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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CSU, Chico Campus Re-opens Tomorrow Earlier today, Governor Gray Davis ordered state buildings closed, and CSU Chancellor Charles Reed announced all CSU campuses would be closed. Reed told CSU presidents this afternoon that Wednesday classes would be in session, unless late developments necessitated a change in plans. Most buildings on campus have been closed since noon today. Exceptions include the Bell Memorial Union, Meriam Library and the Health Center. Some campus staff remained to maintain the campus infrastructure and the health and safety of the campus community. Housing staff have been working today to reach out to students in residence halls who may have been particularly impacted by the events. The psychological counseling staff has expanded its efforts to see students, faculty and staff, and set up a table outside the BMU for those who want to speak with a counselor. President Manuel Esteban was in Long Beach today, to attend a meeting of the CSU Board of Trustees, which was cancelled. Scott McNall, provost and vice president of academic affairs, informed campus of the closure. Staff from University Police, Student Activities, International Programs and other offices have offered assistance to foreign students on campus who may feel fear and anxiety over repercussions from today's events. In an e-mail to campus this morning, McNall wrote, "It is important to remember that many people, regardless of their national origins, are deeply distressed by what has happened and are worried about the unfolding events. Many people have friends, loved ones and others who are and will be affected by what has happened. Please help everyone understand and respect differences." ### 
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