Whittier College recently lost a member of the campus community. First-year Kavari “Doji” Degree was a bright young man with tremendous promise. He was a biology major at Whittier and a graduate of Burns High School in Lawndale, North Carolina. Doji was 18 years old.
"Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to Doji’s family, close friends, and the students, faculty, and staff who came to know him well. He will be missed," read a message from College leadership.
An in-person gathering to remember Doji and mourn as a community was held on Thursday, February 24, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in North Lawn.
Students are encouraged to pay close attention to their emotional wellbeing and to take advantage of the opportunities to come together with others.
The following support services are available for students:
- Let’s Talk virtual and in-person consultations are available Monday-Friday. See the updated schedule online.
- At any time of the day, please feel free to contact Campus Safety (562.907.4211) to speak with the counselor-on-call.
- Stress Management support group every Tuesday and Thursday
- COVID support group every Friday
- Come YOGA with Us every Saturday
- Stigmas Around Mental Health in Black Communities
Tuesday, February 22 at 1 p.m. || Engage
- Addressing Mental Health in the Black Community
Thursday, February 24 at 4:30 p.m. || Engage
