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Cascade peace symposium inspires
Peace and conflict resolution scholars and students from throughout Oregon and Washington came together on Jan. 28 for a daylong symposium, held at the Cascade Campus of Portland Community College Posted February 8, 2012
The January 2012 website statistics. MEDIA: Solar array shines bright
In January, the powwow, a renewed dual enrollment agreement with PSU and a future construction of the state's biggest solar array at the Rock Creek Campus created a buzz with media Posted February 8, 2012
A map of where the installation will reside. Rock Creek getting big solar array 1 comment for post 12065
Located at the Rock Creek Campus, the array will reduce energy costs, enhance academic programs and provide temporary jobs Posted February 8, 2012
Jonathan Walters instructs the student cast during rehearsals of 'Project 50: From the Ground Up,' an interactive play about PCC's 50 years. 'Project 50' play about PCC's past
The Theater Production Program has partnered with Jonathan Walters of Hand2Mouth Theatre to create an interactive performance to honor PCC’s diamond anniversary Posted February 3, 2012
Future Connect student Victoria Rodriguez chats with PCC District President Preston Pulliams just before both gave testimony about their Future Connect experiences. Future Connect goes to City Hall
Future Connect Program at PCC started last summer to eliminate barriers to attending college while providing on-going support to help students once they get there Posted February 2, 2012
Governor John Kitzthaber spoke at the OEIB meeting at Rock Creek Campus in early February. Ed board meets at Rock Creek
The meeting, part of a statewide tour, featured leaders discussing the next steps to improve student success in Oregon’s public education system, from prekindergarten through to college and career readiness Posted February 1, 2012
Legislators host PCC town hall
On Monday, Jan. 30, more than 60 community members attended the Southeast Center Town Hall, featuring State Senator Jackie Dingfelder and Representatives Michael Dembrow and Alissa Keny-Guyer Posted February 1, 2012
The 2012 Cascade Festival of African Films poster. African film festival starts Feb. 3
This year’s Cascade Festival of African Films, one of the longest running of its kind in the U.S. at 22 years, features appearances by two young directors who focus on the lives of Africans newly arrived in the United States Posted January 25, 2012
PHOTOS: Sylvania powwow
On Jan. 21, the annual Winter Powwow featured drumming and dancing, children activities, a college fair, Native vendors and a community dinner. This is a photo gallery recap of the 2012 event Posted January 24, 2012
The future layout for the new academic building, student center and underground parking at the Cascade Campus. Cascade bond plans cemented
The campus has developed a clear plan, sculpted from community engagement efforts, to move forward with bond-funded projects, breaking ground in early 2013 Posted January 10, 2012