College flags have been lowered to honour the memory of Amitoj Singh Sidhu, a level-one student in the Photography program, who died on September 14.
Niagara College sends its deepest condolences to Amitoj’s family, friends, colleagues and faculty.
Funeral arrangements for Amitoj have not been shared at this time.
Counselling is available for members of the NC community who may need support at this time.
Students can contact Health, Wellness & Accessibility Services in-person in AH125 (Welland Campus) or in W102 (Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake), by phone at 905-735-2211 ext. 7778 (Welland) or ext. 4409 (NOTL), or by email at [email protected]. International students may also connect with keep.meSAFE at the link and contact numbers provided below.
Staff and faculty can access the Employee and Family Assistance program via Homewood Human Solutions at 1-800-663-1142.
International student support available
International students are reminded that keep.meSAFE Student Support Advisors are also available 24/7, in your language to help you succeed while studying abroad. Access confidential support anytime, anywhere by:
- Downloading the free TELUS Health Student Support app (formerly known as the My SSP app) to chat or call
- Calling 1.844.451.9700 (or 001.416.380.6578 from outside North America)
- Visiting keepmesafe.org to chat
Counselling services are free and confidential.
