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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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TWO ITEMS: Learn German with PCC non-credit lessons

PORTLAND, Ore. - Have you always wanted to be able to speak German? Portland Community College will offer an opportunity to learn the language just for fun and self-enrichment with an upcoming non-credit class. Posted July 1, 2004

PCC non-credit class helps home buyers get best deal

PORTLAND, Ore. - With interest rates hovering at their lowest point in more than 20 years, now is the time to buy a home and lock in a great rate. But where do you start? A non-credit Portland Community College class can show you the steps to take to not only buy your dream home, but get the best deal. Posted July 1, 2004

Overcome public speaking fears with PCC non-credit class

PORTLAND, Ore. - They say the fear of public speaking is worse than the fear of death. Be afraid no longer. Portland Community College can help you gain the confidence you need to speak in public with a non-credit class. Posted July 1, 2004

Spending the summer in Portland? Get a ?Back Stage Pass' at PCC

PORTLAND, Ore. - Students from other colleges and universities can take accelerated summer Portland Community College courses without having to take placement testing, orientation and advising. Posted June 25, 2004

PCC adds championship-winning coach to women's basketball team

PORTLAND, Ore. - Portland Community College has announced Rob Pridemore as their new women's basketball head coach. Posted June 25, 2004

Governor to visit lifelong learning programs at PCC's new Southeast Center

PORTLAND, Ore. - Governor Ted Kulongoski will visit several innovative "Lifelong Learning"programs at the newly constructed Southeast Center of Portland Community College on Thursday, June 24, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Posted June 24, 2004

Auto programs win state awards for excellence

ROCK CREEK CAMPUS -- The automotive collision repair and diesel service technology programs at Portland Community College have each won Oregon's Automotive Industry Planning Council's Award of Excellence. Posted June 22, 2004

PCC welcomes 50 high schoolers for special summer school

SYLVANIA CAMPUS - On Monday, June 21 the PCC Upward Bound program will welcome its first group of 50 high school students from the Beaverton and Tigard-Tualatin districts to the Sylvania Campus for an intensive six-week summer session of classes, research projects and career exploration activities. Posted June 22, 2004

Dual enrollment multiplies benefits

The recent reorganization of the state board of higher education by Gov. Kulongoski promises a closer look at, among other things, dual enrollments between Oregon's state universities and community colleges. The governor, with former-Gov. Neil Goldschmidt now chairing the board, wants to give students a better shot at transferring to four-year schools from the community college. Posted June 22, 2004

Non-credit design classes explore problem solving, 3-D

PORTLAND, Ore. - Take your artistic flair to the next level with classes that challenge your inner designer. Portland Community College will offer two non-credit courses to stretch your skills in material manipulation. Both classes will be held at PCC's Cascade Campus, 705 N. Killingsworth St. Posted June 20, 2004