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On July 20, Chancellor White announced a death on the Fairbanks campus. The person has been identified as Ross Halliday, a student in the geological engineering program. His family has been notified and has asked for privacy during this difficult time.

This was a tragic event, and some may need to seek counseling support. For students who need mental health care immediately, call 474-7043 and follow the instructions to connect to services. The Student Health and Counseling Center will have counselors available Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. You can find more information at /chc/counseling-services-1/.

Friday’s email unfortunately contained an incorrect link to 911±¬ÁÏ’s counseling options through the employee assistance program. Please use one of the methods below to access services through Deer Oaks.

Deer Oaks toll free: 1-888-993-7650
Deer Oaks online:, username UofA, password UofA
911±¬ÁÏ employee assistance program:

Grief counselors will also be available to students, staff and faculty Monday, July 23, from 10 a.m.-noon in
Eielson 111.
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