Addresses and Articles

2011-12 Academic Year

Addresses

Gil Cates Memorial 1/2012, Directors Guild of America

"Gil has been described as a showman, an impresario, a visionary. All true.  But I thought of Gil mostly as a friend – a friend to me personally, and an invaluable friend to UCLA … So let us pledge tonight to remember Gil, not only in our hearts but with our deeds, by continuing to support the legacy of his twin passions – entertainment and education – both at the Geffen and at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television." [Full Text]

 Dr. Winston C. Doby Celebration of Life 1/2012, Royce Hall

"Winston was, above all else, a principled leader. A man of unquestioned integrity. Winston was solidly steadfast, remarkably resolute, and consistently compassionate. A true gentleman, dignified yet approachable, Winston spoke softly but carried a big heart … For Winston, the underdog was always top-of-mind." [Full Text]

Hanban/Confucius Institute Headquarters 12/2011, Beijing, China

"As we plan for the future – for the next 10 years – and for the next 100 years I think we might also want to add one more line to the Chinese proverb recited earlier: If you’re planning for posterity, build friendships. That’s what Hanban and the Confucius Institute are all about. That’s what this remarkable sixth anniversary conference is all about. And that’s what all of us individually and collectively should be all about as we plant the seeds for a more harmonious world." [Full Text]

 Veterans Day Ceremony 11/2011, Wilson Plaza

"Too often we think of the national debt in terms of dollars and cents. But that's a narrow view. There is another kind of debt. One that defies measurement in financial terms. And that's the enourmous debt – our national debt of gratitude – we owe to our veterans." [Full Text]

2010-11 Academic Year

Addresses

Peace Corps 50th Anniversary Panel Discussion 03/2011, Royce Hall

"We take great pride in UCLA's contributions to the Peace Corps, and this week, we pay tribute to this great American institution for what it has given to UCLA and to our country." [Full Text]

Parents’ Weekend 10/2010, Royce Hall

"I’m inspired by our students’ talent, their energy, their compassion... and their ambition. These are students who want to make a difference. We’re excited by what the future holds for them." [Full Text]

Terasaki Life Science Building Grand Opening 10/2010, Terasaki Life Science Building

"I have been inspired by [Paul Terasaki’s] generosity and his humility. He has said that he owes his career to UCLA because the labs here gave him the freedom to pursue his innovations. Paul and Hisako, we thank you for your vision—and for your abiding belief in UCLA’s continued excellence." [Full Text]

Articles

Block Sums Progress, Strategies to Deal with Budget 11/2010, UCLA Today

"Under very, very challenging financial conditions, we performed better than could have been expected. In fact, if you didn’t know our budgetary situation, you would have thought it was a banner year for UCLA in many ways. And that’s through [the faculty's] efforts, and the efforts of staff and students as well." [Full Text]

2009-10 Academic Year

Addresses

 John Wooden Memorial  6/2010, Pauley Pavilion

"Today, we celebrate a man who made his life his masterpiece; a man who never stopped teaching and learning." [Full Text]  

 Japanese students honorary degree ceremony 5/2010, Schoenberg Hall

"On this day it is all of us who thank the legacy that you have given us. It is a true testament of courage and dignity for which we will forever be grateful." [Full Text]

Articles

Public Universities Struggle to Stay Afloat 3/2010, National Journal

"In the long run, I think philanthropy is going to be the major determinant in how we can continue to be excellent with reduced state support." [Full Text]

Measuring Up 1/2010, UCLA Magazine

"The future of the university is the future of the people of the state, affecting their business, cultural and educational lives and the quality of their medical care." [Full Text]

So Much Is at Stake: The Future of UCLA 12/2009, The Huffington Post

"Excellence is a shared asset in which the community, region and state are vested. Californians must quickly raise their voices to remind our lawmakers how critical UCLA is to the state." [Full Text]

Prior Years

Articles

Education for All Students 1/2009, Letter to the editor re: AB 540, as published in the Los Angeles Times

"We must continue to provide educational opportunity for all of the state's students. I believe that California's future depends on it." [Full Text]

A New Journey for Carol Block 10/2007, UCLA Today

"This is a wonderful place to be. It already feels like home." [Full Text]

Block on Board 7/2007, UCLA Magazine

"Gene loves new ideas. He has a sense of adventure that comes out of his scientific training." [Full Text]

Gene Block Named New UCLA Chancellor 12/2006, UCLA Newsroom

"An accomplished scholar and administrator, a man of integrity." [Full Text]