Chancellor Block addresses disparaging remarks. I am appalled by the thoughtless and hurtful comments of a UCLA student posted on YouTube. Like many of you, I recoil when someone invokes the right of free expression to demean other individuals or groups. This one act certainly does not represent the views of our UCLA community. Our…
Chancellor Block provides a budget update to the campus community. I am writing to share details of our campus planning in response to Governor Jerry Brown’s 2011-12 budget proposal. The governor’s budget would reduce funding to the University of California by $500 million; as a result, the UC Office of the President has asked UCLA…
Chancellor Block announces the establishment of the Dream Fund for student support, research and academic programs. I am delighted to inform you that UCLA is once again the recipient of an extraordinarily generous and inspirational gift that will greatly enhance our ability to meet our aspirations as one of the world’s leading research universities. The…
Chancellor Block announces gift to benefit School of Public Affairs, the new Meyer and Renee Luskin Residential Conference Center and the College of Letters and Science. It is with tremendous pride, gratitude and optimism for UCLA’s future that I share news of a landmark commitment to our campus. UCLA alumni Meyer and Renee Luskin have…
Chancellor Block invites the campus community to participate in events celebrating the Peace Corps’ 50th anniversary. In 1961, the Peace Corps ushered in a new era of national service — creating an army of volunteers committed to humanitarianism and global harmony. Fifty years later, Peace Corps volunteers continue to meet President John F. Kennedy’s bold…
Chancellor Block provides an update on the state budget proposal, which includes a reduction of $500 million in funding for the University of California. Today, Governor Jerry Brown announced his California budget proposal for 2011-12. As we expected, the plan includes a reduction of $500 million in funding for the University of California. UC President…
Chancellor Block shares review panel report on demonstrations outside UC Regents meeting. Law enforcement’s response to the large-scale demonstrations outside the UC Board of Regents meeting on campus in November 2009 generated significant concern and important questions among the campus community, including many faculty who co-signed an open letter to me. In response, I appointed…
Chancellor Block shows his support for UCLA’s undocumented immigrant students. During my three years as UCLA’s chancellor, I have had numerous opportunities to meet UCLA’s undocumented immigrant students — to learn more about their resolve to succeed as students and, ultimately, as citizens. As early as this week, Congress is expected to vote on the…
Chancellor Block shares that UC Regents approve increase in tuition. This afternoon, the University of California Board of Regents approved increases in tuition (which the UC previously referred to as student fees) and financial aid, effective as of the 2011-12 academic year. While I am deeply concerned about the impact of any tuition increase on…
Chancellor Block’s statement on AB 540, which will continue to ensure fair access. I am encouraged that the court has upheld AB 540, ensuring that deserving California high school graduates continue to have fair access to the world-class education they have earned. UCLA’s AB 540 students are impressive young men and women, many of whom…