Sierra College

Sierra College Theatre Arts Department Presents Guys and Dolls for Nine Performances Through March and April 2024

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

ROCKLIN, Calif., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sierra College Theatre Arts Department announces its spring musical production of Guys and Dolls. The book is by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows, music, and lyrics by Frank Loesser, directed by Scott Adams, musical direction by Kim Osteen-Petreshock, orchestra coordination by Greg McLaughlin, and choreography by Pamela Lourentzos. Members of the community are invited to attend one of the nine performances from March 29 through April 14 in the Dietrich Theatre on the Sierra College campus in Rocklin.

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  • Sierra College Theatre Arts Department announces its spring musical production of Guys and Dolls.
  • Members of the community are invited to attend one of the nine performances from March 29 through April 14 in the Dietrich Theatre on the Sierra College campus in Rocklin.
  • ROCKLIN, Calif., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sierra College Theatre Arts Department announces its spring musical production of Guys and Dolls.
  • The Dietrich Theatre at Sierra College, 5100 Sierra College Blvd., Rocklin, CA 95677
    Call (916) 660-8036 for more information.

Bobby Singh Gosal of Sierra College Recognized with Leadership Award for Administrative Excellence from ACCCA

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

ROCKLIN, Calif., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bobby Singh Gosal, Dean of Student Services at Sierra College was recognized at the annual conference of the Association of California Community College Administrators (ACCCA) with the Leadership Award for Academic Excellence.

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  • Bobby Singh Gosal, Dean of Student Services at Sierra College was recognized at the annual conference of the Association of California Community College Administrators (ACCCA) with the Leadership Award for Academic Excellence.
  • ROCKLIN, Calif., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bobby Singh Gosal, Dean of Student Services at Sierra College was recognized at the annual conference of the Association of California Community College Administrators (ACCCA) with the Leadership Award for Academic Excellence.
  • Gosal said, "Leadership is not just about navigating obstacles; at its core, it's about fostering meaningful relationships and embodying values that uplift our students, our professional team members who are leaders in their own right, and our communities."
  • The ACCCA Leadership Award for Administrative Excellence was established in 1996 to honor an administrator or manager who has consistently shown leadership in the face of adversity, and whose commitment to professionalism in community college administration has stood out among their peers.

The Ridley Gallery at Sierra College Presents the Work of Vincent Pacheco: Upstanding Citizen from January 30-February 22, 2024

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

ROCKLIN, Calif., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Ridley Gallery is pleased to present the work of Vincent Pacheco: Upstanding Citizen. Vincent Pacheco explores ancestral memories through an installation of hand-made piñatas. As a third-generation Mexican American caught between two worlds--an oppressed minority, and an upstanding citizen in white society-- Pacheco uses this traditional craft to forge new cultural understanding. He embeds each piñata with familial memories, akin to a totem, and aims to forge new connections about his family's crime-ridden past, his fading knowledge of ancestry, and his place in the world.

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  • The Ridley Gallery is pleased to present the work of Vincent Pacheco: Upstanding Citizen.
  • Vincent Pacheco explores ancestral memories through an installation of hand-made piñatas.
  • As a third-generation Mexican American caught between two worlds--an oppressed minority, and an upstanding citizen in white society-- Pacheco uses this traditional craft to forge new cultural understanding.
  • Pacheco is a full-time faculty member in the Applied Art and Design department at Sierra College.

Sierra College Hosts the 2024 Sierra Writers Conference February 5-15, Focusing on Finding Family: Connecting with Your Writing Community

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

ROCKLIN, Calif., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sierra College Press will host the 2024 Sierra Writers Conference to support and inspire area writers and Sierra College students. Virtual and in-person workshops (Rocklin, Grass Valley, and Tahoe-Truckee campuses) are scheduled from February 5th through the 15th focusing on various elements of storytelling, writing, and community.

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  • Sierra College Press will host the 2024 Sierra Writers Conference to support and inspire area writers and Sierra College students.
  • ROCKLIN, Calif., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sierra College Press will host the 2024 Sierra Writers Conference to support and inspire area writers and Sierra College students.
  • This is a great opportunity to collaborate and learn from our incredible guest writers," - Lynette Vrooman, managing editor of Sierra College Press and professor of English at Sierra College.
  • The 2024 Sierra Writers Conference is $65 to attend the full conference for the public, $25 for online only, and free to Sierra College and OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) students and staff.

Sierra College Board of Trustees Announce Appointment of Dr. Rachel Rosenthal as Area 6 Trustee

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

ROCKLIN, Calif., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Board of Trustees of the Sierra Joint Community College District announce the appointment of Dr. Rachel Rosenthal as the Area 6 Trustee representing the west border of the District shared by Nevada and Placer counties. Dr. Rosenthal was appointed to serve as a Board of Trustees member until the next regularly scheduled election for governing board members in November 2024.

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  • The Board of Trustees of the Sierra Joint Community College District announce the appointment of Dr. Rachel Rosenthal as the Area 6 Trustee representing the west border of the District shared by Nevada and Placer counties.
  • ROCKLIN, Calif., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Board of Trustees of the Sierra Joint Community College District announce the appointment of Dr. Rachel Rosenthal as the Area 6 Trustee representing the west border of the District shared by Nevada and Placer counties.
  • "We are grateful for the many qualified candidates who came forward to serve Area 6," said Paul Bancroft, Sierra College Board President.
  • Dr. Rosenthal was selected by the current members of the Sierra College Board of Trustees at the November 7, 2023, Board meeting in Rocklin on the Sierra College campus following an open application process.

Sierra College Nursing Program Ranked #1 in California by RegisteredNurse.org

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Monday, December 4, 2023

ROCKLIN, Calif., Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sierra College is proud to announce the recognition of the Sierra College Registered Nursing program as the number one program in the "15 Best ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing) Programs in the Western Region for 2024," by RegisteredNurse.org.

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  • Sierra College is proud to announce the recognition of the Sierra College Registered Nursing program as the number one program in the "15 Best ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing) Programs in the Western Region for 2024," by RegisteredNurse.org.
  • ROCKLIN, Calif., Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sierra College is proud to announce the recognition of the Sierra College Registered Nursing program as the number one program in the "15 Best ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing) Programs in the Western Region for 2024," by RegisteredNurse.org.
  • "Nursing students at Sierra College start from the first semester practicing board type questions, making them critically think," said Nancy James, MS, R.N (registered nurses), NP, Dean, Nursing and Allied Health Sciences at Sierra College.
  • "Critical thinking is imperative to effective nursing, and this recognition shows that Sierra College nursing students are ready when they leave our campus to immediately contribute as employable nurses."

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

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Wednesday, October 4, 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. 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

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.

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  • 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

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

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 .