A few days ago, I was privileged to be a part of the dedication of “V Building”, known as the Math and Technology Center during its construction. This building will house our mathematics, computer science and mechatronics programs, and is an exciting addition to the Sierra College Rocklin campus.

I joined Trustees Bill Martin, Nancy Palmer and Barbara Vineyard, along with Sierra College President Leo Chavez, in cutting the ceremonial ribbon and opening the new facility. Those scissors were heavy!

A group of local elected officials and community leaders, including Supervisor Kirk Uhler, Supervisor Jim Holmes and Councilmember Carol Garcia, gathered to celebrate the grand opening.

After the ceremony, I enjoyed touring the building and seeing a demonstration of polymer modeling equipment used by companies to save thousands of dollars in the manufacturing process. This is a part of the Sierra College Center for Applied Competitive Technologies, an effort to support manufacturing in our local community.

To the left is one of our dedicated part time faculty members, and to the right is Bill Halldin, President of the Sierra College Foundation Board of Directors.