It is with great sadness that we share news of the recent passing of David Kurokawa. David was a senior English major and a veteran who lived in Groton, Connecticut. David was an active member of the Sailing Club, and well respected by his classmates. He had a delightful sense of humor and planned on a career as a teacher.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Kurokawa family and friends during this time of loss.
For those wishing to pay their respects, there will be memorial service to honor David on Thursday, September 28th at 2:30 pm in the Branford House at the Avery Point campus.
We want to affirm our commitment to creating a caring and compassionate community by noting these resources for students, faculty and staff:
Avery Point students needing support during this time of loss may visit Dr. Stephen Brewer in Academic Building room 114F. You may drop by or call (860) 287-0962 to make an appointment.
The Avery Point Office of Student Services in Branford House room 306 is available to assist students struggling with the loss of their classmate. You may make an appointment by calling 860-405-9024 or stop in during business hours Monday – Friday from 8:00 am-4:00 pm.
The Norwich Veteran’s Center is a source of support for students who are veterans, (860) 887-1755.
Counseling and Mental Health Services (CMHS) is available to provide support to the Storrs campus community. CMHS is located on the 4th floor of Arjona and their office hours are 8:30 -4:30 Monday-Thursday and Fridays from 9:00am-4:30pm. Students identified as needing support should be encouraged to either walk in during office hours or call 860-486-4705 to make an appointment.
In addition, information about dealing with grief is located on the CMHS website at http://counseling.uconn.edu/dealing-with-grief/
This is a difficult time for UConn and for the Kurokawa family. Condolences to the Kurokawa family can be sent to the Student Services Office, 1084 Shennecossett Road, Groton, CT 06340.
Sincerely,
Annemarie Seifert, Director of the Avery Point Campus
Trudy Flanery, Director of Avery Point Student Services
For more information, contact: Avery Point Office of Student Services at 860-405-9024