Former Assistant Director of Residence Life for the East Residence Area, Alexis Kamerman, known as Lexi, was killed Friday evening during an attack on a restaurant in Kabul, Afghanistan, according to an email from Smith Jackson Saturday evening.

Kamerman, a 27-year-old Chicago native, was working in residence life at the American University of Afghanistan.

Her family released this statement to the Chicago Tribune via an email from her aunt, Julie Pfeffer:

"She was an amazing young woman -smart, strong, beautiful, funny, stubborn and kind. And fearless. She took the job at the American University of Afghanistan to help the young women of Afghanistan get an education and take their rightful place as leaders in Afghan society. As you could probably guess, Her death is a shock to us all and we can't imagine a moment going forward when she won't be desperately missed."

Kamerman worked at Elon in the 2012-2013 academic year. She loved to travel and had many friends at Elon, according to Jackson's email.

A "Gathering of Friends" is planned for Monday January 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the sacred space in the Numen-Lumen Pavillion.

From Smith Jackson:

"Dear Students, Faculty and Staff,

Our Residence Life staff received the sad news today that a former Assistant Director of Residence Life for the East Residence Area (now Historic Neighborhood), Alexis Kamerman, was one of the persons killed Friday evening during an attack on a restaurant in Kabul. Lexi worked at Elon during the 12-13 academic year. She had many friends at Elon and was a very engaging and positive minded professional who championed the ideals of inclusion and respect. She had a love of travel and was working this year in residence life at the American University of Afghanistan.

A "Gathering of Friends" is planned for Monday at 6:30 p.m. in the sacred space in the Numen-Lumen Pavilion. This will be an informal and open time for those who wish to express thoughts, feelings, and remembrances of Lexi. All are welcome.

Please let me know if I may be of assistance to you or students suffering from this sudden loss. I, the Chaplain and counselors may be reached through our Campus Safety and Security Office at 336.278.5555."

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