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Portland Facts Portland, Oregon, has often been called the big city with the small town feel. Its mild weather, breathtaking scenery, exciting location and friendly people have all contributed to its appearance on numerous “Best Of” lists, including Online Insider’s “Top 10 Least Expensive Cities”, Money Magazine’s “Top 10 Places to Vacation” and “Top 10 Best Places to Live”, and American Style Magazine’s “Top 25 Arts Destinations”. Portland, Oregon is a diverse city, in both culture and landscape. The vibrant downtown, diverse neighborhoods, and tax-free shopping make Portland and the surrounding communities a shopper's paradise. Take advantage of special shopping promotions through shop portland, destination downtown and myportlandonline. Portland has more restaurants and movie theaters per capita than any other U.S. city, providing effortless fun-filled nights on the town with friends or family. Portland also boasts excellent theater, opera, and symphony companies. These factors and more account for Portland's high ranking on numerous "best of" lists. Location Nestled between the beautiful Coast Range on the west and the spectacular Cascade Range on the east, Portland sits at the junction of the Columbia and Willamette rivers. From downtown Portland, it’s just a 90 minute drive to the scenic Oregon coast, an hour-and-a-half to Mt. Hood and some of the best skiing in the country, a half-an-hour to the peaceful vineyards and farms of the fertile Willamette Valley, and less than three hours to a Mariner’s game in Seattle. Population With an ethnically diverse population of almost 2 million, Portland is the 28th largest metropolitan area in the country, the fourth largest city on the West Coast, and the largest city in the state. It includes six counties spread over 5000 square miles. History In 1806, Lewis and Clark discovered the land that would later become the city of Portland. Asa Lovejoy, a native of Massachusetts, and Francis Pettygrove, a native of Maine, founded the city in 1851. Lovejoy wanted to name this city after his beloved Boston, but Pettygrove wanted to name it after his hometown of Portland. A coin toss settled the dispute, and the rest, as they say, is history. Weather Sheltered by two mountain ranges, Portland enjoys mild weather all year long, rarely experiencing the severe weather extremes common to much of the rest of the country. However, that doesn’t mean that Portland doesn’t have seasons. July and August are warm and dry, with average high temperatures in the upper 70’s and lower 80’s. The occasional winter snowstorm blankets the city in a few inches of snow that stay around long enough to be enjoyed but rarely long enough to annoy. In the fall, the many deciduous trees around the city put on a colorful show to delight the eye. And spring blossoms prove that Portland truly is the “City of Roses.” Educational Opportunities in Portland With one of the best community college systems in the country, a variety of colleges and universities, and a public school system that produces high school graduates whose SAT scores consistently place in the top 5 cities nationwide, Portland offers excellent educational opportunities to young and old alike. Portland Schools With 75 neighborhood elementary and middle schools feeding 10 local high schools, Portland boasts the state’s largest public school system. In addition, Portland Public Schools offer a wide array of charter and magnet schools, specializing in an assortment of programs, including language immersion, fine arts, International Baccalaureate programs, and technical and health specialties. Portland also offers a large number of private schools that emphasize everything from foreign languages to fine arts to religion. And for parents who choose to teach their own children, Oregon offers one of the most supportive environments in the country for home schooling families. Community Colleges The Oregon State System of Higher Education operates several institutions of higher learning within the Portland Metro Area, including one of the finest community college systems in the country. Students may attend Clackamas Community College in Oregon City, Mt. Hood Community College in Gresham, or Portland Community College with campuses in Southwest Portland, North Portland, and Washington County. In addition to two-year college transfer programs, Oregon’s community college system offers a large number of Associate of Arts degrees, as well as continuing and adult education classes. Portland State University With an enrollment of more than 24,000 students, Portland State University is the largest institution in the Oregon State University System. Located in the heart of downtown Portland, Portland State University offers more than 100 undergraduate, masters and doctoral degrees as well as graduate certificates and continuing education programs. Oregon Health Sciences University Oregon Health Sciences University sits atop 500 foot Marquam Hill, overlooking Portland and the Willamette River. Oregon’s only fully accredited medical school, OHSU has received the highest level of accreditation from the nation’s major accrediting organizations. Offering degrees in dentistry, nursing and various medical fields, OHSU is frequently on the cutting edge of medical research. The 1500 doctors and scientists on staff at the university have been responsible for breakthroughs in the treatment of numerous diseases, including leukemia, heart disease and various neurological disorders including Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. OHSU operates the University Hospital and Doernbecher the region’s premier children’s hospital, as well as several clinics, research centers and public outreach units. Private Colleges and Universities George Fox University Just 40 minutes south of Portland, George Fox University is located in the small town of Newberg. Recognized nationally for academic excellence, this Christian liberal arts university offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 major areas of study. Combining George Fox College and Western Evangelical Seminary, George Fox University offers 12 graduate degrees in education, psychology and religion at its Newberg and Tigard campuses. The Tigard campus also offers a degree completion program for working adults. Lewis & Clark College Founded in 1867 by Presbyterian pioneers, Lewis & Clark College sits on a beautiful 133-acre campus in southwest Portland, adjacent to the 640-acre Tryon Creek State Park. Lewis & Clark College offers undergraduate degrees in 25 majors and the nationally recognized Lewis & Clark Law School. Marylhurst University The first liberal arts college for women in the Pacific Northwest, Marylhurst University located 20 minutes south of downtown Portland in the town of Marylhurst, was founded in 1859. Now a coeducational university, Marylhurst was recognized by US News & World Report as one of the “Best Values” in higher education in the west. Offering both traditional and non-traditional degrees, Marylhurst University is one of Oregon’s fastest growing and lowest priced comprehensive liberal arts institutions. Reed College Located in Portland’s Eastmoreland neighborhood, Reed College is an independent, coeducational liberal arts college. Nationally recognized for its intellectually rigorous educational program, Reed College offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in 22 major areas of study and a master’s degree in Liberal Arts. Since 1915, Reed College has produced 31 Rhodes scholars, tying for the largest number of Rhodes scholars among small colleges in the United States. University of Portland Affiliated with the Congregation of the Holy Cross, the University of Portland offers one of the top five graduate programs in the west, according to US News and World Report. In addition, the University of Portland offers undergraduate degrees in a wide variety of fields, including fine arts, nursing, business and education. Located in North Portland, the campus of U of P is considered to be one of Portland’s most beautiful garden spots. In 2003, the university was also the home of the NCAA Women’s Soccer champions. Quality Health Care in Portland With more than a dozen hospitals and a vast array of clinics to choose from, residents of the Portland Metro area have access to the finest medical care in the state. Health systems such as Kaiser Permanente, Legacy Health System, Oregon Health Sciences University and Providence Health System operate hospitals and clinics to meet the healthcare needs of the community. During the past decade, Oregon Health Sciences University has become a national leader in biomedical research. Discoveries have led to significant advances in the treatment of heart disease, several forms of cancer and neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. Portland is Oregon’s referral center for the tough cases. Patients with advanced cancer, severe burns, cardiopulmonary disease and in need of organ transplants come from throughout the region to receive the best medical care available. With the National College Naturopathic Medicine and an assortment of alternative healthcare clinics, Portland offers consumers a real choice in healthcare. |
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