Chancellor Block reminds the UCLA community that political speech that stigmatizes others is in opposition to our interest. Over the past week, many of our students, as well as friends off campus, have communicated their concerns over a pledge that…
Chancellor Block addresses results of UC-wide Campus Climate Study. The University of California Office of the President has released results of the 2012–13 system-wide Campus Climate Study, which includes UCLA’s data. This information will be helpful as we strive to…
Chancellor Block calls on UCLA faculty to re-examine the creation of an undergraduate general education diversity requirement. Nearly two decades have passed since Californians voted to end affirmative action in admission to public colleges and universities. Today it is clear…
Chancellor Block shares newly published UCLA guidelines for responding to public records requests. In recent years a number of universities including UCLA have received public records requests seeking disclosure of faculty members’ scholarly communications. The potential chilling effect of these…
Chancellor Block issued this statement regarding the American Studies Association vote endorsing an academic boycott of Israel. As one of the world’s leading public research universities, UCLA has a steadfast commitment to the principles of academic freedom and open dialogue….
Chancellor Block encourages the campus community to participate in a series of projects aimed at solving major societal challenges. Tomorrow at Royce Hall, we will publicly announce an innovative new initiative, UCLA Grand Challenges, which calls to action faculty, students…
Chancellor Block encourages the campus community to support relief efforts in the Philippines and highlights resources for students, staff and faculty whose families have been affected. We have been deeply saddened by the devastating effects of Friday’s typhoon in the…
Chancellor Block announces a series of events to honor veterans in the UCLA community. As we approach Veterans Day, November 11, I hope all members of the UCLA community will take time to reflect on the selfless service our veterans…
Chancellor Block welcomes students, staff and faculty to the start of the 2013–14 academic year. Welcome to 2013–14 at UCLA! I’m especially pleased to welcome our newest students to the Bruin family. Hailing from California, 44 other states, the District…