Message from the Assistant Director,
Alumni
Development
"April showers bring May flowers." - Proverb
Spring is in the air and our campus is a beehive of activity. In the Foundation we are busily preparing for the 36th Annual Vikings Athletics Associates Golf Tournament, honoring longtime LBCC football coach, Wil Shaw. If you haven't already registered there is still time to join us in a day of fun and fundraising for our Viking student-athletes. Attending the golf tournament also ensures that you will meet our new Interim Athletics Director, Bill Husak. Bill comes to us from Loyola Marymount University, where he served as Athletic Director for 20 years. We are so excited to have him join us during this time of growth and expansion in the athletics department.
Among the many exciting events our associate groups are hosting this month is the Outstanding Seniors Luncheon. This is our premier fundraising event for our Lifetime Learning Center and features honorees Joseph Prevratil, Harry Saltzgaver and Shirley Wild for a lifetime of service. Our African American Scholars Fund has also been busy planning an enlightening panel discussion featuring noted feminist and equal rights advocate Dorothy Pitman Hughes. Join us on May 2nd for one or all three panels!
The LAWineFest makes its Long Beach debut in June. This event is proud to be in its 14th successful year. This popular event blazed a trail in L.A. for the past 13 years. Now it's bringing its mission to bring wine and people together in an inviting and accessible way to Long Beach. One hundred percent of ticket proceeds will go to benefit the LBCC Foundation! Come out to support the Foundation at an event that balances fun, exploration and education about food and wine.
Go Vikings!
Paula Barrow
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There's still time to sign up for the 36th Annual Golf Tournament! This year, the LBCC Foundation Athletic Associates are honoring former Vikings Coach Wil Shaw.
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Dear Vikings Alumni,
A definition of great is being consistently good for a long period of time. Long Beach City College Athletics program has been great for approaching 100 years. It was Bert C. Smith, Okla Smith, and Clifford Wright who were credited with starting the first varsity athletic program at Long Beach Junior College in 1927. To date, Long Beach City College has won:
- 16 National Titles
- 7 Runner-Up National Titles
- With Men's Volleyball's 3-0 win over Irvine Valley College on Saturday, April 27th, 93 State Titles - the most of any Community College in the state
- 50 State Runner-Up Titles
Indeed, the outstanding Athletics program has represented an institution that is also noted for its greatness in serving the educational needs of the southern California region and attracting students from within the state, across the country and around the world.
I am honored and excited to serve as the Athletics Director in this time of even greater growth and success. Our teams and student-athletes continue to win championships and graduate at a high rate. Our coaches are committed to developing Vikings for a lifetime of achievement and success. This coming year will see construction begin on a new aquatics center, five sand volleyball courts, six tennis courts, two artificial turf soccer fields (one of which will also be lined for lacrosse) and a new softball field.
As we conclude our 2018-2019 Athletics year, we thank you for your support of our student-athletes and programs and invite you to attend a game, match, or meet. LBCC Alumni Association members gain discounted tickets to all of our home games and we'd love to see you in the stands rooting for the current generation of Vikings. LBCC and the Vikings teams need the continued support of people like you and the communities it serves. Thank you for that support and as always...
Go Vikings!
Bill Husak
Athletics Director
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Congratulations to our Men's Volleyball team on being named CCCAA State Champions! On Saturday, April 28th, the Vikings swept the Irvine Valley College Lasers 25-22, 25-12, 25-12 in a commanding rout for the program's tenth State Championship Title, the third for Viking alumnus and head coach Jonathan Charette, and the 93rd overall for LBCC.
Go Vikings!
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| Click the image above to read about the latest news from LBCC - it's been a busy couple of months and the campus has been hard at work making sure each and every one of us is proud to be a Viking! |
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The Lifetime Learning Center Senior Studies Associates Board is now accepting RSVPs for the 2019 Outstanding Seniors Luncheon.
This year's honorees are:
Joseph F. Prevratil
Harry Saltzgaver
Shirley Wild
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Sunday, May 19th
2 PM to 4 PM
at the
Long Beach Japanese Cultural Center
1766 Seabright Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90813
All proceeds from the Friends of Languages Spring Beat fundraiser will go to scholarships for LBCC Foreign Language and ESL Students.
Tickets are $35 for individuals, $30 for groups of 2 or more.
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Noted feminist, equal rights advocate, and entrepreneur Dorothy Pitman Hughes will be at the Liberal Arts Campus on Thursday, May 2nd, for an all-day series of panels. Join us for one or all three of the panels!
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Sip. Explore. Enjoy. LA's signature celebration of everything wine is coming to Long Beach this year, and the LBCC Foundation and Alumni Association invite you to join us for a weekend of wine, brews, boutiques, gourmet nibbles, artisan merchandise and live music in Downtown Long Beach.
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Saturday, June 1st
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Sunday, June 2nd |
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As a guest of the LBCC Foundation and Alumni Association, you get $20 off your tickets to this great event! Just enter promo code
LBCCF at checkout to receive your exclusive savings!
100% of the proceeds from tickets purchased with the LBCCF promo code will go towards the Long Beach City College Foundation and help support
students and programs here at LBCC.
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The Bistro - run by faculty and students in the
Culinary Arts Program - offers food at a fine-dining standard and features a revolving prix fixe menu with a choice of appetizer or salad, entrée, and dessert for $15, tax and tip included. The menu changes bi-weekly and a vegetarian option is available. Each week cuisine from different regions is featured. Asian, Mediterranean, West Coast, Southern, Latin American, and French are past favorites. The Bistro is open to the public.
Hours are Tuesday and Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Bistro accommodates up to 50 people and reservations are strongly recommended. Walk-ins are available, but seating is not guaranteed. To make a reservation, please contact The Bistro during normal business hours at
If you are a paid alumni member, email me prior to your reservation at
[email protected] to receive a complimentary parking pass for the adjacent parking structure!
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If you or someone you know was on the 1975-76 LBCC Football team, please email Paula Barrow at
[email protected] with your contact information.
The
Alumni Association is still looking for former student athletes from the 1975-76 football team. A reunion for Fall 2019 is being planned and we don't want to leave anyone out!
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Be A Part of the "Walk of Honor"
The brick walkway in front of the LAC Auditorium provides you with an opportunity to make a unique and charitable imprint at LBCC. Your $150.00 tax-deductible gift will get your name and special message, major, graduation date, etc. etched in a brick, as well as support the LBCC Alumni Association. You can either download this form and return to the Foundation or select below to order online.
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Support the LBCC Alumni Association by joining, renewing your membership, or making a gift today!
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Moved? Changed your number? Started a new job and want us to use your new e-mail address? Send a message to
[email protected] and let us know the best way to keep in touch!
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