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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.
Building MM Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony– Wed., Feb. 25
Faculty, staff, students and the community are invited to attend the Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony of TTC’s Building MM at 11 a.m., on Wed., Feb. 25 at 11 a.m. Guests will learn about the new building that hosts Trades and Applied Technologies. For information, email cbolton@lbcc.edu.
Centro de La Raza Legacy Collection Opening Reception – Thurs., Feb. 26
The LBCC and local community are invited to the opening reception for “Centro de La Raza Legacy Photo Collection at 1 p.m., on Thurs., Feb. 26 in the M Building of LAC. This exhibit is on loan for one year, open for all to enjoy the work of John A. Taboada, who captured the history of the impactful Long Beach Chicano community organization, Centro de La Raza. Hear from special guests Ron and Phyllis Arias at the opening event and enjoy some food and music.
The Power of You: Owning Your Brand – Wed., Feb. 25
Mark your calendar for February 25, 2026, and join Devyn McDonald S., co-owner of TEAM Wellness, for a day of empowerment featuring interactive cultural and mindful wellness activities, as well as soul-nourishing discussions for LBCC Black students and the community. The event will take place at the Black Student Success Center, L-103, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
BHM Karaoke Night – Tues., Feb. 24
Sing some tunes at the Social Justice Intercultural Center (SJIC), LAC B206, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 24. The Karaoke/Open Mic series is designed to create a celebratory space that elevates the voices of and highlights the talent within our campus community.
BHM Sip N Paint – Thurs., Feb. 19
Celebrate Black/African Americans and the history of Caribbean Carnival through art, conversation, self-care, and creativity on Thursday, February 19 at the Liberal Arts Campus Bistro from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. RSVP here!
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.
Mana Lunar New Year Celebration – Tues., Feb. 17
Join the Mana Program in celebrating the New Year for many East and Southeast Asian countries on Feb. 17th, 12 PM – 2 PM at LAC – T1200! Free food (first come, first serve), games, and performances! Come learn about and enjoy this festive holiday. If you require accommodations, please contact the Mana Program at enguyen@lbcc.edu.
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.
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*
