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A recent incident involving the tragic death of a professor, Natalia Duque-Wilckens, has sparked a debate among the university community. The professor was struck by a car just blocks away from the campus, and the news has left many questioning the university’s response, or lack thereof. The weekly NC State Bulletin email was sent out as usual, but to the surprise of some, there was no mention of the professor’s passing. This has led to a discussion about how the university should handle such situations and whether they should be honoring her memory in some way.
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The discussion on Reddit reveals a variety of opinions on the matter. Some users reported receiving multiple emails about the incident, suggesting that the university may be selectively informing those in the same department or college as the deceased professor…