Nipissing Mourns Loss of Student in Tragic Accident

The University was shocked and saddened to learn of the tragic passing of Jaidyn Phillis on December 17, 2019 in Parry Sound, Ontario as a result of a motor vehicle accident.  Jaidyn was a second year student in the Bachelor of Social Work program on the North Bay campus.

Our heartfelt thoughts go out to the student’s family and loved ones, to whom we offer our sincerest condolences. We also grieve with those closest to Jaidyn and her family, including roommates, friends, classmates, professors and all those who came to know her at Nipissing.

We are devastated to lose a student, a part of the Nipissing community. This loss will be felt by the community for quite some time.  Particularly in a time of grief and loss, we encourage members of our community to reach out to one another with care and concern, and to use the university resources outlined below. As we move through this difficult time together, Nipissing remains committed to supporting its students, staff and faculty.

Information on the visitation and funeral service can be found here: https://www.logansfuneralhome.com/death-notice/jaidyn-phillis/

Support Services

For staff and faculty, the Employee Assistance Program through Aspiria is available for support. For more information, please click on this link.

For students, counsellors are available for support through University Student Counselling Services in B210. They can be contacted at www.nipissingu.ca/counselling or 705-474-3450 ext. 4507 until Friday, December 20 at which time the University will close for the holidays.  Services will resume on Monday, January 6 at 8:30 a.m. If during the University closure students require counselling support, please contact Connex at https://www.connexontario.ca/ or Good2Talk at 1-866-925-5454 to help locate the most appropriate supports in your area.