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Campus News and Events | October 11, 2023
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Gerhold Lecture Features Pulitzer Prize-Winning Poet | |
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Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and U.S. Poet Laureate (2017-19) Tracy K. Smith will be the featured speaker at this year’s Gerhold Lecture in the Humanities.
Wednesday, Oct. 18
3 p.m., Q&A, Bridge of Learning
7:30 p.m., Gerhold Lecture, Huntington Recital Hall
Smith received the 2012 Pulitzer Prize in poetry for her third book of poems, “Life on Mars.” The collection draws upon the genre of science fiction in considering who we humans are and what the vast universe holds for us. In poems of political urgency, tenderness, elegy and wit, Smith conjures versions of the future, imagines the afterlife, and contemplates life here on earth in our institutions, cities, houses, and hearts.
For more information about Smith, go to https://www.barclayagency.com/speakers/tracy-k-smith.
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| Are you registered to vote on November 7? | | | |
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Thanks to Kaethe Sandman, adjunct faculty in Biological and Environmental Science, for submitting this week’s poll question!
Need to register to vote? Go here.
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Christmas Festival Presale Begins Oct. 25 | |
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We are excited to announce the Capital University 2025 Christmas Festival concerts and look forward to musically ushering in the Christmas season with you.
This year’s Festival theme is I Will Make. “For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! I will make…” Isaiah 43:19a This theme calls us to action, both collectively and individually. Every day, every hour, every minute, we have an opportunity to make, and the making is filled with possibility: to make our life and the lives of the people in our world better in some way, whether large or small.
Thursday, Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m., Mees Hall
Friday, Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m., Mees Hall
Saturday, Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m., Mees Hall
Sunday, Dec. 3, 3:30 p.m., Mees Hall
The annual Christmas Festival ticketing presale for Capital University students, faculty, and staff will begin Wednesday, Oct. 25. All faculty, students, and staff are eligible for a total of one complimentary ticket using the promo code MAKECF23. During this early ticket window, you may also purchase an unlimited number of additional tickets.
Note: The comp ticket applies to only one performance.
Tickets to the Festival will be purchased electronically. Details on how to purchase presale tickets, will be sent in an email to all faculty, students and staff prior to Oct. 25. You may select your performance date(s) and follow the prompts. Tickets are $35 for adults/$20 for seniors and can be purchased using a debit card, credit card, or PayPal.
Please send any questions about the Festival to [email protected].
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SAVE THE DATE: Covid Booster Clinics | |
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Human Resources and Avita Health System are teaming up to offer Covid booster vaccinations for Capital University employees and students. Watch for details in an email next week.
Wednesday, Nov. 1
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Student Union, Schneider Conference Room
Wednesday, Nov. 8
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Law School, Room A121/A122
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Federal Financial Aid Virtual Bootcamp | |
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The U.S. Department of Education is holding its 5th Annual Federal Financial Aid Virtual Bootcamp with multiple webinars available regarding the 2024-25 FAFSA and loan repayment.
Wednesday, Oct. 25
Thursday, Oct. 26
Click here to register.
Geared toward students, parents, borrowers, and college access professionals, this free bootcamp will be hosted by representatives from Federal Student Aid (FSA). The sessions will include:
- a preview of the new 2024–25 FAFSA® form highlighting key changes,
- a guide to return to repayment featuring the new SAVE repayment plan,
- best strategies for federal student loan default prevention, and
- tools and resources to compare schools utilizing the College Scorecard.
This bootcamp will provide an opportunity for participants to ask questions. if someone registers and is unable to attend, a recording will be made available.
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A partnership among Capital, Otterbein, and Ohio Dominican universities, this annual Collegiate Career Fair will feature more than 65 employers and graduate programs recruiting students for internships, jobs, and graduate/professional school programs.
Wednesday, Oct. 18
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Ohio Dominican University
Students click HERE to register for the event.
Full list of employers and graduate schools in our Guidebook.
Contact Career Development at [email protected].
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MLK Spirit Award Nominations | |
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Capital University’s Undergraduate Student Government is pleased to announce the Martin Luther King Spirit Award will be awarded for the fourth time at the 2024 Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Learning.
Nominations Deadline
Friday, Oct. 20
By 11:59 p.m.
The Martin Luther King Jr. Spirit Award is given to one Capital University senior who is in good academic standing and exemplifies leadership, on and off campus, through the following characteristics:
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Service: Someone who is committed to creating deeply rooted connections or partnerships with the community and our neighbors. They act in pursuit of human dignity and social justice while working to build a better tomorrow.
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Authenticity: This student has grown into themselves and voices their individual truth. This student’s actions and words are congruent with their beliefs and values and even in the face of adversity, they hold true to their values and true to themselves.
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Courage: This student is not afraid to step up in the face of adversity. They exhibit this characteristic in their everyday lives not only to defend themselves, but also to support others in defense for them. The student advocates for others and what they believe in and they work to build an environment structured on inclusion and respect.
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Excellence: Shows a commitment not only in the classroom but also outside the classroom and consistently engages in open dialogue discussing issues and problems close to their heart. They display a thirst for knowledge from multiple perspectives through open dialogues and critical exploration. They strive to share that knowledge with others.
Review the criteria below and make your nominate at: https://capital.campuslabs.com/engage/submitter/form/start/608588.
Please contact Deanna Wagner at [email protected] if you have questions or require additional information.
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Leadership Development Workshops | |
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AIM to Understand Your Leadership
Understand your personal leadership journey and reflect on the experiences that have shaped you. Think about the type of leader you are and how you are going to continue to grow! RSVP on Engage.
Tuesday, Oct. 17
1 p.m.
Schneider Conference Room, Student Union
AIM to Practice Self-Care
Learn ways to take care of yourself as a leader. Everyone needs an outlet to relax and recharge to be the best version of themselves.
Thursday, Oct. 26
4 p.m.
Schneider Conference Room, Student Union
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CU Alumni - Have You Told Your Capital Story? | |
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Each member of the #capfam has a story to tell – including those alumni who are current Capital faculty and staff. We are partnering with Publishing Concepts (PCI) to collect your stories, ensuring those memories are captured in perpetuity.
You should have received a communication from PCI requesting you connect with them to confirm your information and to share your alumni story. These information requests will come via email and postcards, sharing the ways in which you can connect with PCI.
Once collected, your story would be documented in a printed book, which will contain stories from other Capital community members and showcase the rich oral history of Capital.
There is no cost for participating and telling your Capital story, but PCI will offer you an opportunity to reserve a physical copy of the story text for purchase.
More information on how to participate, including FAQs, can be found here.
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Military Appreciation Day | |
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Celebrate our students and employees currently or formerly serving in the military and cheer on the Comets at the first football game Military Appreciation Day.
Saturday, Oct. 21
1:30 p.m.
Bernlohr Stadium
Activities include:
- ROTC Program Tailgate
- SROTC Program Recognition
- JROTC Program Recognition
- Ceremonial Coin Flip by the assistant to the Adjutant General for the Ohio Army National Guard, BG Matthew S. Woodruff
- Oath of Enlistment for National Guard Recruits
- Recognize military veterans currently serving with the Capital University and Bexley Police Departments
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Exercise Your Right to Vote! | |
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Meet the Financial Aid team, spin the prize wheel, enter the raffle, and get a free cookie!
Thursday, Oct. 26
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Fountains (rain location: Student Union lobby)
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First-year student Frankie Madosky will be one of the featured experts at the Oct. 11 Columbus Metropolitan Club Forum, “Gen Z Girls Lead the Way.” Part of the Mary Lazarus Legacy in Civic Engagement Fund Celebrating Women in Society, the forum is an unfiltered look at how this rising generation sees the world, themselves, and the future. A dual major in biology and science education, Frankie is Miss Columbus Teen USA 2023. | |
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Employee Participation Activity
Faculty and Staff: Show your Comet spirit through Galaxy Quest while supporting the Capital Family in the many fun, educational, and celebratory activities offered throughout the year. Whether you participate as a spectator or a volunteer, employees can record their event attendance through the QR code to become eligible for a prize drawing at the end of the academic year. Upcoming events include:
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48-Hour Film Festival – Oct. 8 *NEW*
- Gerhold Lecture – Oct. 18
- Christmas Tree Lighting – Nov. 15
- Christmas Festival – Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 2, 3
- Holiday Party – Dec. 15
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Capital Oral History Project
Alumni will be contacted by our project partner, Publishing Concepts, to participate in the Capital University Oral History Project. This is an opportunity for alumni to share their story! More information about the project and how to participate can be found here.
Last Decade Happy Hour
Alumni are invited to the Graduates of the Last Decade Happy Hour for a complimentary drink, Capital swag, and time with CapFam friends. Advanced registration is requested here.
Thursday, Oct. 12
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Land-Grant Brewing Co.
424 W. Town St.
$10
Cheer on the Marathoners!
Join members of the CapFam to cheer on participants in the Nationwide Children’s Half & Full Marathon as they turn from Drexel onto Main Street! Place your request here if you would like to request a sign for a specific participant.
Sunday, Oct. 15
7:45 to 9:45 a.m.
Capital Gate
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