Cal Poly issues Community Notice announcing the Death of Student Aubrey Murray

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – California Polytechnic State University shared its condolences in an campus-wide email titled "Death of Student Aubrey Murray" regarding the passing of electrical engineering student, Aubrey Murray.

The email said the senior passed away on Sunday, March 16th. The university did not disclose Murray's cause of death, but is "in touch with Aubrey’s family and is extending its full support to them and her friends." The university later sent out a 'Leadership Announcement' on March 19th that contained news about a change in provost position.

'Leadership Announcements' are messages sent to students and the campus community from the Office of Student Affairs to notify the student population, the Office of the Dean Students also has a dedicated In Memoriam page to remember Cal Poly students who have passed.

Aubrey Murray was described as a brilliant student, who was always active and engaged, and particularly enjoyed hands-on learning opportunities. She had recently become a member of the Cal Poly Climbing Club.  

Cal Poly students can seek support and resources at Counseling Services (Building 27), by calling Counseling and Psychological Services at (805)-756-2511, or emailing counseling@calpoly.edu.