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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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Paint birds in the style of John Audubon

PORTLAND, Ore. - Bird watchers and art enthusiasts alike agree: America's preeminent naturalist and bird artist is John Audubon. Now Portland Community College offers the chance to capture the spirit of Audubon for yourself in a new non-credit painting class. Posted March 8, 2005

Create mosaic stepping stones, flowerpots for your garden

PORTLAND, Ore. - Flowers are not the only colorful additions you can make to your garden this spring. Portland Community College will show you how to create color that lasts year round with a non-credit mosaic art class. Posted March 8, 2005

PCC knitting class turns patterns into finished projects

PORTLAND, Ore. - Knitting isn't just for grandma anymore! Join the new generation of knitters by expanding your current skills. Learn how to read and adjust those somewhat cryptic knitting patterns while making a unique project of your own. Portland Community College's non-credit class will keep your skills as sharp as your needles. Posted March 8, 2005

Don't be too chicken to raise one in the city

PORTLAND, Ore. - More and more city slickers are waking to the sounds of rooster crows instead of alarm clocks. That's because, believe it or not, people have discovered the benefits of keeping chickens in their own backyard even in the city. Intrigued? A new non-credit Portland Community College class will introduce you to the possibilities. Posted March 8, 2005

PCC offers Spanish lessons in St. Helens

ST. HELENS, Ore. - Spanish is one of the fastest growing languages in the U.S., and it's also one of the easiest to learn. This spring, pick up or improve your Spanish by joining instructor Sandra Welch for two levels of non-credit lessons, offered by Portland Community College. Posted March 8, 2005

Go beyond photography basics

ST. HELENS, Ore. - Take what you already know about a camera and turn your shots into masterful memories. A Portland Community College non-credit class will guide you to the next level of photography this spring. Posted March 8, 2005

Turn trash into handmade paper with new PCC series

PORTLAND, Ore. - Do you love the look of handmade paper, but dont want to pay the high price? Are you crafty and looking for a new avenue to express yourself? A new Portland Community College non-credit series offers an opportunity to turn ordinary household items into handmade specialty papers and provides endless opportunities for creative expression. Posted March 7, 2005

Tame Oregon rapids with white-water kayaking class

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore. - Whether you are new to the sport or have had experience, Portland Community College's White Water Kayaking class will whet your appetite for adventure. This spring, learn from international adventure sport instructor David Wright and get a taste for kayaking on Oregon waterways. Posted March 7, 2005

PCC makes 'cents' of your tax return

BEAVERTON, Ore. - Tax time is right around the corner dont be caught off guard. Let Portland Community College guide you in a non-credit income tax class designed to get the most out of your income tax return. Posted March 7, 2005

Submissions needed for Sylvania's 'Alchemy' literary magazine

PCC-Sylvania’s annual literary magazine, Alchemy, is now seeking submissions for the 2005 issue due out in May. Faculty and staff, […] Posted March 7, 2005