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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Vigil planned for Mogni

Sigma Nu Fraternity brother and University of Iowa junior Andrew Mogni died Sunday morning.

The Glen Ellyn, Illinois, native suffered a 40-foot fall early on Jan. 14, according to a UI release after the accident.

Trevor Heimke, a member of Sigma Nu, told The Daily Iowan Mogni’s funeral would be held in Chicago, but a time and date had not been set as of Monday evening.

A candlelight vigil is also being planned at the IMU that will be open to the public. He said details for the event would be released on the fraternity social-media accounts and through a formal statement from Sigma Nu President Mark Parise.

Mogni was moved back to the United States from Italy to Northwestern Memorial Hospital for further treatment. According to a UI International Programs release, the police in Italy are still investigating the fall.

The release also said students can leave wishes for the family under the Twitter hashtag #PrayforMogni.

Sigma Nu is raising money for Mogni’s family, and the fundraiser can be found by visiting gofundme.com/kickinitforacure. The fundraiser also benefits Sigma Nu fraternity member and UI sophomore Rodric Jackson, who was diagnosed with brain cancer.

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