Police investigate assault at Poolside Cafe
University police currently are searching for a 5-foot-10 black male who allegedly attacked an employee outside of the Poolside Caf in the Aquatic & Fitness Center. The man was described as being in his 30s or 40s and weighing 180 pounds.
The assault took place Nov. 12 at approximately 9 a.m., and the suspect ran from the scene in an unknown direction. University Police have not released further details about the incident.
University Police are encouraging all students and faculty to remain alert and aware of their surroundings. They also hope students will report suspicious people immediately.
Individuals with knowledge of any information about the assault should call University Police at 924-7166 or Crime Stoppers at (434) 977-4000. University police also maintain a confidential online Web site where individuals may report information and tips. The Web address is http://www.virginia.edu/uvapolice.
University of California president to resign
The University of California president, who will best be remembered for proposing the dismissal of the SAT in the college admissions process, said Nov. 13 he will retire in October next year.
Richard C. Atkinson, 73, has been president of the nine-campus University of California system for the past 15 years. He will have served the longest term than most of the past 17 presidents.
Though Atkinson was unable to remove the SAT from entrance applications in 2001, his surprising request prompted changes to the actual exam.
The College Board changed the test so that it would better relate to high-school curricula.
"I don't think the changes to the SAT would have happened with the sort of speed that they did without Dick Atkinson," said David Ward, president of the American Council on Education.
-- Compiled by Deirdre Murphy
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