It is with great sadness that we share with you the passing of one of our students. Justin Niezrecki a senior from Avon, CT studying Electrical Engineering passed away on December 6, 2019. Justin was an involved student at UConn, connected to the Engineering Ambassadors program, the 3D Printing Club, the Engineering Student Leadership Council and the Gamers Club.
For those wishing to pay their respects, you are welcome to join the family from 10:00am-12:00p, on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at the Carmon Funeral Home, 301 Country Club Rd, Avon, CT 06001.
Students who are in need of additional support should be referred to the offices below:
Student Health & Wellness - Mental Health Services is available to provide support to the Storrs campus community at this time of loss. Mental Health Services is located on the 4th floor of Arjona and their office hours are from 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and from 10:30am-4:30pm on Wednesdays. Students identified as needing support should be encouraged to either walk in during office hours or call 860-486-4705 to make an appointment. There is also a counselor on-call after hours who can be reached by calling 860-486-4705. In addition, information about dealing with grief is located on the Mental Health Services website at http://counseling.uconn.edu/dealing-with-grief/
The Dean of Students Office located on the 2nd floor of Wilbur Cross is available to assist students struggling with the loss of their classmate. You may make an appointment by calling 860-486-3426 or stop in to meet with a staff member during business hours Monday – Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm.
Finally, 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 in need of support for themselves are encouraged to support one another. In addition, UConn’s Employee Assistance Program is available: http://hr.uconn.edu/employee-assistance-program/
This is a difficult time for UConn and for the Niezrecki family. Condolences to the Niezrecki family can be sent to the Dean of Students Office, 233 Glenbrook Road, Unit-4062, Storrs, Connecticut 06269-4062.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Niezrecki 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
For more information, contact: Maureen Armstrong at maureen.armstrong@uconn.edu