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Gene Block

UCLA Receives $100 Million Gift from Marion Anderson

Chancellor Block thanks Marion Anderson for her gift, the largest single donation in the history of the UCLA Anderson School of Management. I am thrilled to announce a major milestone in the life of UCLA. Marion Anderson has made a…

Respectful Debate and the Standards of a Great University

Chancellor Block reminds all Bruins of their responsibility to always engage in thoughtful, intelligent and reasoned debates. As the events in Baltimore have once again made clear, our nation is in the midst of an urgent discussion on the proper…

Our Shared Responsibility for Preventing Sexual Violence

Chancellor Block shares new resources available to the campus community that help prevent and combat sexual violence and sexual assault. All UCLA students, staff and faculty share the responsibility for creating a safe learning, working and residential environment. Sexual violence,…

Holding Ourselves to a Higher Standard

Chancellor Block writes that as Bruins we need to strive to create an environment that affords everyone the opportunity to debate free of intimidation or harm. I have been troubled by recent incidents of bias on campuses across our nation….

Pause to Honor our Veterans on November 10

Chancellor Block invites all Bruins to honor the sacrifice and service of military veterans during a special ceremony on Wilson Plaza. As our nation enters its 14th straight year of military conflict in Afghanistan, and with continued operations in other…

A Message on the Importance of Research

Chancellor Block reaffirms UCLA’s support for scientists conducting lifesaving research. Last week, the Daily Bruin published an important and compelling column by a member of our faculty, psychology and psychiatry professor David Jentsch. In it, Professor Jentsch rightfully encourages our…

Important Message on Sexual Assault and Sexual Misconduct

Chancellor Block updates the campus community on recommendations made by UC President Napolitano’s task force to prevent sexual assault and sexual misconduct. As we begin a new academic year, it’s important that we all pause to recognize some notable work…

Welcome to the 2014-15 Academic Year

Chancellor Block welcomes the campus community to the start of the 2014-15 academic year. Welcome to 2014–15 at UCLA! Fall classes begin today, but the new academic year symbolically kicked off Monday with our sixth annual Volunteer Day. Our newest…