Posted March 7th, 2005
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Take the spotlight as a stand-up comedian
- PORTLAND, Ore. - Are you always making people laugh? Do your relish the thought of a crowd and want to step up your act a notch? A new Portland Community College non-credit class can help fine-tune your humor, expand your material and get you ready to bring down a house as a real standup comedian. Posted March 7, 2005
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Find out how to retire in sunny Latin America
- PORTLAND, Ore. - Baby boomers, some 76 million strong, will begin to retire in the next decade. Faced with the spiraling cost of living, the search for new retirement havens may soon turn south of the border. Posted March 7, 2005
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Buddhism class discusses mysteries of peace
- PORTLAND, Ore. - Regardless of one's religious background, one element of spirituality seems to transcend all cultures: the desire for peace and tranquility. This spring, a non-credit Buddhism class, offered by Portland Community College, can offer hints about how to gain serenity during life's mayhem by exploring the application of Buddhist values to your own life. Posted March 7, 2005
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Lift your voice and join the choir
- PORTLAND, Ore. - Music is the universal language; it transcends all cultures and times and speaks to young and old alike. If you have been out of the music world for a while, maybe it's time to jump back in. Portland Community College offers the chance to participate in a choir that will express your musicality beautifully. Posted March 7, 2005
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Put life experience on paper
- PORTLAND, Ore. - Have you ever thought about writing your story or sharing your life-altering events? Does your family really know about their heritage? Portland Community College can help you have the satisfaction of telling history your way with an upcoming non-credit class. Posted March 7, 2005
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Behind the Partnerships: Rocco Roncarati, American Medical Response
- Last summer, Rocco Roncarati and his company American Medical Response (AMR) donated a fully functional ambulance to PCC's Emergency Medical Technology department at the Cascade Campus. The donation will help students train with a state-of-the-art vehicle. Posted March 7, 2005
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Submissions needed for Sylvania's 'Alchemy' literary magazine
- PCC-Sylvania’s annual literary magazine, Alchemy, is now seeking submissions for the 2005 issue due out in May. Faculty and staff, […] Posted March 7, 2005
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PCC makes 'cents' of your tax return
- BEAVERTON, Ore. - Tax time is right around the corner dont be caught off guard. Let Portland Community College guide you in a non-credit income tax class designed to get the most out of your income tax return. Posted March 7, 2005
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Tame Oregon rapids with white-water kayaking class
- LAKE OSWEGO, Ore. - Whether you are new to the sport or have had experience, Portland Community College's White Water Kayaking class will whet your appetite for adventure. This spring, learn from international adventure sport instructor David Wright and get a taste for kayaking on Oregon waterways. Posted March 7, 2005
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Turn trash into handmade paper with new PCC series
- PORTLAND, Ore. - Do you love the look of handmade paper, but dont want to pay the high price? Are you crafty and looking for a new avenue to express yourself? A new Portland Community College non-credit series offers an opportunity to turn ordinary household items into handmade specialty papers and provides endless opportunities for creative expression. Posted March 7, 2005