Sympathy for the Brown University Community
I write with compassion and in shared grief for our friends and colleagues at Brown University after today’s tragic shooting in Providence. University leaders, including the Cornell University Police Department, are closely following the events in Rhode Island.
This unspeakable violence struck a university community during final exams as students, faculty, and staff prepare for the end of a semester and to spend time with loved ones. Our hearts go out to everyone at Brown.
To our Cornell students: It is human to experience stress at the end of a semester, and now you may be worried for friends at Brown. Please do not hesitate to seek out university resources. No one is alone.
In sympathy,
Michael I. Kotlikoff
President
Community Resources
Individuals can have a diverse range of feelings, needs, and reactions when facing loss. This information about Grief and Loss (pdf) may be helpful to you or a friend. The Ithaca-based Crisisline is available at 607-272-1616 and the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available throughout the U.S. Additional supportive resources are listed at mentalhealth.cornell.edu.
Students in need of professional mental health support can email Student Support and Advocacy Services at or call Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at 607-255-5155. Employees can call the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) at 607-255-2673.