On Monday, March 28th, SUNY Old Westbury student Harry Wasserman passed away due to natural causes.
As an older student, he was a model for those continuing their education despite their age. Wasserman was an active student who was in Men in Progress and the Resident Hall Council. He also resided in Tubman in the Academic Village. “He was a great, loving human being who loved being involved on campus and had the time of his life being in college. He loved putting smiles on people’s faces and had a great sense of humor,” said his suite mate Brandon Miller.
“He was always looking for a solution, he was always trying to remain positive. He never gave up and he always spoke about achieving goals,” said Josefina Urbaez, who was a member of RHC with Wasserman.
President Butts sent an email expressing his condolences: “I know that each one of us will find a personal moment to remember Mr. Wasserman and to keep those closest to him foremost in our thoughts in the days ahead.” He added, “Counselors and staff of the Office of Counseling and Psychological Wellness are available to any member of our campus community who might need support during this sad time.”
