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Join the Culture and Climate Committee for Capital's third annual Professional Development Day on October 15. The day starts with breakfast at 8:15 a.m., and a free boxed lunch is included when you reserve your spot.
Choose from sessions across five tracks. You can mix and match the sessions, creating the perfect day for you.
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Gerhold Lecture Series in the Humanities
Wednesday, October 21
An Evening with Jodi Kantor:
On investigative journalism, breaking the Harvey Weinstein story, and discovering your life’s work
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Student Q&A: 3 p.m., Bridge of Learning
Lecture: 7:30 p.m., Mees Hall (free and open to the public)
Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Jodi Kantor is coming to Capital on Wednesday, Oct. 21. With fellow New York Times reporter Megan Twohey, Kantor broke the Harvey Weinstein story in 2017. The reporting set off a global reckoning and became the bestselling book and film She Said. Her work has also changed workplace policies at Amazon and Starbucks, and she now covers the Supreme Court for the Times. In her talk, she'll discuss investigative reporting, the Weinstein story, and her new book, How to Start: Discovering Your Life's Work, which offers advice to young people starting their careers.
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Spring 2027 Graduation Applications Open November 2
The Spring 2027 graduation application opens on myCap on November 2. Every student who expects to finish their degree requirements in Spring 2027 must apply, including those who don't plan to walk at commencement. Please remind your advisees and students to apply, and help those who aren't sure whether they'll qualify to check where they stand.
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Great Colleges to Work For® Survey Results Now Available
Thank you to the 181 faculty and staff (56%) who completed this year's Great Colleges to Work For® survey, part of the Capital Rising strategic plan's commitment to investing in our people. Respondents reported strong pride in Capital, confidence in their supervisors, commitment to our mission, and a deep sense of belonging. They also identified areas to improve: professional development, compensation and benefits, recognition, staffing, facilities, and collaboration across departments. Leadership will share next steps in the coming months.
The full results are on the Human Resources page on Cap Central. Questions? Contact Bill Mea at wmea@capital.edu.
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Law Faculty Launch Capital Watch Blog
Capital University Law School professors Rachel L. Hampton and Anthony Marcum have launched "Capital Watch," a weekly blog with short, timely analysis of Ohio law and policy. Drawing on the Law School's downtown location near the Statehouse and the courts, the blog covers news of the day, commentary, and legislative developments, with the goal of helping readers understand how state law shapes daily life.
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Capital Stories
Still Learning, Still Leading: A Pastor's Case for Lifelong Education
For Vince Ford, M.Div. student at Trinity Lutheran Seminary at Capital University and pastor at the Church of Christ at Genessee Avenue in Columbus's North Linden neighborhood, returning to the classroom isn't just about earning another degree. It's about closing a loop that started with his mother.
Click to Read More.
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Shop Kroger, Support Cap Cupboard
Cap Cupboard, Capital's on-campus food pantry, has been selected as a beneficiary of Kroger's Fight Hunger bag program. Throughout October and November, every $2.50 reusable Fight Hunger bag sold at the Kroger at 2000 E. Main St. sends $1 to Cap Cupboard. Pick one up on your next grocery run to help fight hunger on campus and cut down on plastic waste at the same time.
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Capital on the Rise: In the News
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