Sierra College

Come to Maker Faire Rocklin at Sierra College on Saturday, October 7, 2023

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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ROCKLIN, Calif., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Rocklin community is invited to Maker Faire Rocklin at Sierra College on Saturday, October 7, 2023. Maker Faire is a free family-friendly gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these "makers" to show hobbies, experiments, and projects.

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  • The Rocklin community is invited to Maker Faire Rocklin at Sierra College on Saturday, October 7, 2023.
  • ROCKLIN, Calif., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Rocklin community is invited to Maker Faire Rocklin at Sierra College on Saturday, October 7, 2023.
  • Maker Faire is a free family-friendly gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do.
  • WEBSITE: Visit the Maker Faire Rocklin website for more information.

Sierra College Theatre Arts Department Presents Lend Me a Tenor with Live Performances October 27 through November 12 in Rocklin

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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ROCKLIN, Calif., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sierra College Theatre Arts Department announces its fall production of the outrageously funny farce - Lend Me a Tenor directed by Scott Adams. Community members are invited to one of the eight performances in the Dietrich Theatre on the Sierra College campus in Rocklin.

Key Points: 
  • Sierra College Theatre Arts Department announces its fall production of the outrageously funny farce - Lend Me a Tenor directed by Scott Adams.
  • Community members are invited to one of the eight performances in the Dietrich Theatre on the Sierra College campus in Rocklin.
  • ROCKLIN, Calif., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sierra College Theatre Arts Department announces its fall production of the outrageously funny farce - Lend Me a Tenor directed by Scott Adams.
  • Community members are invited to one of the eight performances in the Dietrich Theatre on the Sierra College campus in Rocklin.

Sierra College Seeking to Fill Board Opening Area 6 Trustee to be a Provisional Appointment

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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ROCKLIN, Calif., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sierra College is accepting applications to serve as an appointed member of the Board of Trustees until the next regularly scheduled election for governing board members in November 2024.

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  • ROCKLIN, Calif., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sierra College is accepting applications to serve as an appointed member of the Board of Trustees until the next regularly scheduled election for governing board members in November 2024.
  • Each applicant must reside in Trustee Area 6 of the Sierra Joint Community College District, which includes the west border of the district shared by Nevada and Placer counties.
  • Information and application materials are available from the Sierra College website https://www.sierracollege.edu/administration/board-of-trustees/ or the Sierra College President's Office, 5100 Rocklin Road, Rocklin, CA 95677, (916) 660-7000.
  • The board is expected to make the provisional appointment on November 7, 2023, at a board meeting held at the Rocklin Campus.

Sierra College Welcomes Students and Community Leaders for Grand Opening Celebration of New Instructional Building and Start of Fall 2023 Semester

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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ROCKLIN, Calif., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fall 2023 semester instruction at Sierra College began on August 21st with increased enrollment and a new instructional building, Building Q, made possible by the community's support for Measure E.

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  • Fall 2023 semester instruction at Sierra College began on August 21st with increased enrollment and a new instructional building, Building Q, made possible by the community's support for Measure E.
    ROCKLIN, Calif., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fall 2023 semester instruction at Sierra College began on August 21st with increased enrollment and a new instructional building, Building Q, made possible by the community's support for Measure E.
    "The new instructional building is an inviting space intentionally designed to enhance learning and increase student connections," said Willy Duncan, Sierra College Superintendent/President.
  • "The new instructional building is an inviting space intentionally designed to enhance learning and increase student connections," said Willy Duncan, Sierra College Superintendent/President.
  • "With classrooms built to be both user-friendly and flexible, this building will serve our students for the next 50 years.
  • Information on the new instructional building and other ongoing construction projects at Sierra College is available at https://www.SierraCollege.edu/Improvements .

Sierra College Announces Passing of Board of Trustee Member Nancy Palmer

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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ROCKLIN, Calif., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Sierra College Board of Trustees is deeply saddened to announce the passing of valued colleague and Sierra College Trustee, Nancy Palmer.

Key Points: 
  • The Sierra College Board of Trustees is deeply saddened to announce the passing of valued colleague and Sierra College Trustee, Nancy Palmer.
  • ROCKLIN, Calif., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Sierra College Board of Trustees is deeply saddened to announce the passing of valued colleague and Sierra College Trustee, Nancy Palmer.
  • As a long-time Grass Valley resident and community leader, Trustee Palmer was inspired to run for the Sierra College Board of Trustees after the community groundbreaking of the college's Nevada County Campus.
  • "Nancy dedicated her life to Sierra College, and I can't imagine the college without her," said Willy Duncan, Sierra College Superintendent/President.

Sierra College Completes Planned Sale of $63 Million in Measure E General Obligation Bonds

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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ROCKLIN, Calif., June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sierra College, the District, announced that on June 8, 2023, the District sold $63 million of the $350 million Measure E General Obligation Bonds approved by registered voters in 2018. To date, the District has issued $240 million of the Measure E Bonds and has $110 million in authorization remaining for future construction projects at the Rocklin Campus. This is the third of five planned sales of Measure E General Obligation Bonds.

Key Points: 
  • Sierra College, the District, announced that on June 8, 2023, the District sold $63 million of the $350 million Measure E General Obligation Bonds approved by registered voters in 2018.
  • This is the third of five planned sales of Measure E General Obligation Bonds.
  • ROCKLIN, Calif., June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sierra College, the District, announced that on June 8, 2023, the District sold $63 million of the $350 million Measure E General Obligation Bonds approved by registered voters in 2018.
  • This is the third of five planned sales of Measure E General Obligation Bonds.

Sierra College Celebrates Accomplishment of More than 3,200 Graduates at 2023 Commencement

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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ROCKLIN, Calif., May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sierra College celebrated the achievement of more than 3,200 graduates. The in-person ceremonies at the Rocklin, Nevada County and Tahoe-Truckee- campuses on May 18th and 19th included more than 500 graduates who walked the ceremonies.

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  • Sierra College celebrated the achievement of more than 3,200 graduates.
  • The in-person ceremonies at the Rocklin, Nevada County and Tahoe-Truckee- campuses on May 18th and 19th included more than 500 graduates who walked the ceremonies.
  • ROCKLIN, Calif., May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sierra College celebrated the achievement of more than 3,200 graduates.
  • The in-person ceremonies at the Rocklin, Nevada County and Tahoe-Truckee- campuses on May 18th and 19th included more than 500 graduates who walked the ceremonies.

LRE & Companies Reveals 10-Acre Mixed-Use Development Project in Rocklin, CA

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
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With retail and hospitality components, University Square is the developer's first project in the city but second in Placer County.

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  • With retail and hospitality components, University Square is the developer's first project in the city but second in Placer County.
  • "This part of Rocklin is seeing tremendous growth," said Victor Chiang, VP of development at LRE & Companies.
  • The project is less than seven miles from another one of LRE & Companies' commercial development projects.
  • Announced in November 2022, Roseville Junction, a new mixed-use development project in Roseville, CA, will have two select-service hotels, three restaurants, an outdoor gathering space, and an entertainment and sports complex once completed.

Sierra College Breaks Ground on Affordable Student Housing with Support from the State of California and Local Donors

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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ROCKLIN, Calif., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sierra College broke ground today on a campus-changing student housing complex that when completed will provide housing for more than 350 students. Construction of the student housing project is made possible through funding from the State of California and Sierra College general funds. Through careful planning, the monthly rent for most students will be substantially below market rate for the area. Additionally, with investments from members of the community, the cost of housing for students with the greatest need will be significantly decreased, in some cases down to no cost to the student. With the beginning of construction, substantial completion is scheduled for Summer, 2025 and expected occupancy for the Fall, 2025 semester.

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  • Construction of the student housing project is made possible through funding from the State of California and Sierra College general funds.
  • ROCKLIN, Calif., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sierra College broke ground today on a campus-changing student housing complex that when completed will provide housing for more than 350 students.
  • Construction of the student housing project is made possible through funding from the State of California and Sierra College general funds.
  • Sierra College Student Housing Facts:
    Current available student housing beds: 120
    Total number of beds when complete: 358
    The new student housing at Sierra College will be a central part of the Rocklin campus, adjacent to the Student Union and Library/Learning Resource Center.

Dr. Jane Le Skaife Honored with 2022-23 Hayward Award for Excellence in Education for the California Community Colleges

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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ROCKLIN, Calif., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sierra College sociology professor Dr. Jane Le Skaife was honored with the 2022-23 Hayward Award for Excellence in Education for the California Community Colleges. Sponsored annually by the Foundation for California Community Colleges, this award honors community college full-time and part-time faculty who demonstrate the highest level of commitment to their students, college, and profession. Dr. Skaife was described in a letter of support for her nomination as "a strong advocate for historically marginalized students." The letter continued, "She is a true equity champion and has contributed significantly in advancing our equity work. Her work to integrate equity initiatives and voices has been critical to the overall climate and progress of the campus." 

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  • Sierra College sociology professor Dr. Jane Le Skaife was honored with the 2022-23 Hayward Award for Excellence in Education for the California Community Colleges.
  • Sponsored annually by the Foundation for California Community Colleges, this award honors community college full-time and part-time faculty who demonstrate the highest level of commitment to their students, college, and profession.
  • ROCKLIN, Calif., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sierra College sociology professor Dr. Jane Le Skaife was honored with the 2022-23 Hayward Award for Excellence in Education for the California Community Colleges.
  • Dr. Skaife was honored at a California Community Colleges Board of Governors meeting on March 20, 2023, in Sacramento.