This message was sent out the Dartmouth community via email on Monday March 2, 2026:
Dear Dartmouth community members,
We are heartbroken to share that Enzo La Hoz Calassara ’27 passed away in an accident in the Cook Islands on Sunday, where he was participating in the Linguistics Foreign Study Program. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with Enzo’s family and those whose lives were touched by him.
Enzo, who was from Minnesota, was majoring in linguistics with an interest in cognitive science. A gifted musician, poet, and performer since childhood, he carried a powerful presence onto every stage, using his voice to uplift and inspire others. His writing explored themes of justice and the belief that meaningful change begins with helping others. He brought his passion and energy to many communities at Dartmouth. He shared his talents with the Handel Society and Glee Club, the Dartmouth College Gospel Choir, and The Dartmouth Sings, among many musical avenues. He was the sparring captain and vice president for Dartmouth Club Taekwondo and participated in several martial arts student organizations.
In Enzo’s memory, the Dartmouth flag on the Green will be lowered on Wednesday and Thursday. Plans to further mark Enzo’s passing as a community will be shared at a later date. For students on campus, the Counseling Center is offering walk-in hours at the Collis Center, Room 219:
- Monday, March 2 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 3 from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 3:30-5:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 4 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Please reach out and support one another. If you need someone to listen or provide guidance, we encourage you to lean on Dartmouth’s student support resources—which include 24/7 counseling—or our faculty/employee assistance program.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Rosales
Senior Vice President for Community and Campus Life
Chief Student Affairs Officer
Anne Hudak
Interim Dean of Undergraduate Student Affairs
School of Arts and Sciences