The University of California, Davis, police department is investigating the death of a student whose body was found at his fraternity house Thursday afternoon.
The Yolo County Coroner's Office has identified the deceased as Andrew V. Wieman, 20, of Eureka, a third-year student majoring in managerial economics.
The coroner's office initiated an autopsy earlier today, determining the cause of death to be stab wounds to the neck and chest. UC Davis Police Capt. Rita Spaur said a note possibly written by Wieman and found at the scene is being examined by the California Department of Justice.
The investigation by the coroner's office and police department continues. Further information will be provided as soon as it is known.
"We are deeply sorrowed at the news of Andrew's death, and extend our condolences to his family and friends," said Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Carol Wall.
Spaur said Wieman's body was found in his room at the Kappa Sigma fraternity house on campus.
UC Davis police and fire departments and an ambulance responded about 1:10 p.m. Thursday to a 911 call from a fraternity member. Spaur said fraternity members, concerned that Wieman had failed to show up for class on the first day of instruction for the winter quarter, had gone looking for him.
Approximately 23 fraternity members live in the house, which is privately owned and managed; the fraternity chapter has about 70 members.
Student affairs staff were on site Thursday afternoon to offer assistance, and Counseling Center staff met with a fraternity representative Friday morning. A meeting has been scheduled early next week for the counseling staff to further encourage the fraternity members to draw on the campus resources available to them.
The Counseling Center, staffed by psychologists and other mental health professionals, offers drop-in and by-appointment counseling between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Counseling Center Director Judy Mack will be available to meet with students at the center from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Also, the Cowell Student Health Center is open 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Sr. Chaplain Randy Vaughan and three other chaplains with the Woodland Police Department met with fraternity members yesterday, and a chaplain was at the fraternity house this morning.
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Julia Ann Easley, General news (emphasis: business, K-12 outreach, education, law, government and student affairs), 530-752-8248, jaeasley@ucdavis.edu