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Gene Block

Coach John Wooden

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…

Budget Update 2010

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…

Summit on UC Relief to Haiti

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¸…

Message on Recent UC Incidents

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…

Update on Advocacy

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….

Maintaining a Respectful Campus

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…

Budget Update to Students

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…

Statement on Haiti Earthquake

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…

Budget Update 2010

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….