In the Loop (Employee)
Mana Lunar New Year Celebration – Tues., Feb. 17
Join the Mana Program in celebrating the New Year for many East and Southeast Asian countries on Feb. 17th, 12 PM – 2 PM at LAC – T1200! Free food (first come, first serve), games, and performances! Come learn about and enjoy this festive holiday. If you require accommodations, please contact the Mana Program at enguyen@lbcc.edu.
Seeking Talents of LBCC Colleagues!
Join us on stage for the first ever “LBCC’s Got Talent” Show! Faculty, staff and managers are encouraged to sign up by Feb. 13 to showcase their talent or their lip-syncing abilities at the 4 p.m., Fri. April 17 show in the Bob and Barbara Ellis Auditorium. Required dress rehearsal will be held April 16.
SAVE THE DATE! Event & Filming Services Training (25Live) – Jan. 28
Do you book classrooms, multipurpose rooms, or other spaces at LAC or TTC using 25Live? Need event setup? New to the process? Come hang out with the Event and Filming Services team at 10 a.m., on Wed., Jan. 28, 2026 in T-1200, LAC, for a quick and helpful session where we’ll cover:
Participate in Upcoming Parade with LBCC!
The holiday season is upon us, and we welcome you and your families to join LBCC in the upcoming Long Beach parade.
- 38th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade – Saturday, Jan.
17,
RSVP Here
We look forward to your participation!
Web Content Reminder
Beginning 12/16, as we transition our Viking Portal to the Entra platform, all content owners and contributors are asked to review their department’s web pages for any Viking Portal links.
If you see Viking Portal links that point to PortalGuard (https://lbcc.onbio-key.com/sso), please update them in the Content Management System (CMS) to the new Entra link:
https://myapps.microsoft.com?tenant=lbcc.edu
For any questions further, please contact helpdesk@lbcc.edu.
Thank you for helping us keep our website accurate and up to date!
Applications: LBCC Ghana All African Diaspora Education Summit 2026
Long Beach City College will sponsor five Fellows to attend the All-African Diaspora Education Summit (ADES) in Ghana, taking place September 24 to October 3, 2026, a 9 day gathering focused on African centered education and the success of the African diaspora. All core travel expenses including group airfare from LAX, hotel accommodations, ground transportation in Ghana, and most meals will be covered, though some costs such as immunizations, passport fees, and personal transportation may be the responsibility of each traveler. Interested employees are encouraged to apply by Fri., Feb.
Discount Tickets for the BUCKED UP LA Bowl at SoFi Stadium – Now Available to LBCC!
Long Beach City College is excited to offer all students, faculty, and staff an exclusive discount for the upcoming BUCKED UP LA Bowl, hosted by Super Bowl Champion Rob Gronkowski. Enjoy $35 off each of your first two tickets—a total savings of $70—to this exciting college football bowl game featuring the Mountain West Champion vs. a Pac-12 team. The LA Bowl will take place on December 13 at SoFi Stadium, with participating teams announced on December 7. Tickets are delivered by email and subject to availability.
New Cash-to-Card Kiosks Now Available!
Students can now turn cash into a convenient prepaid debit card by visiting the new ReadySTATION kiosks on campus. Kiosks are located at LAC in Building B (next to Basic Needs) and at TTC in Building GG (by the Café). There is no cost to get or use a ReadyCARD Mastercard, and every dollar you load is available to spend. Cards can be used for retail purchases, food, parking, online shopping, and anywhere Mastercard is accepted.
Expanded Food Support During Government Shutdown
LBCC has expanded services at both Viking Vault locations to assist students with food access. The Viking Vault is open from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the following locations:
We Want to Hear From You!
LBCC is partnering with Confluence Rising (formerly known as CCEJ) to facilitate a dialogue about gender equity within the LBCC Campus Community. To gather as much feedback as possible, we are asking campus constituents (students, staff, faculty, and administrators) to complete a climate survey and/or participate in a listening session. Listening sessions are offered by campus role (student, staff, faculty, manager) as well as by identity-specific affiliations. Please sign up now:
Donate to the Daisy Johnson Memorial Scholarship
The Daisy Johnson Musical Theater Scholarship honors the vibrant spirit and exceptional talent of Daisy Johnson, a beloved LBCC student whose passion for the stage inspired everyone around her. Created in her memory after her unexpected passing, this scholarship supports aspiring musical theater students who embody Daisy’s dedication, creativity, and joy. Daisy’s light continues to shine through our performing arts students and lives on in every note and curtain call. If you would like to make a monetary donation, please Donate Here.
Policy / Procedure website updates
Our new Diligent Policy and Procedure manual is now live, making it easier to update policies and procedures as needed. Board Policies and Administrative Procedures will now be accessible through the Diligent page: https://lbcc.community.highbond.com/Portal/Policy.aspx.
Action Needed: Update Your Profile for the Phone Directory
The ITS Department has launched an updated Phone Directory on the LBCC website. All employees are encouraged to review and update their individual Directory Profile. You can make changes through the HR Employee System under the Personal Details tile. Step-by-step instructions are available on the Launch site here. In addition to individual listings, the directory includes department contact information. Please review your department’s listing in the current directory.
ACTION REQUIRED: Register for Virtual Parking Permit for Fall
Say goodbye to physical LBCC parking permits starting Fall 2025. Before Sept. 30, be sure to register your vehicle through the permit portal. For detailed instructions, visit the LBCC Parking Page, which includes information on parking regulations, FAQs, and how to navigate the new system.
Please Review Your Web Pages
If you are responsible for upkeep of your area/department’s LBCC webpages, it is time to review to ensure that everything is accurate, up-to-date, and relevant. All web content contributors need to complete any necessary updates. If you need help accessing the CMS, making edits, or have any questions, feel free to reach out to cchuu@lbcc.edu.
OLET Hosting Workshops
The Online Learning & Educational Technology (OLET) Department is hosting workshops and drop-in sessions for all colleagues through out spring semester. Check out the workshop schedule here.
Campus Safety Escort Program Reminder
The Campus Safety Escort Program is available to the campus community during the winter term, Monday through Friday, from 6 pm to 11 pm to provide a safe, reliable, and time-efficient way to get around campus during the evening. To request an escort, please call (562) 938-4100.
Are You Organizing an Event on Campus? Updated Cart Services Language
Please make sure you include this language on your flyer:
STUDENTS ONLY
If you require Sign language interpreting services or Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) services please contact [EVENT CONTACT NAME/EVENT CONTACT INFO] and Stephanie Bonales at least 72 hours prior to the event at (562) 938-4918 or sbonales@lbcc.edu.
FACULTY AND STAFF ONLY
If you require sign language interpreting services, please contact [EVENT CONTACT NAME/EVENT CONTACT INFO] and Rebecca Lucas at rlucas@lbcc.edu at least 5 business days prior to the event.
If you require Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) services, please contact [EVENT CONTACT NAME/EVENT CONTACT INFO] and Elizabeth Perez-Rodriguez at cart@lbcc.edu at least 5 business days prior to the event.
*Please note requests are based on provider availability*
