The University of Guelph community is mourning the death of Dr. Joubert Satyre, a faculty member in the School of Languages and Literatures, who passed away Jan. 15.

A memorial service is planned for 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 23 at the Wall-Custance Funeral Home in Guelph. Condolences to Joubert’s family may be shared through the funeral home’s online memorial page.

Campus flags will be lowered to half-mast Jan. 23 in Joubert’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.