News of the planet’s impending climate catastrophe is impossible to ignore, and many of us are seeking out ways to respond to this global crisis in our everyday lives. Whether you’re involved in a sustainable pursuit already or you’re simply
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Weekly Note from Bridge Advisor: Raymond Quinton
February is a great time to explore arts, culture and history, and a time to flex your inner-activist. PCC has no shortage of opportunities to explore art, culture and politics. Check out the following: African Film Festival I’m on my
Recap of Panther Basketball vs. Chemeketa CC
On Wednesday, January 16th, the Panthers played the Chemeketa Storm at home, in the Cascade gym. The Women’s team play first with a rock start with Chemeketa having leading at the end of the second quarter; 41 to 15. Yet
Campaign to Can The Coke Contract Gains Momentum
Students at Portland Community College have been working to ban the sale of single use plastic containers across the district. PCC currently has a 10-year pouring rights contract with Coca-Cola and it expires in September of 2019. The students see
Sovereignty: Past, Present and Future
About a dozen people sat in rows of chairs facing the front of room as “Sovereignty: Past, Present and Future” was set to begin. Organized by PCC’s Native Nations Club and hosted inside of Room 202 in Cascade Campus’ Student
PCC, Sustain Me! Podcast & The Bridge
Over the summer of 2018 at Portland Community College, a podcast was in its development stage. Spawned by a desire to provide a different platform for storytelling and driven by a passion for sustainability and social justice, PCC, Sustain Me!
Breaking New Ground: Cascade Urban Learning Garden
It’s been ten years coming but it finally happened: the Cascade Urban Learning Garden has broken ground. On Thursday, September 18th, upwards of 30+ volunteers were out doing the righteous dirty work of clearing sod. Among them were students, staff,
Want Free Food? Let’s Talk About the Panther Pantry!
Class is about to start or your needing to finish some homework but alas, it’s hard to focus on school when your brain and being need food. The good news is, there’s a Panther Pantry at all four major campuses
PCC Summer Crimes
On August 5, PCC Public Safety was contacted by the owner of a building vandalized near the Cascade campus. Security cameras reportedly captured two people climbing onto the Mandi House Restaurant and vandalizing the Baker Building on 5511 N Albina
PCC’s Annual Job Fair Gets Even Bigger
PCC’s 20th annual Job Fair is being held on Cascade Campus on Tuesday, April 25th from 11:00 AM–3:00 PM at the Cascade PEB Gymnasium on North Killingsworth. Last year’s Job Fair had over ninety employers attending, and this year the
Writings from the $ex Industry by Survivors of the Sex Industry
Please join the Women’s Resource Center on April 28th in TH 122 from 3-5 pm for a reading of creative non-fiction with a panel discussion to follow of three women writers who are also survivors of sex trafficking. Their prose is
Cascade Scholarship Opportunity
Each year, the Cascade Campus President has the honor of selecting a worthy recipient of the Washington State University – Vancouver Community College Presidents’ Award. As scholarships go, this one is excellent — it provides for one year of full-time, tuition-free study at WSU-V,
Cascade Multicultural Center’s Equity and Diversity Advocate applications deadline has been extended!
The Cascade Multicultural Center’s Equity & Diversity Advocate applications deadline has been extended! The Equity & Diversity Advocate Program is designed to build culturally responsive Student-Leaders dedicated to empowering PCC students and serving their community. These students, help further the Multicultural Center’s mission by coordinating campus & community events, staffing the Center, as well as
PCC Cascade Job Fair at Cascade Gym on April 26th
There will be 100 employers on campus wanting to recruit PCC students and graduates. Come find out about their job opportunities, internships or do some career exploration. This event is free and open to all PCC students. On-site seminars with tips
Student Body President Tony Venzina Writes About Cascade’s New Bike Shed
Dear Cascadians, Above you will see a picture of Tyler – ASPCC Bike Shed Operator – working on a bike for a PCC student in the new temporary bike shed that is located in the PCC Cascade cafeteria storage. Previously