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Posted in February 2003

Better Communication By Design

Latitudes, an ink screening and embroidery company, needed help training their workforce and turned to PCC for customized English as a second language classes. Posted February 28, 2003

PCC displays 'Crowd Control'

SYLVANIA CAMPUS - Portland Community College's Northview Gallery will show "Crowd Control,"an art exhibit by two area artists. Posted February 27, 2003

Russian celebration at PCC

SOUTHEAST CENTER - Portland Community College will host a Russian celebration at the Southeast Center, 2850 S.E. 82nd Ave. The event will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, March 10. Posted February 27, 2003

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation gives PCC $4.85 million

PORTLAND, Ore. - Portland Community College earned a major grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation as part of a $31 million nationwide effort to expand options for high school students being left behind. Posted February 27, 2003

Into Heavy Metal: Bestwick Frames Cascade Campus

Kelli Bestwick loves what she does. Bestwick is one of several sub-contractors working on the expansion of the Cascade Campus through the college's Minority, Women and Emerging Small Business (MWESB) effort. Posted February 20, 2003

PCC Microelectronics Program Holds Open House

Portland Community College's Microelectronics Technology program is hosting an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 13. Posted February 20, 2003

Nursing Program Hosts Public Forum

SYLVANIA CAMPUS - Portland Community College's Nursing program is hosting a public forum to gain input on their program's effectiveness. Posted February 13, 2003

Oregon Progress Board Survey Says Community Colleges Are First Rate

PORTLAND, Ore. - Last month, the Oregon Progress Board announced findings of its biannual population survey, which found that once again community colleges are a favorite public service for Oregon residents. Posted February 13, 2003

PCC Visits the Kit Kat Klub in ?Cabaret' Production

SYLVANIA CAMPUS - Kander and Ebb's "Cabaret"comes to Portland Community College in March. Posted February 13, 2003

Giving inmates another chance

Inmates are getting direction in mapping out a life plan at the Coffee Creek women's correctional facility in Wilsonville, which has partnered with Portland Community College's Workforce Å·ÖÞ±­¾öÈü¾º²Âapp_Å·ÖÞ±­×ãÇòÍø-Ͷע|¹ÙÍøment Program. PCC is teaching inmates basic life skills and vocational skills so they can get back on their feet. Posted February 13, 2003