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Pulliams appoints climate taskforce

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District President Preston Pulliams has convened a taskforce composed of students, staff, administrators, and faculty to guide the college’s efforts in curbing greenhouse gas emissions. The creation of this taskforce helps PCC fulfill a portion of the College & University Presidents Climate Commitment, which Pulliams signed in June (http://www.presidentsclimatecommitment.org/). People are welcome to attend the following talks on successful emissions reduction strategies from 11 a.m. to noon in the CC Building at Sylvania Campus:

Wednesday, Dec. 12: Michael Armstrong, Portland Office of Sustainable Development (Fir Room).

Wednesday, Jan. 9: Phil Berry, former manager of Nike’s Considered Team (Oak Room).

Wednesday, March 12: Dave Cone, Energy Manager, Gresham-Barlow School District (Oak Room).

About James Hill

James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at Portland Community College. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic... more »