In the Loop (Employee)
SAVE THE DATE! Event & Filming Services Training (25Live) – Jan. 28
Do you book classrooms, multipurpose rooms, or other spaces at LAC or TTC using 25Live? Need event setup? New to the process? Come hang out with the Event and Filming Services team at 10 a.m., on Wed., Jan. 28, 2026 in T-1200, LAC, for a quick and helpful session where we’ll cover:
Long Beach Big Band at Roscoe’s Jazz Lounge – Sun., Dec. 14
Join us for the Long Beach Big Band (LBBB) at Roscoe’s Jazz Lounge from 6:00–9:00 PM, with opening jazz ensembles from Long Beach Polytechnic High School. The LBBB is a collective of local jazz musicians exploring unique and inventive music for big band. Cover is $15, or $10 for students.
Jazz Combos & Big Band with Guest Ernie Watts – Thurs., Dec. 11
Enjoy another evening of jazz at DiPiazza’s, featuring the LBCC Jazz Combos from 7:00–9:00 PM, followed by the LBCC Big Band with special guest saxophonist Ernie Watts from 9:00–10:00 PM. This showcase offers a full night of outstanding musicianship.
Eggnog: A Holiday Mystery – Sun., Dec. 7
Long Beach City College invites you to a festive holiday performance, Eggnog: A Holiday Mystery, presented by the LBCC Wind Ensemble, conducted by Brian Hamilton, and the LBCC Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Roger Przytulski. This event will be held on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM in the LAC Auditorium (Building J).
Big Band / Vocal Jazz / Mariachi Concert – Fri., Dec. 5
Join us in the LBCC Auditorium for performances by the LBCC Big Band, Vocal Jazz, and the first Mariachi Ensemble in the school’s history. This event will take place from 7:00–9:00 PM.
Tickets are:
NAHM Sip N Paint – Thurs., Nov. 20
Celebrate Native American and Indigenous Heritage Month at Sip N Paint in LAC M114 from 2:00–4:00 PM. 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. All participants are provided with a canvas, paints, and materials to unwind while enjoying artistic expression, good company, food, and sparkling cider. RSVP HERE.
NAHM Sip N Science – Wed., Nov. 19
Join us for Sip N Science at LAC D135 from 5:30–6:30 PM. Nicholas Rajen (member of the Navajo Nation and Kinyaa’áanii Diné/East Indian) will talk about his career and background in soils research and provide a demonstration of foil food web microscopy. The Sip N Science workshop series is designed to engage the LBCC community in science while showing that it is fun and interesting for everyone through non-technical, science-themed talks that anyone can understand.
NAHM Karaoke Night – Tues., Nov. 18
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with Karaoke Night at LAC B206 in the Social Justice Intercultural Center (SJIC) from 4:00–5:30 PM. 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.
NAHM Meet Your Village: Beading Workshop – Tues., Nov. 18
Join us for a Meet Your Village Beading Workshop at LAC A Courtyard from 1:00–3:30 PM. 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. It is one of many ways to know that you have a village that is proud of you, supports you, and is here for you. You belong here!
Jazz Combos & Big Band Showcase – Thurs., Nov. 13
Don’t miss an exciting night of live jazz at DiPiazza’s. The LBCC Jazz Combos will perform from 7:00–9:00 PM, followed by the LBCC Big Band from 9:00–10:00 PM. This showcase highlights outstanding student musicians and features a full evening of jazz performance.
Satellites: Adjunct Art Exhibition
Nov 6 - Dec 10, 2025
The LBCC Art Gallery proudly presents Satellites a dynamic showcase of LBCC Adjunct faculty from the School of Visual, Media Arts and Performing Arts. This diverse exhibition features works by teaching artists across a wide range of disciplines—including photography, jewelry and metalsmithing, graphic design, media arts, sculpture, printmaking, drawing, painting, ceramics, scenic arts and costume design. Together, these pieces celebrate the rich artistic voices shaping our classrooms and inspiring the next generation of creators.
Exhibition date: Nov 6th to Dec 10, 2025
Opening reception: Thurs, Nov 6th, 2025 from 5-7pm
Artist talk: Saturday, Nov 15th, 2025 from 1-3pm
LBCC Jazz Combo & Alumni Combo at Sam First – Wed., Nov. 5
Join us for a special evening as the LBCC Jazz Combo and LBCC Alumni Combo perform at Sam First, one of Los Angeles’ premiere jazz clubs. This will be LBCC’s first-ever performance at this venue. The event will take place from 7:30–9:00 PM. This is a 21+ only event, tickets available HERE.
Employee Wellness Walk – Wed., Nov. 5
Employee Wellness invites you to join us for a refreshing 30-minute walk on Wednesday, November 5, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Take a break from your day to recharge, connect with colleagues, and get moving while enjoying some fresh air and good company. Meet at the Building R Outdoor Quad at LAC or the Building CC Fitness Center at TTC. All participants will receive snacks, refreshments, and giveaways, and you’ll have a chance to win one of five $100 Foot Locker gift cards (2 winners from TTC and 3 from LAC).
Painted Emergency Box Walking Tour Set for November 4
All are invited to take a fun stroll through LAC at 4
p.m., Tues., Nov. 4 for a special Walking Tour
of the completed painted emergency boxes, sponsored by
the LBCC Public Art Advisory Group and Facilities Department.
Meet at the decorated box in the V Building, between the
Bakery/Bistro and the Math Success Center, to begin a tour
featuring the artists and collaborators, a stamp rally and
refreshments along the way! For details, contact cbolton@lbcc.edu.
PAAG Emergency Box Flyer
Native American Heritage Month Kickoff – Tues., Nov. 4
Join us as we celebrate the start of Native American Heritage Month (NAHM) with a Kickoff event from noon to 2 p.m.at the Liberal Arts Campus, E Quad! The Kick-Off event is designed to open the month’s festivities/activities by bringing the campus community together in a celebratory fashion to enjoy food, music, entertainment, and curated resources.
LBCC Library 24/7 Chat Service
The Long Beach City College Library now offers chat research assistance 24/7! This service was previously limited to the library’s building hours; however, now students can chat with a librarian at any time. Chat research assistance includes help with finding research (e.g., scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles, books, websites, videos) and using proper citation styles (e.g., MLA, APA).
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:
Donate to the Daisy Johnson Memorial Scholarship
The Daisy Johnson Musical Theater Scholarship honors the vibrant spirit and exceptional talent of Daisy Johnson, a beloved LBCC student whose passion for the stage inspired everyone around her. Created in her memory after her unexpected passing, this scholarship supports aspiring musical theater students who embody Daisy’s dedication, creativity, and joy. Daisy’s light continues to shine through our performing arts students and lives on in every note and curtain call. If you would like to make a monetary donation, please Donate Here.
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.
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.
ACTION REQUIRED: Register for Virtual Parking Permit for Fall
Say goodbye to physical LBCC parking permits starting Fall 2025. Before Sept. 30, be sure to register your vehicle through the permit portal. For detailed instructions, visit the LBCC Parking Page, which includes information on parking regulations, FAQs, and how to navigate the new system.
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.
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.
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.
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*
