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CAPITAL YOU!
Campus News and Events | February 21, 2024
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Capital University transforms lives by empowering an inclusive community of learners through engaging academic, co-curricular, and professional experiences. | |
Nelson Lectures Support Capital Mission, Values | |
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Make plans to attend the Nelson Lecture Series, an open dialogue on religion and a variety of topics that support the mission and values of Capital University.
March 13
“Black and 25 in America”
7 p.m.
Huntington Recital Hall
Featuring Jeremy Gillette, author and creator of Black and 25 in America
March 14
“God With Us: Seeing God in People Around the World”
7 p.m.
Huntington Recital Hall
Featuring the Rev. Jenny Sung, an ordained #FreeRangePastor with the ELCA
Audience “talk back” immediately follows each lecture.
The Nelson Lecture is a gift from the late Constance Ruth Nelson Wise, a 1971 graduate of Capital’s Music Education program. While a student, her eyes were opened to the world, race relations, and other religions; consequently, she would like her annual speaker series to be very open and progressive, with guest speakers and thought leaders who support and embrace open dialogue and discussion.
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| As we celebrate Black History Month, which of these contemporary leaders do you admire most? | | | |
Bexley Flags Honor Two Capital Employees | |
Congratulations to Dr. Jenn Kelly, Education, and Dr. Darrell Bailey, Athletics, who are featured in Bexley’s inaugural Black History Month Street Light Banner Program! Launched by the Bexley Minority Parent Alliance and the City of Bexley, the initiative was designed to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of current and former African-American community members who have contributed to shaping the community in their own ways. | |
Educators Rising Volunteers Needed | |
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Student and employee volunteers are needed to help at the Educators Rising Ohio 2024 Conference, “Diving Into Education,” hosted by Capital and the School of Education.
Monday, March 4
Tuesday, March 5
Educators Rising is a non-profit organization for middle and high school students interested in education-related careers. This year’s conference is during Capital's spring break, but you can sign up to volunteer at https://forms.gle/tD8nJLbG6Z6XcvsS9. You will receive your volunteer assignments upon your arrival at The Capital Center on the day or days your volunteer.
This is a great opportunity if you are a student to add this to your resume and interact with future educators, as well as to do a little recruiting for CapFam and the School of Education!
If you are a faculty and staff member, this is a great opportunity to interact with more than 900 high school juniors and seniors who are interested in education or education-related majors.
To learn more about the conference and Educators Rising Ohio, go to https://educatorsrisingohio.wixsite.com/educatorsrisingohio.
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Student Leadership Awards – Nominations now open!
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. Nominate a student org at this link.
Nominations deadline
Sunday, March 17
11:59 p.m.
Spring Leadership Workshops – AIM to Know about Banking
Join professionals from Chase Bank as they talk about the basics of savings, budgeting, and credit.
Monday, Feb. 26
4 p.m.
Schneider South, Student Union
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President Dave Kaufman and Rev. Mary Ann Siefke, director of Congregational Engagement and Advancement, would like to share the story of Capital University and Trinity Lutheran Seminary with your community of faith. As the Holy Spirit continues to move across the University, new strategies are emerging for greater student impact and increased relationship with our partners in faith. For more information about scheduling a University Sunday with your faith community, email [email protected].
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Please join Ebony Brotherhood Association for their annual Black is Beautiful Showcase, a signature event with great performances, amazing art, and a night highlighting and celebrating all of the Black excellence we have at Capital.
Thursday, Feb. 29
6:30 p.m.
Koinonia, Trinity Lutheran Seminary
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Capital Magazine Relaunch | |
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The Capital Magazine is back! We're thrilled to announce the relaunch of Capital Magazine for the spring semester. The mission is clear: to inform, engage, inspire, and entertain our diverse readership of alumni and friends.
Stay connected, get inspired, and foster a sense of pride in being part of our supportive community.
To submit your story ideas or class notes, visit https://forms.office.com/r/JhLnSYujnj.
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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.
A TASTE OF POGIL – POGIL (Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning) is “a teaching pedagogy that makes students feel engaged, accomplished & empowered.” In a student-centered classroom, POGIL helps students develop process skills (e.g., transferable soft skills) while they learn the course content. In this session, you will learn some POGIL basics as well as how POGIL can transform teaching and learning in your classroom.
Monday, Feb. 26
3 – 3:50 pm
BLIB 110
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, Feb. 28
4 – 5 pm
BLIB 110 or https://capital.zoom.us/j/93793468732
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In the midst of Alla Zagaykevych’s residency at Capital’s NOW Festival, professors Sergey Rybas, English, and Dina Lentsner, Music, along with musicologist Iryna Tukova, received word that an article they coauthored had been published in GESJ: Musicology and Cultural Science 2023.
“Rising Up with ‘Kalyna’: Examining the invitational rhetoric of ‘Ой у лузі червона калина’ as a social media response to the Russian war in Ukraine” examines how the song (translated “Oh, the red viburnum in the meadow”) became a symbol of the Ukrainian people’s resistance and unity following the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
In the summary of the article, the authors wrote: “When Ukrainian pop-musician Andriy Khlyvnyuk posted his performance of the song on Instagram, multiple social media platforms exploded with numerous mashup versions of the song, all manifesting a symbolic counterargument toward the war narrative of the attacker. Employing invitational rhetoric as our framework, we analyze three video products created within what we call the “Kalyna” movement, one featuring the original performance by Khlyvnyuk along with other Ukrainian celebrities, and two others that stem from Estonia and Georgia. We suggest that, rather than serving as a direct call to arms, the song’s renditions reflect the performers’ own negotiation of their national selfhood and thus enact support of a nation under assault by celebrating its history and its right to freedom.”
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And the winner is …
Jeff Cisco, director of Student Accounts, took home the trophy for his winning bowl of “Chorizo Bandito” in the 2024 Faculty & Staff Chili Cook-Off! Second place went to Robert Fleming, Business and Finance, with “A Hint of Spice and Everything Nice,” and third place was won by Melissa Lung, President’s Office, for her “Cluckin’ Bean Extravaganza.” The cook-off is always held the Thursday before the Super Bowl, so start perfecting your own chili recipes for the 2025 competition!
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Put Some Spring in Your Step! | |
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Fleet Feet is partnering with Capital University’s faculty and staff for a Shoe Fit Event,
brought to you by the Climate and Culture Committee.
The experts from Fleet Feet will bring their mobile shop to campus. Stop by to get a free 3-D foot-mapping scan and advice on the perfect shoes for your feet. Try on different styles and purchase shoes, socks, insoles, and more at a 20 percent discount!
Tuesday, March 12
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Schneider South, Student Union
To make sure plenty of shoes are available for all, complete the 30-second survey at
https://forms.gle/uCeX2YziaEq3iQxc8.
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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 benefitting the Columbus Kids’ Book Bank and the Second & Seven Foundation right here 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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Experience the Rich Culture of Scandanavian Music | |
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You are invited to experience "Under the Northern Lights: An Evening of Scandinavian Masterpieces" with Dr. Caroline Bergan, soprano, and Michael Lester, piano, and featuring Diction Club Singers and Thomas Secrist on violin.
Thursday, March 14
6 p.m.
Mees Hall
“In an effort to promote underrepresented works and cultures, I welcome you to enjoy an evening of Scandinavian music,” said Bergan, assistant professor of Voice. “Having spent my childhood in Norway I have a deep connection to my Norwegian roots. Norway is known for its beautiful topography, with steep fjords and northern lights, as well as its promotion and support for the arts. It is also home of the Sámi people who inhabit the northern parts of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia, and whom have a rich culture of music all their own. It is my hope that the music will transport you on a journey from the pastures and valleys, where women would herd the cattle back home by cattle calls, to the long summer days filled with eternal sun, and short winter days covered in snow and northern lights.
The concert, which also will feature student artists, will be followed by a reception hosted by the Diction Club in Mees Lobby.
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