At approximately 9:15 am Monday, April 16, Seminary professor Russell Burrill was threatened and assaulted in his office at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary by Seminary student, Adelin Romana Baciu. There was no weapon involved.

Office staff heard the struggle and calls for help, went to Burrill's aid and called Public Safety and the police. The student also assaulted a police officer and medic personnel. The student is in police custody and has been dismissed from the university.

Burrill sought medical attention, was released, and returned to the classroom Monday afternoon.

Baciu is currently receiving medical treatment and awaiting arraignment.