The University of Guelph community is mourning the death of Jack Pol, a client services clerk at the Ontario Veterinary College Health Sciences Centre, who passed away March 1.

Visitation is planned for 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, March 7 at Gilbert MacIntyre and Son Funeral Home in Guelph. Condolences to Jack’s family may be shared through the funeral home’s online memorial page.

Campus flags will be lowered to half-mast March 8 in Jack’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, 519-824-4120, Ext. 58909
  • Student Counselling Services, 519-824-4120, Ext. 53244
  • Crisis Text Line, text “UofG” to 686868

This message is shared with the community following University protocol.

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