A senior majoring in art and design at the University of Idaho died unexpectedly Sunday evening, according to an email from Vice Provost for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Blaine Eckles.
The student, Aleksander Halem, was from Newbury Park, California.
Halem served as a manager for the Women’s Basketball Team and was a committed student with a strong will to achieve success, according to the email.
If you are concerned about a student, faculty or staff member and are unsure of what to do, UI encourages you to file a VandalCARE report. Students impacted by Halem’s loss and needing assistance during this time can contact the Counseling & Testing Center at 208-885-6716.
We share our sincerest condolences with Halem’s family and friends who are most impacted by his death. The Argonaut will provide a full obituary if his friends and loved ones feel comfortable sharing more.
Angela Palermo can be reached at [email protected] or on Twitter @apalermotweets.
MARTY DENNISON
Alec was a nice young man. This is an awful tragedy. May his family and friends find God's peace in this terrible time.