The Brock University community is mourning the loss of Mishrka Bucha, a fourth-year Psychology student with a minor in French Studies.

Known for her involvement in many aspects of campus life, Bucha was an active and beloved member of the Brock community.

An international student from Mauritius, she was well-known for helping her peers both as a Don in Brock’s Quarry View Residence and as a former International Student Ambassador. As an ambassador, Bucha played a vital role in working with prospective and current international students, sharing her Brock experience and assisting with the transition to life in Canada.

Bucha was also a student-athlete with the Brock women’s fencing team, and had served as a student-staff member with Brock Library as well as Career Services.

“Without a doubt, Mishrka touched many, many lives across our University community,” says Dean Ingrid Makus of the Faculty of Social Sciences. “We are deeply saddened for her friends and loved ones, her fellow students, and for the staff and faculty members who knew her well. Our thoughts are with Mishrka’s family at this difficult time.”

Details on funeral arrangements are available here.

Drop-in counselling support is available for students Thursday, Oct. 24 and Friday, Oct. 25 from noon to 8 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 26 and Sunday, Oct. 27 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Monday, Oct. 28 from noon to 8 p.m. in DeCew Residence rooms DEC R210A and DEC R210B.

Additional Personal Counselling Services are also available free of charge for Brock students.

Drop-in counselling support is also available for staff, faculty and instructors on Thursday, Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Monday, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Library ST 227.

Additional support for employees is available by contacting Health Management at employeehealth@brocku.ca

TELUS Health onsite critical response intervention is available for all staff and faculty, regardless of EFAP coverage.

Drop-in services are available in Library ST 227 on Thursday, Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Monday, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

COAST (Crisis Outreach Support Team) is also available 24-7 at 1-866-550-5205 ext. 1.

Canadian Mental Health Association Niagara (CMHA) clinicians are available for same day appointments in St Catharines and Niagara Falls (in person, or by video or phone) from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Appointments can be made at 905-641-5222.

For life-threatening emergencies, call 9-1-1 immediately.

Brock employees are encouraged to contact Health Management at employeehealth@brocku.ca if they require additional support or a more specialized service, to review eligibility or access to EFAP, or if they are a manager supporting a team directly affected by a loss and need specific guidance.