Announcing Phase 3 of research ramp-up
With UCLA leaders deciding that the campus’s research ramp-up can move into its next phase, Vice Chancellor for Research and Creative Activities Roger Wakimoto outlines the new developments.
Two virtual town halls on March 18: fall planning and research ramp-up
With vaccinations underway and new COVID-19 cases decreasing, UCLA leaders will discuss new opportunities for spring, plans for fall and the ramping-up of research activities.
UCLA to reopen certain spaces at limited capacities, safety remains paramount
Campus officials share plans related to the limited reopening of two libraries, specific campus outdoor study spaces, some recreation facilities, and some arts studio and practice spaces.
A safer spring break is our collective responsibility
With the pandemic still lingering, UCLA is urging all students, faculty and staff to refrain from traveling and gathering with individuals outside their households during the break.
UCLA faculty and staff are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccination
To the extent that supplies allow, employees will be invited to schedule vaccinations through UCLA Health. At the same time, everyone is encouraged to get the vaccine as early as possible, wherever that may be.
‘Hold in place’ on research ramp-up activities has been lifted
With the decline in positive COVID-19 cases and the progress made toward vaccinating research personnel, UCLA is allowing new research operational plans to be submitted.
How county COVID-19 protocols for higher education affect UCLA
The recent easing of restrictions could allow UCLA to resume a limited variety of activities for students. Plus, updates on COVID-19 testing and vaccine distribution.
Follow-up to COVID-19 vaccine town hall for faculty and staff
Keeping our employees apprised of the campus rollout of vaccinations and providing them with accurate information on the safety of the vaccine is of critical importance.
Plans for summer sessions instruction
UCLA Summer Sessions instruction will take place primarily remotely, with the exception of a limited number of in-person or hybrid courses necessary to train students for essential workforce positions.
COVID-19 vaccination update for UCLA faculty and staff
As part of our ongoing vaccine rollout, UCLA is pleased to begin offering COVID-19 vaccinations to employees 75 years of age and older.
Plans for spring quarter remote instruction and work
UCLA will continue with remote-only instruction and significantly reduced student housing levels for the spring 2021 quarter.
New COVID-19 case notification dashboard
The dashboard is part of an effort to alert members of the Bruin community who were present in a UCLA building or facility where someone who tested positive for COVID-19 had been.
10-day quarantine required for return to Southern California
Students, faculty and staff who traveled outside the region may not return to in-person classes or on-site work before completing the self-quarantine.
Wishing you a wonderful and safe holiday break
As we look toward 2021 with hope and optimism, we must continue to adhere to all public health guidance, including specific instructions for those returning to campus in the new year.
Extending our commitment to our community
UCLA will have no COVID-19–related layoffs for career employees through the end of the fiscal year, June 30, 2021, Chancellor Block has announced.
Be among the first Californians to use CA COVID Notify
Beginning Nov. 16, UCLA will become part of California’s pilot of CA COVID Notify, a completely voluntary program that uses smartphone technology to help prevent the spread of the virus.
Plans for winter quarter instruction
UCLA will continue with remote-only instruction and significantly reduced student housing levels for the winter 2020 quarter.
Asymptomatic testing and community screening
As part of UCLA’s ongoing efforts to reduce the spread of the coronavirus, the campus is expanding its COVID-19 testing program.
Our new COVID-19 Response and Recovery Task Force
The advisory group, which brings together a broad array of voices from across the institution, will counsel campus leaders on pandemic-related decision-making going forward.
Extending remote work through March 19
To reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission, UCLA is asking employees who are currently successfully working from home to continue to do so through the end of the winter quarter.
Fall 2020 student welcome
UCLA has created a digital guidebook for students — an evolving resource that provides information about academic resources and financial support options, student services and building community.
Health protocols for a safer return to campus
UCLA officials have outlined the plans in place to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and facilitate a safer return for those coming back to campus this fall.
Fall update: Shift to primarily remote instruction, reduced housing
UCLA will be moving to remote-only instruction for the fall, with the exception of a limited number of in-person or hybrid courses.
Our commitment to one another
UCLA will have no pandemic-related indefinite or temporary layoffs for career employees through at least Jan. 15, 2021, Chancellor Block announced.
Postponement of fall intercollegiate athletics
The Pac-12 Conference has announced it will postpone all sports competitions through the end of the 2020 calendar year.
Graduate students dependent care survey
To better understand the dependent care needs of graduate students and postdocs this fall, UCLA is asking them to complete a brief survey.
Our plans for fall quarter 2020
UCLA has revised its plans for fall classes, student housing and other operations after consulting with public health authorities.
UCLA Library launches temporary digitization service
These new services will help bolster the resumption of research activities during phase 2 of the campus’s research ramp-up plan.
Extending remote work
Because of the continuing health risks associated with COVID-19, UCLA is asking employees who are currently successfully working from home to continue to do so until Jan. 4, 2021.
Guidelines for communicating about COVID-19 cases on campus
Even as processes and policies will continue to evolve as the situation changes, UCLA shares information about some of the key procedures the university has in place now.
Training required on COVID-19 for all employees
Prior to returning to campus to work, UCLA faculty, staff, student employees and volunteers will be required to complete an online course called “Returning to Work on Campus.” This requirement applies to all employees other than UCLA Health employees.
Symptom monitoring protocol for UCLA students
Effective immediately, students who plan to come to campus for any purpose are required to complete a survey each day to monitor themselves for symptoms of the coronavirus.
Introducing UCLA’s new COVID-19 resources website
This new site is intended to provide the UCLA campus community and our broader community with a single hub for information about how UCLA is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Preparations for fall 2020
The latest information about UCLA’s planning for the next academic year.
Next phase of research ramp-up begins June 8
UCLA will begin a gradual resumption of research activities on June 8, when we begin phase 2 of our ramp-up plan.
Supporting the graduate student community’s academic success
Although we are living through a time where so much can feel outside of our control, we want to make sure that students reach out for support.
Plans for ramping up UCLA research activities
To the Campus Community: It has been just over two months since I communicated the need to ramp down on-campus research
Guidelines for spring 2020 final exams
Dear Colleagues: The Academic Senate offers the following guidelines for final exams in Spring 2020. We moved to remote instruction
Remote work guidance
Dear Colleagues: As UCLA continues to closely monitor the evolution of this pandemic, we know our community is also struggling
Systemwide pay freeze for policy-covered UC employees
Dear Colleagues: As we enter a new phase of this pandemic and an eventual gradual return to in-person operations, I
Fall faculty planning
Dear Colleagues: While we remain committed to a full return to in-person instruction as soon as it can be accomplished
Summer Session C will be remote
To the Campus Community: Our prevailing priority during the COVID-19 crisis is to protect the health and safety of our
Financial support for UCLA students
Dear Students: As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold, the financial hardships and mental health toll that it has wrought
Planning for fall 2020 and beyond
To the Campus Community: As we navigate these unprecedented times, our decisions will continue to be guided by the safety
Safer at home order extended
To the Campus Community: On April 10, Los Angeles County extended its “safer at home” order (PDF) to May 15 to continue
Mental health and social well-being during the pandemic
To the Campus Community: Each of you is a valued member of the Bruin family, and we want to ensure
Guidance on face coverings to reduce the spread of COVID-19
To the Campus Community: On April 3, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued recommendations for the use of cloth
Update on Zoom security settings
To help members of the UCLA community manage Zoom security concerns — including Zoombombing — we recommend these steps for using Zoom
Chancellor Gene Blocks thanks all students, faculty and staff
To the Campus Community: I know you have received a lot of messages from UCLA lately. Amidst profound change, there is so
A message to University of California employees about employment status
To the UC community We write today to acknowledge a new reality and to announce our decision to do all
Summer sessions and remote instruction
To the Campus Community: Our priority during the COVID-19 crisis is to protect the health and safety of our Bruin
Protecting our remote learning environments
To the Campus Community: We were horrified and angered to learn that earlier this week several of our online Zoom
Our gratitude to UCLA staff
To Our Staff: As we all work to adapt to the new realities of these trying times, we want to
A special note of thanks to health care workers
Dear Colleagues: As UCLA and our community grapple with the global pandemic caused by COVID-19, we recognize that our health
Update on spring quarter grading
To the Campus Community: The Academic Senate wishes to express its appreciation to all the faculty, staff, and students who
Availability of campus services during Safer at Home orders
To the Campus Community: In response to safer at home orders from the State of California (PDF), County of Los Angeles (PDF) and City
Tuition and payment plan extension and course material fee suspension
To the Campus Community: We are aware that the COVID-19 pandemic may be creating unforeseen financial challenges for our students
Most campus laboratory research to shut down
To the Campus Community: I appreciate your efforts to develop strategies for ramping down on-campus research activities following my March 17
Making commencement decisions together
To the Campus Community: Yesterday, we made a decision about this year’s commencement ceremonies without first consulting our students and
How “Safer at Home” orders affect UCLA
Today, Los Angeles County (PDF) and the City of Los Angeles (PDF), among other nearby jurisdictions, ordered all residents to stay home starting
Extension of graduate thesis and dissertation submission deadlines
Dear Colleagues: To ensure that graduate students are impacted as little as possible by the rapidly changing events associated with
Plans for spring 2020 commencement ceremonies
To the Campus Community: Being a Bruin means more than just being on UCLA’s campus; it also encompasses the emotional
Extension of graduate thesis and dissertation submission deadlines
Dear Colleagues: To ensure that graduate students are impacted as little as possible by the rapidly changing events associated with
Student diagnosed with COVID-19
To the Campus Community: We have learned that another member of our UCLA campus community has tested positive for COVID-19. The
Mental health and social well-being amid the novel coronavirus spread
To the Campus Community: The concerns about the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) are being addressed in multiple ways here at
Ramping down UCLA laboratory research
To the Campus Community: This message is sent with gratitude for your patience while we navigate the ever-changing environment of
UCLA’s commitment to a residential learning and teaching environment
Dear Colleagues: We wanted to write to express our deep appreciation for the incredible efforts that you are making to
UCLA’s efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19
To the Campus Community: As we all work to adapt to our new environment following the president’s Friday declaration of
Confirmed case of COVID-19 at UCLA
To the Campus Community: We have learned that a member of our UCLA campus community has tested positive for COVID-19. The
Recreation facilities closed until further notice
To the Campus Community: Beginning Monday, March 16, all UCLA Recreation facilities will be closed until further notice. Please know
Guidance for research activities
To the Campus Community: There are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 on the UCLA campus at this time, however, in
Remote learning to be extended through spring quarter
To the Campus Community: By this time, you have seen the announcement from Chancellor Block about new campus measures designed to help
Self-quarantining at home
As you may have seen on my Twitter account a short time ago, I wanted to let you know that
Message to faculty, staff and student employees
Dear Faculty, Staff and Student Employees: As a follow up to Tuesday’s memo from Chancellor Block regarding UCLA’s transition to remote instruction
Transitioning UCLA to online instruction
To the Campus Community: Like many of you, I have been carefully following news about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). We
Coronavirus guidance for travel
To the Campus Community: We are writing to share updated travel guidance, given that the prevalence of the novel coronavirus
Chancellor Gene Block updates the UCLA community
To the Campus Community: As you may have seen, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced this morning
Chancellor Gene Block updates the UCLA community
To the Campus Community: Ongoing news about the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) is understandably creating concern and, although the risk to
CDC and State Department issue new travel advisories
CDC travel health notices (coronavirus related) Warning Level 3: Avoid all non-essential travel to this destination. The outbreak is of high risk to
Planning for spring break travel
Dear Bruins: I am writing to advise on international travel plans in light of the global health concerns over the
Guidance for UCLA faculty and staff planning to travel to China
Dear Colleagues: UCLA has developed a review and approval process to provide guidance to faculty and staff considering travel to
Update on novel coronavirus preparedness
To the Campus Community, As news coverage of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) continues, we wanted to update you on UCLA’s
Taking precautions against the coronavirus
To the UCLA Community, As we approach the peak of the flu season, many of you may be experiencing flu-like
