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Gene Block

Join us for Veterans Day Ceremony, November 8

Chancellor Block sent the following message to the UCLA campus community. Each year, we take time to commend those who have courageously and selflessly dedicated themselves to serving our nation in the U.S. armed forces — and to recognize our many UCLA faculty, students, staff and alumni who are veterans. I invite all of you…

Classes Will Resume Tomorrow

Chancellor Block sent the following message to the UCLA campus community. After a full day of monitoring the Getty Fire, I am pleased to report that, based on current conditions, classes will resume tomorrow on campus, including at the UCLA Lab School, Geffen Academy and Early Care and Education Centers. If there are any significant…

UCLA’s Earthquake Safety Planning and Preparedness

Chancellor Block and Vice Chancellor Gregg Goldman sent the following message to the UCLA campus community. As we begin another academic year, particularly following a significant earthquake felt in many parts of Southern California in July, we wanted to update you on UCLA’s continued efforts to ensure our campus is seismically safe and fully prepared…

Athletic Director Dan Guerrero to Retire

Chancellor Block sent the following message to the UCLA campus community. Dan Guerrero, who has led UCLA Athletics for the past 17 years, has informed me that he will retire as director of athletics on July 1, 2020, at the conclusion of the 2019–20 academic year. I appreciate Dan’s dedication to our campus, fans and…

Appointment of Mary Osako as Vice Chancellor for Strategic Communications

Chancellor Block sent the following message to UCLA Deans, Directors, Department Chairs, Administrative Officers, Faculty, and Staff in the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Strategic Communications I am pleased to announce the appointment of Mary Osako as UCLA’s first Vice Chancellor for Strategic Communications, effective September 23. Mary is a visionary leader who has…

Vice Chancellor Jerry Kang to Step Down

Chancellor Block sent the following message to UCLA Deans, Directors, Department Chairs, Administrative Officers, Faculty, and Staff in the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Jerry Kang has informed me that he will step down on June 30, 2020, at the end of his five-year term. While I…

Acknowledging Native Peoples at UCLA Events

Chancellor Block and Special Advisor Mishuana Goeman sent the following message to UCLA Deans, Directors, Department Chairs and Administrative Officers. As indicated in the announcement regarding the appointment of Mishuana Goeman as Special Advisor to the Chancellor on Native American and Indigenous Affairs, it is important that UCLA prioritize respect for both the historic culture…

A Note About Today’s Announcement

Chancellor Block and Vice Chancellor Gorden sent the following message to the UCLA campus community. [Aug. 22, 2022 Update: The contact number listed for Praesidium in the message below is no longer active. Any individuals with concerns or in need of supportive services can find information on how to contact UCLA’s Title IX office using…

Important Information About Former Physician and UCLA’s Response

Chancellor Block and Vice Chancellor Mazziotta sent the following message to the UCLA campus community. Our university’s first and highest obligation is to the communities we serve. And so, it is with a profound sense of sadness that we report distressing information. Dr. James Heaps, a physician formerly employed by UCLA, has been charged with…