Sad News, Case Alums

I know that some readers of this blog knew Alan Bargmeyer. Even though he marched to the beat of his own drummer, he was a likeable enough guy. This is sad news.

Dear Members of the Case Community:

It is with great sadness that I write to you about the death of one of our graduate students, Brian Alan Bargmeyer, who was a first-year graduate student in biochemistry. Alan, as he was known by his friends and colleagues, died last night.

We send our condolences to the people personally connected to him: his wife, who is also a student at the university, his other family members, friends, and to his colleagues in Dr. Paul Carey's lab and the Department of Biochemistry, where he studied.

Brian was an excellent student who had a first career as an attorney before embarking on his studies in biochemistry. He was committed to his work and very friendly to everyone in the lab. He had earned his bachelor's degree in biology in 1994 and a law degree in 2000, both from Case. His death is a sad loss for all of us on campus.

Counseling is available from the University Counseling Services, located in the Sears Building, Room 201, on the Case Quad. The phone number for the services is 368-5872. I urge anyone who feels the need for assistance during these difficult circumstances to use walk-in counseling services from 2:45 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. After 5 p.m. students, faculty, or staff with a particular need can call the emergency contact number at 844-8892 and ask for the university counselor on call.

Information about memorial services for Alan will be forthcoming.


Sincerely,

Ralph Horwitz, M.D.