Sustainability

PCC couple will bike to e-cycling drive
When Monica Christofili read about the Sylvania e-Cycling Drive on Saturday, May 14 she created a mental list of what she could donate: An old computer tower, monitor, and printer came to mind. It was how to get the items to the event from Southeast Portland where she lives that would take more coordination Posted May 13, 2011
PEAK wants your money-saving ideas
The advisory council will serve the District President by reviewing and recommending sustainable, innovative, and effective cost savings, cost avoidance, and revenue generating measures for PCC Posted May 12, 2011
Storm waters workshop at Sylvania
Interested in learning about curricular resources centered on storm water issues at Sylvania? If so, plan on stopping by a workshop geared to the campus’ storm water plans Posted May 6, 2011
Sylvania workshop covers green careers
Nearly 50 PCC faculty, staff and students attended the interactive, three-hour Green Careers Workshop held at the Sylvania Campus on April 21 Posted May 4, 2011
e-Cycling Drive boots up May 14
Unwanted computer equipment like computer towers, laptops, monitors, printers, keyboards, scanners and disks will be accepted and triaged on site by Total Reclaim and Sylvania faculty, staff and students, then evaluated as to whether it can be used again Posted April 28, 2011
'Washed Ashore' exposes plastic pollution
The touring educational art show made up of large-scale sculptures made entirely out of plastics found on Oregon beaches will be on display at the Sylvania Campus Posted April 19, 2011
Scholarships for Newberg students
The PCC Foundation will award eight $1,500 Chehalem Valley Scholarships for students from Newberg, Dundee and St. Paul to attend PCC next year Posted April 18, 2011
Green careers workshop at Sylvania
Join Jim Cassio, co-author of “Green Careers: Choosing Work for a Sustainable Future,” and local industry professionals to learn about green career opportunities Posted April 15, 2011