In the early evening of October 25, an undergraduate NEIU student passed away at the NEIU’s student housing, the Nest. According to an email shared to Nest Residents about the passing, there is “no foul play” suspected and no “active threat” involved.
Vice President of Student Affairs Terry Mena and Angelina Pedroso Center for Diversity and Intercultural Affairs Director Dr. DeWitt Scott were on site, helping the families of those affected at the Nest. Neither could be reached for comment, along with the NEIU Police department. The Independent also reached out to Head of Communication Christopher Childers, who also did not respond at the time of publishing.
VP Mena said in an email to the Independent, “Our support efforts will continue through today and tomorrow at the NEST with these services.”
In the early morning of October 26th, NEIU’s President Katrina Bell-Jordan said in an email,
“My deepest condolences go out to family, classmates, faculty, staff, and all those in the NEIU community who had the privilege of knowing our student. This is a difficult time for all of us, and I encourage everyone to lean on one another for support and comfort as we navigate this loss together.”
NEIU’s President office listed the following resources are available for the university:
- Student Counseling Services (773) 442-4650. Office Location B-119
Counselors are available to meet with students both online and in person. If you need to reach someone urgently after hours, please call our main number at (773) 442-4650 and press “2” for an after-hours consultation. Our virtual platform, Timelycare, is also available 24/7. You can register using your NEIU email address. If you press the Talk Now button, a counselor will join you within five minutes.
- Student Health Services (773) 442-5800; Office Location E051
Staff are available to speak with students in a safe space.
- Student Affairs (773)-442-4600; Office Location C-336
Staff will be available through the weekend at the Nest if you would like to contact anyone on Saturday and Sunday, 3 – 5 p.m. on the sixth floor of the Nest.
- External Resources
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services, please visit the ComPsych website or call ComPsych toll-free at (833) 955-3400.
Dial 988, a national crisis lifeline. Text HOME to 741-741 to reach a volunteer crisis counselor via a national crisis text service.
The Independent Team would also like to offer our condolences to the family and friends. We offer a space for the NEIU community to share their obituary and memories. Reach out via email to [email protected]
