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Father Jenkins expresses condolences on the passing of doctoral student Majd Alshoufi

Author: Dennis Brown

Grotto candles (Photo by Matt Cashore/University of Notre Dame)

Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., president of the University of Notre Dame, expressed his deep condolences on the death of Notre Dame doctoral student Majd “Jude� Alshoufi.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with Jude’s family and friends,� Father Jenkins said. “It is a profound sadness for all of us to lose someone so engaged in our community and so brimming with promise.�

Born in Syria, Jude was raised in the United Arab Emirates. He was pursuing a doctoral degree in peace studies and psychology through the Department of Psychology and the Kroc Institute for International Peace 91ÊÓÆµ. He also was involved with the IDEA Center’s BrainDrive business.

A campus memorial service will be held at a date to be determined.

The University Counseling Center and Campus Ministry are available to offer their support to members of the Notre Dame community.

A Mass in memory of Majd "Jude" Alshoufi will be held for the Notre Dame community at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart.

From: Dennis Brown, assistant vice president for news and media relations

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