Queen’s University regrets to inform the community of the death of graduate student Dilvinder Lakhanpal.

Dilvinder drowned while boating at Wasaga Beach, Ontario this past weekend. He was a student in the Smith School of Business’ Accelerated MBA program.

“We are deeply saddened by the loss of one of our students. On behalf of the university community, we extend our deepest sympathies to Dilvinder’s family and friends,” says Daniel Woolf, Principal and Vice-Chancellor.

Flags on campus will be lowered in Dilvinder’s memory. The funeral will take place on Friday, July 14 at 2:30 p.m. at Brampton Crematorium, 30 Branwin Court, Brampton, Ontario.

Students in need of support are encouraged to contact:

Interfaith Chaplain Kate Johnson: chaplain@queensu.ca, 613-533-2186;
Student Wellness Services: counselling.services@queensu.ca, 613-533-6000 ext. 78264;
or Good2Talk, Ontario’s 24-hour post-secondary student helpline: 1-866-925-5454.