After classes were canceled at UCLA due to ongoing safety concerns from anti-Israel protests, the university has announced that courses will be held remotely on Thursday and Friday. The campus operations will be limited through the end of the week, with all in-person classes required to pivot to remote learning. The campus remains open, but students are urged to avoid certain areas due to an unlawful assembly. Geffen Academy, Lab School, and Early Care and Education will remain closed on Thursday, with additional guidance to be shared on Friday.
In response to massive anti-Israel demonstrations on campus, UCLA has called for an evacuation of Dickson Plaza (Royce Quad) and has urged employees to work remotely whenever possible. The hospital and health system, as well as housing and hospitality facilities, remain open. UCLA Extension classes will continue as scheduled, except for those scheduled to take place on the UCLA campus, which will either be moved online or to other locations. Students have been encouraged to stay off campus as law enforcement intervenes to restore order on campus.
Anti-Israel protestors on the UCLA campus are demanding divestment from Israel and an end to affiliations with entities benefiting from Israel’s conflict with Hamas in Gaza. There is a large law enforcement presence stationed throughout the campus to ensure the safety of students and essential staff will be on campus to support students. The protests have escalated to acts of violence, leading to the cancellation of classes and the implementation of remote learning for the remainder of the week.
After a day of cancelled classes, officers from multiple agencies were given permission to move onto the UCLA campus to restore order. They detained several anti-Israel agitators and cleared barricades from the area. The university is aiming to continue operations while maintaining the safety and security of students and staff. The senior Emergency Management Specialist at UCLA signed the safety statement, highlighting the need for a law enforcement presence on campus to promote safety amidst ongoing protests.
The university is continuing to monitor the situation and will provide further guidance as needed. Employees are advised to work remotely and events and research activities are encouraged to go remote or be rescheduled. The campus remains open, with essential services operating, while certain schools and facilities are closed for the safety of students and staff. UCLA is working to address the concerns raised by the anti-Israel protests while ensuring the well-being of the campus community. Law enforcement will continue to be present to maintain safety and order on campus.
