Accreditation Town Hall
Please share the attached Town Hall Meeting flyers to all colleagues in your department/area. Please also post in highly visible/high traffic areas. We encourage everyone to attend these meetings. For more information, please visit http://accreditation.lbcc.edu/1st_draft.cfm


Outstanding Colleague Nominations Sought
The LBCC Renewal Group is offering a wonderful opportunity to recognize the Outstanding Colleagues of our college. Please consider nominating a deserving colleague by filling out the attached form. Rules are attached as well....

Budget Advisory & Facilities Advisory Committees Agendas & Minutes Online
Meeting schedules as well as agendas and minutes for the Budget Advisory Committee and Facilities Advisory Committee are available on the Intranet (http://lbccnet/) under "Administrative Services."  The next Budget Advisory Committee meeting is on March 20 at 2:45 PM in V111, and the next Facilities Advisory Committee meeting is on April 29 at 1:30 PM in V110.  All meetings are open to anyone that wants to attend.

Reminder: Contact LBCC Web Team Prior to Redesigning Your LBCC Website
If you plan to do any website development representing LBCC, whether internal or contracted out, we ask that you review the LBCC web standards/guidelines and contact the Web team at ext 4007 before proceeding...

Annual "Viva Long Beach" Casino Night Set for April 11
The Foundation and Financial Aid Programs invite you to their 7th Annual “Viva Long Beach” Casino Night on Friday, April 11, 2008 from 6 - 10:30 p.m. in the LBCC LAC Student Center. This event will help raise money for the college's Buy-a-Book fund, which helps students in need buy books. Reserve your lucky ticket today.

Planetarium Update: Theatre Seats, Track Lighting & Projector Mounting
With thanks to the LBCC Foundation, permanent theatre seating has been installed into the planetarium. Check out the Planetarium website @ http://planetarium.lbcc.edu/

Library Update: Art Image Database Now Available
Please read the attached Library Update describing a versatile art image database available now to the LBCC Community through the library web site...

Please Participate in LBCC Auxiliary Survey
The LBCC Auxiliary is conducting a survey to better understand our campus lifestyle and preferences. By sharing your thoughts, valuable insight to help improve overall campus dining experience will be gained. This online survey will take 8 to 10 minutes and your responses are confidential. Click on this link to begin the survey:
http://www.college-survey.com/lbcc If you cannot click on the link, copy and paste the URL into your Internet browser address bar and hit enter. Your time and assistance is appreciated!

Basic Adult Education Student Learning Outcomes Project Featured
LBCC Colleagues Phyllis Arias, Heidi Neu, and Hannah Alford and Janice Tomson were invited presenters for the Keynote Presentation at the Association Of Community College and Continuing Education Conference in Palm Springs Feb. 27...


LBCC Viking Bookstores Release May 08 Graduation Information
Please announce with your students the attached Grad 08 Information Flyer and refer to the attached letter regarding gown rentals for faculty.

Please Announce to Your Students: Weekly Meetings for Stress Management
“Stress Management for Students” includes, math anxiety/stress reduction and other stressors of concern to students. Facilitated by Dr. Leland Niles, College Psychologist, meetings will be on Fridays from 12 to 1 p.m...

2008 Mini Grand Prix Details: Packet Attached
Please announce to your students and members of the community. This year's Mini Grand Prix/Car Show/Chili Cook-off is set for April 12...

Fun Event Planned for Child Development Fundraiser
The Child Development Associates group is planning their annual fundraiser. This year is entitled By the Light of the Silvery Moon, a tongue-in-cheek “campy-prom” themed dinner, dance, and auction event...

Viking Newspaper Announces Semester Print Dates/Web Site
The Viking newspaper Web site, www.lbccvikingnews.com, is updated frequently, with print editions planned on Thursdays, March 20, April 10 and 24 and May 1 and 15....

PCC Learning Center March Workshops Announced
Please share the above attached with your students as these workshops are designed to help students reach their GED/CAHSEE/SOAR and Basic Skills Goals...

Spring 2008 Astronomy Open House Dates Announced
Astronomy Professor Courtney Seligman will host a series of open houses consisting of a Planetarium show in D326...

Photography Festival Set at PCC April 15 - 19
The first annual PhotoFest@LBCC will be held at LBCC with four days of free photography-related events and celebrations on April 15, 16, 17 and 19...

Mark Your Calendars for June 7: 80th Anniversary Gateway to Greatness Gala
You are cordially invited to celebrate the culmination of the 80th Anniversary and Gateway to Greatness Campaign...

Athletics

LBCC Athletics: Get all the Details
Click on the above link for the latest on LBCC Athletics...

Save the Date! LBCC Annual Golf Tournament
Get out those clubs and start practicing! Details attached.

Professional Development Program Workshops

Spring 2008 Schedule: Exciting Workshops Planned for Colleagues
Please fill out our attached registration form for the above PDP workshops and send to Staff Development Coordinator Monica LaBenda (mail code G3)...

Job Opportunities

Check for available Academic and Administrative and Classified and Managerial positions.

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