This quarter we have several events happening! This includes:
On Wednesday, January 21st is the National Employment & Education Fair. Come to campus between 2:30 and 5:30pm and network with local employers and meet campus representatives (including myself). This is a great opportunity to learn about volunteer and employment opportunities!
On Tuesday, January 27th Carie Ann Potenza, School of Justice Studies Director and Matthew Petz, Law Enforcement Coordinator will be on campus. They are both available to “meet and greet” students at 11:30am. All students should consider coming to meet Carie Ann – she is an excellent resource. If you are a law enforcement emphasis student and need to meet with Matt, plan on attending this event!
I’ve also arranged a tour of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension in St. Paul, MN. Students will experience “real life” CSI (and it’s NOTHING like the television show)! The BCA is responsible for forensic analysis including DNA, major crime scene, drug chemistry, firearms, latent prints, toxicology and trace evidence. The BCA also manages the Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS), Crime Alert Network and CRIMNET. The BCA is also home to one of the most amazing stained glass art pieces, called the “Exquisite Corpse”. More information about each of these divisions is available on their website, http://www.dps.state.mn.us/bca/bca.html.
The tour is scheduled for Thursday, March 5th at 10:00am. Space is limited so contact me at rose.pogatshnik@rasmussen.edu with your full name and date of birth by February 20th to reserve your spot. You must be currently enrolled in or successfully completed the class Policing in America to attend. Transportation will be the responsibility of the student, carpooling is encouraged!
Please email me with any questions you may have; have a great quarter!
Rose Du Houx Pogatshnik, M.S.
School of Justice Studies Instructor
Rasmussen College - St. Cloud
T: 320-251-5600
F: 320-251-3702
rosep@rasmussen.edu