In the Loop (Employee)
AI & Innovation Hub Reception – Mon., Nov. 2
Staff and Faculty are invited to celebrate the launch of LBCC’s new AI & Innovation Hub on Monday, November 2, 2026, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at MM-102, Trades, Technology, and Community Learning Campus. Join LBCC leadership and colleagues leading our AI efforts as we mark this milestone and look ahead to the possibilities the Hub will create for students, employees, and the community. The Hub is dedicated to advancing innovation, collaboration, and the thoughtful use of artificial intelligence across the college.
Fall into Homecoming – Wed., Oct. 28
Show your school spirit and celebrate the season at LBCC’s Homecoming on Wednesday, October 28, from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the W-Courtyard, LAC. Enjoy music, games, food, and fall fun at this free event open to all. For more information, contact s2garcia@lbcc.edu or sgrimaldi@lbcc.edu.
Filipino American History Month Karaoke Night – Thurs., Oct. 29
Grab the mic and get ready to sing your favorite song! Join the Social Justice Intercultural Center and the Filipino Kalayaan Club for a Karaoke Night on Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at the Social Justice Intercultural Center, LAC B206. Whether you take the stage or cheer from the crowd, come join the fun!
Step Away & Connect: Employee Wellness Walk – Wed., Oct. 21
Enjoy fresh air and good company on a leisurely 1-mile walk with colleagues Wednesday, October 21, at 10 a.m.
Meet-up locations:
- LAC: Building R Outdoor Quad
- TTC: Building CC Fitness Center Entrance
Snacks, refreshments, and a small giveaway for all participants—plus a chance to win a $500 Jax Bicycle gift card! Bring a coworker!
Sponsored by the LBCC Employee Wellness Committee • wellness@lbcc.edu
Fall 2026 Writer’s Reading Series: Israel Moya – Fri., Nov. 6
The Fall 2026 Writer’s Reading Series presents Israel Moya on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. in Room P104 at the Liberal Arts Campus. Sponsored by LBCC Library Learning Resources, this event features the author of Monarchs in the Wild, whose stories are shaped by his mother’s mystical tales of life in Mexico and a lifelong love of writing about underdogs.
Winter & Spring 2027 ESL Registration
Learn English for FREE at LBCC! Winter 2027 open registration runs October 19 through December 22, 2026, with classes beginning January 4, 2027. Spring 2027 open registration runs November 30, 2026, through February 5, 2027, with classes beginning February 8, 2027. To register, call (562) 938-3037.
Domestic Violence 101 Virtual Workshop – Fri., Oct. 23
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Health Services and YWCA present the Domestic Violence 101 Virtual Workshop on Friday, October 23, 2026, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. via Zoom. Register for the Zoom session.
Fall 2026 Writer’s Reading Series: Gustavo Hernandez – Thurs., Oct. 22
The Fall 2026 Writer’s Reading Series presents Gustavo Hernandez on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. in Room P104 at the Liberal Arts Campus. Sponsored by LBCC Library Learning Resources, this event features the Poet Laureate of Orange County, California, and author of the poetry collections Bachelor (Flowersong Press, 2025) and Flower Grand First (Moon Tide Press, 2021).
Clothesline Project at LAC – Tues., Oct. 20
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Health Services and YWCA present the Clothesline Project on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the A-Quad Lawn at the Liberal Arts Campus. Snacks and beverages will be provided.
LBCC Child Development Center Preschool Enrollment
The Long Beach City College Child Development Center at the Trades, Technology, and Community Learning Campus (CDC-TTC) is now enrolling. Open year-round for children ages 2 to 5, the center offers high-quality preschool education where children learn, grow, and thrive through play. Full-day toddler and preschool classrooms are available for ages 2 to 4, and part-day preschool for ages 2 years, 8 months to 4 years runs from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Both subsidized and tuition-based spaces are available, with limited enrollment.
Looking for Dining Options at LBCC? This Website Can Help!
Finding food on campus can be challenging, especially when locations, hours, and offerings vary by campus, semester, and session. To make it easier, LBCC has organized campus dining information in one place so the campus community can quickly see what is available and where. LBCC’s dining and food resources page includes information for both campuses, with details on locations, hours of operation, pricing, and SNAP/EBT acceptance. Please note that campus food service locations operated by ISSI have set hours during semesters and sessions.
Web Content Reminder
As we transition our Viking Portal to the Entra platform, all content owners and contributors are asked to review their department’s web pages for any Viking Portal links.
If you see Viking Portal links that point to PortalGuard (https://lbcc.onbio-key.com/sso), please update them to the new Entra link: https://myapps.microsoft.com?tenant=lbcc.edu.
Jacqueline S. S. Ward Math and Science Endowed Scholarship
The Jacqueline S. S. Ward Math and Science Endowed Scholarship provides financial support and encouragement to LBCC students pursuing degrees in Mathematics, Physics, Astronomy, or other science-related fields. Preference is given to foster youth and first-generation college students who may face additional barriers in higher education. Current LBCC students who demonstrate financial need and have a passion for science are encouraged to apply.
Support the Cats Campaign
Thank you to everyone who signed up at College Day to Support the Cats! If you haven’t joined the campaign yet, watch this video and sign up to donate through a monthly payroll deduction to help provide food and basic care for the community cats already living at TTC.
“Reach Out” Film Screening and Talk – Wed., Oct. 28
Join MANA and the Social Justice Intercultural Center for a screening of the short documentary “Reach Out,” followed by a talk with the team behind the film. The event takes place Wednesday, October 28, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Social Justice Intercultural Center, LAC B206.
Is Your Canvas Content ADA Title II Compliant?
With the ADA Title II compliance deadline approaching in April 2027, the OLET team wants to ensure faculty have the resources and support needed to make Canvas course content accessible and compliant. Drop-in support sessions are available via Zoom on Friday, October 23, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. (Join Zoom).
Songs Around the Campfire Choral Concert – Sun., Oct. 25
Gather for a choral concert featuring timeless campfire favorites including folk tunes, classic sing-alongs, and nostalgic songs that bring people together! Performed by the LBCC Viking Singers, Viking Chorale, A Cappella Madrigal Choir, and Theater Arts Students, directed by Skye Angulo, on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Jenni Rivera Performing Arts Theater, 4901 East Carson Street, Long Beach. Tickets are $15 General Admission, $10 for Students, Staff, and Seniors, and free for LBCC Students with ASB Card and Season Passholders.
Recognize a BeLonging Builder!
Our new colleague-to-colleague recognition program celebrates the everyday acts of kindness, collaboration, and encouragement that help colleagues feel included and valued at LBCC. See someone making a difference? Nominate a BeLonging Builder and help us recognize the people who strengthen our culture of belonging.
CIM Curriculum Camp: Training & Office Hours
Curriculum development at LBCC is moving to one central system: CourseLeaf CIM (Curriculum Inventory Management), where faculty develop, modify, review, and inactivate courses and programs and move proposals through the College’s curriculum approval process. CIM Training & Office Hours offers weekly drop-in support to get oriented, ask questions, and work through proposals with guidance.
Connect Your Students with the MDSC!
Help your students succeed by encouraging them to visit the Multidisciplinary Success Center for Supplemental Learning Assistance, free tutoring, study spaces, academic materials, and more. Ways to connect students include inviting the MDSC for a short in-class orientation, adding their hours and contact info to your syllabus and Canvas, and referring individual students who may benefit from extra academic support. Visit the MDSC Canvas page to learn more about how the MDSC can support your students!
ACCESS Shuttle Service – New Designated Drop-Off Locations
We are pleased to announce that the ACCESS Shuttle Service now offers designated drop-off locations to better serve our campus community. These locations are intended to improve convenience and accessibility for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Please use these designated locations when requesting shuttle transportation.
2026–2027 Staff Parking Permit Registration
It is time to register for the 2026–2027 Academic Year Staff Parking Permit, valid July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Please complete registration before parking on campus. Important reminders: only one vehicle may be parked on campus at a time, though multiple vehicles may be registered to one permit; Student Workers must obtain a Student Worker Parking Permit through their immediate supervisor; rental vehicle permits are valid for seven days and must be obtained before parking; and head-in parking only.
Mobile Food Pantry at TTC
Long Beach City College and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank invite families to a free monthly food distribution featuring fresh produce, canned goods, grains, and more. Events are held at the LBCC Trades, Technology, and Community Learning Campus, Lot 1, 1305 Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach. Upcoming 2026 pantry dates are October 27, and November 24. Please bring your own cart or reusable bag. Click HERE to view local pantries near you.
Viking Vault Now Open to Classified Employees
Beginning Fall 2026, classified employees are welcome to access the Viking Vault! This service expansion is in accordance with Assembly Bill (AB) 148 and remains in line with the mission of LBCC’s Basic Needs Programs to normalize and de-stigmatize the use of our resources and services. Access parameters for staff are the same as for students, with one exception: staff may visit the Viking Vault no more than two times per week.
Daily food limits remain the same for all visitors. Please follow the signage posted in the Viking Vault to know how much of each item you are allowed to take during your visit.
Looking for Dining Options at LBCC? This Website Will Help!
Finding food on campus can be challenging, especially when locations, hours, and offerings vary by campus, semester, and session. To make it easier, LBCC has organized campus dining information in one place so the campus community can quickly see what is available and where. LBCC’s dining and food resources page includes information for both campuses, with details on locations, hours of operation, pricing, and SNAP/EBT acceptance.
Flesh, Memory, Becoming
Anna Azarov, Bianca Berrios, David Julia Castro and Hannah Justesen
This exhibition brings together Anna Azarov, Bianca Berrios, David Julia Castro and Hannah Justesen whose practices investigate the emotional, political, and physical realities of inhabiting a body. Through painting, and expanded media, their work explores womanhood, queer identity, trauma, and the deeply personal relationship between inner experience and outward form. Collectively, Azarov, Berrios, Castro and Justesen translate intangible emotional states into a visual language, inviting viewers to move beyond observation.
On View: Sat, Aug 15, 2026 to Thurs, Sep 3, 2026
Opening reception: Sat, Aug 15, 2026 from 5pm – 7pm
Artist talk: Thurs, Sept 3, 2026 from 5-7pm
Preparing Your Website for What’s Next
For LBCC Web Content Contributors
As we prepare for the upcoming semester, now is the time to review and refresh your website content. Pages that are current, accurate, and clearly owned will be best positioned for the upcoming site migration.
Long Beach City College Exclusive LAFC Ticket Offer
Long Beach City College faculty, staff, and students can enjoy an exclusive LAFC ticket offer! Save $40 on each of your first two tickets—$80 in total savings (ticketing fees still apply). Catch LAFC and star forward Son Heung-min as they face Inter Miami CF, led by Lionel Messi, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, or experience the excitement of LAFC’s CONCACAF matchup against Real España.
How to redeem your offer:
Policy / Procedure website updates
Our new Diligent Policy and Procedure manual is now live, making it easier to update policies and procedures as needed. Board Policies and Administrative Procedures will now be accessible through the Diligent page: https://lbcc.community.highbond.com/Portal/Policy.aspx.
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.
Action Needed: Update Your Profile for the Phone Directory
The ITS Department has launched an updated Phone Directory on the LBCC website. All employees are encouraged to review and update their individual Directory Profile. You can make changes through the HR Employee System under the Personal Details tile. Step-by-step instructions are available on the Launch site here. In addition to individual listings, the directory includes department contact information. Please review your department’s listing in the current directory.
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.
Are You Organizing an Event on Campus? Updated Cart Services Language
Please make sure you include this language on your flyer:
STUDENTS ONLY
If you require Sign language interpreting services or Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) services please contact [EVENT CONTACT NAME/EVENT CONTACT INFO] and Stephanie Bonales at least 72 hours prior to the event at (562) 938-4918 or sbonales@lbcc.edu.
FACULTY AND STAFF ONLY
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 at cart@lbcc.edu at least 5 business days prior to the event.
*Please note requests are based on provider availability*
FREE Yoga is Back!
Join us for FREE yoga sessions every Wednesday from 12:00–1:00 PM, and continuing through the semester. Classes will be held in room Q117 (Small Gym) for the first three weeks of each month, then move outdoors to the Lawn for the final week. This class is free and open to all LBCC students and employees!
Sediment/o
Omar Pimienta
The LBCC Art Gallery is pleased to present Sediment/o, an exhibition whose title is drawn from a poetry collection by featured artist Omar Pimienta. The exhibition continues Pimienta’s longstanding exploration of borders, migration, memory, and the layered realities of life in the U.S.–Mexico borderlands. Through photography, video, and installation, Pimienta brings language and lived experience into dialogue, offering a powerful meditation on migration, resilience, and the enduring marks left by human and nonhuman movement across borders.
Exhibition date: Sept 17 – October 24, 2026
Opening reception: Thurs, Sept 17, 2026 from 5-7pm
Artist talk: Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 1-3pm