President's Message

Dear OneBeach Community,It is right to speak out against injustice. It’s right to be on the side of peace. We should all be focused on the human experience of the ongoing war between Hamas and Israel – the plight of the October 7 victims and their families, the ongoing trauma suffered by hostages, and the horror of the bombings in Gaza.It is, however, hateful and wrong for anyone on this campus to target Jewish students, faculty members, or staff. The recent appearance of posters featuring…

Dear OneBeach Community,There is much to protest in these times as inhumane acts are being perpetrated across the globe. My focus is on keeping everyone at The Beach safe and free to pursue their academic, social, professional, and personal goals. Our responsibility to each other is to create a secure campus that allows for learning, relationship building, and personal development in its many forms. Much chaos is evident at campuses in California and across the nation. The desire to speak…

Dear Beach Community: Passionate expression and dissent prompted by political and social issues both close to home and around the world have long been part of college campuses. Most recently, we've grappled with the tragedies of the Israel-Hamas war. At The Beach and institutions across the country, we've seen many events, resident and guest speakers, and demonstrations. This conflict has brought pain, anger, and debate. On our campus, we have protected the right to free expression for those…

Dear Beach Community, April is Earth Month at the Beach, a time to recognize and celebrate the many ways that environmental protection and climate action are part of our campus culture while recommitting ourselves to do more to live in harmony with our beautiful planet.  The Beach has much to be proud of when it comes to our sustainability efforts. We have moved closer to our …