In the Loop (Employee)
WHM Sip N’ Science – Tues., March 17
Join us for WHM Sip N’ Science on Tuesday, March 17, from 5:30–6:30 p.m. in LAC D-135. Featuring a sustainability leader, Katie Allen, from Algalita whose nontraditional pathway began at LBCC. A conversation on navigating STEM, leading in sustainability, and shaping a more sustainable future.
Jenni Rivera Performing Arts Center Ribbon-Cutting & Renaming Ceremony – Thurs., March 26
Faculty, staff, students, and the community are invited to attend the Ribbon-Cutting and Renaming Ceremony of Building G at 12:30 p.m., on Thurs., March 26 at the Liberal Arts Campus. The building will officially be renamed the Jenni Rivera Performing Arts Center in honor of the iconic singer, cultural trailblazer, and LBCC alumna. The Long Beach Community College District Board of Trustees, Superintendent-President Dr. Mike Muñoz, and the Jenni Rivera Love Foundation will commemorate the occasion with a formal ceremony.
Meet Your Village: LBCC Women’s Softball Tailgate – Fri., March 27
Celebrate Women’s History Month by supporting LBCC’s Women’s Softball team on Friday, March 27, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the LAC Softball Field. All students, staff, and faculty are encouraged to wear their LBCC spirit wear. The pre-game celebration will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with the softball game beginning at 12:00 p.m. Stay to cheer on and support our Women’s Softball team!
Long Beach City College Gender Equity Survey
LBCC’s Commission on the Status of Women and Gender Equity (WAGE) is working to create and implement initiatives that strengthen the experience of staff, faculty, and the school community as a whole, as it relates specifically to gender equity. As a part of these efforts, LBCC has partnered with the Confluence Rising, formerly known as CCEJ, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate and empower youth and adults to lead change for equity and justice in our communities.
Nominate an Inspiring Woman at LBCC Today! Due date: Friday, March 20th!
LBCC celebrates Women’s History Month with its 5th Annual Inspiring Women Awards. The recognition honors LBCC women who inspire and motivate others in the campus community. Read more about past honorees on our webpage Inspiring Women of LBCC Honorees.
2026–2027 LBCC Foundation Grant Application Now Available
The Long Beach City College Foundation is pleased to announce that the 2026–2027 LBCC Foundation Grant Application is now open. The Foundation Grant Program provides financial support to faculty, staff, and programs that directly benefit LBCC students.
Spring 2026 Parking Permit Reminder – Permits Required in All Lots
Parking permits are now required in all campus parking lots. If you have not yet purchased your Spring 2026 parking permit, it must be purchased online only. Please ensure your permit is in “Paid” status before parking — permits in “Approved” or “Applied” status are not valid until full payment is confirmed. Semester permits are valid for one vehicle only, and a separate permit must be purchased for any additional vehicle. Please remember backing into stalls is not permitted and may result in a citation.
President Muñoz 5-Year Anniversary Open House – Thurs., March 5
Join us from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Thurs., March 5 in U2039 as we celebrate President Muñoz’s 5-Year Anniversary. Enjoy coffee, pastries, music, and time with colleagues as we recognize five years of transformational leadership and service to the LBCC community.
Women’s History Month Kick-Off – Wed., March 4
Join us as we launch Women’s History Month with our Kick-Off event, Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future, on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, from 12:00–2:00 p.m. in LAC T-1200. This celebratory gathering brings the campus community together to enjoy food, music, entertainment, and curated resources highlighting the vital role women play in building a more sustainable and equitable future. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, celebrate, and kick off a month of inspiring events and activities honoring Women’s History Month.
Complimentary Sound Bath for All Employees This March!
We warmly invite all employees to join us for a tranquil event that blends calming melodies with rhythmic sound vibrations. This session is a relaxed experience where you can sit or lie down, aimed at reducing stress and encouraging deep relaxation, providing a soothing massage-like effect for both the mind and body. RSVP HERE.
Location & Dates:
- LAC: Tuesday, March 10, from 1–2 PM
- TTC: Tuesday, March 17, from 1–2 PM
2026 Juried Student Art Exhibition – Feb. 28–March 26
A proud LBCC tradition, the annual Student Art Exhibition showcases outstanding work from the Visual and Media Arts department’s most exceptional student artists. This Juried Student Art Exhibition highlights artistic excellence while bridging academic learning with professional practice, preparing students for careers in the arts and enriching the cultural fabric of the college and community. A total of $2,000 in prizes will be awarded to three artists. Join us for the Opening Reception on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 1–4 p.m.
Into the Woods: March 13–15, March 20-22, 2026
Step into a world of wishes, magic, and adventure as the LBCC Performing Arts Department presents Into the Woods this spring. Featuring music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, this enchanting musical will be performed March 13–15 and March 20–22 at the Bob and Barbara Ellis Auditorium (LAC). Evening shows begin at 7:30 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are available at www.lbcc.edu/performingarts, and LBCC students attend free with a current ASB sticker.
21st Annual Athletic Hall of Champions – Thurs., Mar. 26
Join us in celebrating the athletic achievements of LBCC alumni at the 21st Annual Athletic Hall of Champions on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at The Grand Long Beach. This year’s inductees include Bryan Braman (Posthumously), Dominique Degrammont, Pavle Filipovic, Gail Hale, Demetrious Maxie, Naseri Tumanuvao, Angela Wells, and Brooke Mabe. Festivities begin with a social at 5:00 p.m., dinner on the Palm Terrace from 5:30–6:45 p.m., and the program at 7:00 p.m.
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.
2026 Juried Student Art Exhibition
Sat, Feb 28 - Thu, March 26, 2026
A tradition of LBCC, the Student Art Exhibition features the most exceptional artists from LBCC’s Visual and Media Arts department. A total of $2,000 in prizes will be awarded to three exceptional artists.
The Juried Student Art Exhibition bridges the gap between academic learning and professional practice, preparing students for careers in the arts while enriching the cultural fabric of the college and community.
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:
Looking for Dining Options at LBCC? New Website to Help You Out!
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 Foundation Grant Application Now Open – Due Tues., Mar. 31
The Long Beach City College Foundation is happy to announce that the
Applications: LBCC Ghana All African Diaspora Education Summit 2026
Long Beach City College will sponsor five Fellows to attend the All-African Diaspora Education Summit (ADES) in Ghana, taking place September 24 to October 3, 2026, a 9 day gathering focused on African centered education and the success of the African diaspora. All core travel expenses including group airfare from LAX, hotel accommodations, ground transportation in Ghana, and most meals will be covered, though some costs such as immunizations, passport fees, and personal transportation may be the responsibility of each traveler. Interested employees are encouraged to apply by Fri., Feb.
Web Content Reminder
Beginning 12/16, 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 in the Content Management System (CMS) to the new Entra link:
https://myapps.microsoft.com?tenant=lbcc.edu
For any questions further, please contact helpdesk@lbcc.edu.
Thank you for helping us keep our website accurate and up to date!
We Want to Hear From You!
LBCC is partnering with Confluence Rising (formerly known as CCEJ) to facilitate a dialogue about gender equity within the LBCC Campus Community. To gather as much feedback as possible, we are asking campus constituents (students, staff, faculty, and administrators) to complete a climate survey and/or participate in a listening session. Listening sessions are offered by campus role (student, staff, faculty, manager) as well as by identity-specific affiliations. Please sign up now:
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.
Perform at LBCC’s Got Talent! – Deadline Extended to March 6
The talented faculty, staff, and managers of LBCC are invited to take the stage on April 17 for “LBCC’s Got Talent!” This performance opportunity is exclusively for LBCC employees — and all levels of talent are welcome, from silly to serious. No professional experience required! You may perform solo or as a team and enter one or both categories: Talent Showcase and Lip-Sync Battle. The deadline to RSVP to perform has been extended to March 6, so REGISTER HERE today!
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*
