In the Loop (Students)

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Long Beach City College’s Student In the Loop is a weekly email to keep LBCC students aware of upcoming events, workshops, registration dates, and other helpful information.​
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Black History Month: Sip N Science – Mon., Feb. 24
Date/Time: Monday, February 24, 6:00PM – 7:00pm Location: LAC, D-104

The Sip N Science workshop series is designed to engage the LBCC community in science, to show that it is fun and interesting for everyone through non-technical, science-themed talks that anyone can understand. Join us from 6 – 7 p.m., Feb. 24, at the Destino Science Resource Center in D104, Liberal Arts Campus. Click here for more info on the Black History Month events!

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FREE ‘Hack The Future: Long Beach’ – Sat., Feb. 22

You can grow your network, enhance your AI skills and go 1-on-1 with a chatbot at “Hack the Future: Long Beach,” a collaboration with SeedAI and LBCC to develop learners’ technical skills. The event includes an introduction to AI, a hands-on a red-teaming workshop, and opportunities to learn how to leverage AI for professional or personal growth. Hack the Future is for anyone interested in artificial intelligence, machine learning or cybersecurity, especially for beginners who want to learn in a non-judgmental and fun environment.

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Black History Month: Sip N Paint – Thurs., Feb. 20 
Date/Time: Thursday, February 20, 2:00PM – 4:00PM
Location: LBCC Bistro – LAC V101

Celebrating Black History Month through art, conversation, self-care, and creativity. Partnering with Culinary Arts and Umoja. (RSVP Form opens 2/6 @ 8am) RSVP Here! The Sip N Paint workshop series is designed to provide the campus community with an opportunity to engage their creative sides while sharing space with good people.

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Black History Month: Karaoke/Open Mic – Tues., Feb. 18
Date/Time: Tuesday, February 18, 5:00PM – 7:00PM
Location: LAC B206 -Social Justice Intercultural Center (SJIC)

The Karaoke/Open Mic series is designed to share space in a celebratory way to elevate the voices of and highlight the talent in our campus community. Join us from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m on Tues., Feb. 18, at the Social Justice Intercultural Center (SJIC) in B206, Liberal Arts Campus. Click here for more info on the Black History Month events!

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Black History Month: Meet your Village – Wed., Feb. 12
Date/Time: Wednesday, February 12, 6:00PM
Location: W201

The Meet Your Village Workshop Series is designed to provide the campus community with an opportunity to meet peers, staff, faculty, and administrators who identify as they do. Join us on Wed., Feb. 12 from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. in W201, LAC as we prep to cheer on and support the Men’s basketball team, as they take on Compton College in the Hall of Champions Gym. Game begins at 7 p.m. Click here for more info on the Black History Month events!

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LBCC Black Student Success Week

Black History Month: Labor Spotlight – Tues., Feb. 11
Date/Time: Tuesday, February 11, 3:00PM – 5:00PM
Location: LAC L103, Black Student Success Center (BSSC)

A film screening of “10,000 Black Men Named George,” a film about Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters in 1920s America. They were the first African American-led union recognized and played a key role in the election of FDR to presidency. Join us on Tues., Feb. 11 from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. at the Black Student Success Center in L103.

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Free Yoga Wednesdays Moving Indoors for Spring Semester
Wednesdays, Feb. 5 - March 26, at 12:00 pm, in LAC - Q113

Free Yoga will return indoors on Wednesdays, Feb. 5 through March 26, at noon, in Q113, LAC. All are welcome! To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience, try to arrive 10 minutes early. Be prepared to present your signed waiver on your mobile device upon arrival and bring a yoga mat/towel, and water. Yoga mats will not be provided. 

 

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Important Student Parking Information & Dates for Spring

LBCC now uses Virtual Parking Permits, linked to the vehicle’s license plate number. Parking Permits for Spring 2025 Semester will be available for purchase ONLINE ONLY, in your Viking portal. Parking is free in all student stalls at Liberal Arts Campus (LAC) and Trades, Technology, and Community Learning Campus (formerly PCC) between Jan. 27 and Feb. 16, 2025

Permits will be required in ALL Parking Lots beginning Feb. 17.

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Dual Enrollment Family Info Night
Early College Initiatives

We invite Middle and High School students to learn about dual enrollment opportunities, benefits, and the enrollment process at our Dual Enrollment Family Info Night! Educators, community members, middle/high school students and their families are welcome to attend this event.

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Dual Enrollment Registration Lab – Virtual & In-Person
Early College Initiatives

We invite Middle and High School students to be one step ahead and sign up for courses at our Dual Enrollment Registration Labs. We offer virtual and in-person support. 

Services Offered:

  • Dual Enrollment LBCC Application
  • Dual Enrollment Form
  • Viking Portal & Orientation
  • Course Registration
  • Paying Student Fees & Purchasing Textbooks (for non-CCAP Students)

Please Note: 

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Online Learning Readiness Resources

Are you enrolled in online classes this semester? It’s the perfect time to get ready! Whether this is your first online course or you’ve taken one before, these resources will help set you up for success!

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Extended Business Hours for Spring Semester

Between Jan. 27 – Feb. 7, Counseling, Welcome Center, Financial Aid, Cashier’s Office, and Admissions & Records will be operating on special and extended hours. From Jan. 27 – Feb. 7, the extended hours for Counseling, Welcome Center, Financial Aid, and Admissions & Records will be Mondays through Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at both LAC and TTC.

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ConexED Arrives at LBCC Counseling

Long Beach City College Counseling is transitioning to ConexED, a new and improved scheduling platform designed to meet students’ needs efficiently and effectively. With ConexED, you will be able to book and manage your appointments faster than ever. Simply log into the Viking Student Portal, click the ConexED tile, and you’re ready to go.

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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.

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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.