I write this afternoon to share an update on recent campus activity and provide resources available to you and your students.

A demonstration with encampments formed early this morning (Thursday, April 25) in Royce Quad. We understand that you may be concerned about the impact of this on our campus community and want to reassure you that our top priority is always the safety and wellbeing of our entire Bruin community.

We are actively monitoring this situation to support a safe and peaceful campus environment that respects our community’s right to free expression while minimizing disruption to our teaching and learning mission.

At this time, the demonstration is happening primarily at Royce Quad. Typical campus teaching and learning activities will continue as usual and classes will be held as planned. Access to Royce Hall and Powell Library has been restricted. Students who need to access Royce Hall should be ready to show their Bruin Card for entry. Any updates to the status of campus activities will be communicated to the campus community and posted on Bruins Safe Online.

If you feel as though your student is struggling during this time, we encourage them to connect with the many campus resources available:

Discrimination and discriminatory harassment are expressly prohibited by the University of California’s policies pertaining to students, academic personnel and staff. If you encounter discrimination that involves a member of the UCLA faculty or staff, report it to our Civil Rights Office. If you are a student, and the instance of discrimination involves another student, report it to the Dean of Students.

Maintaining a safe, inclusive and peaceful campus environment relies on a commitment from all members of our Bruin community. We are grateful that your family is part of that strong Bruin community and we appreciate your support as we navigate these unprecedented times together.

Monroe Gorden, Jr.
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs