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CAPITAL YOU!
Campus News and Events | October 25, 2023
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Christmas Festival Ticket Pre-Sale Starts Today | |
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As a member of the CapFam, this is the moment to book your free ticket to attend Columbus’s most dynamic and beloved Christmas concert featuring our Capital choirs as well as Conservatory and community instrumentalists.
Ticketing pre-sale for Capital University students, faculty, and staff begins today, Wednesday, Oct. 25. All faculty, students, and staff are eligible for a total of one complimentary ticket using the promo code MAKECF23.* Please DO NOT share this code or these links with anyone. Only faculty, students, and staff are able to claim their comp ticket. If you order more than one complimentary ticket, the second order will be canceled. Thank you for your understanding.
You may also purchase an unlimited number of additional tickets.
Thursday, Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 3, 3:30 p.m.
All performances will take place in Mees Hall.
Tickets to the Festival once again will be purchased electronically. To purchase pre-sale tickets, please visit https://apps.capital.edu/christmas-presale/. You may select your performance date(s) and follow the prompts. Tickets are $35 for adults/$20 for senior citizens and can be purchased using debit card, credit card, or PayPal.
For more information, please refer to the email you received on Wednesday, Oct. 24. For more information, email [email protected].
* Note: The one total comp ticket applies to only one performance.
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Schweickart Lecture: Forensic ‘Science’ and Its Role in Wrongful Convictions | |
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Capital University Law School presents “From Bad to Worse: How a Lack of Independence and Unequal Access to Crime Labs and Coroner Offices Heightens the Risk of Junk Science” as the Schweickart Lecture in Criminal Defense Law.
Thursday, Nov. 2
4 to 6 p.m.
Capital University Law School Annex
This lecture will provide an overview of the reliability and bias problems in forensic “science” and its role in wrongful convictions. The presenters, Erin Gallagher Barnhart, Esq., and Lamont Hunter, will discuss the unique problem of a feedback loop with a lack of ground truth, Shaken Baby Syndrome theory, and Lamont Hunter’s story. In addition, they will explore why independence and equal access to crime labs and coroner offices are essential including best practices to avoid coercion, implicit bias, and gamesmanship.
Register to attend (in-person attendance only).
For more information, click here, email [email protected], or call 614-236-6888.
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Follow the members of the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society as they grapple with set collapses, forgotten lines, missed cues, and outlandish mishaps that escalate into a riotous whirlwind of comedic chaos in "The Play That Goes Wrong," written by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields, and directed by Daniel W. Heaton, professor of Communication. The once-promising performance spirals into an unintentional laugh riot, and the actors' desperate attempts to salvage the show only make things hilariously worse.
Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 16-18
8 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 19
2 p.m.
Cabaret Theater, Lower level, Student Union
Call 614-236-7174 for reservations. Admission is $7 adults, $5 students and seniors, and FREE with current Capital ID.
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Covid Vaccination Registration Ends Friday | |
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Human Resources and Avita Health System are teaming up to offer Covid booster vaccinations for Capital University employees and students. Registration is required by Friday, Oct. 27.
If you are insured through the Leading Edge SPP, your vaccination is covered at 100 percent. However, if you are covered by another health insurance plan, you are still eligible to participate in this clinic and your insurance company will be billed accordingly.
If you are a student without medical insurance coverage, please contact the health department or local chain pharmacy for an appointment for a free vaccination at that location.
We do need to provide Avita Health Systems with an accurate count as to how many vaccinations to bring to the clinics. Therefore, employees and students do need to pre-register for the event using the link below. Registration will end on Friday, Oct. 27. Please note that only the Pfizer and Moderna vaccinations will be available at this clinic.
https://capital.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0TaOIDLJgqPlc1w
Please remember to bring your health insurance card (regardless of your plan) to the clinic and wear clothing that allows easy access to your upper arm.
Clinic Options:
Wednesday, November 1
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Student Union, Schneider Conference Room
Wednesday, November 8
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Law School, Room A121/A122
If you have questions, please contact Debbie Gaitten, HR director, at [email protected].
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Commemorate Kristallnacht at the JCC Jewish Film Festival | |
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The Capital community is invited to commemorate Kristallnacht, two days of antisemitic violence that occurred in Nazi Germany in November 1938. This year’s event is sponsored by the Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus, Jewish Community Relations Council of Columbus, and Trinity Lutheran Seminary and will be part of the JCC’s Jewish Film Festival.
Thursday, Nov. 9
7 p.m.
JCC of Greater Columbus
1125 College Ave.
The film that will be shown is “Vishniac,” which takes us on a journey through photographer Roman Vishniac’s life, from pre-war Berlin to the shtetlach in Poland and Lithuania, and his time in Princeton with Albert Einstein. His achievements in art and science, especially his images of pre-Holocaust Jewish life in Central and Eastern Europe, serve as the last visual records of a vanished era. The film explores both the man behind the photos and the surprising chapters of his life.
Click here for the film preview. Click here to order your free ticket.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Learning: Courage in Community | |
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Save the Date! Capital University will present its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Learning on Monday, Jan. 15. The theme of the 2024 event is “Courage in Community.” Join fellow students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Registered attendees are encouraged to attend the keynote, engage with fellow learners in workshops, and participate in service opportunities. Kids Korner will have fun activities for children of all ages!
This event honors King's legacy and Capital University’s commitment to the community. More information will be sent to the campus and local community soon.
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Submit Your MLK Workshop Proposal | |
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As we prepare for Capital University’s 2024 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Learning, which will be held on Monday, Jan. 15, we are encouraging you to submit workshop proposals that align with the theme of "Courage in Community."
Workshops are 90 minutes long and can be led by students, faculty, staff, or community members. Workshops occur at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. In-person workshops are preferred, but the committee also will consider Zoom presentations. Preferences should be listed on the survey form.
Submit your workshop proposal here: https://capital.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5hclSg2nYw8ocom.
Deadline for workshop proposal submissions is 5 p.m., Monday, Nov. 13. Decisions about the workshops will be communicated to submitters by the week of Dec. 4.
For more information, see the email you received on Monday, Oct. 23, or contact either Elli Cucksey at [email protected] or Mikayla Carter at [email protected].
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Fin Aid Fall Cap Cash Event | |
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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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Annual Federal Financial Aid Virtual Bootcamp | |
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The Department of Education is holding its 5th Annual Federal Financial Aid Virtual Bootcamp with multiple webinars available geared toward 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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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 contact 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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HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Thanksgiving Break: Wednesday, Nov. 22, through Friday, Nov. 24
Winter Holiday Break: Wednesday, Dec. 20, through Tuesday, Jan. 2
Good Friday: Friday, March 29
Memorial Day: Monday, May 27
Juneteenth: Wednesday, June 19
* Independence Day: Thursday, July 4
Labor Day: Monday, September 2
* Special Note … For 2024 only, the campus will be closed on Friday, July 5. This is not considered a holiday but rather a day off to enjoy a long weekend.
TUITION EXCHANGE APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2024-2025
For eligible staff and faculty needing to apply for tuition exchange academic year 2024-2025, the tuition benefit application must be completed and returned to Liz Maynard in Human Resources by Dec. 1, 2023. Please contact Ashley Huff ([email protected]) or Liz Maynard ([email protected]) with any questions.
OPEN ENROLLMENT
Human Resources and our leadership team have been working hard to finalize details for open enrollment. Details and dates will be coming in the near future. Look for these emails from [email protected].
W-2 CONSENT REMINDER
As an advanced reminder… and if you haven’t 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 will reduce the number of physical W-2s we have to 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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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:
- Christmas Tree Lighting – Nov. 15
- Christmas Festival – Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 2, 3
- Holiday Party – Dec. 15
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Capital Stories
Of course, we are biased, but we believe we've got the best alumni out there.
Among them are Deirdre DeWeese ’99, who is empowering the next generation of women through her work with the Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland, and Chris Farrenholz ’03, who has always pursued challenges with purpose, whether it’s summiting Kilimanjaro or shedding light on the global water crisis.
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.
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