California State University, Long Beach, Long Beach, CA Videos

National Day of Racial Healing
Today, Cal State Long Beach recognizes the National Day of Racial Healing, an annual observance hosted by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. As an essential time to contemplate shared values and racial justice, CSULB President Jane Close Conoley and Provost & Senior Vice President Karyn Scissum Gunn discuss The Beach’s Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation (TRHT) efforts and goals to achieve a more equitable campus community. #HowWeHeal #NationalDayOfRacialHealing

Happy Holidays from Cal State Long Beach! Check out our video with a special message from CSULB President Jane Close Conoley. Campus will be closed for winter break from Dec. 22 to Jan. 1. The winter session starts Jan. 2 and the spring semester starts Jan. 22. Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/pmBJnBcZYf0 #GoBeach

The Cal State Long Beach Basic Needs Program
Students shouldn’t have to stress about food and housing insecurity. The Cal State Long Beach Basic Needs program provides services like an emergency fund, medical bill assistance, eviction avoidance grants, meal support and more. The program allows students to stay laser-focused on their education, a priority of the university’s #NoBarriers comprehensive fundraising campaign by creating a national model for student achievement, empowerment and equity. Learn more: https://csulb.edu/basicneeds

Spotlight: Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
The mission of the Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IIE) at CSULB is to provide programming and guidance for innovators and entrepreneurs that leads to success. Learn how IIE supports CSULB's priorities of the university’s #NoBarriers comprehensive fundraising campaign by creating a national model for student achievement, empowerment and equity; shaping California's future workforce; and elevating the community while advancing the public good.

Congratulations, Beach graduates! You did it. You are officially members of the CSULB Alumni family. Watch this video with highlights from Commencement 2023. Go Beach! #BeachGrad2023

CSULB Pow Wow 2023
The CSULB Pow Wow – the longest running university-based powwow west of the Mississippi River – is back this weekend! We kicked off this event Saturday, where attendees enjoyed traditional dancing, singing, drumming and more festivities. “This is like a big family reunion of all those people that you grew up with, grew up around, and haven’t seen for years,” said Craig Stone, retired American Indian Studies professor and current director of the American Indian Studies program. Learn more about today’s event and the history of Pow Wow. https://www.csulb.edu/news/article/csulb-pow-wow-celebrates-its-50th-anniversary

CSULB campus departments participated in the Holiday Cart Parade today! Departments decorated their carts and drove around the University for the annual event. Did you catch the Mario Kart? And how about that Millennium Falcon! #GoBeach #CSULB #HolidayParade #StarWars #MarioKart #DollyParton

No Barriers: The Next Era at Cal State Long Beach
CSULB student Jocelyn Soto-Rivera is grateful for The Beach supporting first-gen college students like herself. “Every single teacher I’ve had has paved the way for me and taught me how to navigate those waters,” she said. We at The Beach know there are #NoBarriers to the heights our students can reach. Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/uzK4O1tbhxI #GoBeach

No Barriers Spotlight - College of Education Urban Teachers Initiative
Generating support for the Teachers for Urban Schools program is a priority of CSULB’s #NoBarriers comprehensive fundraising campaign. The initiative is a partnership between CSULB - College of Education and Long Beach USD designed to recruit and prepare more teachers of color to reflect the demographics and shared lived experiences of students in our local schools. The multi-year initiative was launched in 2019 to address the shortage of teachers of color, particularly Black teachers, in PK-12 schools. Learn more about the Teachers for Urban Schools Initiative at: csulb.edu/college-of-education/development-office/teachers-for-urban-schools

CSULB President Jane C. Conoley shares a message about voting
“It is important that you exercise your right and make your voice heard,” President Jane Close Conoley said in a special message on voting this week. Watch her full message here: csulb.edu/office-of-the-president/article/a-message-voting-and-civility Learn more about CSULB’s Vote Center here: csulb.edu/vote #GoVote #GoBeach

24 Hours Animation Contest Celebrates 20 Years
Twenty years ago, CSULB Animation Professor Aubry Mintz needed a way to challenge his students. He came up with a 24-hour contest where students create, complete and submit an animation short in the span of one day. Today, the contest has become an international sensation. This year saw 1,500 participants and 300 teams from 17 countries. Read more about 24 HOURS Animation Contest here: https://bit.ly/CSULB-24-Hours-Contest #GoBeach #NoBarriers

Twenty years ago, CSULB Animation Professor Aubry Mintz needed a way to challenge his students. He came up with a 24-hour contest where students create, complete and submit an animation short in the span of one day. Today, the contest has become an international sensation. This year saw 1,500 participants and 300 teams from 17 countries. Read more about 24 Hours Animation Contest here: https://bit.ly/CSULB-24-Hours-Contest #GoBeach #NoBarriers

We are 73 today! 🥳 Students, staff and faculty celebrated with us at the Go Beach sign and had a chance to take photos with Elbee.

It’s Move-In Day at The Beach! We are so excited to welcome our CSULB Housing residents to campus. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped move items into the dorms! #GoBeach #CSULB #StudentHousing #DormLife

CSULB Commencement Highlights 2022
Beach Grads: Thank you for making Commencement 2022 so memorable. Congratulations on your huge achievement and welcome to the CSULB Alumni family! Click here to see a recap of last week’s highlights: https://bit.ly/CSULB-Commencement-2022-Highlights #BeachGrad2022

Campus Spotlight: Performance Eats @ The Beach
Performance Eats @ The Beach envisions CSULB College of Health & Human Services and Long Beach State Athletics coming together in an interdisciplinary partnership. The proposed 10,000 square-foot nutrition and event center will be home to a robust research and educational program, working to shape the future of what an academic and athletic alliance can achieve. Watch the full clip for more information. #GoBeach

Campus Spotlight: Campus Spotlight: University Honors Program
Every year, CSULB admits 1,000 students to its University Honors Program, which aims to attract students who are academically high-achieving and plan to meaningfully engage on campus and in its various communities. Hear what current students, the program’s director and donors share their transformative experiences. Learn more about the program here: https://www.csulb.edu/university-honors #GoBeach #UniversityHonors #CSULB

CSULB Holiday Cart Parade 2021
The Holiday Cart Parade returned to campus this year! Campus departments decorated their carts and drove across campus on the last day of class. Did you catch "The Flintstones" cart? So clever! #CSULB #GoBeach #HolidayParade

CSULB president shares a message about Puvungna
CSULB President Jane Close Conoley shares a special message about Puvungna.

CSULB Commencement 2021
CSULB’s Commencement was one for the books. Thank you graduates, families and supporters for making the event so special. And congratulations to all the new Beach Alumni! To rewatch livestreams, download grad slides and purchase programs, visit: csulb.edu/commencement Learn more about CSULB Alumni here: csulb.edu/alumni