The University is mourning the loss of Joey (Dung) Nguyen, who passed away last week. He was a junior studying International Studies at the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences. Nguyen was a member of the Debate Council, as well as the Kendo Club, Museum Club and Vietnamese Students Association.
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 Nguyen’s involvement on campus and his impact on the Hopkins community.
“Joey was passionate about helping others learn the art and skill of debate, and volunteered his time to virtually teach debate to middle and high school students back in Vietnam,” they wrote. “Those who knew Joey recall his bright smile, warm personality, sense of humor, and the gratitude he showed towards others.”
Students wishing to express their condolences to Nguyen’s family may do so by writing an email to “The Family of Joey Nguyen” and sending it to the Dean of Students at deanofstudents@jhu.edu.
Hernandez and Brown encouraged students to support one another during this time.
“The loss of a student is felt deeply across our community,” they wrote. “In the coming days, please look for opportunities to help and support one another.”
Mental Health Services can be reached at (410) 516-8278 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m. (closed 12–1 p.m.), on Friday from 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., as well as Wednesdays from 1–6 p.m. Please leave a message during the 12–1 p.m. hour or press 1 to reach the on-call counselor.
If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis, contact the Behavioral Health Crisis Support Team at (410) 516-WELL (9355) to speak with a crisis support clinician. To speak to a counselor on call, students can contact (410) 516-8278 (option 1).
Student Outreach and Support is available for appointments by calling (410) 516-7857.
Religious and Spiritual Life can be reached at (410) 516-1880 from 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. from Monday through Friday.
A Place to Talk peer listening group is available Sunday through Thursday, 7 p.m.–1 a.m. in Brody Learning Commons 4010 and 7–11 p.m. in AMR I.
The TalkNow virtual counseling service is available through timelycare.com/jhu.
Students who live in residence halls may contact their Resident Advisor or Residence Director or stop by a Residential Life office. Residential Life can be contacted by phone on (410) 516-8283 or by email to residentiallife@jhu.edu.
