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Gene Block

Launching our Centennial Celebration Saturday

Chancellor Block sent the following message to the UCLA campus community. A new era is about to begin for UCLA. On Saturday, we will launch a yearlong celebration of our Centennial and all of the ways this inspiring, innovative and…

Tragedy Close to Home

Chancellor Block sent the following message to the UCLA campus community. Over the past few months, we have seen the horrifying news reports of communities targeted for their faith or race, all heartbreaking but seemingly far away from Los Angeles:…

Protecting Our Campus After Reported Measles Case

Chancellor Block sent the following message to the campus community. On Monday, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LACDPH) notified UCLA that one of our students had contracted the measles. We were also informed that the student had…

Joining Together to Heal

Chancellor Block sent the following message to the UCLA campus community. Like many of you, I learned of the terrible attack on the Muslim community in New Zealand late last night and then awoke this morning to the horrifying details:…

UCLA’s Response to Today’s Indictments

Chancellor Block sent the following message to the UCLA campus community. Earlier today, I was shocked and angered to learn that dozens of individuals have been charged by the U.S. Department of Justice with paying or accepting bribes in exchange…

Save the Date: Centennial Celebration Launches May 18

Chancellor Block sent the following message to the UCLA campus community. In just a few months, UCLA will turn 100 years old, and we will begin a yearlong celebration that reflects on our past achievements and looks ahead to an…

Implementation of AB 21, Access to Higher Education for Every Student

Chancellor Block and Professor Valenzuela sent the following message to the UCLA campus community. The University of California is dedicated to maintaining campus environments that are safe and welcoming for all members of our community, regardless of immigration status. The…

Protecting our Community from Bias

Chancellor Block sent the following message to the UCLA campus community. On Friday evening, an African-American student resident of University Apartments South (UAS) was stopped by an employee and questioned about her presence there. The student resident had violated no…