Statement from Dean of Students Luoluo Hong regarding the Audrey Seiler case

We are relieved to have some answers and the beginning of a resolution to what has been a difficult six days for both the campus and Madison communities. We realize that we have some work ahead of us in trying to come to terms with what has happened.

Like many of you who have been following the case closely, we are experiencing a mix of emotions. Our thoughts are with Audrey Seiler, the Seiler family and her friends as they continue to go through this trying time.

For those who are grappling with the many emotions they have experienced throughout this ordeal, we encourage you to talk about them with others.

While we do not condone the behavior attributed to Audrey by the Madison Police Department, we fully understand that people communicate their need for help in many different ways.

We want to take this opportunity to remind all of our students that there are a variety of resources available to them, should they be experiencing any kind of difficulty or feeling overwhelmed. These resources include professional counselors at UW–Madison, staff in the Offices of the Dean of Students, academic advisors, faculty, housefellows in university residence halls, and their own network of friends and family.

Staff in the Offices of the Dean of Students are available by calling (608) 263-5700 to coordinate support and connect students in crisis to resources, both on and off campus.

Members of the UW–Madison community who feel they need counseling can contact University Health Services at (608) 265-5600 or after hours at (608) 265-6565.

We want to thank all of the emergency response personnel, law enforcement, students, members of the Rockford, Minn., and greater Madison communities, local and national media and others who have devoted a tremendous amount of time and energy to helping find Audrey.