CAPITAL YOU!
Campus News and Events | August 18, 2021
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IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU – CAPITAL YOU, THAT IS! |
Meant to engage, inspire and inform the University community with news and stories of what’s happening, Capital You is the biweekly online communication tool for all students, faculty, staff and anyone else who might be interested.
If you would like to inform the campus about an upcoming event, explain a new initiative, tell a good story or share other need-to-know news, go to www.capital.edu/capital-you to access the submission form or provide feedback.
The deadline for submissions is 10 days prior to publication.
Distributed every other Wednesday, the publication schedule for the remainder of the fall semester is:
September 1, September 15, September 29, October 13, October 27, November 10 and December 1.
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How are you feeling about the start of classes?
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If you are an undergraduate student, faculty, or staff member who has not yet picked up your iPad and Apple Pencil, please stop by the IT Help Desk on the first floor of Blackmore Library during the following times:
Monday through Thursday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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The Center for Health and Wellness is happy to partner with Equitas Health to offer a vaccination clinic on campus during Welcome Weekend for anyone who is in need of any of the vaccinations required/recommended by Capital. The following vaccines will be available to new and returning students, faculty and staff: COVID, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, HPV, meningitis, MMR, polio, and Tdap.
Saturday, August 21
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Student Union
Walk-ins will be accepted but pre-registration is strongly encouraged.
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The Capital Bookstore staff recommends ordering books before classes start to make sure you are prepared from day one. Waiting until after classes have started to purchase textbooks is ill-advised.
They would also like to remind everyone that the textbook aisles are closed for safety reasons. Placing your order online for in-store pickup is the fastest and easiest way to purchase your materials for the fall semester. To ensure your order is processed before the term starts, please order online no later than Friday, Aug. 20.
You may also purchase books in-store; however, you must bring a printed or handwritten copy of your class schedule. Counter service is the only option available for in-store purchases. A member of the Bookstore staff will use your schedule to pull your books and will bring them to a cash register for you to check out. You cannot purchase books in-store if you do not bring your schedule.
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The Cap Cupboard, Capital University’s food resource center, provides free and accessible food and hygiene items to all Capital students with need – including students at Trinity Lutheran Seminary and the Law School.
Please help us stock the pantry. The most-needed food items are canned fruits and vegetables, Easy Mac cups, ramen noodles, and canned soups. Pick up a few items the next time you go to the grocery and drop them off at the Office of Student and Community Engagement in the Student Union. Or make a donation via the Cap Cupboard Amazon Wish List and have it delivered directly to the Cupboard.
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Interfaith Welcome Weekend Worship
Begin the year by hearing about how Capital is "Rooted in Our Tradition and Open to Yours," a commitment to celebrate the traditions and support the spiritual wellness of people from a diverse array of worldviews, religious traditions, and spiritual practices.
Sunday, August 22
10 a.m.
Trinity Lutheran Seminary
Fall Semester Worship
Celebrate the start of the new school year with worship and a special time to pray for all those among us starting a new phase in their work at Capital, including recently appointed President Dave Kaufman. If you are starting a new role at Capital, perhaps as a new dean or chair, please join us as we would love to pray for you as we begin the year.
Wednesday, August 25
10 a.m.
Trinity Lutheran Seminary
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Join Interfaith Youth Core's Faith in the Vaccine Ambassadors, along with the Center for Faith and Learning, to come together and bring positivity to the work of vaccination! Featuring three bands of current Capital students and Capital alumni, as well as a DJ and the Conservatory's Taiko drum group, this concert also will have free food, updated information about vaccine safety and reliability, and resources to help reduce barriers to vaccination.
Thursday, September 2
7 p.m.
Reflections Fountain
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Have you filled out the Symptom Tracker today?
Everyone who is on campus or will be coming to campus must complete a daily symptom check to be eligible to participate in any classes or activities. Click the box on the left to complete the symptom tracker or to have the link sent daily as a text message on your phone.
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VACCINATION STATUS REPORTING |
Capital University is committed to the health and safety of our community. As part of the University’s fall COVID protocols, reporting of vaccination status is requested of all vaccinated students, faculty, and staff. The University strongly encourages but does not require students, faculty, and staff to get a COVID vaccination; however, having vaccination information is essential to our efforts to provide a safe University environment.
Individuals are asked to provide information on vaccination status and upload an image of their vaccine verification card using a brief Qualtrics survey HERE.
If you do not provide your vaccination status, you will need to follow the COVID protocols for unvaccinated individuals.
Vaccination information will be kept confidential and only used to assist the COVID Response Team with contact tracing, determining need to quarantine when someone is exposed, determining the need for COVID surveillance testing or testing for university housing, and in the aggregate for planning.
Get Capital’s current COVID protocols HERE.
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ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT UPDATES |
Homecoming 2021
Please make sure to save the date for Homecoming Weekend 2021, October 28-30! Events include a pre-game tailgate hosted by the Office of Alumni Engagement featuring free food, caricature artists, and giveaways leading up to the football game against Otterbein. Watch for details!
Capital Exchange
Capital Breakfast Briefings will have a new look and a new name! After receiving positive feedback from our virtual sessions, we have decided to retain the virtual format and change the event time to the lunch hour, which will allow attendees in other states to participate. Capital Exchange is a chance for alumni to hear from our faculty and staff about their research, projects across campus, and the amazing things our students are doing every day in the classroom and community. Please keep an eye out for our first Capital Exchange event in an upcoming Capital You!
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LET EVERYBODY KNOW WHO YOU ARE |
Are you a new employee? Are your business cards outdated? Lost your name badge? Let everybody know who you are with Capital business cards and/or a name badge.
Go to the Faculty and Staff webpage, scroll down to Campus Services and fill out the forms under “Order Business Cards” or “Order Name Badges.” Versions are available for Law School, Trinity Lutheran Seminary, and Bexley campus employees. All you need is your 20-digit department account number.
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CAPITAL UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL READY TO GET UNDERWAY
Entering the first full season under the leadership of Head Coach Brian Foos, the Capital University football team is poised to compete among the best of best on the field. The team will be looking to put an end to a disappointing 14-game streak of losses and get back to winning ways among the ever-tough Ohio Athletic Conference.
Capital returns all five All-Conference selections from last season, with just one entering his senior year. Those selections include Nick Fisanick, Aralius Walters, Kameron Lee, Jack Blaisdell, and Brady Kuhn.
Walters, who was a top defensive player for the Purple and White last season, will make the jump to the offensive side of the ball as a wide receiver this season, joining the likes of Lee and Mike Smith as top targets in the passing game.
Returning under center are both Luke McClelland and Ben Everson. The pair split time calling the shots offensively last year and will be challenged by fierce competition among a crowded quarterback room to get the starting nod this year.
Fisanick, who paced the team in tackles during last year’s shortened season, will bring the force in the middle of the defense. Other stout tacklers returning include Balor Appiarius, Kobe Swackhammer, Matt Lauofo, Maxamus Vujaklija, Jack Blaisdell and Dez Turkson.
2021 Fall Schedules
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2021 Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
On Tuesday, Aug. 17, the Capital University Athletic Department, in conjunction with Alumni Engagement and Varsity C, announced the 2021 Hall of Fame Class. This year, four new members will be joining this distinguished group of student-athletes.
The 2021 induction class includes Steven McCarthy '10 (men’s soccer), James Starks '08 (football), Lizzy Stanton '09 (women’s track and field), and Lindsay Shepherd '08 (softball).
A full induction ceremony will take place on Friday, Oct. 29, at The Capital Center. As part of Homecoming Weekend festivities, the inductees also will be honored during the football game on Saturday, Oct. 30. Kickoff against Otterbein is slated for 1:30 p.m.
Capital Athletics Hall of Fame is Now Digital!
During the 2021 summer, Capital Athletics began the transition of the Athletics Hall of Fame to a completely digital platform, which is now housed in The Capital Center lobby.
Hall of Fame members, alumni, and current members of the CapFam community can now visit and interact with the touch screen to navigate through the history of Capital Athletics.
Can’t make it to The Capital Center? Now you can view it at the convenience of your own computer or phone!
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Help For All
Netcare – 614-276-CARE (2273) (mental health or substance abuse crisis)
Help For Capital Students
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