The University announced Monday it would be holding a week of reflection for Maxwell Gruver, who died Thursday at Our Lady of the Lake regional Medical Center after a possible hazing incident at the Phi Delta Theta fraternity house.
LSU President F. King Alexander announced in a press conference Thursday afternoon the University had suspended all Greek Life activities indefinitely during the investigation into Gruver’s death. Alexander confirmed alcohol was a factor and emphasized the University’s strong stance against hazing.
“The death of Maxwell gruver was tragic and untimely,” Alexander said. “As we have continually warned over and over again, hazing is dangerous, irresponsible and unacceptable. It will not be tolerated at LSU.”
Shortly before the press conference, the national chapter of Phi Delta Theta suspended the LSU chapter and launched an investigation. Monday afternoon they officially removed the charter for the LSU chapter.
“We continue to keep the Gruver family in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time,” Bob Biggs, the executive vice president and CEO, said in a press release. “This is a very tragic situation that never should have happened.”
The autopsy was performed Friday afternoon where preliminary results were released by East Baton Rouge Coroner William “Beau” Clark. Clark said Gruver had a highly-elevated blood alcohol level and the presence of THC. The office said the following in a press release:
“No internal or external trauma noted. Marked cerebral and pulmonary edema were observed. Hospital admit blood and urine tests indicate a highly-elevated blood alcohol level plus the presence of THC in the urine. These findings will be confirmed in detail through our own toxicology testing. Final autopsy results pending further studies including toxicology and histological testing.” 
A memorial service was held for Gruver Monday afternoon at Christ the King Catholic Church. The Rev. Andrew Merrick read statements and eulogies from Gruver’s family.
“Max’s family ask that all of you who’ve been touched by Max honor and celebrate his life by doing three things every day,” Merrick said, reading aloud from the family’s statement. “One: radiate the happy, positive energy Max did. Two: always look to challenge yourself and seek opportunities to grow. Most importantly, always care for those around you.”
A meeting of Greek Life leaders and Student Advocacy and Accountability representatives was held Monday afternoon where the University outlined the details of the Greek Life suspension. Prohibited activities include retreats, philanthropy events, chapter events and organized tailgates. 
Dean of Students Mari Fuentes-Martin said the University administration has been placing a larger focus on caring for the students affected by this tragedy. This is the reasoning behind the week of remembrance. 
“We have been trying to reach out to students who have been traumatically impacted by this,” Fuentes-Martin said. “The new members [of Phi Delta Theta], the roommates, [Max’s friends from STRIPES], so we reached out to those folks to try to get them counseling.”
Fuentes-Martin added the University will begin shifting toward the investigative phase of the process.
“Student Advocacy and Accountability will come up with a plan in which we want to interview all the members of Phi Delt[a Theta],” Fuentes-Martin said. “We are hoping that really this week and next we can interview all of the parties we need to interview. Then we will need to assess what outcomes should happen if any, individually and as a group.”
Dena Winegeart and Abbie Shull contributed to this story.