Alberta Quartey, 23, passed away on June 18, 2023. She was a graduate student from Ghana majoring in electrical engineering.
“Our campus community mourns the loss of Alberta,” said Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Chris Miller. “She will be sorely missed. Please continue to have her family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.”
A viewing will take place on Friday, July 21 at 4 p.m. at Whigham Funeral Home in Newark, New Jersey, followed by a memorial service at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox in Union, New Jersey at 9 p.m.
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is providing grief counseling to students. Any student who wants to speak to a counselor should contact CAPS at 864-656-2451. After-hours counseling is available by calling 864-656-2451 and selecting option 2 from the menu.
Counseling services are also available to faculty and staff through ComPsych, the University’s Employee Assistance Program provider, at 866-365-0813.
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