The University of Guelph community is mourning the death of Dr. Alan Gordon, a professor in the Department of History, who passed away July 25.

Details on a memorial service for Alan will be provided in this posting as they become available. Campus flags will be lowered to half-mast August 4 in Alan’s honour.

Support services and initiatives are available for all faculty, staff and students, including:

  • Employee assistance program for faculty and staff, 1-800-265-8310
  • Multi-Faith Resource Team, Ext. 58909
  • Student Counselling Services, Ext. 53244
  • Crisis Text Line, text “UofG” to 686868

This message is shared with the community following University protocol.

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