In the Loop (Employee)
SAVE THE DATE! College Day 2025 is August 22
Please save the date for faculty and staff to attend LBCC’s 2025 College Day, Friday, Aug. 22 at the Liberal Arts Campus. The theme is “Steady Ships through the Storm: Building Stability & Equity Together.” Check www.LBCC.edu/collegeday for future updates and more info!
OLET Hosting Workshops
The Online Learning & Educational Technology (OLET) Department is hosting workshops and drop-in sessions for all colleagues through out spring semester. Check out the workshop schedule here.
Please Share: Open Classes Available at TTC for Fall
From Art, Computers and Dance to Music, Radio and TV, there are some great classes with openings for the Fall semester. Check them out here: TTC- Open Enrollement, Fall 2025 and share with anyone who may be interested in enrolling or adding a class.
LBCC Esports Holding Summer Camp for Youth 8 – 15
Camp #1 | 6/30 – 7/3| Ages 8-15 | 8:30AM -
12:30PM : 2025
LBCC Esports Camp: Valorant & League of Legends
Camp #2 | 7/7 – 7/10| Ages 8-15 | 8:30AM -
12:30PM : 2025
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Esports Camp: Rocket League, Fortnite, Super Smash Bros & Marvel
Rivals
Camp #3 | 7/14 – 7/17| Ages 8-15 | 8:30AM -
12:30PM : 2025
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Esports Camp: Esports Media
Emergency Box Paint Project – Join the Fun, Leave Your Mark
LBCC’s Public Art Advisory and the Facilities Department are inviting all clubs, departments, and organizations to paint the emergency boxes across both campuses. Themes to paint include: Nature; Education; Love/Community; Long Beach; and Diversity/Equity/Inclusion and Accessibility. For more information, please email Carolyn Castano at ccastano@lbcc.edu.
Yoga on the Lawn to Resume in Fall 2025
Every Wednesday, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m., LAC
All are welcome to return to the front lawn of LAC each Wednesday at noon for free “Yoga on the Lawn” in the Fall semester. In the Loop will keep you posted on the specifics.
Please Set Your Summer Schedule Reminders
This is a friendly reminder to please edit your outgoing voicemail messages and emails to remind the public and our students about the 4/10 Summer Schedule. “LBCC SUMMER HOURS, June 2 thru August 15, Monday thru Thursday, 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. CLOSED on Fridays.”
Amazon and SNAP Abilities on Liberal Arts Campus
LBCC is pleased to report two new features that will help our students with day-to-day life on campus. Our own LAC Viking Express convenience store has been authorized as a SNAP retail store. This will be a great benefit to our students who use SNAP, which is commonly known as EBT or the Supplemental Assistance Program.
Students can also now take advantage of a new Amazon Locker next to the Campus Safety building and lot X. Students without home addresses (and College employees and community) can utilize the locker for pick up orders and convenient returns.
Vending Machine Locations at LAC & TTC
Running on empty? No need! There are convenient vending machines at both LBCC campuses with snacks, soda, and water available for purchase (cash/card) at the following locations:
Are You Organizing an Event on Campus? Updated Cart Services Language
Please make sure you include this language on your flyer:
If you require sign language interpreting services, please contact [EVENT CONTACT NAME/EVENT CONTACT INFO] and Rebecca Lucas at rlucas@lbcc.edu at least 5 business days prior to the event.
If you require Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) services, please contact [EVENT CONTACT NAME/EVENT CONTACT INFO] and Elizabeth Perez-Rodriguez eperezrodriguez@lbcc.edu and cart@lbcc.edu at least 5 business days prior to the event. *Please note requests are based on provider availability*
Campus Safety Escort Program Reminder
The Campus Safety Escort Program is available to the campus community during the winter term, Monday through Friday, from 6 pm to 11 pm to provide a safe, reliable, and time-efficient way to get around campus during the evening. To request an escort, please call (562) 938-4100.
Trauma Informed Approach Framework at LBCC
Realizing the impact of trauma on our student population and the effect secondary trauma has on our faculty, staff, and administration, LBCC is committed to recognizing signs of trauma in all community members and responding appropriately with evidenced-based strategies for building resilience and growth. LBCC aims to reduce community re-traumatization through training and workshops that have been recorded for you to watch at your convenience.