Bixby University: Lectures, Libations & a Little Extra Credit
Come learn something new, explore the neighborhood, enjoy a little recess, and support the community while you're at it.
Bixby University: Lectures, Libations & a Little Extra Credit
Welcome to the university with no student loans, no finals, and plenty of recess.
For one afternoon, Expo Arts Center transforms into Bixby University, where you can build your own class schedule and choose from a lineup of lectures, local history tours, hands-on workshops, gallery experiences, and more, all led by an eclectic faculty of local experts, artists, educators, historians, journalists, wellness professionals, and community builders.
Between classes, hit the Schooltastic Book Fair 📚, browse the Bixby University School Store, explore the galleries, snap your official yearbook photo, grab a drink at the Campus Pub 🍻, or make some new friends during recess and extracurricular activities.
And yes, you'll earn a degree. No thesis. No finals. No student debt. Just bragging rights. 🏆
Even better, your tuition helps support the Bixby Knolls Community Foundation as part of the Long Beach Gives campaign. Programs that fund arts, culture, and community events make our community a little more connected, creative, and fun. 💛
Come for the education. Stay for the libations. Graduate with a degree you definitely didn't need four years to earn.
Ready to enroll? Your student agenda is just below. Keep scrolling for the class schedule, course catalog, extracurriculars, school store, and everything else you need to know before your first day. 🎓📚
Good to know
Highlights
- 3 hours 30 minutes
- under 18 with parent or legal guardian
- In person
- Free parking
- Doors at 12 PM
Refund Policy
Location
Expo Arts Center
4321 Atlantic Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90807
How do you want to get there?
Agenda
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El Día de Muertos: Flowers, Memory & Tradition
Dual Language Educator | Founder, Semillitas Learning Community Explore the stories, symbols, and ancestral roots woven into Día de Muertos. From the vibrant cempasúchil flowers and aroma of copal to the offerings that welcome and honor those who came before us, discover the deeper meaning behind the ofrenda and how memory, tradition, and community keep this celebration alive. Course credit: Culture, tradition, memory, and a deeper appreciation for Día de Muertos.
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Into the Fray: Stories from the Front Lines of Journalism
Ever wonder what makes a story newsworthy? Or how to actually get the media to pay attention? Drawing on more than two decades of experience in television journalism with ABC, CBS, and FOX affiliates, government communications, and economic development, Malini Basu will share an insider's perspective on how the media works and what it takes to get your message heard. Course credit: Journalism + communications + learning how to make the headline.
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Hack Your Memory: How to Outsmart the Aging Brain
What if staying sharp isn't about doing more crossword puzzles, but about continuing to be a beginner? Join the experts from Bixby Knolls Wellness Center for a fun, interactive conversation about keeping your brain healthy and resilient as you age. Explore how learning new skills, movement, sleep, stress, inflammation, and gut health can all play a role in supporting memory and brain health. Course credit: Brain power.