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The loss of an Oregon State University student has been confirmed by Rob Odom, vice president of University Relations and Marketing.
In an email to The Barometer, Odom confirmed that a student at OSU died on the evening of May 8.
“OSU is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of a student’s life,” Odom said. “We offer our deepest condolences to the student’s family, friends and loved ones.”
OSU’s Counseling and Psychological Services are being extended to any student and staff impacted by “this unfortunate tragedy,” Odom said.
CAPS can be reached on their website here or contacted at 541-737-2131. Employees impacted can contact Lyra Health at 877-235-7812.
The Anywhere Anytime app is also available for support. The app isn’t just for OSU Corvallis campus students.
Students enrolled at the Cascades Campus, Ecampus, Hatfield Marine Science Center and Portland Center can use this service to get immediate support
Students can use the app to arrange short-term teletherapy appointments. It’s available in over 150 languages.
The situation surrounding this incident is ongoing. No further details were confirmed about who, where and how this incident happened. The Barometer will continue to look into the incident and update as we confirm more details.
