The University is mourning the loss of Zoe Underwood, who passed away last week. She was a senior and dual degree student studying clarinet performance at the Peabody Institute and history at the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences.
Underwood was previously awarded the Hugh Hawkins Research Fellowship and conducted research on the history of classical music in Maryland before and after the Peabody Institute was founded.
She was also involved with the Music for a While program — a partnership between Peabody and the Hopkins Hospital bringing Peabody musicians to perform at the hospital.
In an email to the University, Vice Provost for Student Affairs Rachelle Hernandez, and Associate Vice Provost for Student Engagement and Dean of Students Brittini Brown wrote about Underwood’s impact on the campus community.
“Zoe will be remembered for her kindness, authenticity, resilience, and thoughtful and reflective nature,“ they wrote.
Students wishing to express their condolences to Underwood’s family may write an email to “The Family of Zoe Underwood” and send it to the Office of the Dean of Students at deanofstudents@jhu.edu.
Mental Health Services (Homewood location) is open for current students over the summer on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. and Wednesday from 1–5 p.m. The office may be contacted by calling (410) 516-8278.
If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis on or around our Baltimore campuses, please contact the Behavioral Health Crisis Support Team at (410) 516-WELL (9355) to speak with a crisis support clinician.
For support outside of the Baltimore area, please call 988 or use the Crisis Text Line (text HOME to 741741).
For Peabody students: Deb Gould and Stacy Cooper Patterson are available to meet, either in person or virtually.
For Homewood students: Student Outreach and Support, located in AMR II, is available for appointments by calling (410) 516-7857 or scheduling through their website.
Religious & Spiritual Life can be reached at (410) 516-1880 or at chaplain@jhu.edu.
TimelyMD’s TalkNow service is available 24/7 and can be accessed by visiting timelycare.com/jhu.
Additional health and well-being resources provided by the University can be found on the well-being website.
