NC State University Chancellor Randy Woodson | chancellor.nscu.edu
NC State University Chancellor Randy Woodson | chancellor.nscu.edu
Red and White Week at North Carolina State University began Monday under a cloud of disheartening news, as a third student was found to have died by suicide since the beginning of the school year.
During his annual address to students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors and friends, Chancellor Randy Woodson kicked the week off with the somber reminder of the three deaths, before turning the focus to the university’s accomplishments.
“Our community is hurting,” Woodson said, according to CBS17.com. “We’ve suffered tragic losses of several students this year, including one just last week. As a person that spent my entire career working in higher education, around amazing young people like are here today, and as a parent, this weighs heavily on me and I know it does on each and everyone here. I’m grieving alongside with each of you.”
The chancellor stressed that one of the university’s most important values is community, and part of that concept includes promoting health and well-being for those on campus.
"It’s very clear that we need to expand mental-health and well-being services for our community,” he said, according to CBS17.com. “We’ve heard you and we need to do more. I recognize that one day off from classes is not a fix-all solution for the way many of us are feeling, and I want you to know that we’ll do all we can to extend support and resources to help."
A Wellness Day is scheduled for Thursday. It is designed to give people an opportunity to reflect on their health and well-being. Classes will not be held that day, and events and resources are scheduled to be available.
Mental health resources can be found at NC State Wolfpack Wellness.
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