Student death reported

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Source: Heather Reed, 785-532-6432, hreed@k-state.edu
News release prepared by: Cheryl May, 785-532-6415, may@k-state.edu

Friday, April 20, 2007

STUDENT DEATH REPORTED

MANHATTAN -- Nicole Christine Fowler, 19, of Abilene, was found dead of an apparent suicide at about 9:30 a.m. this morning in her Goodnow Hall room at Kansas State University.

She was a first semester freshman in open option and a May 2005 graduate of Abilene High School.

Floor meetings are being held on each floor of Goodnow Hall today. Counselors will be available for anyone who wishes to talk. Additional meetings are planned. K-State counseling services and the dean of student life office will be available to assist students.

Services are pending with Irvin Parkview Funeral Home.