Events

The last Graduate Faculty Workshop will be this Friday, April 22 at 10:00 a.m. (with breakfast starting at 9:30 a.m.) in Eppes 214. Dr. Brian Stults will be presenting “An Introduction to Spatial Analysis in Criminology.” This workshop will introduce students to fundamental concepts in the spatial analysis of crime. Attendees will also learn how to use free and open-source software to work with spatial data, including generating crime maps and estimating spatial regression models.

Over 30 students attended the Criminology Career Panel, held March 25 at the Claude Pepper Center. This year’s panel included: Christian M. Hoffman United States Department of Justice Viani Menges Certified Criminal Defense Investigator, Florida’s 2nd Judicial Circuit Office of the Public Defender Tony Nardi Assets Protection Business Partner, Target

The College of Criminology and Criminal Justice in partnership with Merrill Lynch and Seniors vs. Crime is conducting research on elder financial fraud in The Villages, one of the largest retirement communities in the nation. In 2011, it was reported that $2.9 billion was exploited from elder victims — a 12 percent increase from 2008. The fastest growing segment of the U.S. population is 65 and older, so the occurrence and impact of elder financial fraud will likely continue to escalate.

Over 90 students and 22 employers attended this year’s Criminology Internship Fair, held Oct. 28 at The Career Center. Citbank and FDLE were two of the 10 employers new to the event, giving students an opportunity to meet with agencies in their field at national, state, and local levels. This marks the fourth  consecutive year for the Criminology Internship Fair which is presented by the College of Criminology and Criminal Justice in partnership with The Career Center. 

On Oct. 17, Alumni and Friends of Criminology held the 2015 Celebratory Brunch at Hotel Duval in Tallahassee, Fla. The event was held to honor alumni of the College of Criminology and Criminal Justice who have demonstrated outstanding professional accomplishments, service to the College, Florida State University, and their communities. Eight alumni and one faculty member were honored at this year’s event with Hall of Fame Awards, Distinguished Alumni Awards, and a Distinguished Service Award. Click on the categories below for a complete list of award winners:

This year’s Graduate-Faculty Workshop Series begins Sept. 25 with Institutional Review Board Compliance Graduate students, make plans to attend the first installment of the Graduate-Faculty Workshop Series, Sept. 25 at 9:30 a.m. in Classroom #215. At this interactive workshop Dr. Daniel Mears will cover Institutional Review Board compliance.

We are pleased to announce that the topics and dates for the Fall 2015 Nole to ProfessioNole Workshops have been announced.   These workshops provide students with valuable information and skills to help them navigate their own career path.  Topics discussed range from basic resume writing to a complete job/internship checklist.  All workshops will take place in Eppes Hall, Room 215 and last from 3:00PM until 4:00PM (unless otherwise stated).  Here are the topics of the workshops and their respective dates:

The College of Criminology and Criminal Justice is proud to announce Dr. Billy Close has been selected as one of only four inductees to join Florida State University Alumni Association’s prestigious Circle of Gold. The Circle of Gold recognizes worthy individuals who, though their service and achievements, personify the university’s tradition of excellence.  

For the first time ever, the College of Criminology and Criminal Justice will host an all-FBI Career Panel on November 12. From 3:30 to 4:30pm in the Claude Pepper Center Broad Auditorium, professionals across the FBI agency will be on campus to speak to students about life as an agent, experiences that lead to positions with the FBI, and what factors make candidates attractive to decision-makers at the FBI.

On Friday, October 3, 2014, in front of family, friends, and patrons of the College of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Florida State University (FSU), the Alumni and Friends of Criminology (AFC) Advisory Board inducted William S. Cheek of Swisher International, Inc., Dr. James D. Sewell of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (retired), and Jesse C. Vance of North American On-Site, LLC into its Hall of Fame. Dr.