In Memoriam

  • Passing of Germaine Green

    It is with sadness that we share the loss of a valued member of our community, Germaine Green.  Germaine passed away unexpectedly on 12/4/2022, he was a second year, in the Academic Center for Exploratory Students, from Windsor, CT.  Germaine was a student on the Hartford Campus, and was involved with U-Cann Sing, Gospel Choir, Harford Pre-Med Association, Hartford Human Rights Club, Hus-Keys A Capella, South Asian Student Organization, Undergrad Student Government-Hartford, and the World Culture Organization-Hartford.

    Condolences to the Green family can be sent to the Dean of Students Office, 233 Glenbrook Road, Unit-4062, Storrs, Connecticut 06269-4062.

    The loss of a classmate is never easy and we acknowledge that people experience many emotions as we navigate the passing of a valued member of the UConn community. This is a difficult time for the University and we write today to remind you of the resources available to you and encourage you to reach out if needed.

    Student Health & Wellness Mental Health Services is available to provide support to the students who may be struggling.  To make an appointment with SHaW-Mental Health call 860-486-4705 or schedule an appointment online. 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.

    To connect with a Student Services Staff member on the Hartford Campus, please contact them at (959) 200-3500 to schedule an appointment, or sign up with an appointment online at https://nexus.uconn.edu/ with Monique Nelson.  You can also send them an email at Hartford.studentservices@uconn.edu.  Staff in the Dean of Students Office on the Storrs Campus are available to meet with you if that would be helpful. To schedule a meeting, please call 860-486-3426, or come to our drop-in hours in Wilbur Cross Room 203, and day of the week between 1:00pm and 3:00pm and we would be happy to meet with you to offer you support. 

    This is a difficult time for UConn and for the Green family.  Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Greens’ family and friends during this time of loss.

    Sincerely, 

    Michael Gilbert, Vice President for Student Affairs

    Eleanor JB Daugherty, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Students

    Fany DeJesus Hannon, Interim Dean of Students

    For more information, contact: Student Services at Hartford.studentservices@uconn.edu