President's Messages

Dear Beach Community: When George Floyd, an unarmed citizen, was killed by those who are sworn to serve and protect, the entire nation watched and was galvanized. And the horror of another Black citizen suffering at the hands of white officials has eaten away at our country and consciences ever since.  Like many of you, I have seen the video numerous times and experienced feelings of heartache, anger and revulsion. For many people, Mr. Floyd’s killing was a tipping point in a long…

Dear Beach Staff:  I write today with an update on our outlook for further "repopulation" of campus by Beach staff and administration.    We have witnessed remarkable progress in the fight against the pandemic. Social distancing, the wearing of face coverings, the advent of vaccines, and other measures have all had a significant impact on infection rates. As we look to …

We have great expertise at The Beach to substantiate our Beach 2030 aspirations. In order to Be a Future Ready University and to Advance Partnerships for the Public Good I have asked two distinguished members of our community to assume some new roles. First, I’ve asked Dr. Jennifer Ostergren to temporarily step away from her associate dean duties in CHHS to assist me in establishing an Office of Integrated Planning and Accountability. In addition to her stellar scholarly career at The Beach,…

As I reflect on the many messages I’ve sent to our campus over the past almost seven years, I am saddened by how many have been written in response to hateful acts directed at individuals and groups who are considered “other.” I have written about racist violence aimed at those of African, Asian, Pacific Islander, and indigenous descent. I’ve condemned violence and discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals and those of the Muslim and…