Nipissing University mourns death of student in Bracebridge

To all members of the Nipissing University community:It is with great sadness that I am writing to advise you of the death of one of our students, Lindsay Wilson, in an off-campus incident that occurred on Friday, in Bracebridge. Lindsay was a fourth-year student in the Child and Family Studies program at our Muskoka Campus.
On behalf of the University, I offer my sincere sympathies to Lindsay's family and friends. Our thoughts are with each of you who knew, worked with, taught and were friends with Lindsay.
At this difficult time, I would like to remind you that counselling services are available:Counsellors are available at the Muskoka Campus to support our students as we work through this tragedy. Students may book an appointment at the main office or by calling 705.645.2921 ext. 72024/7 support is available through the Muskoka-Parry Sound Community Mental Health Service at 1.800.461.5424 (please ask for the intake worker).All students may contact the Student Development and Services Office in Room B210 for counselling without appointment. They may also call or email to book an appointment – 705.474.3450 ext. 4362,counselling@nipissingu.ca. Brantford students may contact counselling services at Wilfrid Laurier University at 519.756.8228 or emailcsbrantford@wlu.ca.For 24/7 support in the North Bay area, please contact the North Bay Regional Health Centre’s crisis intervention program at 1.800.352.1141. In the Brantford area, please contact the Brantford General Hospital 519.752.CARE (2273).Employees may contact Aspiria, our Employee Family Assistance Program, at 1.877.234.5327.
We are currently working to ensure flexibility for our Muskoka campus students with respect to end of semester classes, assignments and exams. More details will be shared through the Office of the Vice?President, Academic and Research Services.
We will share information relating to memorial services as it becomes available.
As we move through this difficult time together, Nipissing is committed to supporting our students, staff and faculty.
Sincerely,
Dr. Mike DeGagné
President and Vice-Chancellor
Nipissing University