Message from the Assistant Director,
Alumni
Development
"Dance as if no one were watching, sing as if no one were listening..." - Irish Proverb
Hello!
Spring has sprung, and the semester is in full swing. LBCC students will be singing and dancing their hearts out to raise funds for LBCC student scholarships at the LBCC Spring Sing on April 5th. Come join us for this time honored LBCC tradition. More musical talent can be enjoyed at the upcoming performance of the Al Williams Jazz Society. Come see local jazz legend Al Williams give a rare performance in an intimate setting. Proceeds will support the LBCC African American Scholars Fund and the LBCC Jazz Studies Program.
This month our alumni profile features Professor Max Evans. His recently published book, Where's Pops? explores fatherhood in the city and the way that race, socio-economics and sexuality impact a father's relationship with their child. Learn why his experience as a student-father inspired him to start a new scholarship at LBCC.
If you have not been on campus for a while, we have been getting some upgrades. Come get a tour of the renovated D building at the ribbon cutting on April 4th. Looking for a job? Come discover non-academic career opportunities at our LBCC Career Fair. Learn firsthand from the experts how to obtain a coveted classified position at our amazing campus.
Our Lifetime Learning Center is proud to announce their 2019 honorees for Outstanding Seniors. Be sure to get your tickets to join us in honoring Joseph F. Prevratil, Harry Saltzgaver and Shirley Wild on May 14th. You won't want to miss it!
There is still one day to nominate a deserving alum for our 2019 Alumni Hall of Fame. Please take a moment to think of a deserving alum and nominate them for this special honor.
Go Vikings!
Paula Barrow
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We are still soliciting names for consideration for the Long Beach City College Alumni Hall of Fame. Anyone who wishes to nominate a former student for this award may do so by completing a nomination form. A letter of nomination along with any available background information such as resume, newspaper articles, organizational affiliations, etc. is also helpful.
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This month we had a chance to sit down with Max Evans, a local author and, of course, a Viking alumnus. Max is currently a full-time English Professor at LA Southwest College.
Max grew up in the Wrigley neighborhood of Long Beach, graduating from Saint Anthony's High School before attending LBCC and transferring to Long Beach State University, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and an MFA in Creative Writing.
It was during his time at Long Beach State that his life changed forever; while working towards his Bachelors degree, Max Evans became a father. Juggling parenthood and a full-time course-load is trying at best, and when Max reached out for support in the campus community he was surprised to find that there wasn't much there. "At the time, there were so few resources available for students that were fathers. Most of what was out there was geared towards mothers that were taking courses."
Now that his son is an adult and he's a published English Professor, Evans decided to change that, establishing a scholarship at LBCC to provide support for fathers attending classes. "I wanted to do something to help fathers on campus facing the same issues I did as a student. Fatherhood has been such an important part of my life, and it means a lot to be in a position to help others."
Evans' scholarship, the Most Valuable Pops, or MVP, is funded by the proceeds of Evans' first book,
Where's Pops?, a diverse look at fatherhood in the city. A collection of short stories, the work examines the lives of fathers in Long Beach of different races, socio-economic background, and sexuality, and explores their relationships with their children.
When asked why he chose to award the MVP Scholarship to an LBCC student, Evans spoke about the impact the College had on his life. "When I first started at LBCC I wanted to be a child psychologist - I even went on to Long Beach State and earned my BA in Psychology - but the English classes I took here, Professor David Lipton in particular, taught me a lot about creative writing. He was unapologetic and not afraid to critique his students. At first, it was tough to take him seriously, but after I had a chance to read some of his published work it became clear that he knew what he was talking about. That early guidance from him helped a lot." Enough so that Evans acknowledged Professor Lipton in
Where's Pops?.
If you'd like to purchase a copy of
Where's Pops?, support a Viking Alumnus, and a current Viking student, you can find it online at
Book Locker or
Amazon.
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Photos from the opening reception of Alumnus Duke Givens' photo exhibit Power of Choice.
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Local jazz legend Al Williams will perform on Saturday, April 6th at the G Building on the Liberal Arts Campus. The concert is a fundraiser to benefit the Long Beach City College Foundation's African American Scholars Fund and the Jazz Studies Program.
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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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We'd like to extend an invitation to our Viking Alumni family to this free workshop designed for people interested in a non-academic career opportunity at Long Beach City College.
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We're over a month into the Spring Semester, which means one thing: It's Spring Sing time! Join us Friday, April 5th in the Nordic Lounge at the Liberal Arts Campus and see how talented our current class of Vikings is.
Tickets are $5 presale through the Office of Student Life (E119 on the Liberal Arts Campus) and $7 at the door.
For more information, email
Derek Oriee or call him at (562) 938-3088.
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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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The Long Beach Community College District Board of Trustees
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Superintendent-President Dr. Reagan Ferragamo Romali
Extend an invitation to our Viking Alumni community to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the recently renovated D Building on the Liberal Arts Campus, which houses Allied Health & Sciences.
The ceremony is scheduled for
Thursday, April 4th at 10 AM
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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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