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Sierra College Theatre Arts Department Presents Guys and Dolls

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Live Performances from March 29 through April 14 in Rocklin

Sierra College Theatre Arts Department announces its spring musical production of Guys and Dolls. The book is by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows, the music, and lyrics are 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.  

Performances Dates and Times:               

  • Friday, March 29 at 7:30 pm  
  • Saturday, March 30 at 7:30 pm 
  • Friday, April 5 at 7:30 pm 
  • Saturday, April 6 at 2:00 pm 
  • Sunday, April 7 at 2:00 pm (director’s discussion at 12:00pm, Q&A with cast and crew after the show) 
  • Thursday, April 11 at 7:00 pm  
  • Friday, April 12 at 7:30 pm 
  • Saturday, April 13 at 7:30 pm 
  • Sunday, April 14 at 2:00 pm (closing matinee) 

Story

Considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy, Guys and Dolls is set in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City. This oddball romantic comedy tells the story of gambler, Nathan Detroit who tries to find the cash to set up the biggest dice game in town, while the cops are breathing down his neck. Meanwhile, his girlfriend and nightclub performer, Adelaide pressures him to get married and settle down. So, Nathan makes a sure-thing bet with the high-rolling gambler, Sky Masterson that he can’t take the do-gooder missionary, Sarah Brown to Havana, Cuba. This show includes classic hits such as “Luck Be a Lady,” “Adelaide’s Lament,” and “Sit Down, You’re Rocking the Boat.” 

Actor with blonde hair, red shirt, and skirt looks off, frustrated, while man in a hat and pin-stripe suit is on his knees pleading towards her.
Miss Adelaide (Carly Plageman Yorde) is finally Through with Her long-time fiancee, Nathan Detroit (Josie Morales) who promises he will change his gambling ways in “Sue Me!”
4 actors in hats and suits gather around as one actor throw dice on to the floor.
Sky Masterson rolls a bet to save his soul and win his gal!
              From Left to Right (Josie Morals as Nathan Detroit, Andrew Adams as Benny Southstreet, Johnnie Vartabedian as Nicely Nicely Johnson, and Evan Oukrop as Sky Masterson

Purchase Tickets

Tickets are $20 general admission; $15 Seniors (68+); $12 Sierra College Faculty/Staff: $10 All students and children. Tickets are available online from On the Stage at our.show/sierraguysdolls. Tickets can also be purchased at the door, but there will be a $2 walk-up fee. The box office opens one hour before curtain time in the lobby of the Dietrich Theatre.  

Venue

Dietrich Theatre at Sierra College, 5100 Sierra College Blvd., Rocklin, CA 95677. View Rocklin Campus Interactive Map.

Contact (916) 660-8036 for more information.  

About Sierra College

Sierra College District is rising to the needs of our community. Sierra College serves 3,200 square miles of Northern California with campuses in Roseville, Rocklin, Grass Valley, and Truckee. With approximately 125 degree and certificate programs, Sierra College is ranked first in Northern California (Sacramento north) for transfers to four-year universities, offers career/technical training, and classes for upgrading job skills. Sierra graduates can be found in businesses and industries throughout the region. More information at www.sierracollege.edu 

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

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Bobby Singh Gosal, Dean of Student Services at Sierra College

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 Administrative Excellence. 

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. 

During the presentation of the award at the ACCCA conference, Bobby addressed the audience and 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. It’s about being a mentor, a role model, a cheerleader, and a faithful supporter, guiding others toward their own paths of excellence and allowing them to become the best version of themselves, in the way they seek.”  

Nominees for the Leadership Award for Administrative Excellence should consistently demonstrate the following qualities: 

  • A high degree of applied knowledge and expertise as a community college manager or administrator; 
  • Creativity and innovation in their work; 
  • Volunteerism that benefits the college and their profession; 
  • A high level of commitment to their institution and community; and 
  • Service as a role model or a mentor. 

About Sierra College 

The Sierra College District is rising to the needs of our community. Sierra College serves 3,200 square miles of Northern California with campuses in Roseville, Rocklin, Grass Valley, and Truckee. With approximately 125 degree and certificate programs, Sierra College is ranked first in Northern California (Sacramento north) for transfers to four-year universities, offers career/technical training and classes for upgrading job skills. Sierra graduates can be found in businesses and industries throughout the region. More information at www.sierracollege.edu 

Ridley Gallery at Sierra College Presents the Work of Vincent Pacheco

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Upstanding Citizen, Jan. 30 – Feb. 22, 2024

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.  

Pacheco is a full-time faculty member in the Applied Art and Design department at Sierra College. He has exhibited his art nationally and internationally, and has recently completed artist residencies at MASS MoCA, and Verge Center for the Arts. He is the principal creative of Vincent Pacheco Design Co., a branding and illustration studio with a client list that includes Kinfolk Magazine, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Elle Magazine, Disney, Hennessy, and the Nature Conservancy. 

Visitors should note this exhibition references gun violence and drugs. Please plan accordingly. 

Ridley Gallery is open Monday through Thursday from 11am – 6 pm.    

About Sierra College

Sierra College District is rising to the needs of our community. Sierra College serves 3,200 square miles of Northern California with campuses in Roseville, Rocklin, Grass Valley, and Truckee. With approximately 125 degree and certificate programs, Sierra College is ranked first in Northern California (Sacramento north) for transfers to four-year universities, offers career/technical training, and classes for upgrading job skills. Sierra graduates can be found in businesses and industries throughout the region. More information at  www.sierracollege.edu. 

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

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Dr. Rachel Rosenthal

New Trustee to Represent the District’s West Border Shared by Nevada, Placer Counties

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.  

“We are grateful for the many qualified candidates who came forward to serve Area 6,” said Paul Bancroft, Sierra College Board President. “Dr. Rosenthal’s experience in higher education, and at Sierra College, along with her deep commitment to the community make her an amazing fit for this opportunity and it is with great pleasure we welcome her back to Sierra College, this time as a member of the Board of Trustees.” 

Dr. Rosenthal is a long-time resident of Lake of the Pines in southern Nevada County. She is a retired community college educator, and her 25-year career includes service as Vice President of Instruction at Sierra College and President at Folsom Lake College.  

“I’m grateful to the Board of Trustees for this opportunity to serve and hopefully continue representing Area 6 with the same passion that drove (former trustee) Nancy Palmer for so many years,” said Dr. Rosenthal. “Both Sierra College and Nevada County are special places for me, and I’m honored to have the opportunity to come back and contribute to this community in such a meaningful way.” 

Dr. Rosenthal holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and a Master of Science in Applied Mathematics, both from the University of California, Davis, a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction from California State University, Sacramento, and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Oklahoma State University. Prior to entering the community college system, she worked as an oil field engineer in Texas and Oklahoma. 

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. She was sworn in at the Board of Trustees meeting on December 12, 2023. 

About Sierra College 

The Sierra College District is rising to the needs of our community. Sierra College serves 3,200 square miles of Northern California with campuses in Roseville, Rocklin, Grass Valley, and Truckee. With approximately 125 degree and certificate programs, Sierra College is ranked first in Northern California (Sacramento north) for transfers to four-year universities, offers career/technical training and classes for upgrading job skills. Sierra graduates can be found in businesses and industries throughout the region. More information at www.sierracollege.edu

Sierra College Foundation Names New Board Leadership; Receives Large Grant from Sutter Health

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Sierra College Foundation Continues to Raise the Bar in Supporting Local Students through its Basic Needs Center while Naming a New Foundation President and Directors

Sierra College Foundation (SCF) began Academic Year 23-24 with some exciting changes and additions to its Board, while receiving a $100,000 grant from Sutter Health for its Basic Needs Center. Adored and revered former Placer County Sheriff Ed Bonner took the reins as Foundation President from long-serving Robert Dugan. Dugan, a fixture in Placer County and also a publicly elected official with the Placer County Water Agency served as President of the Foundation for over 12 years. He led the organization through an exceptional period of growth, 2018’s successful Measure E, and the Pandemic. Dugan will stay on the Foundation’s Board of Directors. 

“Serving the students of Sierra College and this community for over a decade has been one of the greatest honors of my life,” said Dugan. “Investment in education at the local level is critical to the long-term success of our industries, neighborhoods and families. Sierra College is the heart of this County and I look forward to continuing to serve on the Foundation Board under President Bonner’s leadership. We will continue to achieve great milestones.”

In addition to the new SCF Board President, it also added new directors Placer County Clerk-Recorder-Registrar of Voters Ryan Ronco, Rocklin Chamber of Commerce CEO Robin Trimble, Josh Hart with iHart Mortgages and Michael Wagener with Marquee Media. Ronco and Trimble are graduates of Sierra College. These new Directors were asked to join the SCF Board of Directors because of their commitment to Sierra College students, their passion for the Placer Community, and their experience with various philanthropic and fundraising boards.

“We are very excited to have these four individuals join our Board of Directors,” said SCF President Ed Bonner. “The notoriety and experience they bring in their respective fields will not only help our students, but the Foundation, as well, continue to grow as we plan ahead for the organization’s future.”

Additionally, SCF was awarded a $100,000 grant from Sutter Health for the College’s Basic Needs Center. The Center, which opened on campus this Fall, assists over 300 students each week with everything from food, clothes, school supplies, computers, personal hygiene products, gas gift cards and more. Over 60 percent of Sierra College students are eligible for some kind of assistance. Data shows that when a student is welcomed and assisted by SCF their chances for success, graduation and continuing education are extremely high. 

“People assume Sierra College students don’t need assistance because community college is nearly free,” said Sonbol Aliabadi, SCF executive director. “That couldn’t be further from the truth. While registration fees might be affordable, cost of living as we know is not. Students need help with food, housing, transportation – the basic needs. That’s why we’re so excited about our Basic Needs Center and this wonderful grant from Sutter Health.”

Celebrating its 50th anniversary, SCF was founded in 1973 and serves as the advancement office for Sierra College. SCF is committed to aligning with Sierra College’s mission: Student success for all while closing equity and achievement gaps. Students often struggle, and financial limitation is the biggest hurdle to student success. SCF supports students by raising money through private donations, corporate giving, grants and events. 

Sierra College Foundation is independently audited and governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, most of whom live and work in the communities served by the Sierra Joint Community College District of Placer, Nevada, and parts of Sacramento and El Dorado Counties. For more information about Sierra College Foundation and how to give or volunteer, visit: www.sierracollege.edu/foundation.

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

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Free Family-friendly Event Showcases Invention, Creativity and Resourcefulness from Engineers, Artists, Scientists and Crafters

The Rocklin community is invited to Maker Faire Rocklin at Sierra College on Saturday, Oct. 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. 

Maker Faire Rocklin is a celebration for all ages featuring rockets and robots, digital fabrication, DIY science and technology, urban farming and sustainability, alternative energy, bicycles, unique hand-made crafts, music and local food, and educational workshops and installations.  

WHEN:  Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023  – 10am to 2pm 

WHERE: Sierra College, 5100 Sierra College Blvd, Rocklin, CA 95677 in Quad near Dietrich Theatre (T Building). View Rocklin Campus Interactive Map. 

COST: Free Admission and free Parking (Parking garage)

CONTACT:  maker.faire@rocklin.ca.us or (916) 625-5200  

WEBSITE:  Visit the Maker Faire Rocklin website for more information.  

About Sierra College 

Sierra College District is rising to the needs of our community. Sierra College serves 3,200 square miles of Northern California with campuses in Roseville, Rocklin, Grass Valley, and Truckee. With approximately 125 degree and certificate programs, Sierra College is ranked first in Northern California (Sacramento north) for transfers to four-year universities, offers career/technical training, and classes for upgrading job skills. Sierra graduates can be found in businesses and industries throughout the region. More information at www.sierracollege.edu. 

Sierra College Theatre Arts Department Presents Lend Me a Tenor

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Live Performances Oct. 27 through Nov. 12 in Rocklin

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.  

Performance Dates and times: 

  • Friday, October 27 at 7:30 pm 
  • Saturday, October 28 at 7:30 pm 
  • Thursday, November 2 at 7 pm 
  • Friday, November 3 at 7:30 pm 
  • Saturday, November 4 at 7:30 pm
  • Sunday, November 5 at 2 pm 
  • Thursday, November 9 at 7 pm (director’s discussion at 5:00pm, Q&A with cast and crew after the show) 
  • Sunday, November 12 at 2 pm (closing matinee) 

Story

Saunders, the general manager of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company, is primed to welcome world-famous singer Tito Merelli, known as Il Stupendo, the greatest tenor of his generation, to appear for one night only. Tito arrives late, and through a  series of mishaps, he is given a double dose of tranquilizers and passes out. Saunders persuades his assistant, Max, to get into Merelli’s costume and fool the audience into thinking he’s Il Stupendo. Max succeeds but Merelli regains consciousness, and then the confusion and hilarity begin. A sensation on Broadway and in London’s West End, this madcap, screwball comedy is guaranteed to leave audiences teary-eyed with laughter. 

Cast

The cast includes:

  • Matthew Quady as Max
  • Kyra Obanil as Maggie Saunders
  • Madison Dorty as Maggie Saunders
  • Paul Fearn as Saunders
  • Arie Knyazev as Tito Merelli
  • Leila Johnson as Maria
  • Analyse Gonzalez as Diana
  • Kaleigh Kirkpatrick as Julia Leverett
  • Gianna Conn as Bellhop

Purchase Tickets

Tickets are $17 general, $15 Seniors, $7 students; available online from On the Stage at our.show/sierracollege/tenor (processing fees apply). Tickets can also be purchased at the door one hour before curtain time in the lobby of Dietrich Theatre.  

Venue

Dietrich Theatre at Sierra College, 5100 Sierra College Blvd., Rocklin, CA 95677. View Rocklin Campus Interactive Map.

Contact (916) 660-8036 for more information.  

About Sierra College

Sierra College District is rising to the needs of our community. Sierra College serves 3,200 square miles of Northern California with campuses in Roseville, Rocklin, Grass Valley, and Truckee. With approximately 125 degree and certificate programs, Sierra College is ranked first in Northern California (Sacramento north) for transfers to four-year universities, offers career/technical training, and classes for upgrading job skills. Sierra graduates can be found in businesses and industries throughout the region. More information at www.sierracollege.edu 

Sierra College Seeking to Fill Board Opening

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Area 6 Trustee to be a Provisional Appointment

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. Each applicant must also be at least 18 years of age, a registered voter, and a US citizen. 

Information and application materials are available from the Sierra College website (https://www.sierracollege.edu/administration/board-of-trustees/trustee-area-6-seat/) or the Sierra College President’s Office, 5100 Rocklin Road, Rocklin, CA 95677, (916) 660-7000. 

A map of the trustee areas is available at www.sierracollege.edu/districting 

The application deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, with interviews being held at a special board meeting on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023 at the Nevada County Campus. The board is expected to make the provisional appointment on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, at a board meeting held at the Rocklin Campus. 

About Sierra College 

The Sierra College District is rising to the needs of our community. Sierra College serves 3,200 square miles of Northern California with campuses in Roseville, Rocklin, Grass Valley, and Truckee. With approximately 125 degree and certificate programs, Sierra College is ranked first in Northern California (Sacramento north) for transfers to four-year universities, offers career/technical training and classes for upgrading job skills.  Sierra graduates can be found in businesses and industries throughout the region. More information at www.sierracollege.edu 

Sierra College Welcomes Students, Community Members for Grand Opening

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Celebration of New Instructional Building and Start of Fall 2023 Semester

Fall 2023 semester instruction at Sierra College began on August 21 with increased enrollment and a new instructional building, Building Q, made possible by the community’s support for Measure E. 

The students were the first priority in the new building when the fall semester began on August 21 and on September 19, Sierra College welcomed community leaders for a tour of the 77,000 square foot building with classrooms, art studios, student collaborative spaces, and an easy to access location on the Rocklin campus. 

“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. Thanks to the support of our community, our students are benefiting from incredible updates to our campus.”

Facts About the Q Building

  • With approximately 36 classrooms, including four art labs, the Q Building can accommodate more than 1,000 students  
  • Designed to house about 60 percent of the classes offered on the Rocklin campus 
  • Inviting common spaces encourage students to connect and remain on campus 
  • New technology to improve the experience for the increased number of online students 
  • Classroom and lab spaces built to state standards, which will help the district remain competitive for state funding of future construction projects

The Q Building is the second to be completed through the community supported Measure E bond, the first being the new parking garage, completed in 2021. Information on the new instructional building and other ongoing construction projects at Sierra College is available at www.sierracollege.edu/improvements.

Sierra College Announces Passing of Board of Trustee Member Nancy Palmer

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Trustee Nancy Palmer

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. Having grown up in a town with a college she recognized the value of community education. Her passion and enthusiasm won her first election in 1994, and she held the District 6 seat on the Board for an impressive 29 years. During her time of service, the Nevada County Campus opened and served thousands of students by bringing higher education to an underserved area. 

“Nancy cared about the college so much and her dedication as the representative for Nevada County was evident in everything she did,” said Paul Bancroft, Sierra College Board of Trustees President. “It’s not enough to say thank you to recognize her service, we are grateful for Nancy.”  

Trustee Palmer’s passion for community college extended far beyond the Nevada County Campus or the District. She coordinated trainings for fellow trustees at the state level, and one of her favorite events to participate in each year was focused on coaching student trustees from the 73 California Community College districts across the state. 

Students were the heart of Trustee Palmer’s motivation. She was the keynote speaker for many Nevada County Campus commencement ceremonies where she shared a few words of wisdom from Ann Landers’ famous column on maturity, including the following quote, “Action requires courage. Without courage in life very little is accomplished.” Trustee Palmer’s accomplishments demonstrate a life lived with action and courage, leading our students, and our community, by example. 

“Nancy dedicated her life to Sierra College, and I can’t imagine the college without her,” said Willy Duncan, Sierra College Superintendent/President. “We are grateful for Nancy’s service but most of all for the humanity she brought to governance, putting students first and always encouraging her fellow trustees to ask what was best for students. She was a wonderful colleague but more than that, she was a dear friend, and I will miss her greatly.”  

Donations to the Sierra College Foundation may be made in Trustee Palmer’s name to benefit Nevada County students at the following link: 

In Memory of Nancy Palmer – Beloved Sierra College Trustee  

About Sierra College 

The Sierra College District is rising to the needs of our community. Sierra College serves 3,200 square miles of Northern California with campuses in Roseville, Rocklin, Grass Valley, and Truckee. With approximately 125 degree and certificate programs, Sierra College is ranked first in Northern California (Sacramento north) for transfers to four-year universities, offers career/technical training and classes for upgrading job skills.  Sierra graduates can be found in businesses and industries throughout the region. More information at www.sierracollege.edu