Dear campus community,
I write to you with a heavy heart. Many of you may have already heard that SF State student Hamzah Alsaudi has been missing since a swimming accident in Pacifica on Thursday, January 19. At this time, we have been told that authorities are no longer actively searching for Hamzah, and he is considered missing.
Hamzah is one of our seniors majoring in Political Science with a minor in Arab and Muslim Ethnicities and Diasporas (AMED) Studies. He is also a beloved member of the SF State Wrestling team. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Gator community right now as we process this news.
As always, at a difficult time like this, you are not alone. Please reach out to our SF State resources if you need help or if you want to process with someone.
SF State friends of Hamzah and other students who need help should contact Counseling and Psychological Services. Counselors are ready and available to assist you.
Faculty and staff in need of support can access the Employee Assistance Program via the web at mylifematters.com or by phone.
We remain deeply grateful to the Coast Guard, Police Department, and others for all they have done to help with the search.
Best,
Jamillah Moore, Ed.D. (she/her/hers)
Vice President, Student Affairs & Enrollment ManagementÂ
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