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improvements in academic and
campus life, and ensure that
students’ needs and perspec-
tives are given the attention
they deserve at the highest lev-
els of the college's leadership,”
said Kung.
Kung sees himself as the
bridge between the student
body and the college adminis-
tration. He has focused on ac-
cess to technology as one of his
top priorities. “I often, unfor-
tunately, see students who are
unable to access technology
due to reasons outside of their
control,” he continued. “In our
current society, having access
to not only technology but also
Wi-Fi is critical for student
success in school and in their
daily lives. Because of this gap
in access to technology, my
goal is to work toward making
technology more accessible.”
To help alleviate such bar-
riers, the college recently im-
plemented a solution, placing
tech-savvy student-employees
as guides, or Digital Naviga-
tors, in all campus libraries.
The digital inclusion effort of-
fers ongoing assistance with af-
fordable internet access, device
acquisition, technical skills,
and application support.
Beyond his advocacy and
academic pursuits, Kung has
immersed himself in the world
of ballroom dancing for over a
decade. Engaging in showcas-
es, competing at nationals, and
also teaching, Kung is devoted
to dance.
Similarly, he said, that trans-
formation can happen when
students engage with student
government to enjoy collabo-
rative opportunities and find
resources that can be the alche-
my for their own development.
“It isn’t just a college, it's
a community,” Kung said.
“Being on campus, interacting
with other students and teach-
ers is an experience you won't
get anywhere else. You grow
alongside this fantastic com-
munity, and you meet some
incredible people along the
way. Explore these programs,
and make the most of your
time here.”
For more information on
student leadership and resourc-
es, visit https://www.pcc.edu/
student-life/.
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Arts &
ENTERTAINMENT
Celebrating the Year of the Dragon
Photos by John Woo, 202
The Portland Chinatown
Museum celebrates the Year
of the Dragon with a Dragon
Dance Parade and Celebration
through downtown Portland
on Saturday, February 17,
2024 from 10:00 AM to 1:00
PM. This event is free and all
are welcome.
Local dragon and lion dance
teams and the Trailblazers Rip
City Crew will help kick off the
eighth annual parade and cele-
bration in front of the Chinese
Consolidated Benevolent Asso-
ciation on NW Third and Davis
Street in Old Town Chinatown.
Led by the Portland Chinatown
History Foundation’s 150-foot
dragon, the parade will pass
through the China Gate, march
down SW Third Avenue to SW
Jefferson and Park Street, and
end at the Oregon Historical So-
ciety Park Plaza. Along the way,
lions will “pluck the green” for
good luck at select locations,
and volunteers will pass out tra-
ditional red envelopes to partic-
ipants and onlookers. This year,
the Lunar New Year festivities
will include a special tribute to
the museum’s friend and neigh-
bor, Walter Cole, better known
as the iconic Portland drag
queen Darcelle.
The 2024 Lunar New Year
Dragon Dance Parade and Cele-
bration is organized by the Port-
land Chinatown Museum, and
co-presented with the Oregon
Historical Society. Wells Fargo
is the presenting sponsor, with
additional support from local
businesses and organizations.