CSU, Chico President Gayle Hutchinson and Butte College President Samia Yaqub have jointly announced the two institutions’ upcoming Book in Common will be “All They Will Call You” by Tim Z. Hernandez. “All They Will Call You” tells the devastating true story of a January 1948 plane crash in California’s Central Valley that killed 32 passengers, including 28 Mexican farm workers who were being deported by the United States government. Through years of painstaking investigative research and masterful storytelling, Hernandez captures a stirring narrative blending historical records, testimony, and eyewitness accounts.

California State University, Chico will honor the work and legacy of Cesar Chavez this week with six days of events, learning opportunities and acts of service, starting with an on-campus workshop Monday and culminating with a community march on Saturday.

Welcome back from spring break, Wildcats. We hope that you had a restful and restorative time off from classes, and as you re-engage with the campus community this week, we want to remind you that Chico State is here to support you. Please view this video message from CSU, Chico President Gayle Hutchinson. If you are struggling or need help, we encourage you take advantage of the great number of services and programs available to you. As always, professional counseling services are available in the Counseling and Wellness Center (SSC 430, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., M–F) and by phone 24/7 at 530-898-6345. This week, counseling will also be available in the BMU Room 008, M–W, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. See a full schedule of activities: https://www.csuchico.edu/counseling/self-help/2018-events.shtml

Get ready for a week of wellness and rejuvenation. On-campus organizations and facilities are offering an abundance of self-care services to our hard working students! From therapy dogs and DIY crafts, to yoga, meditation, and wellness speakers, get the support you need from the people and places that care! http://bit.ly/2DPU4Bu

Already into his budding career, 2017 graduate Kyle Bailey has previously worked behind the scenes on hundreds of projects, assisting in production of songs by big-name artists such as Macklemore, Frank Ocean, Mariah Carey, and the Seattle Symphony. “My love of music drew me to choose my path,” Bailey said. “Now, instead of focusing on my own music, I can help people achieve new heights with their own.”

The Los Molinos Branch Library has a beautiful new mural, painted by CSU, Chico art students. The four students, from a public murals art course here at Chico State, completed the Friends of the Los Molinos Library-funded mural in eight hours. What made this project extra special: This is the first completed mural in this new course. The student artists: Laura Tranquilino, Val Thomas, Kris Johnson (the design creator), and Audrey Cobb.

Happy first day of spring, Wildcats! We hope you're using your break to soak in at least a little bit of our nearby outdoor splendor. The spring wildflower bloom at Table Mountain is a beautiful scene everyone should experience. (Jessica Bartlett / University Photographer)

"At 3,670 acres, Bidwell Park is by most estimates the ninth-largest city park in the nation — more than three times the size of Golden Gate Park, more than four times the size of Manhattan’s Central Park. How a medium-size college town in the Sacramento Valley ended up with the ninth-biggest park in the country involves some larger-than-life figures from its past."

This has been one of the tougher weeks in a long time, for all of us. We hope your break is safe and restful. We'd like to remind all of our students that campus counseling and crisis services will remain available all break during normal hours, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m in the Counseling and Wellness Center. If you're off-campus, call 530-898-6345 any time, 24/7. Take good care of each other. It's the Wildcat Way. (Jason Halley / University Photographer)

We're still hurting today, Wildcats, and we know you are too. We're here for you. Full counseling services are still available across campus, and therapy dogs are in the BMU and The Hub throughout the day. Drop-in counseling is available in the BMU downstairs, The Hub in University Housing, and the Counseling and Wellness Center. Off campus? Call 530-898-6345.

Our hearts are heavy to share the news that today’s death was a student in our computer animation and game development program. Junior Zach Baggins, from Berkeley, passed away this morning, March 14. He was 20. A candlelight vigil is being organized for tonight at 6 p.m. in Shurmer Gym. We will share additional details about memorial services when they are available.

A message to our students from President Gayle Hutchinson: We are saddened to report that University Police responded to an incident this morning after a report someone fell from one of the stairwells in Butte Hall at approximately 8:35 a.m. It appears to be a suicide, but the investigation is ongoing and there has not been a determination on the cause of death at this time. While the release of information may feel slow, we are doing our best to follow law enforcement protocols and respond to the needs of campus. In light of this tragedy, I want to confirm that classes in Butte Hall will remain cancelled until further notice. Classes will remain open elsewhere in order for students to engage with classmates and faculty they know and care about. It’s important for students to feel like they have a place to go with people they trust and can affirm their sense of belonging. We understand that you may have apprehensions or discomfort about coming to class. While recognizing that possibility, I encourage that if you can, you do come to class if you feel comfortable doing so. However, we have advised faculty to express leniency in their attendance policies. Please communicate directly with your faculty regarding your attendance. If you feel you need to take a break, please do so. Crisis counseling services are available for students, faculty, and staff in the Bell Memorial Union Auditorium until 5 p.m. today. After 5 p.m. tonight, counseling services will be available in The Hub in University Housing. Additionally, students can also access free urgent walk-in services at the Counseling and Wellness Center located in Student Services Center Room 430. The Counseling Center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. For more information, call 898-6345 or go to www.csuchico.edu/counseling/. We will continue to update and provide additional information as it becomes available.