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CAPITAL YOU!
Campus News and Events | March 20, 2024
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Capital University transforms lives by empowering an inclusive community of learners through engaging academic, co-curricular, and professional experiences. | |
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Be the Spark!
Illuminate Possibilities with Day of Giving
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For the next 24 hours, beginning at noon today, Wednesday, March 20, you have the chance to illuminate possibilities on campus and make a difference in the lives of Capital University students!
For the second year, the entire University community – main campus, Trinity Lutheran Seminary, Law School, and Capital Athletics – will participate in the university-wide Day of Giving.
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Through noon tomorrow, Thursday, March 21, members of the Capital Family can make a gift to support the specific annual fund that personally means the most to them. You can also support Capital Athletics as they have identified key areas of support for their continued development in the OAC and beyond. Check out opportunities to support Capital Athletics here.
A gift during the Day of Giving means all Capital students – undergraduate and graduate – can have an unmatched student experience.
When donors support the areas of greatest need and top priorities, they support the bigger picture of the Capital student experience. The student experience is leadership, education, friendship, and community. It's unique to everyone, and it cannot continue without the support of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends like you!
Be the Spark with us! Go to www.capital.edu/dayofgiving and see how the community's collective impact can make a difference in continuing to form changemakers at Capital for generations to come.
For more information, contact Elinor Fortescue, director of Annual Giving Programs, at [email protected].
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Thanks to Mary Kate Bunstine ’24 for submitting this week’s poll question.
If you would like to submit a poll question, email it to [email protected].
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Commencement Regalia and Ticketing | |
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REGALIA
Undergraduates, Bexley Master’s Graduates, and Trinity Lutheran Seminary Graduates
The deadline to order graduation regalia, including caps and gowns, is quickly approaching.
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Ordering is available now through midnight on Monday, March 25, for pickup in the Bookstore starting May 1.
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Ordering will be available from Tuesday, March 26, through Monday, April 8, for delivery to your home address.
- Regalia also can be purchased through the University Bookstore during regular business hours.
Order regalia online at https://colleges.herffjones.com/college/capital/. For regalia-related questions, please contact Cliff Fehr from Herff Jones at [email protected].
Law School Graduates
For information about the Law School commencement ceremony, including how to order regalia, go to https://www.law.capital.edu/academics/records-and-registration/commencement/.
TICKETS
Undergraduates, Bexley Master’s Graduates
Each graduate will receive e-tickets for their guests. Please see the Commencement webpage for your ceremony (undergraduate or graduate) regarding the number of tickets you will receive. To inquire about additional tickets, please fill out the request form on the Commencement webpage. Additional tickets are not guaranteed.
All sessions will be live streamed from Capital's YouTube channel. Only graduates who have registered to attend through the Registrar’s Office may order tickets, this means you have APPLIED for graduation and are cleared. Any duplicate requests will be deleted. Tickets will be available through May 3, but please do not wait to reserve them.
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Mentors and Co-Coordinators for Smooth Transitions | |
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion is now looking for mentors and co-coordinators for the 2024-25 Smooth Transitions Program. This program is a great way for student leaders to play an active role in the transition of incoming first years. If you are interested please sign up here: https://capital.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8cRHeDLPksgdB4O. | |
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Housing Selection will be held April 9, 10, and 11. To be eligible, students must complete the Fall 2024 Housing Application and pay the $100 Deposit by March 27. How-to guides and additional information can be found at https://flow.page/housingselection.
University Housing Closing
University Housing will CLOSE for the semester on the following dates for each group:
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Non-graduating students: Housing closes Tuesday, May 7, at 9 p.m.
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Graduating students: Housing closes Sunday, May 12, at 12 p.m.
Information about Extended Stay and Summer Housing can be found at https://www.flowcode.com/page/closing.
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Deadline Extended for Student Leadership Awards | |
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Capital’s Annual Leadership Awards recognize outstanding group and individual leadership and acknowledge the leadership efforts that have bettered Capital over the academic year. Students, faculty, and staff are asked to identify and celebrate the success of student leaders and organizations while highlighting their remarkable service and programming initiatives.
Click here to nominate a student or organization. This form includes various student organization awards as well as the Distinguished Senior Leader Award and President’s Spirit of Capital Award.
Nominations deadline
Sunday, March 24
11:59 p.m.
For more information, contact Kelly Murphy at [email protected].
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Summer Scholars Proposals | |
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The application deadline for Capital’s Undergraduate Summer Scholars program is fast approaching. Undergraduate scholarship is a high-impact educational experience at Capital. The Summer Scholars program supports student scholarship conducted under the mentorship of a Capital University faculty member during the summer term.
Application deadline
Friday, March 29
5 p.m.
To apply, contact a faculty member to discuss possible research projects and activities; write a proposal that describes the research project and follow the guidelines given online; and submit an electronic copy of the proposal by email to [email protected].
Please forward any questions to Terry Lahm, senior associate provost, at [email protected]. Completed applications materials should be submitted to [email protected].
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Summer Class Registration Open | |
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Registration is now open for summer 2024 classes, and we invite you to consider the benefits of taking classes in the summer. In addition to in-person classes, this year we have a greater selection of online courses available, which provide you with the option to take classes from wherever you are. In addition to options in learning format, summer class offer:
- Lower tuition. Summer tuition is substantially discounted, which represents a great savings to you!
- Opportunities to get ahead, catch up on credit hours, repeat a class, or explore a new area of interest.
- Grades earned in summer classes count toward your Capital GPA, while grades earned at other institutions do not. Focus on one or two classes to improve your GPA, improve your academic standing, or meet financial aid requirements.
- An expanded list of online (synchronous and asynchronous) classes are available, especially Signature Learning UC classes.
- For students who wish to take in-person math, science, and other courses on campus, you will experience a smaller class size, one-on-one support from faculty, and have access to Academic Success resources.
- Courses are offered in 8-week and 16-week formats.
Summer semester begins on May 13. Summer II begins on July 1. For students interested in in-person science and math courses offered through the Summer Institute for Science and Math, sessions begin on May 20 and June 18.
Register for the Summer 2024 courses now on myCAP!
To learn more, visit www.capital.edu/summer. For help in selecting summer classes, please reach out to your advisor or the Advising Office at [email protected].
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Jazz & World Music Festival | |
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Make plans now to enjoy the sounds of students, faculty, and world-renown guest artists at this year’s Jazz & World Music Festival.
April 2-6
In addition to performances both on and off campus, there are clinics, workshops, and events throughout two-day festival. This year’s guest artists include saxophonist Jon Irabagon, Afro-Cuban group Waves Colectivo, bassist Will Strickler, and Capital’s Jazz Studies faculty.
For more information and a complete schedule of events, click here.
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The mission of Capital University’s Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching is to use the scholarship of teaching and learning to support transformative student learning by providing education and resources to faculty and staff.
Open Educational Resources Community of Practice – It’s about affordability, equity, and access! Help to shape Capital’s strategy to bring affordable learning to the classroom. Learn about the available OER resources and unique pedagogies that can be used with OERs. Discover the benefits to students, faculty, and the institution provided by OERs.
Wednesday, March 20
1 to 1:50 p.m.
CMC 214
Signature Learning Meeting – Signature Learning is Capital’s general education program. All faculty and staff are welcome to participate in the Signature Learning conversations. Agenda items for the semester include defining and operationalizing Signature Learning Pathways.
Wednesday, March 27
4 to 5 p.m.
BLIB 110 or https://capital.zoom.us/j/93793468732
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Chimes staff wins awards at National College Media Association convention
The Chimes staff won three awards in national competition this past weekend in New York City.
“I could not be prouder of the hard work this staff has put in so far this year,” Adrian Suppes, editor-in-chief, said. “Watching this staff grow this year to be the reporters they are now just excites me to see what we else can accomplish in the future.”
“I love how this staff appreciates journalism and practices it professionally. I am so proud of their achievements,” Kelly Messinger, adviser, said.
Enjoying their visit to Times Square are (from left) Marvin Wurr, Ariana Herrera, Charlotte Keller, Kelly Messinger, Adrian Suppes, and Charlie Rinehart.
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Free Medicare 101 Webinar for Employees | |
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Capital employees are invited to learn about Medicare and their choices in a relaxed, no-obligation way at this free webinar*.
Thursday, April 11
1 p.m.
Get answers to your questions and learn about:
- What Medicare covers
- What Medicare plans are available to you
- How and when to enroll
- What to do if you plan to keep working
- How much Medicare costs
- And much, much more
CLICK HERE to register
*Please use Google Chrome to access the link. Microsoft Edge / Internet Explorer may not work.
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Faculty and Staff Relay for Life Happy Hour | |
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Help the CapFAM Faculty and Staff Relay for Life team reach its goal of working toward a cancer-free society by donating and/or walking at this year’s event. The goal set by our students is $10,000 to help fight cancer this year.
Saturday, April 6
1 to 4 p.m.
The Capital Center
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Join the CapFAM Faculty and Staff Team or make a donation here.
- All Tuesdays in March, you can use the discount code TUESDAY for $5 off the registration fee
Stop by the faculty and staff happy hour hosted by the Climate and Culture Committee and Faculty & Staff Campus Connections Team.
Thursday, March 28
4 to 6 p.m.
2 Tones Brewing Co. in Whitehall
Email [email protected] if you are planning to attend the happy hour and/or the walk.
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Social Work Month Pizza Party | |
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Join us for the Social Work Month Pizza Party! We will provide pizza, snacks, and conversation with our faculty members and current students.No experience in social work is needed and ALL are welcome! Come when you can, leave when you must.
Wednesday, March 20
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
CMC Lobby
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The 2024 Nelson W. Trout Lectures in Preaching will feature the Rev. Dr. Valerie Bridgeman, associate professor of Homiletics and Hebrew Bible, dean, and vice president of
Academic Affairs at Methodist Theological School in Ohio. This year’s theme is “Healing: Preaching Job.”
April 11 to 12
Trinity Lutheran Seminary
The event also will feature a book reading and signing by The Rev. Dr. Albert Starr, ’74, ’82, author of “Late Night Offerings & Early Morning Prayers.”
For a complete schedule, go to https://www.trinity.capital.edu. The lectures are free and open to all, but registration is encouraged. Register at capconnect.org/TroutLectures.
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Mental Health First Aid Training for Faculty and Staff | |
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Mental Health First Aid teaches faculty and staff how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. This training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care.
Tuesday, May 14
9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Schneider, Student Union
Lunch provided
Go to https://form.jotform.com/MHFACollaborative/capital-universitys-mhfa-10132023 to reserve your spot.
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