In the Loop (Employee)
GradFest Presents: Dream Big Bash – May 7 & May 14
Join us in celebrating the Class of 2026 at GradFest Presents: Dream Big Bash, a festive sendoff as graduates prepare for their next chapter.
Faculty Recognition
Manny Pacheco, Adjunct Professor in TV & Emerging Media within the Visual & Media Arts program, was honored last week with the League for Innovation in the Community College Excellence Award for his outstanding teaching and his work curating KLBC Radio at Long Beach City College. The award was presented at the League’s conference and ceremony held in Indianapolis.
New ConexED Student Dashboard
ConexED has launched an updated student dashboard this week with a refreshed look and improved experience; while functionality remains the same, students may have questions about the changes. Please share this update with your teams and encourage staff to briefly notify students via Canvas, email, or during appointments.
Film Screening & Discussion: The Feminist on Cellblock Y – Thurs., April 30
Join us on Thursday, April 30, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. at LAC in Room M-129 for a screening of The Feminist on Cellblock Y, a powerful documentary exploring masculinity, accountability, and personal transformation among incarcerated men. Following the film, participate in a live Q&A with Hugo Gonzalez, Long Beach native and featured participant in the documentary, offering insight into accountability, healing, and the role of community in building safer, more supportive futures.
Arab American Heritage Month Celebration – Mon., April 27
Join us as we celebrate Arab American Heritage Month on Monday, April 27, 2026, from 12:00–2:00 p.m. in Room W201, Building W, Liberal Arts Campus. This special event invites the LBCC community to recognize and honor the heritage, traditions, and contributions of Arab Americans. Come together with students, faculty, and staff to learn, reflect, and celebrate the diverse perspectives that strengthen our campus community. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with others and take part in a meaningful celebration.
Adult Education and ESL Program Information & Resource Fair – Fri., April 24
Curious about Adult Education or ESL classes? Join us on Friday, April 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at TTC to explore program offerings, connect with resources, and take the next step toward your educational goals. Learn more about Adult Education and ESL programs, get help with registration, and discover pathways to support your personal and professional growth.
Meet Your Village – Thurs., April 23
Join us on Thursday, April 23, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. at LAC in Room T1200 for an engaging conversation highlighting the lived experiences and career journeys of professionals who identify with the disability community. Attendees will hear authentic stories from diverse professionals and gain insight into different pathways to academic, personal, and career success.
Sip N’ Science – Mon., April 20
Join us for DEIA Awareness Month Sip N’ Science on Tuesday, April 20, from 5:30–6:45 p.m. at LAC in Room D-135. Dr. DeVirgilio and LBCC alum Alex will reflect on global service work in Honduras, the power of mentorship, and building accessible pathways into medicine and STEM.
Employee Wellness Walk – Mon., April 20
Employee Wellness invites you to join us for a 30-minute walk and some fresh air on Monday, April 20 from 10:30–11:30 AM. Participants can meet at the LAC campus in the Building R Outdoor Quad or at the TTC campus in Building CC at the Fitness Center. All attendees will enjoy snacks, refreshments, and giveaways, and will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a $100 Foot Locker gift card (two winners total—one from LAC and one from TTC).
Yosimar Reyes Spoken Word Performance – Tues., April 14
Join us for an inspiring spoken word performance by Yosimar Reyes on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, from 1:00–2:00 p.m. at the Liberal Arts Campus (LAC), Room W201. Yosimar Reyes is a celebrated writer, poet, and performer known for his powerful storytelling and moving explorations of the undocumented and queer experience. His work brings visibility to often marginalized identities, using personal narrative and performance to highlight themes of resilience, belonging, and social justice. We hope you’ll join us for this dynamic performance and meaningful campus experience.
March with LBCC in the Cambodia Town Parade – Sat., April 4
LBCC invites students, employees, and families to join the college’s entry in the 18th Annual Cambodia Town Parade on Saturday, April 4. Walk with us as we celebrate Sankranta, Southeast Asia’s traditional New Year observance. RSVP HERE to participate!
LBCC’s Got Talent – Fri., April 17
You won’t want to miss the debut Talent Show featuring our own LBCC colleagues at 4 p.m., on Mon., April 17 in the Bob and Barbara Ellis Auditorium! For details, contact cbolton@lbcc.edu.
DEIA Awareness Month Kick-Off – Thurs., April 2
Join us as we launch DEIA Awareness Month on Thursday, April 2, 2026, from 12:00–2:00 p.m. in the TTC EE Quad. Throughout April, LBCC highlights how Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility shape a campus environment grounded in access, fairness, and belonging. This kick-off event invites the campus community to come together, reflect on the importance of these values, and celebrate the many perspectives that enrich our institution.
LBCC Facilities Lunch & Learn – Spring Workshop Series
Students and employees are invited to attend the LBCC Facilities Department Lunch & Learn, a two-part workshop series exploring the future of LBCC facilities and operations. Attendees will have the opportunity to tour the shops, meet facilities staff, learn about student job opportunities, and view live demonstrations, while enjoying free food and drinks.
FOR CTE FACULTY: “Your Story = Your Superpower” Workshop
CTE Faculty: Join this free 60-minute workshop led by LBCC SBDC Director Brad Pollak, designed to help students build confidence and learn how to effectively tell their story during a job search or when running a business. Participants will learn the three steps to building their personal story, how to respond to common interview questions, and the three building blocks that shape the story of their business. Whether preparing for employment or entrepreneurship, this workshop will help students communicate their experiences and strengths with confidence.
Long Beach City College Gender Equity Survey
LBCC’s Commission on the Status of Women and Gender Equity (WAGE) is working to create and implement initiatives that strengthen the experience of staff, faculty, and the school community as a whole, as it relates specifically to gender equity. As a part of these efforts, LBCC has partnered with the Confluence Rising, formerly known as CCEJ, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate and empower youth and adults to lead change for equity and justice in our communities.
2026–2027 LBCC Foundation Grant Application Now Available
The Long Beach City College Foundation is pleased to announce that the 2026–2027 LBCC Foundation Grant Application is now open. The Foundation Grant Program provides financial support to faculty, staff, and programs that directly benefit LBCC students.
Painted Emergency Box Walking Tour – Mon., April 13
Meet at the decorated box near the YY Building of TTC near the parking structure at 5 p.m., Mon., April 13 to begin a tour featuring the artists and collaborators of the TTC Emergency boxes. For details, contact cbolton@lbcc.edu.
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.
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.
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*
