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With great sorrow, the Harvard Chinese Students and Scholars Association (HCSSA) mourns the tragic loss of Hailei Ge, a fellow Chinese student in computer science who just came to Harvard and this country two months ago. Hailei died in an apparent suicide; his death sent shock waves through Chinese communities across the nation. We hope a lesson can be learned from this heart-wrenching tragedy. In this letter, we will address several issues pertinent to Harvard University, offer some suggestions and look forward to working constructively with the school to improve the present conditions...
First, HCSSA would like to express our appreciation for the generous help and support we received from GSAS and the university administration in arranging Hailei's funeral and in facilitating his family's visit. Special thanks go to Assistant Dean for Student Affairs Garth McCavana; Ellen Fox, Director of Student Services; Associate Director of the International Office Sharon Ladd; Counselor from the Bureau of Study Counsel Sunglim A. Shin; President of Graduate Student Council Adam Fagen for their active participation in a seminar discussion on Hailei's death and for their help in other matters...
...past few weeks, we contacted Hailei's family and his friends. There is no doubt that Hailei died in an apparent suicide, but the circumstance surrounding his death left much to be answered. As with most international students, Hailei underwent stressful adjustments to a new environment in a different country. However, he did not appear to be hit harder by this transition than anyone else. Conversations with his teaching fellows and his classmates revealed that Hailei not only performed well in all four courses he took at Harvard, he also had time to do research for McKay Professor of Electrical...
Despite some lingering concerns about the academic relationship with his advisor, Hailei was apparently happy and excited by the new life at Harvard. On Nov. 3, two days before his death, Hailei smiled as usual and had cheerful conversation with several people. No sign of depression or emotional disturbance was noted. On Nov. 4, he had a conversation with his advisor in the afternoon. He also sent an e-mail to a friend to seek help. He looked very upset, could not calm down and left a session halfway, something he had never done before. At midnight that...
...Hailei been subjected to undue pressure, or unfair treatment by certain individual or individuals? Was he really overwhelmed by the course load? We strongly urge and would greatly appreciate if the Administration carried out a thorough investigation of the circumstances leading to his fatal action. We believe such an investigation would not only provide consolation to Hailei's family, but also aid to prevent future suicides...