Chancellor Block invites the campus community to honor Bruin veterans. Please join me in honoring Bruin veterans during our annual UCLA Veterans Day ceremony at 10 a.m., Wednesday, November 10, in Wilson Plaza. Veterans Day is our opportunity to show our profound appreciation for those who have courageously defended our freedom through their military service,…
Chancellor Block shares a message with the campus community about the passing of Coach John Wooden. With the passing of John Wooden, we have lost a true giant and a gentleman, an individual who was perhaps more closely identified with UCLA than any other person in our university’s history. Coach Wooden was an unparalleled motivator…
Chancellor Block provides an update on the governor’s budget proposal. Friday, Governor Schwarzenegger announced his revised 2010-11 budget for the state of California. The proposal includes the restoration of $305 million in funding for the University of California, funding that had been eliminated in this year’s budget. The governor has also retained $51 million for…
Chancellor Block invites the campus community to participate in UC Haiti Summit planning. In response to a desire by faculty, students and staff on all 10 UC campuses to find ways that our university can support the rebuilding of Haiti¸ a group of UC students has taken the initiative to organize a “UC Haiti” Summit….
Chancellor Block addresses recent incidents of hate and intimidation on UC campuses. UCLA is a very special place, a community of exceptional people representing many varied backgrounds and viewpoints. During the last few weeks, an increasing number of incidents involving symbols of hate and intimidation have taken place at UC campuses. I am appalled and…
Chancellor Block provides update on statewide advocacy efforts to support the UC system. In his January State of the State Address, Governor Schwarzenegger acknowledged the importance of higher education in California. The Governor’s budget proposal supports increases in UC funding. We appreciate the Governor’s leadership and advocacy in this regard. It sends an important message…
Chancellor Block urges the campus community to work together to ensure that UCLA remains an open and inclusive campus. Many of you are aware of the recent incidents on several UC campuses involving students who acted in disrespectful and offensive ways toward their peers. I find such actions appalling and intolerable. We cannot ignore deliberate…
Chancellor Block provides an update on the fiscal challenges facing UCLA. I know you are well aware of the fiscal challenges facing UCLA. But I want to assure you that the top priority for all of us is protecting the excellence, accessibility and affordability of your UCLA education. The reality is that we have suffered…
Chancellor Block shares resources to help those affected by the earthquake in Haiti. I was deeply shocked and saddened by the news of the tragic, 7.0-magnitude earthquake that struck Haiti yesterday. This major catastrophe has caused massive destruction and almost demolished the capital city. The death toll may reach 100,000. My thoughts and prayers go…
Chancellor Block provides an update on next year’s state budget. I know we are all concerned about next year’s state budget and how it will affect UCLA. As you may have heard, Governor Schwarzenegger released his 2010-11 budget on Friday. The budget restores the $305 million one-time cut made last year to the University of…