^ '^ l o r t l a n ù (íDhseruer ( A R I I R S & E D l IC A Ì ION Special Edition Page A6 May io. 2006 PCC Student Pursues Dream in Dance, Sociology Earns prestigious scholarship Rosalie Tucker dreams about doing many things. Now, her dreams are be­ coming reality. Tucker, 25, was selected as one of 38 students across the nation to receive a Jack Kent Cooke Foundation scholar­ ship that will enable her to attend UCLA. The amount and duration o f the schol­ arships varies, but the awards can total up to $30,000 per year for each student. The same day, the PCC sociology major learned she had been admitted to UCLA s World Arts and Cultures program where she’ll ply her dance skills. “It was amazing. A total surprise," Tucker said following the scholarship announcement. “I’m so honored. It's been quite a day.” Jack Kent Scholars are currently at­ tending or have recently completed course work at two-year colleges. The awards will provide the money needed to four-year colleges and complete their bachelors’ degrees. The selection crite­ ria is based on academic excellence, fi- Portland Community College Cascade Campus President Algie Gatewood (left), congratulates student Rosalie Tucker, on her selection as ju s t one o f 3 8 students in the country earning a prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation scholarship. nancial need, will to succeed, lead­ ership ability, service to others and interest in or appreciation for the arts. Tucker, a Eugene native who resides in north Portland, may be DEQ wants to hear from you about environmental priorities in your community Please join us for "A Conversation with DEQ" With DEQ Director Stephanie Hallock & Environmental Quality Commissioner Bill Blosser Thursday, May 18 6 to 7:30 p.m. Cascade Plaza DEQ 4134 N. Vancouver Ave. (Vancouver & Skidmore) State of Oregon Department of Environmental Quality On TriMet's #40 Bus Line Plenty o f free parking C an't make it in person? Send us a message online! h ttp ://w w w .d e q .state .o r.u s/ab o u t/eq c /stra teg icp lan /su m m ary .h tm young but she’s already experi­ enced at connecting others through dance, passion and hard work. In her life, she has experienced multiculturalism, the daughter of a white mother and an African-Ameri- can father who moved to the West Coast and started a new life in a Buddhist community. Early on, she knew she wanted to seek out situations where cul­ tures come together and she put that into practice when she was 18 and joined S eattle’s D iversity Dance Workshop. Four months in Thailand, Laos and Malaysia ex­ ploring both traditional and mod­ ern music and art helped her realize where she should be with her own dance and performance studies. Two years later, she joined the arts community in Portland and paired her choreography with live music ranging from big band to Klezmer, from samba to hip-hop, and from old-time jazz to spoken word. At UCLA, she wants to learn more about cult ural roots of perf or­ mance, then eventually move into a professional career as a choreogra­ pher, dance instructor, sociologist and educator. And, Tucker credits PCCforhelpingher reach this dream. “PCC has been an amazing school,” Tucker said. “When I came here two years ago I received a ton of support. I didn't expect it. To experience the Cascade Campus and watch it grow and see how the neighborhood has grown, it’s been exciting.” OAME Trade Show to Fill Convention Center For minority, women and emerging small businesses The Oregon Association o f Minority Entrepreneurs is pre­ senting its 18,h Annual Entre­ p re n e u rs h ip L u n ch e o n and Trade Show on Thursday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Oregon Convention Center. Over 150 small and large busi­ nesses, state and federal gov­ ernment agencies and business developm ent resources to help small and minority owned busi­ nesses grow are expected to be represented at the event. Some o f those businesses include: Nike, Providence Health Sys­ tem, City o f Portland, Cookie Lee Jewelry and the Portland Trail Blazers. Tradeshow ad­ mission is free. “The OAM E Trade Show is a personal, face-to-face forum to make sales, network and ob­ tain resources among businesses large and small, new entrepre­ neurs, business developm ent and coaching resources,” said Sam Brooks, OAM E founder, president and chairman of the Waiter Bond Sam Brooks board. Keynote speaker for the noon luncheon is Walter Bond, former N B A playernow nationally rec­ ognized m otivational speaker and founder o f W alter Bond Seminars, Inc. The luncheon will focus on the diversity of the business people in Oregon. 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