First year U of G student dies in campus residence
Posted Nov 1, 2016 02:31:37 PM.
Last Updated Nov 1, 2016 06:39:06 PM.
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A first year University of Guelph student in the Bachelor of Arts program has died in a campus residence.
The school says that it happened Tuesday morning and Guelph Police are investigating. The cause of death is not known at this time.
They say there is no risk to public safety and are not releasing the student’s name.
U of G President Franco Vaccarino says, “We are deeply saddened by this news, and my heart goes out to the family and friends of this student (…) As a community, there is no greater struggle than losing one of our own, and we will ensure that students affected by this tragedy receive support and assistance.”
The student lived in Prairie Hall, part of the school’s South Residence.
The University’s Counselling Services is working with Student Housing Services to provide support.
More information on who to contact for support can be found below:
Student Counselling Services, Ext. 53244
Student Support Network (drop in hours are noon to 10 p.m., Monday to Friday, Raithby House)
Good2Talk Helpline, 1-866-925-5454
Employee Assistance Program for faculty and staff, Ext. 52133
Multi-Faith Resource Team, Ext. 52392
