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The University of North Georgia (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) will host Â鶹ÊÓƵ Remembers Day events April 30 at Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Dahlonega and Gainesville campuses in honor of students and faculty members who passed away during the 2024-25 academic year.

In Gainesville, the event will be at noon at the Memorial and Remembrance Gardens between the Student Center and the Lloyd Strickland Academic Building, with the Dahlonega event set for 5 p.m. at the Memorial Wall.

In the event of inclement weather, the Gainesville event will take place in Robinson Ballroom and the Dahlonega event will take place in Cottrell Ballroom.

"Â鶹ÊÓƵ Remembers is one event I wish we never have to plan for. However, it is also one of the most meaningful events we host," Glen Harris Jr., senior dean of students, said. "To honor the lives and legacies of our students and colleagues is special. This event gives us the opportunity to love on the families of those we've lost and draw our community closer together."

Those being remembered at the Gainesville Campus event are:

• Exauce Kabeya, a freshman who was pursuing a degree in chemistry. He was a member of Multicultural Student Affairs and some faith-based organizations on campus.
• Arian Zamani, who was pursuing an Associate of Science degree.
• Dr. Chris Kroh, a senior lecturer of political science and international affairs who worked at Â鶹ÊÓƵ for nine years. He was named Â鶹ÊÓƵ Online Instructor of the Year in 2018.

The students being remembered at the Dahlonega Campus event are:

• Gabriella "Gabbie" Castellon, a junior who was pursuing a degree in kinesiology. She was involved with the Residence Hall Association, Nighthawks Entertainment, and Student Government Association.
• Charles Duru, a senior who was pursuing a degree in management. He was a member of Catholic Campus Ministries, the Black Student Union and the African American Male Initiative. Duru was a second lieutenant in the Army National Guard.
• Cadet Elijah "Eli" Rosser, a junior pursuing degrees in international affairs and political science. He was a student worker with the Campus Recreation and Wellness (Nigel) and Parking and Transportation Services. He also served as an orientation leader.
• Dr. David Broad, a professor of sociology who worked at Â鶹ÊÓƵ for 18 years. He co-founded the Â鶹ÊÓƵ chapter of the American Association of University Professors and served as the president for several years.

Posthumous degrees will be awarded to Duru and Zamani.