Announcing the Student Access, Equity, and Emergency Fund
UCLA Arts establishes a fund to help meet the needs of our most vulnerable students
These are tender and uncertain times.
It is inspiring to witness the remarkable acts of solidarity and sacrifice demonstrated by so many.
While our students have demonstrated extraordinary resilience and resourcefulness in rising to the myriad challenges brought on by the global pandemic, they are also facing substantial and unexpected hardships, on top of their studies and school-related obligations.
Our responsibility as a public university—as a force for the public good—has perhaps never been as clear or as urgent.
That is why the School of the Arts and Architecture has established the Student Access, Equity, and Emergency Fund to help meet the needs of our most vulnerable students during this time. This fund will provide emergency grants directly to students to address immediate and essential needs.
On Tuesday, May 5, the world's communities will come together for #GivingTuesdayNow—a new global effort focused on giving and unity in response to COVID-19. Be sure to look for our email next Tuesday, May 5 when we will invite you to join us, if you are able, in support of our students.
No doubt, the road ahead is long. The path forward begins with small steps and consistent actions guided by our ideals, a caring for one another, and a steadfast commitment to our community. Through our newly established Student, Equity, and Emergency Fund and other initiatives, we will navigate through this moment together to emerge an even stronger UCLA Arts community.
For students, more information on this fund and instructions on how students can apply for support will be announced very soon.
Stay safe and healthy.
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