Michal Sasson and her twin sister were moving into Roberts Hall at the University of Indianapolis — suitcases still in their hands — when they saw them.

Two red swastikas on a wall of their new home.

"I was disgusted, hurt and really taken aback," said Sasson, who, along with her sister Shira, is Jewish-Israeli. "I was quite surprised. I've never received this kind of hate."

The university is now investigating the finding, saying in a statement Tuesday that it will review the thousands of individuals from outside organizations that rented the housing facilities over the summer and determine who else had access to the room.

"We are saddened and angered by this act of hate and bigotry," UIndy officials said in a statement. "Although we do not yet know the source of this anti-Semitic act, we should all be reminded that the University of Indianapolis is a welcoming and inclusive environment, denounces actions such as these, and does not tolerate anti-Semitic actions or any behavior that is aligned with ideologies that promote hate."

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The university has also opened its counseling center for anyone who has been affected by the finding, officials said.

'It was very painful'

Michal Sasson said she and her sister, who play basketball for UIndy, were scared when they saw the swastikas.

"It was like a kick in my stomach," she said. "I felt like there was a knot in my stomach. It was just very harsh, like right in your face. I just said we're miles and miles away from home, and this is our home away from home. And at that moment, I felt even further away from my house. I just felt like I was excluded, and it was very painful."

The love and support they have received from friends, family and UIndy employees have made the situation easier, Michal Sasson said. The university also booked them an off-campus hotel room for a few nights, she said.

"I'm very pleased at the way they're handling it," she said.

The Indianapolis Jewish Community Relations Council said Tuesday it is in contact with administrators at the university about the incident.

David Sklar, assistant director of the council, said in a statement that the council appreciates that UIndy’s administration took quick action and issued a statement condemning anti-Semitic acts.

"We will continue to stay in touch with the administration and have offered to do what we can to support the students, university, and community at large as the investigation unfolds," he said. "In these difficult times we ask that everyone continue to report hateful symbols and speech meant to intimidate or spread fear to the proper authorities."

Andrew Clark is a reporter for IndyStar. Call him at 317-444-6484 or email him at andrew.clark@indystar.com. Follow him on Twitter @Clarky_Tweets.