The College of Criminology and Criminal Justice is excited to share that we are offering a new pilot program during the summer 2013 semester. Starting with the Summer C term, campus students can choose to take elective classes online that will count toward criminology major requirements! CJL 4038: Law, Society and the Administration of Justice, CCJ 4938: Criminal Justice Policy, and CCJ 4614: Criminal and Delinquent Behavior will be available for the Summer C term and will count toward the Criminology major elective requirement.

The College of Criminology & Criminal Justice is happy to announce that Colin Jacobsen is one of two students to win the Edward H. and Marie C. Kingsbury Undergraduate Writing Award and $2,000 cash prize for the Outstanding Honors Thesis at FSU! This is the second time in three years one of our students has won this award, given annually to recognize outstanding writing at the undergraduate level as reflected in an Honors in the Major thesis.

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.

Students, finals are just around the corner! Please make sure you double check your exam schedule now to avoid any end-of-semester conflicts – and stress – by visiting the University Registrar’s website. Pay extra special attention to these policies concerning how to schedule a make-up exam and what circumstances are acceptable for rescheduling an exam. Study hard and good luck!

Please join the College of Criminology & Criminal Justice at the Spring Internship Fair on Wednesday April 17th, from 2:00pm-4:00pm in the Broad Auditorium in the Claude Pepper Center. This is a good chance to meet with representatives from some of Tallahassee’s top criminal justice agencies and enjoy some light refreshments. They can give you guidance about a career with their agency, provide insight about interning with their agency and explain their application process.

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!

The College of Criminology & Criminal Justice at FSU is proud to announce that senior Michael Mitrani has been selected as this year’s recipient of the Humanitarian Award for the College of Criminology & Criminal Justice. Michael’s commitment to service and giving back to the community is evident in everything he does. When he’s on campus, you can find Michael volunteering at events like the Big Event and Relay for Life or working with various organizations he’s involved in, such as Lambda Alpha Epsilon or Hillel.

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.