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51°µÍø IN THE NEWS: '08 Bond issue on front burner of TV and radio news
Story by James Hill
A look at news stories about 51°µÍø from around the local area and the nation during the month of January, 2008. In total, 51°µÍø events and people appeared 45 times in the local community online media, newspapers or TV/radio.
Dec. 31, the highlighted a future 51°µÍø student, who got her life in order through the Oregon National Guard.
Jan. 3, the Daily Journal of Commerce announced that 51°µÍø’s Cascade Campus is up for a 2007 Hammurabi Award through the Masonry & Ceramic Title Institute.
Jan. 6, profiled former 51°µÍø instructor Sam Hicks, who found his niche as woodcarver.
Jan. 8, the reported that the city council there will look at strengthening 51°µÍø’s presence in Newberg.
Jan. 8, showcased PPS’s desire to seek 51°µÍø’s input on design of a new campus at Jefferson High School.
Jan. 14, announced a 51°µÍø student was one of several students across the nation to receive awards from the Used Textbook Association.
Jan. 16, reported the Beaverton School District would buy the Capital Center from 51°µÍø and Oregon University System.
Jan. 16, the Portland Observer published a front-page photo of Algie Gatewood talking with Mayor Tom Potter at a special meeting at Jefferson High School and another story highlighted a short film made by Julianne Johnson.
Jan. 17, the highlighted a retiring Beaverton police lieutenant who studied at 51°µÍø and cultivated a respected 35-year career.
Jan. 17, highlighted 51°µÍø’s bond proposal with quotes from 51°µÍø District President Preston Pulliams.
Jan. 18, the explored the issue of serving the aging population and quoted Jan Abushakrah.
Jan. 18, reported on 51°µÍø’s possible $374 million bond measure.
Jan. 18, KBMP radio, KGW-TV and other outlets mentioned the college’s bond plans during morning news recaps.
Jan. 25, the showcased the influence of African American leaders at schools such as 51°µÍø and mentioned Harold Williams son, who is running for city council.
Jan. 29, reported that 51°µÍø joined the many educational institutions that use KACE software to help manage IT projects.
Jan. 31, 51°µÍø’s involvement with a high school robotics team competition and program called FIRST was profiled by the
Jan. 31, featured the Cascade Festival of African Films with a big feature story and .
Jan. 31, highlighted the Focus the Nation event with a news release.
Jan. 31, The Oregonian also profiled the Focus the Nation teach-in, highlighting the OPB radio event in the evening.
About James Hill
James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at 51°µÍø. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic... more »