GVSU Student Senate Statement Regarding Recent Tragedies

ALLENDALE, Mich. — Grand Valley State University's Student Senate issued a statement April 3 regarding recent tragedies. The text of the statement is below:

As the student body reflects on the series of unrelated student deaths that we have heard about this year, it is important to remember the positive attributes of these fellow students. Student Senate offers condolences to the families and friends of all those who have been effected by the deaths of loved ones and friends.

Student Senate will continue to work with Grand Valley State University's administration to support the efforts of the Counseling Center and the programs it has available to serve the students. Because of these tradegies, coupled with the economic hardship in Michigan, students should be open to seeking help when grieving a loss or facing struggles that are making financial choices difficult.

Students should be reminded that some of their friends and peers may be facing a stressful period in their lives. When friends are in need of any type of assistance, please don't hesitate to encourage fellow students to use these Grand Valley resources. Some of these resources are available at http://www.gvsu.edu/counsel .