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Gene Block

New Website for Reporting Acts of Bias

Chancellor Block announces a new resource to foster respect among students, staff and faculty. The True Bruin values of integrity, excellence, accountability, respect and service are guiding principles for all members of our campus community. Providing an environment that nurtures…

Observing Veterans Day

Chancellor Block invites the campus community to honor veterans in the Bruin family. On Tuesday, November 10, we will hold our annual UCLA Veterans Day memorial ceremony at 11:30 a.m. in the Ackerman Union Grand Ballroom. I urge you to…

40th Anniversary of Ethnic Studies Research Centers

Chancellor Block designates 2009-10 as the Year of Ethnic Studies at UCLA Forty years ago, UCLA was among the first universities in the nation to establish comprehensive ethnic studies research centers. Since their founding, the American Indian Studies Center, Asian…

Budget Message, October 2009

Chancellor Block provides a budget update. Across campus, faculty, staff and students are experiencing the consequences of an unprecedented reduction in state support to the University of California system. The effects include larger class sizes, reduced library hours, and faculty…

Follow-up to Attack in Young Hall

Chancellor Block provides an update on campus safety resources in the wake of the recent laboratory attack. I know that many of you are feeling unsettled and perhaps even vulnerable in the wake of the attack that occurred in one…

Incident in Young Hall

Chancellor Block addresses attack on student in chemistry lab. We are all shocked by the attack that occurred in one of our chemistry teaching labs today. I know you join me in wishing for the speedy recovery of the young…

Campus Welcome to 2009-10

Chancellor Block welcomes the campus community to the 2009-10 academic year. As the fall quarter begins, I want to welcome students, faculty and staff to the start of UCLA’s 2009-10 academic year. I also want to reflect upon some of…

Message Regarding Flu Caused by H1N1 Virus

Chancellor Block shares an update and resources to protect against the swine flu virus. As we prepare to begin classes on September 24, we are aware that there is a concern regarding flu caused by the H1N1 (commonly known as…

Need Volunteers for Global Citizenship Initiative

Chancellor Block invites the campus community to join a new initiative highlighting local and global citizenship efforts. I am writing to invite you to take part in creating an exciting new tradition at UCLA. Each fall before classes begin, we…