Summer may be around the corner but it’s officially in full swing at LBCC after a “Movin & Groovin” summer kickoff hosted by Student Life and ASB.
The event took place on the LAC campus on Tuesday, May 21, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
The Summer Kick-Off included live music, fun activities and free food.
Throughout the event, there were different booths students can go to get different types of food and different types of student life opportunities that the school is promoting by spreading information like the basic needs program, C.A.S.A. program and the food bank distribution.
There was also a Viking closet stop and shop where students could take up to six items of clothing.
The ASB Booth was promoting a Plan B distribution which the idea came from ASB President Coco Dobard and ASB Student Trustee Emma Manatta.
LBCC is one of the first California colleges to have a Plan B distribution.
“We want to make an effort to make contraceptives more accessible and also make sure that students feel informed and that their choice matters, especially in a post-up world, it’s really important that we continue to uphold a very welcoming safe environment for students,” said Manetta.
LBCC student Amber Taylor who is majoring in music education was enjoying the event while sitting down in the grass with her friends eating the free food.
“My goal after graduating LBCC is to transfer to Cal State Long Beach and get the opportunity to become a piano teacher and a composer. This summer, I’m going to a music camp where I will further my piano skills,” said Taylor.
Student Life and Basic Needs are moving to building B-103 this summer and will be open July 1st through Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.