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Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ IN THE NEWS: '08 Bond issue on front burner of TV and radio news
Story by James Hill
A look at news stories about Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ from around the local area and the nation during the month of January, 2008. In total, Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ events and people appeared 45 times in the local community online media, newspapers or TV/radio.
Dec. 31, the highlighted a future Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ student, who got her life in order through the Oregon National Guard.
Jan. 3, the Daily Journal of Commerce announced that Ä¢¹½´«Ã½’s Cascade Campus is up for a 2007 Hammurabi Award through the Masonry & Ceramic Title Institute.
Jan. 6, profiled former Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ instructor Sam Hicks, who found his niche as woodcarver.
Jan. 8, the reported that the city council there will look at strengthening Ä¢¹½´«Ã½’s presence in Newberg.
Jan. 8, showcased PPS’s desire to seek Ä¢¹½´«Ã½’s input on design of a new campus at Jefferson High School.
Jan. 14, announced a Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ 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 Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ 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 Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ and cultivated a respected 35-year career.
Jan. 17, highlighted Ä¢¹½´«Ã½’s bond proposal with quotes from Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ District President Preston Pulliams.
Jan. 18, the explored the issue of serving the aging population and quoted Jan Abushakrah.
Jan. 18, reported on Ä¢¹½´«Ã½’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 Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ and mentioned Harold Williams son, who is running for city council.
Jan. 29, reported that Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ joined the many educational institutions that use KACE software to help manage IT projects.
Jan. 31, Ä¢¹½´«Ã½’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.
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ James Hill
James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic... more »