In the Loop (Employee)
Much Ado About Nothing — with a 1940s twist!
July 24–27, LAC - Bob & Barbara Ellis Auditorium
Get ready for Shakespeare like you’ve never seen— swing into romance, wit, and mischief set against the dazzling backdrop of the 1940s, on stage at the Bob & Barbara Ellis Auditorium, July 24–27. Classic comedy, timeless love, and vintage vibes await. Don’t miss this unforgettable blend of old-school glam and theatrical brilliance! Free for students with current ASB sticker at the Box Office.
Discover LBCC at the Belmont Shore Stroll & Savor – Wed., Aug. 20
Discover LBCC Area 4 at the Annual Belmont Shore Stroll & Savor on Wed., Aug. 20, from 5:30 – 9 p.m. Enjoy the sights, sounds, and shopping of Belmont Shore. Stop by the Chase Bank parking lot between Corona and Granada on Second Street to meet our Long Beach City College Board of Trustees Vice President, Dr. Ennette Morton.
Discover LBCC at the Annual Community Summer Concert – Fri., Aug. 15
Free event featuring the totally awesome 80s cover band, Knyght Ryder from 5 – 8 p.m., on Fri., Aug. 15 on the front lawn of the Liberal Arts Campus.
Meet up with Area 5 Trustee Dr. Ginny Baxter and District 5 Councilperson Megan Kerr, enjoy a picnic, dancing, music, family, and friends!
Discover LBCC at the 14th Annual Uptown Jazz Festival
Sat., August 2 - 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. - Houghton Park (6301 Myrtle Ave, Long Beach)
All are invited to the Area 1 “Discover LBCC” at the 14th Annual Uptown Jazz Festival Sat., August 2, 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Houghton Park (6301 Myrtle Ave, Long Beach).
Meet LBCCD Board President Uduak-Joe Ntuk and enjoy a day of unforgettable performances, local flavor, and family fun! Get your FREE tickets here!
‘Transformations’ Art Show – Wed., July 23
Enjoy an evening with live music, curated art, delightful bites and festive beverages, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Wed., July 23 in the LBCC Art Gallery, building K for the “Transformations” Art Show. A special evening is planned to celebrate the powerful and inspiring artwork created by the clients of “Pathways to Independence,” along with other devoted supporters of the art community
Last Session for Esports Youth Summer Camp
Camp #3 | 7/14 – 7/17| Ages 8-15 | 8:30AM -
12:30PM : 2025
LBCC
Esports Camp: Esports Media
Learn more at the camp website. Don’t miss the LBUSD student discount offer!
College Day 2025 is August 22
Please save the date for faculty and staff to attend LBCC’s 2025 College Day, Friday, Aug. 22 at the Liberal Arts Campus. The theme is “Steady Ships through the Storm: Building Stability & Equity Together.” Check www.LBCC.edu/collegeday to RSVP, for future updates, and more info!
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.
Please Share: Open Classes Available at TTC for Fall
From Art, Computers and Dance to Music, Radio and TV, there are some great classes with openings for the Fall semester. Check them out here: TTC- Open Enrollement, Fall 2025 and share with anyone who may be interested in enrolling or adding a class.
LBCC’s 2025 Summer Slam Sports Offers
Long Beach City College is providing faculty, staff, and students with an exciting opportunity for two (2) complimentary tickets to select LA Sparks, LAFC, and Angel City FC matches.* Please see below for your unique links and instructions on how to redeem your tickets! Select any of the offers below:
LAFC Ticket
Offer
Discount Code: MLSCHAMPS
Your first two (2) Upper 200 Level seats are free—just pay $11.63
in fees.
Emergency Box Paint Project – Join the Fun, Leave Your Mark
LBCC’s Public Art Advisory and the Facilities Department are inviting all clubs, departments, and organizations to paint the emergency boxes across both campuses. Themes to paint include: Nature; Education; Love/Community; Long Beach; and Diversity/Equity/Inclusion and Accessibility. For more information, please email Carolyn Castano at ccastano@lbcc.edu.
Yoga on the Lawn to Resume in Fall 2025
Every Wednesday, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m., LAC
All are welcome to return to the front lawn of LAC each Wednesday at noon for free “Yoga on the Lawn” in the Fall semester. In the Loop will keep you posted on the specifics.
Amazon and SNAP Abilities on Liberal Arts Campus
LBCC is pleased to report two new features that will help our students with day-to-day life on campus. Our own LAC Viking Express convenience store has been authorized as a SNAP retail store. This will be a great benefit to our students who use SNAP, which is commonly known as EBT or the Supplemental Assistance Program.
Students can also now take advantage of a new Amazon Locker next to the Campus Safety building and lot X. Students without home addresses (and College employees and community) can utilize the locker for pick up orders and convenient returns.
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*
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.
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.