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Gene Block

UCLA To Receive $200 Million Through Transfer From Lincy Foundation

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…

UCLA Receives $100 Million from Alumni Meyer and Renee Luskin

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…

UCLA to Commemorate Peace Corps’ 50th Anniversary, March 2-5

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…

Message about Governor Brown’s Budget Proposal

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…

Review of Police Response to November 2009 Demonstrations

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…

In Support of the DREAM Act

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,…

Student Fees and Financial Aid

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…

Message Regarding Court Ruling on AB 540

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…

Veterans Day 2010

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…