To: All Faculty & All Civil Service Staff & All Undergrad Students & All
           Grad Students <everybody@illinois.edu> 
    From: "Oliver Clark" <o-clark@uiuc.edu>

Reply-To: o-clark@uiuc.edu
 Subject: MASSMAIL - Safety Alert

Dear Members of the Campus Community,

       Monday evening an Asian-American University of Illinois student was 
sexually assaulted while walking alone after dark off campus in an Urbana 
residential area.  The white male who attacked her approached from behind, 
using a handgun to force her to a secluded area.  The Urbana police are 
investigating this crime and anyone with information is urged to contact 
Crimestoppers at 373-TIPS.

	This is the latest in a string of attacks against members of the 
campus community, and it is imperative that every one of us do what we can 
to minimize risk as we go about our lives.  

We ask for everyone to stay alert.  Help each other by walking in 
groups.  Alert friends when you are on route home from the library, work 
or other activities after dark.  If you don't have someone to walk with 
you, call 265-7433 for a free ride on the SafeRide service or call 333- 
1216 for someone to walk you to where you need to go.

Use the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District for transportation 
whenever feasible.

When loading your belongings in your car for the winter holiday, always 
have a friend help you.  Make sure to lock your door each time you leave 
your home to carry items to your car.

Always be aware of your surroundings and use well-lighted routes.  Know 
the locations of campus emergency phones, which can  be used to call for 
help or to report observed suspicious behavior.

If you hear a whistle, call police or use your own whistle to signal for 
help.

If you are ever confronted by a stranger, call police immediately.  
People who have been sexually assaulted are urged to call McKinley Health 
Center at 333-2701, the Office of Womens Programs at 333-3137, or Rape 
Crisis Services Center at 384-4444 for help.

University, Champaign, and Urbana police are continuing their joint 
patrols in the campus area.

For more information on other resources to help you stay safe, call Public 
Safety at 333-1216 or the Dean of Students Office at 333-2121.


Thank you for your assistance in this most important security effort.  
Have a safe holiday season.

Sincerely,

Oliver J. Clark
This mailing approved by:
The Office of the Chancellor

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