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Peninsula College and Jefferson Healthcare Partner to Offer Sponsored Certified Nursing Assistant Class

Peninsula College, in partnership with Jefferson Healthcare, is delighted to announce the offering of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) class in Port Townsend. This class, which sees its tuition fully covered for all enrolled students for the spring quarter, is a significant investment by the Peninsula College Foundation in healthcare education and community service.

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PC Promotes Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging with New Campus Wayfinding Signs

Peninsula College is proud to unveil culturally relevant wayfinding signs to further promote a sense of equity, inclusion, and belonging for everyone who visits campus. 

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Peninsula College Foundation Announces Scholarship Opportunities for Next Academic Year

The Peninsula College Foundation is offering nearly 60 scholarships totaling $130,000 for students who plan to attend Peninsula College in the 2024-25 academic year. The application process is now open for these scholarships.

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Bruce Hattendorf appointed as Vice President for Instruction

Earlier this week Peninsula College (PC) President Suzy Ames announced the appointment of Dr. Bruce Hattendorf as vice president for Instruction. Hattendorf has served as interim VP for Instruction since October 2023, when the position became vacant.

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Creative Writing Festival to Honor Local Authors

Dates are set and tickets are available for the Raymond Carver and Tess Gallagher Creative Writing Festival April 25-27, 2024 in Port Angeles. Keynote guests include Tess Gallagher, Billy Collins, TC Boyle, and Selected Shorts Radio.

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PC Receives Funding for Technology Upgrades at Neah Bay Hub

Peninsula College secured funds from a community partner to upgrade technology at its Neah Bay hub. This technology will facilitate students and Makah Tribal members’ participation in PC’s many education and support programs.

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Submissions Are Open for Tidepools Magazine’s 60th Annual Contest

Tidepools is now accepting submissions for Peninsula College’s (PC) annual literary arts magazine.

Residents of all ages living in Clallam and Jefferson counties are invited to enter their original artwork, photography, poetry, short stories, and music for an opportunity to win cash prizes and be published. 

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Chris Morgan to lead new Natural Resources program; classes start September 28

Peninsula College’s Natural Resources program will be led by a faculty member with extensive ecology, biology, geology and marine biology education and experience. Chris Morgan of Port Angeles has worked in science education for the Elwha Science Education program, Port Angeles High School and NatureBridge, and has worked in the field as well.

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PC Port Townsend to Launch Nursing Assistant Course in Partnership with Jefferson Healthcare

A need for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) in Port Towsend has spawned a partnership between Peninsula College and Jefferson Healthcare to help fill workforce vacancies.

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Bryce Jacobson Named Head Coach of Peninsula College’s Men’s Basketball Team

Once again, Pirate Athletics is dipping into its alumni pool to find its next coach.

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Third Party Cybersecurity Incident Impacts Peninsula College Community

Two vendors have notified Peninsula College of a cybersecurity incident that may have exposed personally identifiable information of current students as well as employees.

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Peninsula College Welcomes Celeste Schoenthaler to Board of Trustees

Celeste Schoenthaler has been appointed to the Peninsula College Board of Trustees, replacing outgoing member Mike Glenn this fall, as his term ends after 14 years.

Schoenthaler is the Executive Director of Olympic Community of Health. She collaborated with the college this year to connect PC’s at-risk students to community-based wraparound services on campus. 

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Raupp Named First Recipient of Nor'Wester Rotary Upward Bound Scholarship

On June 22, Nova Raupp became the first recipient of the Nor'Wester Rotary Upward Bound Scholarship, earning $500 towards his future education.

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PC Athletics Names 2022- 2023 Award Winners

Peninsula College Athletics celebrated another successful year, winning all four North Region championships for only the second time in history, handing out annual sports awards to student athletes at a recent event in the Pirate Union Building.

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Hanan Zawideh Selected as Peninsula College’s First VP of Human Resources and Diversity Equity and Inclusion

On June 12, Hanan Zawideh became Peninsula College’s first Vice President for Human Resources and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). With over 17 years of leadership experience in the public, corporate, and nonprofit sectors, she brings a wealth of expertise to her role in advancing the college’s mission and fostering a culture of inclusivity.  
 

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