Chancellor Block sent the following message to the UCLA campus community. We learned tonight that three UCLA students are being tested for COVID-19 by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LACDPH). All three students are self-isolating off campus. To be clear, no one on the UCLA campus has tested positive for COVID-19. LACDPH…
Following up on my email early Friday morning, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LACDPH) has just informed UCLA that results have come back negative for the three students who were being tested for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). There are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 at UCLA at this time. At the same…
Chancellor Block sent the following message to the UCLA campus community. As you may have seen, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced this morning that there are additional confirmed cases of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Los Angeles County. Given this news, I wanted to provide continued updates knowing this may cause…
Chancellor Block sent the following message to the UCLA campus community. To the Campus Community: Ongoing news about the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) is understandably creating concern and, although the risk to the general public is low, we wanted to keep you current on the latest information. While there have been no reported cases at UCLA…
Chancellor Block and Vice Chancellor Turteltaub sent the following message to the UCLA campus community. When we launched the Centennial Campaign for UCLA in 2014, our goals were to celebrate the university’s 100th year and generate a level of support that would carry this influential institution into its second century. We knew Bruins and friends…
Chancellor Block sent the following message to the UCLA campus community. Voting is at the heart of any strong democracy. As the March 3 election approaches, I want to encourage you to vote and also ensure you are aware of new voting opportunities at UCLA. This year, UCLA Ackerman Union will serve as a Los…
Chancellor Block sent the following message to Deans, Directors, Department Chairs and Administrative Officers I am pleased to announce that after three years serving as my senior advisor, Yolanda Gorman will now serve in an expanded role as my chief of staff, in addition to remaining my strategic advisor on issues that impact our campus…
Chancellor Block sent the following message to the UCLA campus community. I am thrilled to announce a $46 million gift from David Geffen, a great friend and generous supporter of UCLA, to expand his groundbreaking David Geffen Medical Scholarship Fund at the school that bears his name. This significant reinvestment brings his total giving to…
Chancellor Block sent the following message to the UCLA campus community. This morning we learned of a shooting at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, about an hour’s drive from UCLA. Two young people were killed, several were wounded and many more were traumatized by this awful attack. For those in our community from Santa…
Chancellor Block and Professor Valenzuela sent the following message to the UCLA campus community. Today, the University of California is making arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court in defense of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. As the lead plaintiff in a federal lawsuit UC filed nearly two years ago, we are committed to protecting…