Garcia

A community support meeting will take place at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 11 in McManus Lounge, Hollister Hall, in response to the death of Ephrahim Garcia, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering. Garcia died Sept. 10. A memorial service is being planned.

The adviser of three student project teams and a mentor to many undergraduate and graduate students, Garcia was a “wonderful colleague with a self-proclaimed desire to ‘mix it up a bit,’” said Lance Collins, dean of the College of Engineering, in a message to engineering colleagues.

Support services are available to all members of the Cornell community affected by Garcia’s death. Students may consult with counselors from Gannett Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) by calling 607-255-5155. Students may also speak with a peer counselor by calling EARS at 607-255-3277.

Faculty and staff may call the Faculty Staff Assistance Program at 607-255-COPE or 607-255-2673. The Ithaca-based CrisisLine is available at 607-272-1616. For additional resources, visit the Caring Community site.