We are sorry to share the news of the passing of UConn student Marcus Lowe, who died unexpectedly on July 18, 2023.
Marcus was from North Haven, CT and most recently was enrolled in the School of Nursing CEIN (Certificate Entry into Nursing) program. Prior to enrolling at UConn, Marcus earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Vermont. After living in Vail, Colorado and San Diego, CA, Marcus returned to Connecticut to pursue a career in Nursing.
A Memorial Service celebrating Marcus's life will be held on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 12:00 noon at the Unitarian Society of New Haven, 700 Hartford Turnpike, Hamden, CT 06517. Friends and colleagues from UConn are invited to attend. Information about the service is available at this link.
Condolences to the Lowe family can be sent to the Dean of Students Office, 233 Glenbrook Road, Unit-4062, Storrs, Conn., 06269-4062.
Please remember there are resources available for any student needing support during this difficult time. Reach out to the offices listed below to connect with staff for assistance.
Avery Point
Office of Student Services, Branford House, Room 307, 860-405-9024
noemi.maldonado@uconn.edu
Mental Health Resource Center (MHRC) Branford House, Room 306, 860-405-9044
averypointmhrc@uconn.edu
Hartford
Office of Student Services, Room 106, 959-200-3743
Hartfordstudentservices@uconn.edu
Mental Health Resource Center (MHRC) Room 106, 959-200-3905
Naa.opoku-gyamfi@uconn.edu
Stamford
Office of Student Services, 201 suite, 203-251-8484
stamfordstudentservices@uconn.edu
Mental Health Resource Center (MHRC) 213 suite, 203-251-9597
Stamfordmhrc@uconn.edu
Storrs
Dean of Students Office, Wilbur Cross, room 203, 860-486-3426
dos@uconn.edu
Graduate Student Affairs & Postdoctoral Support, Whetten Graduate Center, 2nd floor, 860-486-3617, gradschool@uconn.edu
Student Health & Wellness – Mental Health Services, Arjona 4th floor, 860-486-4705
833-308-3040 (24/7/365)
Waterbury
Office, Location, Contact
Office of Student Services, 228 suite, 203-236-9847
waterbury.studentservices@uconn.edu
Mental Health Resource Center (MHRC), Room 236, 203-236-9817
claudia.pina@uconn.edu
Additionally, SHaW offers BeWell@UConn for free and confidential mental health support 24/7/365 by calling (833) 308-3040. International calls outside of the US 44-20-8987-6588. In addition, information about managing grief is located on the SHaW-Mental Health website. If you need help more immediately, resources can be accessed here.
This is a difficult time for the University as we navigate the many emotions people have after experiencing the loss of another community member. In addition to the sadness of this immediate incident, we are aware that tragedy may trigger our own personal histories of loss and grief. Staff and faculty are encouraged to reach out to UConn’s Employee Assistance Program if they are in need of support.
The loss of a community member is extremely difficult, and our deepest sympathy goes out to the Marcus’ family, and friends during this time of loss.
Sincerely,
Michael Gilbert, Vice President for Student Affairs
Maureen Armstrong, Interim Dean of Students
For more information, contact: Stduent Affairs at vpsa@uconn.edu