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Dr. Sara Goldrick-Rab speaking on stage Talking Affordability 6 comments for post 28561
Noted author and politicians visit PCC to talk debt, hunger and rising costs for students Posted October 31, 2016
Oregon Promise student Keeping the Promise 2 comments for post 28313
Almost 1,700 Oregon Promise students are getting a chance at college Posted October 17, 2016
Day at the Capitol Reflections 2 comments for post 26072
PCC's big day with state legislators as seen through the eyes of the college's community relations team Posted February 29, 2016
Sen. Dembrow Visits ESOL Students
On Nov. 13, State Senator Michael Dembrow dazzled the crowd at Southeast Campus' popular Conversation Café, which helps ESOL students gain English language skills Posted November 16, 2015
Founders' Week is May 13-18
Portland Community College will salute its history and foundation with the second annual “Founders’ Week” next month Posted April 24, 2013
During winter term, student legislative interns visited with State Treasurer Ted Wheeler (middle). Interns include, left to right, Nicole Cathcart, Grace Morlock, Bill Buck, Lexi Bass, Michael Mikeworth, and Patrick Stupfel. Not pictured: Audric Perger. Students go to Salem 5 comments for post 16899
This legislative session the college has seven student interns working for state government officials Posted April 4, 2013
PCC Nursing instructor Teri Mills jets between Salem and Washington, DC, to meet legislators
“Rolling stones gather no moss”: A saying that could easily be applied to PCC’s Teri Mills, a longtime nursing instructor […] Posted March 25, 2013
Family, friends and the community gathered at the state Capitol Building in Salem on March 4 to recognize Harold Williams Appreciation Day in the Legislature. PCC celebrates Harold Williams Day 2 comments for post 16653
Harold Williams Appreciation Day at the state Capitol celebrated the life and work of the longtime PCC board member and community leader Posted March 18, 2013
Rudy Crew, Oregon’s first Chief Education Officer, said he is looking for these kinds of models and wants PCC representatives to present at the next Oregon Education Investment Board meeting. In addition, he wants to tell the Oregon Legislature that this model exists already and all they have to do is fund it and scale it. Rudy Crew meets with Future Connect 5 comments for post 16272
Rudy Crew, the new head of Oregon’s education system, recently sat down with PCC leaders and students to talk about the program's future with the state Posted February 21, 2013
The Northwest Dragon and Lion Dance Association, Officer Chow attends Obama's party 1 comment for post 16374
Cascade Campus Public Safety Officer Wally Chow was part of a group that traveled to Washington D.C. for President Barack Obama’s inauguration Posted February 8, 2013
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