In the interest of campus safety, the University of Iowa sent an email  Tuesday about a report of sexual assault on campus.

UI officials received a report of the assault during the early hours of Feb. 18.

The alleged assault occurred in an East Side residence hall, and according to the email, was perpetrated by an acquaintance of the victim.

The email iterates that the only person responsible for sexual misconduct of any kind is the perpetrator.

In addition, the email also states that in the case of sexual misconduct, students should call 911 or Iowa City police at (319) 335-5022.

The email also said, “we strongly encourage victims to seek medical attention immediately, even if there are no obvious physical injuries. A sexual assault examination is free and conducted by a specially trained nurse. An examination does not obligate someone to an investigation; however, it allows evidence to be collected and preserved in the event someone chooses to authorize a criminal investigation at a later time.”

— by Charles Peckman