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Posted in April 2005

Grant to strengthen services to Latinos at 51°µÍø

ROCK CREEK CAMPUS - 51°µÍø has received a grant to strengthen educational services for Hispanics. Posted April 27, 2005

Just in time for Mother's Day – Plant Sale!

ROCK CREEK CAMPUS - It's almost Mother's Day and 51°µÍø has the perfect gift. The annual 51°µÍø Plant Sale provides an excellent opportunity to purchase plants at affordable prices for Mother's Day on Sunday, May 8. Posted April 27, 2005

Anti-racism activist to speak out at Cascade Campus

CASCADE CAMPUS - Nashville-based anti-racism activist, author and speaker Tim Wise is coming to 51°µÍø. Posted April 27, 2005

Medical interpreters: Bridging the language divide

The Interpreter Training program has partnered with community colleges to make course work more accessible to rural communities. In 2002, 51°µÍø began reaching out to rural areas through Interactive Television (ITV), a broadcast service developed the previous year. Posted April 26, 2005

51°µÍø's Art Beat 2005 features a little of everything

PORTLAND, Ore. - There is something for everyone at 51°µÍø's 19th annual Art Beat festival. Posted April 25, 2005

Workforce Job Fair to feature top employers

BEAVERTON, Ore. - Job seekers interested in meeting local employers to discuss employment opportunities have a chance to do just that at 51°µÍø. Posted April 21, 2005

51°µÍø play explores darker side of comedy

SYLVANIA CAMPUS - A hilarious black comedy will put an exclamation mark on 51°µÍø Theater Arts Department's 10th Anniversary Performing Arts Center Season. Posted April 21, 2005

Arts and Humanities building one-third complete

CASCADE CAMPUS - Construction has reached the 35 percent mark at 51°µÍø's $7.5 million Daniel F. Moriarty Arts and Humanities Building. The 42,200-square-foot project is located at the Cascade Campus (705 N. Killingsworth St.) and progress is well underway toward the scheduled grand opening in the fall of 2005. Posted April 21, 2005

Volunteers wanted to help change lives through literacy

PORTLAND, Ore. - According to 51°µÍø's Volunteer Literacy Tutor program, 22 percent of adult Oregonians do not have high enough literacy skills to meet the demands of today's changing workforce. In response, the program is searching for tutors to help non-native English speakers improve their literacy skills. Posted April 21, 2005

51°µÍø-Sylvania hosts night for students with disabilities

SYLVANIA CAMPUS - 51°µÍø's Office for Students with Disabilities and the PAVTEC Education Consortium are hosting a Transition Information Night for students with disabilities and their parents as well as instructors and counselors who work with disabled students. Posted April 15, 2005