The University of Guelph community is mourning the death of Kalan Mahoney, a first-year bachelor of science (honours) student studying molecular biology and genetics, who passed away February 1.

A visitation and memorial service are planned for Saturday, Feb. 18 in Mississauga with additional visitation taking place Feb. 17. Condolences to Kalan’s family may be shared through the funeral home’s online memorial page.

Campus flags will be lowered to half-mast Feb. 17 in Kalan’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.