Guidance on Face Masks, COVID-19 Testing and More

Dear Bruin Community:

It has been reassuring to see the increasing number of fully vaccinated Bruins and the reduction of new and suspected cases of COVID-19 in our local community — a reflection of broader trends throughout our state and nation.

In light of these trends, the state of California made the move to fully reopen as of today. This morning’s revised L.A. County Department of Public Health Health Officer Order (PDF... Read full update

UC Announces COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Dear Bruin Community:

The University of California Office of the President (UCOP) announced today that it is finalizing a policy that will require all UC faculty, staff, academic appointees and students to be vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to narrow medical exemptions and accommodations based on disability or religious belief. Vaccinations must take place at least two weeks prior to the fall term, including for those already on... Read full update

Updated Guidelines for Meals, Meetings and Events

To:  Faculty and Staff

Colleagues:

UCLA recently announced via BruinPost some expanded activities, namely events, that can occur on- and off-campus in alignment with Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LACDPH) protocols (see LACDPH Health Officer Order (PDF) for details). The guidance below is meant to provide additional clarification on meetings, meals, and events.

The guidance and checklists provided by... Read full update

To: Faculty and Staff

Dear Colleagues:

UCLA is looking forward to expanding on-campus learning, living and working in the fall, and the health and well-being of the Bruin community remain our top priority. The past year brought changes for many of us in how and where we work, and we understand that many of you have questions about how a phased return to campus will occur.

With that in mind, the UCLA COVID-19 Response and Recovery Task Force has created an online Campus Ramp... Read full update

Following Up on May 21 Faculty and Staff Town Hall

To: Faculty and Staff

Dear Colleagues:

Thank you to those who tuned into our May 21 town hall for faculty and staff and to those who contributed questions to our Q&A session. In addition, we would like to thank the presenters and panelists who shared information and answered questions about our plans and anticipated expectations for a return to in-person teaching at UCLA this fall, as well as other related issues. We... Read full update