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CAPITAL YOU!
Campus News and Events | November 29, 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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Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Learning:
Courage in Community
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We are pleased to announce the distinguished keynote speakers for the upcoming 33rd annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Learning on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. This year's event, "Courage in Community," will feature insightful addresses from Tobias Spears and Frederick Charles Staidum Jr., both of whom bring unique perspectives on the enduring legacy of Dr. King.
Tobias Spears, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Officer
Biological Sciences Division, University of Chicago
Frederick Charles Staidum Jr., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of English
Affiliate, Institute for Racial Justice
Loyola University Chicago
Join us for an inspiring day of reflection and community engagement as we honor the profound impact of Dr. King's teachings. Registered attendees are urged to partake in the keynote address, actively participate in workshops, and seize the chance to engage in service opportunities. Additionally, Kids Korner will feature enjoyable activities suitable for children of all ages!
Register: https://capital.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3IyVv5qAObhyJDg
Student Volunteers: https://capital.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_41uDRXegTtD83RA
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Law School Mock Trial
Congratulations to members of Team Capital, who dominated in the Ohio Attorney General's Public Service Mock Competition this year, earning both best attorney awards (Jacob Fabina and Eric Kephas), both best witness awards (Cassidy Tripplet and Toney Dixon), and third place overall out of eight teams. The team was coached by CapLaw alumnae Casey Chapman, Amy Brown, and Melissa Wright and supported by 1L fellows Hope Alexander, Jazmine Barnes, and Brittany Estrada.
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Chimes Staff Wins Awards
The Chimes staff won in multiple categories first, second, third places and an honorable mention at the National College Media Association Convention in Atlanta.
For Division Three, which includes schools nationwide with enrollments of 1,000 to 2,999, the Chimes received a first place with Ava Boldizar’s work in breaking news for “Following mental health crises, student expelled for possession of loaded gun.”
For second place, the staff took best website.
For third place, the staff received best headline for “Misery in Missouri: new dress code pits women against women.”
Zach Basselman earned an honorable mention for his column “Behind the crash: East Palestine, corporate lobbying and regulation.”
“I am immensely proud of the staff who worked so hard to win these awards, and I am excited for the coming years to see what else we can accomplish,” Adrian Suppes, editor-in-chief, said.
“I see how hard the staff works, and I am thrilled,” Kelly Messinger, Chimes adviser, said. “To win in a national contest is most gratifying.”
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"Victorious in Defeat" by Sasha Pantsov
The latest book by Sasha Pantsov, professor of History, was included on History Today's 2023 list of Books of the Year. The review of "Victorious in Defeat: The Life and Times of Chiang Kai-shek, China, 1987-1975" called it "...a refreshing reappraisal of a man who was neither the corrupt fascist of standard historiography nor the tragic hero of more recent positive reassessments."
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Today is the Final Day to Submit Your MLK Workshop Proposals! | |
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The Capital community invites you to contribute to our Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Learning on Jan. 15 by submitting workshop proposals that resonate with the event's theme, “Courage in Community.”
We welcome workshop proposals from students, faculty, staff, and community members. Workshops, preferably in-person, should last for 90 minutes, but we also consider Zoom presentations. Please indicate your preferences in the survey form.
Workshop Proposals Deadline
Wednesday, Nov. 29
5 p.m.
To submit your proposal, use the following link: Workshop Proposal Submission.
Each accepted workshop will receive a $100 honorarium, which can be divided among presenters. Decisions regarding workshop selections will be communicated by the week of Dec. 4.
For additional information or inquiries, contact Elli Cucksey at [email protected] or Mikayla Carter at [email protected]. Your participation is essential in making this Day of Learning impactful and meaningful.
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Lacrosse Winter Wonderland Auction | |
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Support Capital’s Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse programs at the Winter Wonderland Auction.
Saturday, Dec. 9
Capital Center Fieldhouse
4 to 8 p.m.
Tickets are $20 for one person or $30 for two people and include appetizers, dinner, beverages, music, and great auction items. There will be a cash bar. Purchase tickets at https://capital.shopsite.com/main/Capital-Lacrosse.html.
For more information, or to donate an auction item, contact A.J. Smith at [email protected] or Stace Florence at [email protected]. Thank you, we greatly appreciate your support!
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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!
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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Have You Gotten Your Christmas Festival Ticket Yet? | |
A few tickets remain for this year’s Christmas Festival. Click here to get yours now. All faculty, students, and staff are eligible for a total of one complimentary ticket using the promo code MAKECF23. | |
Behavioral Threat Assessment and Threat Management Training | |
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Capital University Police, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security – Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships, will host a free training on “Threat Evaluation and Reporting Overview.”
Tuesday, Dec. 5
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Trinity Lutheran Seminary
TERO is an introductory training to raise awareness about the risk factors, triggers, stressors, and warning behaviors that could impact a person's decision to commit an act of targeted violence. It outlines the mitigating factors that could help prevent acts of targeted violence, while emphasizing the importance of community involvement in seeking help for individuals and respecting their privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties.
To register, email [email protected]. Participant guides will be sent prior to the event and Certificates of Completion will be issued following training.
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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:
- Holiday Party – Dec. 15
- MLK Day of Learning – Jan. 15
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2023 HOLIDAY SEASON PAYROLL SCHEDULE
Semi-monthly will fall on Dec. 8 and Dec. 22
Bi-weekly will fall on Dec. 8 and Dec. 22
HR DASHBOARD (BLISSBOOK)
As a reminder, all employees are provided access to the HR Dashboard (Blissbook). This one-stop location provides employees with access to HR-related policies and handbooks, HR forms, payroll calendars and benefits-related information. For your convenience, we recently added the 2024 Benefits Guide as well as the 2024 payroll calendars. https://handbooks.capital.edu/
OPEN ENROLLMENT
Our annual employee benefits Open Enrollment period ended on November 27. A confirmation of your 2024 benefits elections will be sent out to you this week. If you have not completed your required dependent verifications or EOI’s, please contact Ashley Huff with that documentation as soon as possible. Those documents are needed to approve your 2024 benefit elections. As a reminder, you can still make changes to your TIAA Retirement Plan at any time during the year by visiting TIAA’s website.
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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Join us for our first Christmas Festival Alumni Receptions!
If you're coming back to campus to enjoy this beautiful musical tradition, we hope our alumni and their guests will join us for festive treats and drinks. As the time for the show draws near, we will walk as a group to Mees Hall to ensure everyone gets there safely and easily!
Friday, Dec. 1
Saturday, Dec. 2
6 to 7 p.m.
Alumni House
Please RSVP at https://capital.az1.qualtrics.com/.../SV_6PxkFCFVQklPQwe to let us know you are coming.
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