Delta College's new Science and Mathematics Building

(Stockton)
San Joaquin Delta College dedicated its new Science and Mathematics Building at a ribbon cutting ceremony in the building's atrium area, on Thursday, October 9 at 12 p.m. Guests speakers included California Community Colleges Chancellor Brice W. Harris, Congressman Jerry McNerney, Assemblymember Susan Eggman, Stockton Mayor Anthony Silva, and Delta College Superintendent/ President, Dr. Kathy Hart. The college conducted tours of the new facility after the dedication.

The Science and Mathematics Building was opened for classes during Delta's spring 2014 semester. “Our new Science and Mathematics Building is an example of Delta’s commitment to educate students for careers in science, technology, engineering and math,” says Superintendent/President Hart. “These are the careers of the future.”

Since the Science and Mathematics Building groundbreaking on April 6, 2010, the center’s construction was always a fascinating sight for passersby. Funded by a combination of Measure L and state matching funds, the $69 million Science and Mathematics Building Project replaces the outdated Cunningham Building, which has been demolished.

The striking three-story Science and Mathematics Building reflects a modern interpretation of the “village” character of existing campus buildings, and includes a beautiful center atrium. The atrium has already become a popular student meeting place. The building provides expanded modern science labs and lecture spaces expected of a contemporary campus.

A 70,000 sq. ft. laboratory core is featured, with dry labs on the first floor, wet biology labs on the second floor, and chemistry labs on the third floor. The labs wrap around a central service core, consisting of tech offices, lab preparation rooms and lab storage rooms. Students will enter the labs from the opposite side of the service core, providing safe separation of students and chemicals.

In addition to sophisticated labs, the Science and Math Building has 20,000 sq. ft. of classrooms on each floor. Each block of classrooms will be dedicated to a specific discipline. To augment academics, the building includes high-tech “Smart Room” lecture halls, computer labs and a “Resource Center” for studying and tutoring.

"The new Science and Mathematics Building is a shining example of Delta’s leadership role in providing excellence in post-secondary education," emphasizes Dr. Hart. “Delta College, Stockton and San Joaquin County will be proud of this beautiful center for years to come."


(L- R) Stockton Mayor Anthony Silva, Max Vargas (for State Senator Cathleen Galgiani), Congressman Jerry McNerney, Stockton City Councilmember Elbert Holman, Assemblymember Susan Talamantes Eggman, Community Colleges Chancellor Dr. Brice Harris, Delta College Superintendent/President Dr. Kathy Hart, Delta Trustees - Taj Khan, Teresa Brown,
Claudia Moreno and Steve Castellanos

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