CrimSL welcomes second-year undergrads to major and specialist programs

October 4, 2024 by Patricia Doherty

CrimSL proudly welcomed second-year undergraduates at our "Welcome to the Program Event" on September 24, 2024 in the CrimSL Library.

Over 220 students were accepted into a major or specialist program in Criminology and Sociolegal Studies this year.

Some 60 students attended this friendly and informative event.

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CrimSL's 2024 Welcome to the Program Event took place in the CrimSL Library, September 24, 2024. Photo: CrimSL

Speakers included Professor Kamari Clarke, CrimSL Director, and Professor Scot Wortley, CrimSL Undergraduate Coordinator, as well as PhD candidate Tyler King. President Charley Mcneil and Vice President Dean Tessaro of the undergraduate student group Criminology & Sociolegal Studies Students' Association (CRIMSA) also spoke at the event. 

2024 09 24 Kamari Clarke at podium
CrimSL Director Professor Kamari Clarke addresses students at CrimSL's "Welcome to the Program Event" on September 24, 2024. Photo: CrimSL

Professor Clarke opened the event with a warm welcome to new students. She spoke of the exceptional faculty and researchers at the Centre for Criminology and Sociolegal Studies, and encouraged students to explore and take advantage of the wide array of opportunities available here. 

2024 09 24 Scot Wortley at podium
CrimSL Undergraduate Coordinator Professor Scot Wortley addresses students at CrimSL's "Welcome to the Program Event" on September 24, 2024. Photo: CrimSL

Professor Wortley, CrimSL's Undergraduate Coordinator for 2024-2025, said that CrimSL faculty are very open and that students are welcome to approach them with questions. Students may also book an advising appointment with Beatrix Doma, Undergraduate Administrator, who is the centre's expert on undergraduate program matters.

Wortley also discussed the University of Toronto Summer Abroad courses and program taking place in Oxford, UK; Siena, Italy; and Tours, France.

2024 09 24 Tyler King at podium
PhD candidate Tyler King addresses students at CrimSL's "Welcome to the Program Event" on September 24, 2024. Photo: CrimSL

As a doctoral student at CrimSL since 2018 who has also put in many hours working part-time at the CrimSL library, PhD candidateTyler King spoke knowledgeably about the library's collections and services. He is an enthusiastic proponent of CrimSL as an incredible place to push oneself and to learn from experts.

2024 09 24 Dean Tessaro and Charley Macneil of CRIMSA at podium
Dean Tessaro, Vice President, and Charley Macneil, President, introduce students to CRIMSA at CrimSL's "Welcome to the Program Event" on September 24, 2024. Photo: CrimSL

Criminology & Sociolegal Studies Students' Association (CRIMSA) 2024-2025 President Charley Mcneil and Vice President Dean Tessaro spoke to fellow students about upcoming activities and encouraged them to get involved in the group.

Undergraduate Administrator Beatrix Doma, as well as several CrimSL professors, were on hand at the event to converse with students and answer questions.

Everyone enjoyed a variety of pizza slices and drinks.

2024 09 24 Dean Beatrix Charley
CRIMSA Execs pose with CrimSL Undergraduate Administrator at CrimSL's "Welcome to the Program Event, September 24, 2024. L-R: Dean Tessaro, Beatrix Doma, Charley Macneil. Photo: CrimSL

About undergraduate studies at the Centre for Criminology and Sociolegal Studies

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