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Gene Block

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 [Aug. 22, 2022 Update: The contact number listed for Praesidium in the message below is no longer active.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…

A Transformative Reinvestment in UCLA from the Samueli Foundation

Chancellor Block sent the following message to the UCLA campus community. I am thrilled to announce a transformative reinvestment in our future by longtime supporters Susan and Henry Samueli ’75, M.S. ’76, Ph.D. ’80. This extraordinary couple has made a…