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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's free spring lectures offer lunch-hour lift

PORTLAND, Ore. - Downtown workers: spending too much quality time with your computer? Need a noontime lift? Take a break and get a mental tune-up with Portland Community Colleges free lunch-and-learn series designed especially for the working professional. Posted March 10, 2005

PCC offers free 'Survival English' for non-native speakers

BEAVERTON, Ore. - Know someone who could use help learning the English language? Point them to Portland Community College for free lessons in Survival English this spring. Posted March 10, 2005

Soar ahead with ground school flight lessons

BEAVERTON, Ore. - Interested in piloting your career skyward? A Portland Community College non-credit class will take you to new heights as you learn what it takes to become a sport pilot. Posted March 10, 2005

Comic book class exposes lettering craft

PORTLAND, Ore. - Pow! Bam! Crash! As American as hotdogs or rock and roll, comic book lettering style has been central in the nation's popular culture since Superman first made his appearance on the cover of Action Comics in 1938. Today the industry continues to support all kinds of new artists who are responsible for making the words of comic books leap off pages. This spring, Portland Community College will let you delve into this side of the superhero world for yourself with a new non-credit class. Posted March 10, 2005

Practice Italian with foreign film class

PORTLAND, Ore. - They say the best way to understand a culture is through its art. For students of the Italian language, Portland Community College has a unique way to delve into the culture as you improve your skills: watching Italian films. Posted March 8, 2005

Learn ancient healing techniques with PCC Chinese medicine series

PORTLAND, Ore. - Chinese medicine has been relied upon for centuries to provide healing and wellness. Today, many have discovered that it also provides natural alternatives to traditional approaches. A Portland Community College non-credit series will let you explore the benefits Chinese medicine for yourself, while addressing specific health issues relevant to today's culture. Posted March 8, 2005

Learn Irish language with PCC lessons

PORTLAND, Ore. - Want to keep your Irish heritage alive, or just like the sound of the Irish brogue? This spring, you can learn the language of the Emerald Isle with three levels of non-credit classes offered by Portland Community College. Instructor Eric Zoerner will use conversation methods that make language-learning fun. Posted March 8, 2005

Nature inspires art in illustration class

PORTLAND, Ore. - See the world with the eye of an artist anyone can; all it takes is inspiration and a little guidance. Instructor Amy Konsterlie and Portland Community College will get you started with a non-credit class in nature illustration, beginning this spring. Posted March 8, 2005

Discover seven steps to better creative writing

PORTLAND, Ore. - Creative writing can give you a case of writer's block if you don't know where to start. Remove the obstacles and take time this spring to learn the basics with a non-credit writing class through Portland Community College. Posted March 8, 2005

Add pizzazz to your home decorating with PCC series

HILLSBORO, Ore. - You've seen the TV shows and you want to spruce up your home, but you also don't want to spend a fortune. Portland Community College's Interior Decorating Series, offered this spring, will show you how to add professional pizzazz to your home without hiring an interior decorator. Posted March 8, 2005