In Acknowledgement of Ryan Exline

The staff at CAPS wants to acknowledge the tragic death of Ryan Exline as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident during the semester break.   Ryan was a first-year student at the Nicholas School of the Environment, where he was pursuing a Master of Environmental Management degree in ecosystem science and conservation.We realize that this is a very difficult time for many in the Duke community, and we remain available to provide support and counseling for any student who needs assistance related to this tragedy.   We are particularly sensitive to the immediate loss experienced by those friends and colleagues of Ryan, and we are available to meet with you if you need to talk about how this is affecting you or to offer help in coping with the loss.  

We are also aware that such a loss impacts entire groups and communities as well, and we are willing to come and meet with organizations or groups that may need someone to facilitate a gathering to continue healing and coping with the various reactions you may experience.  Please visit our self help section for information on responding to Grief and Loss. 

In addition, we realize that all members of the Duke Community are vulnerable to being impacted.  For any students who have suffered a tragic death of a loved one or suffered violence, this event can bring to the surface past experiences with loss or violent trauma.

If you would like to consult with a counselor regarding the impact this incident has had on you, call our front desk staff at (919) 660-1000 and let them know you’d like to schedule a meeting.  If you would like a counselor to come to a meeting of a group that has been more directly effected, call 660-1000 and ask to speak with Dr. Gary Glass who will coordinate these requests.