specializes in old, new and unusual roses from around the world. Join Portland Community College and instructor Cheryl Malone at Heirloom Roses for a series of classes focused on roses. Posted December 30, 2005

Free brown-bag lecture series revs up your lunch hour

PORTLAND, Ore.- Are you spending a bit too much time with your computer lately? Are you ready for a lunch hour in the company of people and ideas? The Portland Community College non-credit, free lunch and learn lecture series may be just what you need. Hear from professional, energetic speakers about issues relevant to your professional and personal life. Posted December 30, 2005

Trained mediators receive coaching at PCC

PORTLAND, Ore. - Brushing up on skills is always a good idea. For mediators it is even more important as they must listen effectively to and understand the needs of their clients. Portland Community College's popular non-credit mediation training program offers a new class for trained mediators to brush up on their feedback skills. Posted December 30, 2005

PCC's Sylvania Campus hosts seventh powwow

PORTLAND, Ore. - To have a successful powwow, you need a person like Christina Urenia. The student leader with the Multicultural Center is the vendor coordinator for PCC's Seventh Annual Winter Powwow, which is set to entertain on Saturday, Jan. 21. Posted December 30, 2005

PCC hosts Financial Aid Day Saturday, Jan. 21

PORTLAND, Ore - For Lisa Hummel, last year's Financial Aid Day gave her the confidence she needed to be successful at her studies. The third-year gerontology program student at Portland Community College used information from the event to get the financial aid and scholarship money she needed to allow her to get through school. Posted December 30, 2005

PCC gardening series turns thumbs green

BEAVERTON, Ore. - Whether you are new to gardening or already have a green thumb, winter is the perfect time to start thinking about your spring plan. A Portland Community College non-credit, four-week gardening series provides tips, tricks and skills to help you turn your indoor and outdoor plantings into beautiful, healthy works of art. Posted December 29, 2005

Classes for Spanish speakers explore computers

HILLSBORO, Ore. - Computers often seem like they use another language, and for those who speak only Spanish, learning computers presents an added challenge. In two upcoming classes, Portland Community College will provide Spanish-speaking students with opportunities to learn to use a computer effectively in classes held in Spanish, taught by instructor Rodrigo Aguirre. Posted December 29, 2005

Students explore creationism in PCC class

PORTLAND, Ore. - For centuries, scientists have been debating the origins of the universe. For some the answers are very clear cut, and for others, they are not. Portland Community College delves into the issue of creationism from a scientist's perspective in a five-week class. Come with your questions and be prepared to be challenged. Posted December 29, 2005