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Fall 2025 Dance Ensemble in Concert – Oct. 31–Nov. 2

The Long Beach City College Dance Program will present the Fall 2025 Dance Ensemble in Concert, directed by Professor Martha L. Z. Pamintuan. Performances will be held on:

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Revenge of Jabandestra! – Oct. 10

The LBCC Wind Ensemble, conducted by Brian Hamilton, the LBCC Big Band, directed by Pat Sheng, and the LBCC Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Roger Przytulski, will perform Revenge of Jabandestra! on Fri., Oct. 10, at 7:00 p.m. in the Liberal Arts Campus Auditorium (Building J). www.LBCC.edu/Performingarts.

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Sip N Paint – Tues., Oct. 14
Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate both Latinx Heritage Month and Filipino American History Month with Sip N Paint on Tues., Oct. 14, from 2–4 p.m. in M114 at the Liberal Arts Campus. Enjoy an afternoon of art, conversation, self-care, and creativity.

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Stay Ready – Oct. 9
Latinx Heritage Month

The Stay Ready: Cultural Wealth in Action—Career, Community & Identity workshop will take place on Thurs., Oct. 9, from 12–1:30 p.m. in the Social Justice Intercultural Center (B206) at the Liberal Arts Campus. Join us for a conversation about leveraging cultural identity and community strengths in career development.

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Beyond the Box – Wed., Oct. 1
Latinx Heritage Month

LBCC welcomes Dr. Jennifer R. Nájera, UCR Professor and author, for Beyond the Box on Wed., Oct. 1, from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. in T1200 at the Liberal Arts Campus. Dr. Nájera will share insights from her research on race, immigration, and education, including her most recent book Learning to Lead: Undocumented Students Mobilizing Education. This series explores the diversity and complexity beyond the labels society often places on communities.

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Karaoke Night – Tues., Sept. 30
Latinx Heritage Month

Warm up your vocal cords and join the Social Justice Intercultural Center for Karaoke Night on Tues., Sept. 30, from 5–6:30 p.m. in B206 at the Liberal Arts Campus. Enjoy a fun evening of open mic performances and community connection.

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Esquite With Your Pueblo – Thurs., Sept. 25
Latinx Heritage Month

Join the Social Justice Intercultural Center for Esquite With Your Pueblo (Meet Your Village) on Thurs., Sept. 25, from 12–1:30 p.m. in B206 at the Liberal Arts Campus. The Meet Your Village workshop series provides the campus community with an opportunity to connect with peers, staff, faculty, and administrators who share their identities.

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Jotería Mexican Bingo – Thurs., Sept. 25
Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month with an evening of Lotería (Mexican Bingo) and prizes hosted by local drag queen Torta Jugosa. Join us on Thurs., Sept. 25, from 5–7 p.m. at the Liberal Arts Campus in P113. This free event is part of the LBCC PRIDE workshop series designed to support and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community.

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Sip N Science – Sept. 24
Latinx Heritage Month

Join the Sip N Science event on Wed., Sept. 24, from 5:30–6:30 p.m. at the Liberal Arts Campus as Dr. Mario Blanco shares how his journey from Nicaragua to Caltech shaped his passion for RNA biology and how science is uncovering the hidden codes that make our cells work. The event will take place in D135 (Guest Speaker) and D143 (Food & Networking).

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Star Montana Exhibition – Sept. 25–Oct. 25
Latinx Heritage Month

The LBCC Art Gallery will host Star Montana: By The River, I May Destroy You from Thurs., Sept. 25, through Sat., Oct. 25, in K100 at the Liberal Arts Campus. The exhibition features the work of Los Angeles-based artist and photographer Star Montana, whose practice focuses on intergenerational and familial history within the greater Los Angeles community.

An opening reception will be held on Thurs., Sept. 25, from 5–7 p.m., and an artist talk with closing reception on Sat., Oct. 25, from 1–3 p.m.

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Human Resources Open House Set at Each Campus

Meet the Long Beach City College Human Resources Team! Join us and get to know our HR staff. Snacks and refreshments will be served at LAC – U 1045, Oct. 27, 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. and at TTC – EE QUAD on Oct. 27 from 2 – 4 p.m.

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Culinary Arts Inviting Campus Community to Food Demo

LBCC Culinary Arts will be hosting a guest speakers and food demonstrations. Students, staff, and faculty are invited to register to attend.

  • For Broadleaf Game and Meats, held at 2 p.m., on Thurs., Oct. 9 in LAC’s V-135, please register here.

Space is limited and registration is required.

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Estate Planning Seminar – Thurs., Oct. 2

Long Beach City College Foundation has partnered with estate planning experts from the greater Long Beach community to help guide you in your future planning. The seminar will take place on Thurs., Oct. 2, from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. in W201, LAC.

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Aquatics Center to Be Dedicated to Famed Coach – Wed., Oct. 1

LBCC is proud to announce the dedication of its Aquatics Center in honor of Monte Nitzkowski, decorated athlete, revered coach, and influential figure in the history of U.S. Swimming and Water Polo. The dedication ceremony will take place on Wed., Oct. 1, at 2 p.m. at LAC’s W Building, and will lead into the Water Polo game beginning at 3:00pm. Alumni, students, employees and community members are invited to celebrate this historic moment.

Arts

By The River, I May Destroy You
Star Montana

An Exhibition by Star Montana
Co-curated By Alex Nicholls And Karla Aguíñiga

EXHIBITION DATES September 25 – October 25, 2025
Gallery Open: Tuesday – Friday
Opening Reception Thur., September 25, 2025
5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at LAC, K-100
Artists Talk & Closing Reception Sat, October 25, 2025
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at LAC, K-100

By The River, I May Destroy You is a solo exhibition by Los Angeles-based photographer Star Montana. Through photography and video, she explores constructs of place, cultural heritage, belonging, and familial connections in her work.

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Inherit the Wind Takes to Auditorium Stage Oct. 2 – 5

Long Beach City College’s Associated Student Body (ASB) and Performing Arts Department proudly present Inherit the Wind by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee, directed by Anthony Carreiro. The production will open on Oct. 2, and run through Oct. 5, with five performances scheduled: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m.

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Now Accepting Applications: Equity Innovation Grants (Round 2)
Application Deadline: Tues., Sept. 30

All faculty, staff, and cross-functional teams are encouraged to apply and submit proposals in support of LBCC’s key priorities (Adult Learners, AI Innovation, Student Mental Health and Virtual Reality/Immersive Classrooms) that introduce innovative programs, practices, partnerships, or pedagogies; Address equity gaps in learning, access, or support; Improve LBCC operations in creative ways; and are collaborative and sustainable. Review the application information and timeline at Equity Innovation Grants.

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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.

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Please Review Your Web Pages

If you are responsible for upkeep of your area/department’s LBCC webpages, it is time to review to ensure that everything is accurate, up-to-date, and relevant. All web content contributors need to complete any necessary updates. If you need help accessing the CMS, making edits, or have any questions, feel free to reach out to cchuu@lbcc.edu.

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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.

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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*

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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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