Academics
Oct. 22, 2024 11:52 p.m.UCLA accused an ecologist of harassment. She’s now suing for discrimination.
A prominent UCLA ecologist on involuntary leave filed a lawsuit against the University earlier this month, alleging wrongful suspension, harassment and racial discrimination.
Ecology and evolutionary biology professor Priyanga Amarasekare joined UCLA in 2005, but she was suspended in July 2022 for a year with no pay by then-Chancellor Gene Block.
By Shaanth Kodialam
A Closer Look
May 23, 2024 12:04 p.m.Gene Block faces scrutiny over protest response in Congress antisemitism hearing
This post was updated May 25 at 6:29 p.m.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Neither an unapologetic condemnation of campus antisemitism nor an acknowledgment that he should’ve cleared UCLA’s encampment sooner appeared to save Chancellor Gene Block from strong – and, at times, aggressive – questioning from federal lawmakers Thursday.
By Shaanth Kodialam
A Closer Look
May 22, 2024 9:59 p.m.Ahead of congressional testimony, Gene Block faces scrutiny from UCLA community
WASHINGTON — Chancellor Gene Block’s upcoming congressional testimony has stirred debate about his administration’s recent handling of protests on campus and his response to lawmakers’ efforts to investigate the university.
By Shaanth Kodialam
A Closer Look
May 14, 2024 9:12 p.m.Concerns of voting discrepancies, stalling arise amid push to rebuke Gene Block
UCLA faculty have heightened concerns over the integrity of the Academic Senate’s process to potentially issue an unprecedented no-confidence vote in Chancellor Gene Block, following documents released amid the fallout from Friday’s emergency meeting.
By Catherine Hamilton and Shaanth Kodialam
Campus
May 10, 2024 8:06 p.m.UCLA Academic Senate continues debate on Gene Block’s censure, no-confidence votes
The UCLA Academic Senate will continue consideration of a vote to censure or a vote of no confidence in Chancellor Gene Block into its next meeting May 16 amid a lack of consensus from voting faculty.
The former, current and incoming chairs of the UCLA Academic Senate – Jessica Cattelino, Andrea Kasko and Kathy Bawn, respectively – released a statement Tuesday announcing the emergency two-hour teleconference senate legislative assembly meeting.
By Shaanth Kodialam and Catherine Hamilton
A Closer Look
May 9, 2024 11:37 p.m.UCLA Academic Senate to decide on censure of, no-confidence vote in Gene Block
Leading UCLA Academic Senate faculty will consider two proposals criticizing Chancellor Gene Block’s leadership during an emergency meeting Friday as he faces scrutiny over UCLA’s handling of the Palestine solidarity encampment.
By Shaanth Kodialam
A Closer Look
May 2, 2024 7:29 a.m.Police continue to clear Dickson Plaza encampment, protesters face mass arrests
This post was updated May 3 at 12:42 a.m.
For the Daily Bruin’s full coverage of the UC Divest Coalition and Students for Justice in Palestine encampment at UCLA, see here.
By Matthew Royer, Shaanth Kodialam, and Constanza Montemayor
A Closer Look
April 30, 2024 3:30 p.m.Republican lawmakers condemn campus antisemitism, demand UCLA’s Congress testimony
This post was updated May 1 at 3:11 a.m.
Federal lawmakers summoned UCLA officials Tuesday to testify in front of a congressional committee to address their concerns about rising antisemitism on campus and the university’s handling of ongoing protests over the war in Gaza.
By Shaanth Kodialam
A Closer Look
Feb. 21, 2024 11:22 p.m.USAC passes resolution endorsing Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement
This post was updated Oct. 25 at 8:48 p.m.
A Tuesday night move by the Undergraduate Students Association Council to vote on a resolution endorsing the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement against Israel quickly turned into a tense standoff, reflecting rising campus tensions over the ongoing violence in the Gaza Strip.
By Shaanth Kodialam
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