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Gene Block

Budget Message, February 2009

Chancellor Block provides an update on UCLA’s budget outlook. As the new year unfolds, many of our faculty, students and staff have expressed concerns about UCLA’s budget outlook, and especially the potential impact of budget reductions on their livelihoods and quality of work and student life. Each of us is concerned about the emerging financial…

Statement on UCLA Admissions

Chancellor Block addresses concerns about UCLA admissions process. In the last week, UCLA’s admissions process has drawn attention from within our campus and beyond. It is important that you are aware of our position: Our admissions process is legal and fair, and UCLA neither discriminates against nor grants preference to prospective students based on race,…

Message on Southern California Wildfires

Chancellor Block shares resources for those affected by wildfires. All of us are deeply concerned about the wildfires burning from Orange County to Santa Barbara. We extend our support and sympathy to any members of the UCLA family who are directly affected. We are anxious about their welfare and want to help in any way…

Appointment of Scott L. Waugh as Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost

His appointment follows a rigorous and comprehensive national search. It gives me great pleasure to announce that I have selected Scott L. Waugh as executive vice chancellor and provost, effective December 1, 2008, pending the approval of his appointment by the UC Regents. Scott’s appointment follows a rigorous and comprehensive national search, during which he…