In the Loop (Employee)
21st Annual Athletic Hall of Champions – Thurs., Mar. 26
Join us in celebrating the athletic achievements of LBCC alumni at the 21st Annual Athletic Hall of Champions on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at The Grand Long Beach. This year’s inductees include Bryan Braman (Posthumously), Dominique Degrammont, Pavle Filipovic, Gail Hale, Demetrious Maxie, Naseri Tumanuvao, Angela Wells, and Brooke Mabe. Festivities begin with a social at 5:00 p.m., dinner on the Palm Terrace from 5:30–6:45 p.m., and the program at 7:00 p.m.
Preparing Your Website for What’s Next
For LBCC Web Content Contributors
As we prepare for the upcoming semester, now is the time to review and refresh your website content. Pages that are current, accurate, and clearly owned will be best positioned for the upcoming site migration.
Looking for Dining Options at LBCC? New Website to Help You Out!
Finding food on campus can be challenging, especially when locations, hours, and offerings vary by campus, semester, and session. To make it easier, LBCC has organized campus dining information in one place so the campus community can quickly see what is available and where.
Volunteer for Welcome Week “Ask Me” Tables!
Classified and managers are invited to join us in welcoming students by volunteering at an “Ask Me” table on Feb. 9 or 10. Sign up for a one-hour shift (or more!) here. Supervisor approval required for Classified Staff. LBCC gear encouraged!
CMS Drop-In Support Sessions: Preparing Your Website for Spring 2026
For LBCC Web Content Contributors
As we all prepare for the Spring semester, all web content teams are encouraged to join a CMS Drop-In Support Session. These sessions are a great opportunity to ask questions, get help, and walk through CMS website updates. Drop in at any time during the sessions below to ask questions about updating your website content—no appointment needed.
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.
LBCC Foundation Grant Application Now Open – Due Tues., Mar. 31
The Long Beach City College Foundation is happy to announce that the
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.
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!
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:
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:
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.
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.
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.
Trauma-Informed Approach Framework at LBCC
Realizing the impact of trauma on our student population and the effect secondary trauma has on our faculty, staff, and administration, LBCC is committed to recognizing signs of trauma in all community members and responding appropriately with evidenced-based strategies for building resilience and growth.
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*
