"We always follow our security team's guidance, CBS said in an email. This situation is no different. We are working with the university to reschedule for a different date. The lecture series is organized by UCLA's Burkle Center for International Relations. The Los Angeles Times reported that several employees at the center expressed opposition to Weiss' appearance. The newspaper also said the university was expecting a large number of students to protest the event."
"The university was ready to implement a comprehensive security plan for this event, developed in coordination with campus safety and external law enforcement partners, Steve Lurie, UCLA associate vice chancellor and chief safety officer, said in a statement to Bloomberg. UCLA remains committed to supporting public programming which represents a wide range of viewpoints, with safety planning tailored to each event."
UCLA canceled the Feb. 27 Daniel Pearl Memorial Lecture after security concerns were raised by Bari Weiss. The lecture was part of the Daniel Pearl Memorial Lecture series organized by UCLA's Burkle Center for International Relations. CBS stated it follows its security team's guidance and is working with the university to reschedule. The Los Angeles Times reported internal opposition at the Burkle Center and an expectation of large student protests; a Burkle Center associate director reportedly threatened to resign if the event were rescheduled. UCLA said it had prepared a comprehensive security plan coordinated with campus safety and external law enforcement.
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