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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Dear COE Community,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The community session that will be held at Spencer View apartments is now scheduled. The UO Community Care Team will
<b>be at the Spencer View Community Center starting at 4:00pm</b>. Similar to the session held in HEDCO today (currently ongoing), s</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt">tudents, faculty, and staff who would like an opportunity to process the news with a caring
team and with other members of the community are invited to gather anytime within that window. Care support sessions like these have no formal agenda but offer a space and an opportunity to process around others, with support from a professional team. We can
process through discussion, recollection, or silence. All forms of managing are welcome.
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<p class="xmsonormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Best,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xmsonormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Dianna </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Dianna Carrizales-Engelmann, PhD<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Associate Dean for Administration and Strategic Initiatives<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
<a href="mailto:coe-staff-bounces@lists.uoregon.edu">coe-staff-bounces@lists.uoregon.edu</a> <<a href="mailto:coe-staff-bounces@lists.uoregon.edu">coe-staff-bounces@lists.uoregon.edu</a>>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Education Dean<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, January 26, 2026 9:26 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> coe-staff <<a href="mailto:coe-staff@lists.uoregon.edu">coe-staff@lists.uoregon.edu</a>>;
<a href="mailto:coe_ug_all@lists.uoregon.edu">coe_ug_all@lists.uoregon.edu</a>; <a href="mailto:coe_gr@lists.uoregon.edu">
coe_gr@lists.uoregon.edu</a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> coe-staff: Sad News - COE student loss<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#242424">Dear COE Community, Faculty, Staff, and Students,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#242424">We are writing with heavy hearts to share the news that one of our students passed away this weekend. We learned yesterday that Special Education doctoral student, Erick Njue, tragically
died in a cyclist-motorist accident in Eugene. Erick’s family has been notified and arrangements are underway. Erick was widely known across multiple programs in and outside of the College of Education, and his loss will be broadly felt.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#242424">Those who knew Erick uniformly remember a positive, impactful, and a bright light within our community.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#242424">This is incredibly sad. Erick worked closely with many of us, and we navigate this loss with uniquely heavy hearts. We know that news like this can bring up a wide range of emotions—grief,
shock, confusion, or a renewed sense of vulnerability—and that each person will experience and process this loss differently. The Office of the Dean of Students is arranging a session to be held for community members, friends, and students at Spencer View
apartments. We will share that information as soon as we receive it. We will also be coordinating support session(s) at the College of Education. Information on those sessions will also be shared as arrangements are made.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="elementtoproof" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#242424">In the interim, we encourage care of selves and one another in the days ahead. If you find that this news is particularly difficult,
or if it brings up feelings or experiences that feel overwhelming, please reach out for support.
<a href="https://counseling.uoregon.edu/services" title="https://counseling.uoregon.edu/services">
Counseling and support services</a> are prepared to help anyone who may need some additional support based on the details of this situation. Reaching out for support whether professionally or personally is a sign of care for yourself, it is not a burden to
others.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#242424">Our College of Education faculty and instructors are aware of the broad impact of this or any loss of a member of our community and while themselves managing the loss, will be mindful
of students who may be impacted in different ways and at different times. Flexibility, patience, and understanding will make a meaningful difference for students who are navigating grief while continuing their academic work. Faculty and staff are encouraged
to assist students by helping them connect with appropriate campus resources when needed.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#242424">If you are concerned about a community member during this time, or unsure how best to support someone, please do not hesitate to reach out for guidance.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#242424">Our thoughts are with Erick’s family, cohort, friends, instructors, and all those who are grieving this loss. As a community, we hold space for one another during this difficult
time.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#242424">With a sad heart,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="elementtoproof"><b><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Emily Tanner-Smith | Interim Dean & Thomson Professor</span></b><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:black;background:white"> (she/her)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="elementtoproof"><b><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#737373;background:white">University of Oregon | College of Education</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="elementtoproof"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">230 HEDCO Education Building | Eugene, OR 97403-1215</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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