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Campus News and Events | January 24, 2024
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NOW Festival Showcases ‘Art in Time of Conflict’ | |
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Capital University will present “Art in Time of Conflict,” a showcase of performances, lectures, and art by guest artists, students, faculty, and staff in the annual NOW Festival, Feb. 8-18.
The Festival kickoff will feature Ukrainian composer-in-residence Alla Zagaykevych in an engaging discussion with Classical 101’s Christopher Purdy on Sunday, Feb. 11, at the Bexley Public Library. Zagaykevych’s insights into her creative process and music making, as well as a robust cultural scene of the present-day Ukraine – a country under attack – will demonstrate the resilience of art and the human spirit during the challenges of wartime.
The annual NOW Festival at Capital University is one of the most comprehensive and diversified celebrations of contemporary art and its creators in the Midwest. Since its founding in 1987, the Festival has one simple yet extremely important mission: to expose the Central Ohio community to international, national, and regional living artists and their work, exposing, exploring, and discussing the role of music in contemporary society.
For a complete schedule of events, go to www.capital.edu/now-festival.
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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.
ETHICS AND SOCIETY COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE – Discuss the Signature Learning Program Learning Outcome: Students interact knowledgeably and ethically with people and ideas from many cultures, religions, and identities. Strategize with faculty and staff how students meet this learning outcome in UC 170, 270, and 370 classes, as well as via co-curricular opportunities and experiences in students’ majors.
Wednesday, Jan. 24
4 to 5 p.m.
Blackmore Library 110 or https://capital.zoom.us/j/93793468732
NEW FACULTY AND STAFF RECEPTION – Join us for a reception to enjoy refreshments and welcome new faculty and staff to our community.
Tuesday, Jan. 30
4 to 5:30 p.m.
LeSage Room (Seminary, north building)
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, Jan. 31
4 to 5 p.m.
Blackmore Library 110 or https://capital.zoom.us/j/93793468732
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Capital to Add Men’s and Women’s Bowling | |
President Dave Kaufman and Director of Athletics and Recreation Dr. Darrell Bailey Sr. have announced that Capital University will be adding a men's and women's bowling program to begin competition in the 2024 fall semester. The addition of men's and women's bowling will bring Capital University's varsity offering to 22 sports – 11 men’s and 11 women’s. For more information, click here. | |
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Capital Athletics is hosting a Kids’ Book Drive in conjunction with the Second & Seven Foundation. In partnership with the Greater Columbus Sports Commission and NCAA, Capital Athletics is hosting a book drive benefiting the Columbus Kids’ Book Bank and the Second & Seven Foundation in Columbus. The mission of this organization is to promote reading by providing free books and positive role models to kids in need. Drop off gently used or new children’s books at one of four locations on campus: The Capital Center, Blackmore Library, the Student Union, and Yochum Hall. Donations end March 8, 2024.
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#COMETSVOTE
Election season is almost upon us, and it is time to make sure that you are prepared to participate in the presidential primary election. On Jan. 31, we will be launching #COMETSVOTE, an initiative to encourage all Capital University students to register to vote. Join us to update your registration, learn more about where to vote, how to vote, who you are voting for, and get some refreshments.
Wednesday, Jan. 31
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Student Union Lobby
March 19, Election Day, will be the day that #COMETSVOTE! Be sure to have your plan to vote ready. Watch for deadlines and dates to make sure you are prepared to cast your vote.
Take the Pledge
For the past two years, we have been participating in a nationwide competition with other colleges and universities to "Take the Pledge" and make a public commitment to participate in election season. We want to challenge everyone to take the pledge at
https://allintovote.org/take-the-pledge/
Election Day
Tuesday, March 19
If you have any questions about civic engagement and voter education, email [email protected].
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Annual Faculty & Staff Chili Cook-Off | |
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The Golden Ladle is up for grabs once again! Faculty and staff are encouraged to hone their recipes and don their aprons for the 9th Annual Chili Cook-Off.
Thursday, Feb. 8
4:30 p.m.
One Main Café, Student Union
Entry deadline: Friday, Feb. 2
If cooking isn’t your thing, come help judge and mingle with your colleagues over hot chili and cold drinks! This year we’re looking for the top three best chilies out there. First place will walk away with a trophy, but all three will have bragging rights for the next year. (With three wins in his trophy case, Jeff Cisco is the man to beat!)
If you are interested in entering your homemade chili, email the Faculty/Staff Campus Connection Team by Friday, Feb. 2. Include your name, your entry’s name, and note if it will be spicy, vegetarian/vegan, or another category.
We’d also appreciate an RSVP even if you just want to be a taster (or a mingler), so we have an idea of how many are planning to attend.
For more information or to get involved, contact an FSCC team member.
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Review Your First-of-the-Year Pay Statements | |
As we start the new year, it’s very important all employees take the time to review their first-of-the-year Earnings Statements in myCAP to ensure all 2024 benefit and other elections are accurate. If you have any questions regarding your benefit deductions or other elections, please contact Ashley Huff (Benefits) or Renee Bergman (Payroll). | |
Tax Form Reminder & W-2 Information | |
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As required by the IRS, we are reminding all employees to review their W-4 status and to file a new W-4 if your filing status has changed. If you are claiming “exempt” on your W-4 form, you must complete a new form by Feb. 15, 2024. Failure to complete a new W-4 will result in loss of your exempt status. For your convenience, you will find downloadable copies of the W-4 and IT-4 (state tax form) at http://www.capital.edu/Payroll/.
If you have not already done so, please consider receiving this year’s W-2 online. To elect this option, complete the online CONSENT (MyCAP>Employee>Tax Information) to view and print your W-2 forms! Besides immediate availability, it’s a tremendous cost savings to Capital as it will reduce the number of physical W-2s we have to print, process and mail.
Paper copies of W-2s will be postmarked and mailed no later than Jan. 31, 2024, for former employees and those who do not consent to receive online copies.
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HSA - Changes to Employer Contributions | |
As a reminder, the full annual employer HSA contribution will be added to eligible employee accounts by the end of January after all payrolls have been completed (rather than incrementally throughout the year). | |
Alumni in the Greater Cleveland area are invited to join us as Capital’s Men’s Basketball team takes on the Yellow Jackets of Baldwin Wallace on Saturday, Jan. 27, at 1 p.m.! After the game, join us at Brew Garden in Middleburg Heights for food and drinks! You can register for the event here. | |
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The Capital Women's Basketball coaching staff and players will be hosting a free youth clinic open to girls in grades 2 through 8. Donations to the Kay Yow Cancer Fund are encouraged to be made by attendees in lieu of a registration fee. Registration for the clinic and donations can be made online at Play4Kay Clinic.
Sunday, Feb. 4
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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Save a Life: Donate Blood | |
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The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces the lowest number of people giving blood in 20 years. Your blood donation is needed now to help alleviate the shortage and ensure lifesaving medical procedures are not delayed. Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Please join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today!
Tuesday, Feb. 6
12 to 6 p.m.
Student Union
Wednesday, April 3
12 to 6 p.m.
Student Union
To schedule, click here or visit RedCrossBlood.org (sponsor code: crusaders).
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