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Posted in July 2010

PCC at Newberg Old Fashioned Festival Sylvania shines in Newberg festival
College administrators hosted an informational booth for festival-goers and participated in the Saturday morning parade, driving PCC’s Smart Car Posted July 30, 2010
Cascade to host National Night Out
On Aug. 3, the Humboldt neighborhood and Portland Community College's Cascade Campus are joining forces to throw a party for the people of North Portland Posted July 30, 2010
Newberg small business partners with bond project
When Portland Community College decided that its Newberg classroom facility would be built to meet nationwide standards for environmentally friendly […] Posted July 27, 2010
College uses Newberg MWESB firm
When Portland Community College decided that its Newberg classroom facility would be built to meet nationwide standards for environmentally friendly construction, that grabbed the attention of one family-owned company in town Posted July 27, 2010
Karla Sanchez (middle) with donors of her scholarship. Foundations helps students reach dreams
The PCC Foundation awards hundreds of scholarships every year to students who may not otherwise be able to afford an education. Here's a look at two of them Posted July 20, 2010
Board chooses chair, vice chair
Squire of Beaverton will serve as leader of the PCC Board through the 2010-11 year while Jim Harper of Northwest Portland will be vice chair Posted July 19, 2010
Help for returning veterans
Thanks to a 2009 state initiative, PCC welcomed State Veterans Service Officer Ron Kincaid to its campuses to assist returning veterans with benefits Posted July 18, 2010
Horticulture Therapy option sprouts
The new Horticulture Therapy Certificate prepares students to work in diverse fields like pediatric, geriatric, psychiatric, vocational and medical rehabilitation Posted July 15, 2010
Dental assisting instructor makes national board
Virginia Jorgensen, dental assisting instructor at PCC, is one of six new board members for the national organization Posted July 15, 2010
Project Degree a pathway to success for students
The program is specifically designed for 18-26 year olds who have earned a high-school diploma or GED but still need pre-college level courses. Posted July 12, 2010