Recent death of a student - Counselling services available

To all members of the Nipissing University community:It is with great sadness that I am writing to advise you of the death of one of our students, Patrice Wren.  Patrice was a third-year student in the Business program at our North Bay Campus.

On behalf of the University, I offer my sincere sympathies to Patrice’s family and friends. Our thoughts are with each of you who knew, worked with, taught and were friends with Patrice.

At this difficult time, I would like to remind you that counselling services are available:

Group Debriefings and mental health supports are available for anyone who would like to attend: Friday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to noon, and Saturday, April 21, from noon to 2 p.m. in RSAC 203.
All students may contact the Student Development and Services Office in Room B210 for counselling. Individuals can call or email to book an appointment – 705.474.3450 ext. 4507, counselling@nipissingu.ca. 
For 24/7 support in the North Bay area, please contact the North Bay Regional Health Centre’s crisis intervention program at 1.800.352.1141. 
Employees may contact Aspiria, our Employee Family Assistance Program, at 1.877.234.5327.

Information on exam deferrals can be accessed here.

We will share information relating to memorial services as it becomes available.

As we move through this difficult time together, Nipissing is committed to supporting our students, staff and faculty.

Sincerely,

Dr. Casey Phillips
Associate Vice-President, Students