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Posted in February 2015

Arun Gandhi is the fifth grandson of India’s legendary leader and he took time on a busy book tour to stop by PCC on Jan. 22. His presentation, 'Teaching Peace in Turbulent Times,' attracted more than 200 staff, faculty and students. Grandson talks Gandhi principles 4 comments for "Gandhi Principles: Grandson imparts lessons from a legendary leader"
A grandchild of Mahatma Gandhi discusses his philosophy of peace at Cascade Campus event Posted February 16, 2015
Art exhibit celebrates business
The Lents Grown Story Yard Project was developed by ROSE, Youth Builders and the Portland Development Commission as a way to bring more art to the neighborhoods in Southeast Portland and involve youth in celebrating our multicultural business community Posted February 13, 2015
Aviation Maintenance Technology faculty Marshall Pryor (center) shows students, left to right, Edward Stravens, Michael Parkes and Jacob Rothgeb the new Williams International turbofan engine. Jet engine to power AMT learning
PCC accepts a Williams International turbofan jet engine for student training at the Rock Creek Campus Posted February 9, 2015
Last fall, Seth Hansen chatted with students in the Aviation Maintenance Technology Program about the Robinson helicopters his company maintains. About 60 percent of his employees are PCC alumni. This alum is flying high 6 comments for "Seth Hansen is soaring in role with Hillsboro Aero Academy"
Alum Seth Hansen said PCC’s Aviation Maintenance Technology Program is critical to the needs of the aviation industry Posted February 9, 2015
Students pose during their field trip to Intel. Young Makers find inspiration
Fourteen middle school students from three local schools in Southeast Portland come together at the STEM Center at PCC's Southeast Campus every Friday after school to immerse their heads into code and their hands into building circuits Posted February 3, 2015
NASA scholarships available 5 comments for "Students from STEM fields encouraged to apply for NASA scholarship"
The OSGC Community College Partnership Scholarship Program supports the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) objectives of attracting and retaining more community college and technical college students into STEM-based academic programs Posted February 3, 2015
Workshop on food entrepreneurship 1 comment for "Event helps attendees become a food entrepreneur"
An upcoming event hosted by PCC's Small Business Development Center will help people sell their food recipes in the marketplace Posted February 2, 2015
Local doc in African film fest 3 comments for "Local film on Somali girls highlights 25th Cascade Festival of African Films"
The 25th anniversary of Cascade Festival of African Films to showcase 34 films, including the local ‘Lessons of Basketball and War’ Posted February 2, 2015
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