Danielle Guichard-Ashbrook, associate dean for international students and director of MIT’s International Students Office (ISO), passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2014, at her home in Newton, Massachusetts, surrounded by family. She was 60.
A memorial service for Danielle Guichard-Ashbrook will be held on Saturday, November 15th, at 2 p.m. at Wilson Chapel on the campus of Andover Newton Theological School in Newton Centre, Mass, with an additional MIT community wide service planned for April 3, 2015. Gifts may be made in memory of Danielle Guichard-Ashbrook to support the Pediatric Activity Program at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
http://onpoint.wbur.org/2014/11/05/an-important-message-from-tom-ashbrook
http://newsoffice.mit.edu/2014/danielle-guichard-ashbrook-obituary
Thursday, November 6, 2014
An Important Message to Our Students
To our dear students and friends:
We are writing to you to share some very sad news that our dear Director and Associate Dean, Danielle Guichard-Ashbrook, died last night, surrounded by her family.
Danielle was devoted to each and every one of you. Despite her serious illness, Danielle worked relentlessly at what she loved most - serving international students, and making a difference in their lives. She was an example to us all, and we will continue in her footsteps in our devotion to you all.
Please know that we are always here for you. You can contact any of us, in person, by phone or email. Our doors are open for you tomorrow and after to grieve, share, and celebrate Danielle. We will have a Book of Condolences available in the ISO reception for you to sign, if you wish, which will be sent to the Ashbrook family. Always remember how special you were to Danielle.
With sincere gratitude, and feelings of deep sadness,
Maria, Antoinette, Aurora, Carlene, Emily, Janka, Joycelyn, Mayoka, and Sylvia
MIT International Students Office