On September 11, 2013, nearly 120 runners participated in the College of Criminology & Criminal Justice’s inaugural Blue Light Memorial 5k and candlelight vigil. The race served as a fundraiser for a permanent fallen officer memorial at the College on Florida State University’s campus and brought in more than $7,500. As participants ran through FSU’s campus they were cheered on by volunteers from the Pat Thomas Law Enforcement Academy and Lambda Alpha Epsilon, a professional criminal justice fraternity.

The College of Criminology & Criminal Justice at Florida State University has officially moved into Historic Eppes Hall. Constructed in 1918, Eppes Hall was originally known as the Education Building and was the first building on campus devoted entirely to classroom use at the Florida State College for Women. As the College evolved into a major research university, and as academic units outgrew Eppes Hall, the building became home to a number of small programs looking for office and classroom space of their own.

Thank you for choosing to support the College of Criminology & Criminal Justice’s inaugural Blue Light Memorial 5k and the Fallen Officer Memorial! You may register for the race by clicking here, or can make a donation for the memorial by clicking here. Please contact Lindsay Volpe with any questions.

The College of Criminology & Criminal Justice is excited to announce that registration is now open for the upcoming Blue Light Memorial 5K Run/Walk event on September 11, 2013. The event is the first of its kind for the College and will be held in honor of law enforcement officers who have given their life while serving in the line of duty. All proceeds from the event will go toward a Fallen Officer Memorial at our new location on campus, historic Eppes Hall.

The Great Give, a 36-hour online fundraising event, officially kicks off TODAY! From 9 a.m. today until 9 p.m. tomorrow, April 19, 2013, you have a chance to show support for the College of Criminology & Criminal Justice and its programs by making a donation.

The Student Leadership Council at the College of Criminology & Criminal Justice will be handing out free pizza and drinks to students on April 18 at the Hecht House! Please mark your calendars to come out, enjoy lunch, and meet other Criminology & Criminal Justice students!

Yesterday afternoon, nearly 100 students attended the Criminology & Criminal Justice Career Panel Discussion. Dr. Patricia Warren facilitated a discussion between students and Melinda Miguel, Chief Inspector General at the Executive Office of the Governor; Eric Daniel, Special Agent Supervisor for the FDLE; David Perry, Chief of Police at FSU Police; and Jennifer Kajzer, Territory Vice President of Loss Prevention for Kohl’s Department Stores.

Navigating through some of life’s biggest decisions, like what career path to follow, can be daunting at times. Isn’t it great to know you have a staff of advisors at the College of Criminology & Criminal Justice who are available to help you figure things out? If you’re struggling to determine what areas of Criminology or Criminal Justice interest you or are a good fit for your life’s aspirations, then take advantage of tomorrow’s Career Panel Discussion for Criminology and Criminal Justice careers. From 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

On Thursday, March 28, FSU’s College of Criminology and Criminal Justice will hold the 2013 Career Connections: A Panel Discussion.  From 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Broad Auditorium at the Claude Pepper Center, students will have the opportunity to question and converse with a panel of professionals in the fields of Criminology and Criminal Justice. All students are encouraged to attend and get information about how to prepare for a career, what to expect in the field and what it takes to be successful in the field. Mark it in your calendar today!

Wednesday, March 27 at 2 p.m., the College of Criminology & Criminal Justice at FSU will hold an informational session about participating in the Bachelor’s to Master’s degree program at the Hecht House. During this session, attendees will not only learn how to get a jump start on their graduate coursework as an undergraduate student, but also gain a little insight into what graduate courses are like. In addition to the benefit of accelerating through the program, tuition assistance is available to qualified students.