It is with great sadness that we share with you the passing of two of our students. Alana Lynn Ferrante, a sophomore from South Windsor, Connecticut and Ryan Vincent Meegan a sophomore from Ridgefield, Connecticut both passed away on Friday, September 18, 2015.
Alana, a pre-kinesiology major, was a recent transfer from Central Connecticut State University. She aspired to be a physical therapist. Alana was a coach with the Connecticut Volleyball Association. She is described as a having a motivating spirit, one that exuded positive energy. Funeral arrangements for Alana will be shared with interested students once they become available.
Ryan was a pre-teaching major who also was a mentor in UConn's First Year Experience (FYE) program. Ryan is described by his friends as a positive person who was always full of energy and enthusiasm. He was passionate about sports and loved being a member of the UConn Competitive Soccer and Club Rugby teams. UConn will provide transportation to the funeral services. Busses will leave from the Student Union at 8:30 am and will return to campus by 4:00 pm. To reserve a seat on the bus, email Christine Wilson.
Christine Wilson will be working with interested students in planning UConn campus memorial services for Alana and Ryan.
Our Counseling Center is available to any student who wishes to talk with them. You may make an appointment at the Counseling Center by calling 860-486-4705. Outside of normal hours, the therapist on call may be reached at 860-486-4705. A group discussion will also take place at 4 p.m. today at the CMHS office on the fourth floor of the Arjona Building.
Condolences to the Ferrante family and to the Meegan family can be sent to the Dean of Students Office, Unit Box 4062.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to family and friends at this time of loss.
Sincerely,
Elly Daugherty,
Associate Vice President for Student Affairs &
Dean of Students
Michael Gilbert
Vice President for Student Affairs
For more information, contact: Christine Wilson at christine.wilson@uconn.edu