Dear fellow Wildcats,
This past week has been especially trying for our community. A spectrum of emotions accompany the loss of a member of our Northwestern family. Since Harsha’s passing, our campus has dealt with feelings of confusion, pain, sadness, anxiety, anger and more. But we also have had the opportunity to remember, to reflect and to find comfort in our peers. Harsha will not be forgotten.
Last Thursday, Northwestern came together for a candlelight vigil and painted the Rock in remembrance of Harsha. In Hindu tradition, the period of mourning lasts for 13 days after the funeral of the deceased. From Harsha’s funeral on October 1st until October 14th, in respect of this tradition, we ask that our community refrain from painting the Rock.
We greatly appreciate your continued support and the solidarity that our Northwestern family has shown from the very beginning. Together, we are stronger than we could ever be alone.
Thank you again for your continued support for Harsha’s family, friends and our entire community.
Sincerely,
Victor Shao | President, Associated Student Government
Brad Stewart | Executive Vice President, Associated Student Government
Ani Ajith | Speaker of the Senate, Associated Student Government
Girish Pendse | Financial Vice President, Associated Student Government
Lauren Masterson | Student Groups Vice President, Associated Student Government
Pat Schnettler | President, Interfraternity Council
Isabella Pasbakhsh | President, Multicultural Greek Council
Juliana Singleton | President, National Pan-Hellenic Council
Emily Jordan | President, Panhellenic Association
Mirza Drino | President, Residence Hall Association
Miranda Zhao | President, Residential College Board
John Allman | Co-Chair, Student Theatre Coalition