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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.

Articles (4899):

Low interest rates spell opportunity for buying fixer uppers

PORTLAND, Ore. - To the well-trained eye, a run-down house can be revealed as a gold mine -- especially with today's record-low interest rates. Portland Community College can show you how to spot these opportunities too, with a non-credit class in Buying "Fixer Uppers." Posted September 4, 2003

Dive into fitness with PCC water aerobics classes

PORTLAND, Ore. - For an alternative to high-impact aerobic activities, try a calorie-burning workout in the water. Portland Community College will offer a slate of non-credit water aerobics classes that decrease joint stress and increase muscle tone. Posted September 4, 2003

PCC class gets you heard at work

PORTLAND, Ore. - Tired of not being listened to at work? It's a problem many people struggle with, especially women who have frequently been taught to avoid coming across as too assertive. Portland Community College has developed a non-credit class to help you communicate effectively from a position of strength. Posted September 4, 2003

Oral history project forges student, elder bond

PCC speech students produced oral histories at senior centers as part of a service learning project for a speech course taught by instructor Holly King. Posted September 3, 2003

PCC won't be open on Labor Day

The Labor Day holiday is Monday, Sept. 1 and Portland Community College will be closed at all campuses and outreach […] Posted August 26, 2003

Poppe to serve as Cascade interim executive dean

PORTLAND, Ore. - Nan Poppe, dean of the Extended Learning Campus, will also serve as interim executive dean of the Cascade Campus for 2003-04. Posted August 25, 2003

Menagerie Works: Small business weathers stormy economy

Doug Cooper, co-owner of Menagerie Works, didn't intend to enter the home and garden accessories business. But thanks to a unique idea and PCC's Small Business Management program his business is flourishing. Posted August 25, 2003

AV Tech Online open for 2003-04 registration

PORTLAND, Ore. - No higher education institution has offered a program to prepare audiovisual systems technicians. That is until now, as a consortium of colleges that includes Portland Community College plans to offer a complete program for audiovisual specialists. Posted August 25, 2003

Emerick wins contract for PCC's Sylvania project

PORTLAND, Ore. - Portland-based general contractor, Emerick Construction Co., has been awarded the construction manager/general contractor (CM/GC) contract for Portland Community College's Sylvania Campus bond improvements and utilities upgrade project. Posted August 15, 2003

Poppe named dean of Extended Learning Campus

PORTLAND, Ore. Nan Poppe, who has served as PCC's dean of adult and continuing education since 1998, has been named the executive dean of the newly named PCC Extended Learning Campus. The new organizational unit will be based out of the new Southeast Center. Posted August 7, 2003