Get Involved

The Sierra College Patrons, a branch of the Sierra College Foundation, are dedicated to promoting the Arts and Humanities and to providing cultural enrichment to the community. Proceeds from Patron-sponsored events, in the form of grants and scholarships, are awarded to Sierra College students in support of Arts and Humanities programs.

How to Become a Sierra College Patron

Membership dues are $40 per year. Lunches may be ordered for an additional fee. Members joining after January 1 pay a prorated amount. Fill out and submit our membership application

For more information, email patrons@sierracollege.edu

Volunteer Opportunities


Patrons Meetings and Events

Meetings

Patrons meet the first Monday each month (September to June; excluding holidays) at noon in LRC-201 on the Sierra College Rocklin Campus. Meetings typically include lunch (for an additional fee), a business meeting, and a short program. View Rocklin Campus Map.

Annual Events

  • Annual Crab Feed 
  • Spring Fashion Show

Visit Sierra College Foundation Events for more information. 


Awards and Scholarships

  • Patrons provide more than $5,000 in grants to the Arts and Humanities Departments each year, emphasizing grants that directly affect students and faculty. Grant applications are due September 30 and February 28.
  • Patrons award two $500 scholarships each year.
  • Patrons award $1,000 to students competing in the annual student art show.
  • Patrons provide gift cards to be distributed to deserving students through the Student Services Program.
  • Patrons award $1,000 to the Sierra College Veterans Program.
  • Support the Standing Guard of Remembrance Garden.

What We’ve Accomplished

Since 1985, the Sierra College Patrons have raised more than $460,000 in support of Sierra College and its students. Notable contributions include: 

  • $37,000 for Dietrich Theatre improvements
  • $21,800 for art works displayed on campus
  • $21,000 to the Ridley Gallery
  • $14,100 in scholarships to local students to attend Donner Mine Music Camp
  • $10,000 to support technology upgrades in many instructional areas. 
  • $8,000 for carillon bells
  • $103,200 has been donated to the Aquatics Department through joint participation in the annual Crab and Shrimp Feed.
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2024-25 Sierra College Patron Officers (Pictured left to right): Deborah Curras, Vice President (resigned); Dan DeFoe, President; Janice Barney, Treasurer; Barbara Vineyard, Recording Secretary; Leslie MacMillan, Vice President; and Rachel Johnson, Sierra College Athletic Director, who officiated over the swearing in.

Contact Us

To reach Sierra College Patrons directly, email patrons@sierracollege.edu.

Sierra College Foundation Office

Rocklin

Building U, Room 27

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