Northwest mourning death of mass media student

The Northwest Missouri State University community is grieving the death of one of its students.

The University learned Joe Huber died Tuesday, Jan. 6, as the result of an unexpected, brief illness. He was a senior from St. Joseph, Missouri, and a mass media major with a broadcast production emphasis.

An obituary with information regarding funeral arrangements is available by clicking this link.

“It is always tragic when we lose a member of our Northwest community so suddenly,” Northwest President Dr. Lance Tatum said in an email to the campus community announcing the death. “Our hearts go out to Joe’s family and friends, and we encourage you to seek any support you may need from the resources we offer.”

University offering counseling resources

Students needing counseling assistance may contact Wellness Services at 660.562.1348 or University Police at 660.562.1254.

Faculty and staff needing assistance may call the University employee assistance program at 800.964.3577 or Dacey Hassey, a certified licensed professional counselor through Northwest’s partnership with the Family Guidance Center, at dhassey@fgcnow.org or 816.261.3091.

Additional crisis counseling support is available to all members of the Northwest community by calling 988.