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CAPITAL YOU!
Campus News and Events | November 8, 2023
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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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Join us for Capital’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony as we come together to hear the voices of our Chapel Choir, enjoy cookies and hot beverages, take pictures with Santa, and gaze in wonder at the lights throughout campus.
Wednesday, Nov. 15
5 p.m.
Mound Street Plaza
At the Tree Lighting Ceremony, we will be collecting new and gently used coats, hats, gloves, and jeans for community members who utilize the resources facilitated by The Open Shelter. If you are interested in giving, please drop off your donations in the lobby of the Harry C. Moores Student Union during the event. If you are not able to come to the event, but would still like to donate, please drop off your donations to the Office of Student and Community Engagement, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
At the Tree Lighting Ceremony, we also encourage you to pick up an Angel Tree tag to help brighten a child’s or family’s holiday. When someone registers through organizations such as the Salvation Army, their Angel Tree wish list is shared with community donors who are provide gifts from that list.
Angel Tree Gift Drop-Off
Monday, Dec. 4
3 to 5:30 p.m.
Student Union
Student and Community Engagement Office
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Thanks to Amy Duerr, senior administrative assistant for Advancement, for submitting this week’s poll question! | |
Have You Gotten Your Free Christmas Festival Ticket Yet? | |
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As a member of the CapFam, now is the time 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.
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 tickets, please visit https://www.capital.edu/student-life/activities-and-organizations/christmas-festival/ 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.
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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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Make Plans Now for MLK Day of Learning 2024! | |
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With only two months until the Capital community comes together to celebrate the 33rd Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Learning, you are encouraged to submit workshop proposals that align with the theme of "Courage in Community."
MLK Day of Learning
Monday, Jan. 15
Workshop proposals due by 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 13
Workshops are 90 minutes long and can be led by students, faculty, staff, or community members. 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.
There is a $100 honorarium for each accepted workshop, which can be split among presenters.
Decisions about the workshops will be communicated to submitters by the week of Dec. 4. For more information, contact either Elli Cucksey at ecucksey@capital.edu or Mikayla Carter at mcarter99@capital.edu.
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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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The Institute for Creative Leadership at Work is a unique collaboration between Capital University and Columbus College of Art & Design that combines the expertise of both institutions to deliver powerful training and certificate programs for businesses and individuals. Upcoming workshops include:
Bard, Bing, and ChatGPT, Oh My!: Possible Ethical Uses of Generative AI at Work
Tuesday, Nov. 14
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Online
Design Thinking: Unlock the Power of Collaboration
Wednesday, Dec. 6
Networking Happy Hour: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
6:30 to 8 p.m.
CCAD
For workshop information, go to https://creativeleadershipatwork.com/. Ten seats will be available at no cost to Capital employees. For more information or to sign up, email Mary Beth Bertrand, director of the Institute for Creative Leadership at Work, at mbertrand3@capital.edu.
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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.
Click here for the film preview of “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.. Click here to order your free ticket.
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Help Save a Life: Donate Blood | |
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Blood donations are needed all year. Unfortunately, demand for blood during the holidays coincides with a lower availability of donors due to vacations and holiday activities, seasonal illnesses, school breaks and severe weather. Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Please schedule your appointment today!
Wednesday, Nov. 29
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Student Union
Who doesn’t need a pair of Elf socks just in time for the holidays?! Give blood on Nov. 29 and get these fun socks (while supplies last). Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the movie and make giving blood a holiday tradition!
Monday, Dec. 4
12 to 6 p.m.
Student Union
Schedule an appointment at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=Crusaders.
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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
Founded by a multifaceted visionary encompassing social work, academia, community activism, and civic leadership, the Boston Children’s Chorus has successfully harmonized social justice and music education on a global scale. As the music director and principal conductor of the Premier Choir, Kenneth Griffith, a 2012 Capital Conservatory of Music graduate, is focused on aligning his music curriculum with meaningful discussions on social justice and the empowerment of young singers.
Fostering Community Through the Power of Music with the Boston Children’s Chorus
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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