Get to know KPU’s Criminology Club
Khushi Tiwana, the club’s president, shares why it’s important to the KPU community
The KPU Criminology Club offers opportunities for members to connect and learn from others who are passionate about the topic. (Submitted)
The KPU Criminology Club is a new club at Kwantlen Polytechnic University that started in January and offers opportunities for criminology students and those interested in studying the topic to make connections with those who share an interest in this field.
Students could join a criminology club at KPU before the COVID-19 pandemic, however it stopped running and became inactive for over two years.
Now, with newly formed members, the club is looking to bring new ideas, guests, and events to the KPU community.
“We want to get involved at the school and spread awareness about topics that are not discussed,” says Club President Khushi Tiwana.
“I feel like it is a great way to find out what is happening in the community and a great way to spread awareness with students.”
Although most members are criminology students, the club is open to all KPU students to join.
The COVID-19 pandemic took a toll on student life at KPU, so Tiwana is hoping the club will provide more on-campus, social opportunities for students.
“It has been hard since the pandemic and there weren’t many activities happening. I feel like people that are interested in law or who want to know more about it [should join],” she says.
Tiwana also says joining the club offers opportunities for criminology students to practice skills they learn in their courses outside of the classroom.
“Sometimes [students] need help with school, regarding issues about criminology or law. So, I feel like we are open to help everyone here as a community,” she says.
The club also provides criminology students with real life experiences they cannot always achieve through textbooks and lectures.
“We have to use our skills in real life. In class, we use our skills from materials, but in this club, we are using these skills in the community. Having conversations with people and getting to know them is a huge thing,” she says.
“Interpersonal skills like empathy play a huge role in law. Sometimes we have conversations with people that are in need of help.”
As president, Tiwana also wants to invite guest speakers to join club meetings.
“There are a lot of issues that are happening, especially in Surrey, so it would be a great way for us to talk about issues,” she says.
As a criminology major, Tiwana is proud to be involved with the club.
“The club means a lot to me. It is a great way for me to connect with the community, because that is what I want to do in the future,” she says.
To learn more about the KPU Criminology Club and how to get involved, head to https://kusa.ca/current-clubs/.
