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Chancellor's Message
In my two-plus years as UCLA’s chancellor, I have been increasingly impressed by the extraordinary excellence of this university. I see it every day, in the dazzling quality of our students, in the distinction of our superb faculty, and in the dedication and professionalism of our staff.
The thoughtfulness and vision of donors like you enable us to maintain and extend UCLA’s margin of excellence, and I want to extend my deepest thanks. With your support, we provide a world-class education to future generations of leaders in almost every discipline. In our research labs, undergraduate and graduate students work closely with senior faculty as they illuminate discoveries that will better people’s lives. True to our mission as a public university, we engage with the Los Angeles community in myriad and ever-expanding ways.
Your generosity, though always appreciated, takes on added meaning in these uncertain economic times. As you know, we have had to make some difficult decisions, and the year ahead will be challenging. Yet I have no doubt that—with the partnership of our alumni, friends and supporters—UCLA will weather the crisis and emerge stronger than ever.
I am committed to preserving and enhancing the important work we do. In order to achieve our goals, we must increase our reliance on philanthropy to leverage dwindling state and federal funds. Among my highest priorities are student scholarships and fellowships, as addressed in the Bruin Scholars Initiative, and unrestricted funds, which give us the flexibility to meet high-priority opportunities as they arise.
The stories in this report exemplify some of the compelling ways in which supporters like you are helping to meet UCLA’s needs, and showcase some of the students and faculty who benefit from your gifts, large and small. These accounts demonstrate in personal terms how partnerships fueled by philanthropy are helping us navigate our way to a brighter tomorrow.
Gene D. Block
Chancellor
The thoughtfulness and vision of donors like you enable us to maintain and extend UCLA’s margin of excellence, and I want to extend my deepest thanks. With your support, we provide a world-class education to future generations of leaders in almost every discipline. In our research labs, undergraduate and graduate students work closely with senior faculty as they illuminate discoveries that will better people’s lives. True to our mission as a public university, we engage with the Los Angeles community in myriad and ever-expanding ways.
Your generosity, though always appreciated, takes on added meaning in these uncertain economic times. As you know, we have had to make some difficult decisions, and the year ahead will be challenging. Yet I have no doubt that—with the partnership of our alumni, friends and supporters—UCLA will weather the crisis and emerge stronger than ever.
I am committed to preserving and enhancing the important work we do. In order to achieve our goals, we must increase our reliance on philanthropy to leverage dwindling state and federal funds. Among my highest priorities are student scholarships and fellowships, as addressed in the Bruin Scholars Initiative, and unrestricted funds, which give us the flexibility to meet high-priority opportunities as they arise.
The stories in this report exemplify some of the compelling ways in which supporters like you are helping to meet UCLA’s needs, and showcase some of the students and faculty who benefit from your gifts, large and small. These accounts demonstrate in personal terms how partnerships fueled by philanthropy are helping us navigate our way to a brighter tomorrow.
Gene D. Block
Chancellor