March 11, 2009 — Stony Brook University has reported that a student of the university, Andrew Mineo, died in his room on campus Tuesday evening. Mineo, a senior psychology major, resided in Hendrix College in Roth Quad.
“Cause of death has not yet been determined and is under investigation by the Suffolk County Police Department and the Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s Office,” according to the university’s report.
Funeral arrangements are being made by family, and those who would like details about the funeral can call the Office of the Dean of Students at 632-7320.
Those who wish to seek support can call the University Counseling Center at 632-6720, the Center for Prevention and Outreach at 632-2748, or the Employee Assistance Program at 632-6085.
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The University’s Report
Student Death on Campus Mourned; Counseling Available The campus community mourns the loss of Andrew Mineo, a senior psychology major who died in his room in Hendrix College on the evening of Tuesday, March 10. Cause of death has not yet been determined and is under investigation by the Suffolk County Police Department and the Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s Office. Preliminary investigation indicates that there is no criminality involved. Funeral arrangements are being made by family, and those who would like details about the funeral can call the Office of the Dean of Students at 632-7320.
Members of the campus community who wish to seek support are encouraged to call the University Counseling Center at 632-6720, the Center for Prevention and Outreach at 632-2748, or the Employee Assistance Program at 632-6085. Another resource is Response of Suffolk County at 751-7500, where counselors are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
