Weeks of Welcome
Welcome back, panthers!
Weeks of Welcome is a series of events to help new and returning students celebrate the new school year. Kick off the new term with events like campus cookouts, campus tours, and info about free student services. We look forward to seeing our panthers in person this Fall!
- When: Start of fall term
- Where: All four campuses and Newberg Center
- What: Events to welcome you back to campus!
Schedule of events
There is a lot happening, we hope you can attend:
WOW-fest
Free food, fun and games, activities, resources, and opportunities to meet with PCC staff while becoming more familiar with the campus.
- Date: Monday – Thursday, Sept 25-28
- Time: 10am-2pm
- Where:
- Sept 25: Cascade outdoors
- Sept 26: Rock Creek Bldg 9 Event Center
- Sept 27: Sylvania CC Mall Entrance
- Sept 28: Southeast Mt Tabor Great Hall
WOW Tie-Dye Build-a-Panther
Make a PCC Poppie the Panther stuffed animal and tie-dye a little t-shirt for your panther to wear! Free supplies are provided.
- Date: Monday – Thursday, Sept 25-28
- Where:
- Sept 25: Rock Creek Bldg 5 lobby, 1-3pm
- Sept 26: Sylvania CC cafeteria, 12-2pm
- Sept 27: Southeast MTH Great Hall, 2-4pm
- Sept 28: Cascade CH 304, 3-5pm
WOW Workshop: Setting Yourself Up for Success
Future Connect provides techniques for being successful at PCC and skills to navigate college resources and services.
- Date: Monday – Thursday, Sept 25-28
- Time: 12-12:45pm
- Where:
- Sept 25: Cascade TH 122
- Sept 26: Rock Creek Bldg 5 Room 122
- Sept 27: Cancelled
- Sept 28: Cancelled
Back to School Button Bash
Stop by and make a button. Bring your own picture or use one of ours. This event is Free and open to all PCC students.
- Date: Monday – Friday, Sept 25-29
- Where:
- Sept 25 and 26: Rock Creek Steam Lab (Bldg 2 Room 102), 11am-1pm
- Sept 26: Southeast Jade District Learning Center, 12-4pm
- Sept 27: Cascade Create Space (TH 101), 12-4pm
- Sept 28: OMIC TC Fab Lab (Room 107), 12-1pm
- Sept 28: Sylvania Maker Lab (AM 101), 3-5pm
- Sept 29: Sylvania Maker Lab (AM 101), 1-3pm
Coffee Buzz +
Have a coffee and tea break and learn about the Learning Support Pathway Services.
- Date: Monday and Tuesday, Sept 25 and 26
- Time: 9am–4pm
- Where: All PCC campus libraries
Dreamers Resource Center Open House
DREAMers Resource Center Open House – snacks and beverages provided.
- Date: Monday – Thursday, Sept 25-28
- Time: 11am-2pm
- Where: Rock Creek Bldg 2 Room 101
Career Services Open House
The Career Services Open House introduces PCC students to the opportunities and services available to them for all their career development needs. Students will have the opportunity to tour the space, meet the staff, become aware of resources on campus, and much more, all while participating in a fun and inviting atmosphere of games, activities, and prizes.
- Date: Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept 26 and 27
- Time: 10am-12pm
- Where: Rock Creek Bldg 9 Room 119
Nibbles at Newberg
Join us for coffee, juice, and snacks in the common area.
- Date: Tuesday, Sept 26
- Time: 8:30am–1pm
- Where: Newberg Center
Grow With Us: Learning Garden Showcase
Discover the magic of the Learning Garden! Grow food for our pantry, volunteer, and participate in events and workshops.
- Date: Wednesday, Sept 27
- Time: 10am-2pm
- Where: Sylvania PAC courtyard
Men’s Soccer Game
PCC vs Southwestern Oregon
- Date: Wednesday, Sept 27
- Time: 2pm
- Where: Rock Creek Recreation Fields
- Watch
- Live Stats for Sept 27
Fall Into Crafts
Supplies provided.
- Date: Monday – Thursday, Oct 2-5
- Where:
- Oct 2: Pressed flower craft – Cascade CH 304, 3-5pm
- Oct 3: Mason jar decorating – Southeast MTH Great Hall, 2-4pm
- Oct 4: Scrap art – Rock Creek Bldg 5 Rm 122, 1-3pm
- Oct 5: Notebook decorating – Sylvania CC 221, 1-3pm
Women’s Soccer Game
PCC vs Lane Community College
- Date: Wednesday, Oct 4
- Time: 2pm
- Where: Rock Creek Recreation Fields
- Watch
- Live Stats for Oct 4
Free Food Market with Basic Needs, Sustainability, and Leadership
Open to all students and community members at Sylvania Campus. Load up on fresh produce and shelf-stable items.
- Date: Monday, Oct 2
- Time: 1-3pm
- Where: Sylvania CC cafeteria
Disc Golf with Toni Veeman
Learn how to play disc golf and get a list of nearby places to play.
- Date: Tuesday, Oct 3
- Time: 1-2pm
- Where: Newberg Center
Involvement Fair
Want to join a club, meet students who share your interests, and find volunteer opportunities? Here is your chance!
- Date: Monday – Thursday, Oct 9-12
- Time: 10am-2pm
- Where:
- Oct 9: Southeast MTH Great Hall
- Oct 10: Cascade Library courtyard
- Oct 11: Sylvania PAC courtyard
- Oct 12: Rock Creek Bldg 5 lobby
- Club sign-up: registered clubs sign-up to participate
Neighbor-to-Neighbor Fair
A community resource and engagement fair where PCC faculty, students, and community partners can connect face-to-face! More info: hannah.cherry@pcc.edu
- Date: Tuesday, Oct 10
- Time: 10am-2pm
- Where: Cascade Library courtyard
Bingo at the Newberg Center
Come play Bingo after class. Have fun, eat snacks, and win prizes.
- Date: Tuesday, Oct 10
- Time: 1-2pm
- Where: Newberg Center common area
Drag Bingo with Poison Waters and Friends
Celebrate National Coming Out Day and have fun playing virtual Bingo with a chance to win prizes!
- Date: Wednesday, Oct 11
- Time: 4:30-6pm
- Where: Zoom
- Register:
Register for drag bingo
Pumpkin Patch Trip
Enjoy warm treats by the bonfire, pick out a pumpkin, go through the corn maze, and visit the animal barn! Transportation provided.
- Date: Friday, Oct 20
- Time: 9:30am-7pm
- Where: Sauvie Island – pick-up locations at Rock Creek and Sylvania campuses
Self Care Week
Build a free self-care kit!
- Date: Monday – Thursday, Oct 23-26
- Where:
- Oct 23: Rock Creek Bldg 5 lobby, 12-2:30pm
- Oct 23: Cascade CH 304, 2-4:30pm
- Oct 24: Sylvania CC 221, 12-2:30pm
- Oct 26: Southeast MTH Great Hall, 12-2:30pm
Women’s Soccer Game
PCC vs Umpqua Community College
- Date: Wednesday, Oct 11
- Time: 2pm
- Where: Rock Creek Recreation Fields
- Watch
- Live Stats for Oct 11
Women’s Soccer Game
PCC vs Clackamas Community College
- Date: Friday, Oct 27
- Time: 2pm
- Where: Rock Creek Recreation Fields
- Watch
- Live Stats for Oct 27
Men’s Soccer Game
PCC vs Lane Community College
- Date: Saturday, Oct 28
- Time: 1pm
- Where: Rock Creek Recreation Fields
- Watch
- Live Stats for Oct 28
Volunteer with WOW
Weeks of Welcome and the start of the fall term are right around the corner. Want to help make sure students have a fun and wonderful start of Fall term? Volunteer to help during Weeks of Welcome events. The Weeks of Welcome Committee is looking for volunteers to assist during many of the activities during the first week of the term. Assisting at the events will be a great way to welcome new students and welcome back returners, and an excellent opportunity to get to know other PCC colleagues. There are opportunities available on weekdays, mornings, and afternoons. Please also share these opportunities with your staff and encourage them to volunteer as well. Please consider signing up!
