| | Capital University transforms lives by empowering an inclusive community of learners through engaging academic, co-curricular, and professional experiences. | | Academic Success is Here for All | | |
We know that you’re ready to accomplish your goals this year, and at Academic Success, we’re here to support you along the way. Whether you’re aiming for high grades, looking to challenge yourself with new learning strategies, or just want to stay on top of a busy semester, Academic Success is for you.
We partner with ALL students – at every level – to build on strengths, tackle challenges, and help you reach your goals. We will be supporting your success this year through four key resources:
Academic Coaching
Work one-on-one with an Academic Coach to set goals, improve study habits, understand your learning style, and stay accountable throughout the semester.
Peer Tutoring
Work with trained Peer Tutors – top students in their courses – who can help you master concepts, review material, prepare for exams, and develop study strategies.
Writing Center
Get feedback on any stage of any project – papers, presentations, portfolios, and more. Writing Consultants can help you brainstorm, organize ideas, revise, and properly cite sources.
Drop-in Hours: Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m. and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (no appointment needed).
Supplemental Instruction (SI)
Join collaborative study sessions led by trained peer leaders in select courses: BIOL 151, BUS 101, CHEM 150, NURS 300/301, 327/328, & 331/332. If you're in one of these classes, check your email for session days and times. No appointment needed, just come ready to learn!
VIsit us on the second floor of Blackmore Library, call (614) 236-6327, or email academicsuccesssws@capital.edu. We look forward to seeing you soon! We are here for you!
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Appointments are still available for you to save a life by donating blood! Your donation is needed now to help alleviate the shortage and ensure lifesaving medical procedures are not delayed. Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood.
Thursday, August 28
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Schneider North, Student Union
To schedule, click here or visit RedCrossBlood.org.
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Giving Survivors More Than a Name
Most Americans don’t realize that human trafficking isn’t a distant, hidden crime. It’s happening in their own communities, sometimes just down the street. For Courtney Schmackers ’13, executive director of She Has A Name, turning that awareness gap into informed action has become a passion.
She knows how limiting that image is. As the leader of a Columbus-based nonprofit combating human trafficking through education and survivor care, she’s spent a years helping people understand the fuller, more uncomfortable reality.
“We’re like the bookends to the anti-trafficking movement,” she explains. “On the front end, we’re focusing on prevention, equipping caregivers and professionals to recognize and respond to exploitation before it starts. On the back end, we’re offering scholarships for survivors, educating sex buyers about what’s really on the other end of that transaction, and working with partners to fill in the care gaps.”
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Whether you’re new or returning to Capital, we’re thrilled to have you join us in the Conservatory of Music. Our band program includes Symphonic Winds, Wind Symphony, and the OtterCap Orchestra, all open to instrumentalists from any major.
Auditions for brass, woodwind, and percussion players will be held August 20-22, in Mees. Sign up for a time outside Room 116 in the Conservatory Complex. Come prepared to share your talent. We can’t wait to make music with you!
For more information, email Dr. Ishbah Cox, director of Wind Ensembles, at icox4@capital.edu.
| | Level Up Your Career with a Capital MBA | | |
Capital University’s redesigned MBA program is built for early-career professionals and recent graduates – no business background required. Whether you studied business, biology, art, or anything in between, an MBA can complement your academic background and give you a competitive edge. This innovative, one-year hybrid program blends flexible evening classes with hands-on, real-world learning to help you build the skills, confidence, and connections to accelerate your career.
Program Highlights
- Open to All Majors: Designed for students from any academic background – no business degree required.
- Fast-Track Option: Complete your MBA in as little as one year. Or take two years if you prefer a slower pace.
- Networking Opportunities: Participate in case competitions and exclusive networking events with local employers.
Click here for more information, or apply today. Feel free to also reach out to our MBA recruiter, Brody Lehman, at blehman13@capital.edu.
The next cohort begins summer 2026, with an application deadline of April 15, 2026. Learn more and meet the MBA team at a virtual information session.
Tuesday, September 9, 12 p.m.
Tuesday, October 21, 12 p.m.
Tuesday, November 18, 12 p.m.
| | Make a Meaningful Impact with Capital's New MSW | | |
Capital University’s Master of Social Work program is designed for individuals who are passionate about creating change and supporting communities. Whether your background is in psychology, education, business, or another field, the MSW program equips you with the clinical skills, advocacy tools, and real-world experience needed to become a confident, ethical, and effective social work professional. Offered in a flexible, hybrid format, our program supports both full-time students and working professionals who are ready to advance their careers in social services, healthcare, mental health, and beyond.
Program Highlights
- Flexible Format: Hybrid course delivery with evening and weekend options to fit your schedule.
- Field Experience: Gain hands-on training through supervised placements in diverse community settings.
- Open to Everyone: Options for students from all backgrounds, whether you have a BSW or not.
Click here for more information, or apply today. Feel free to also reach out to our MSW recruiter, Brody Lehman, at blehman13@capital.edu.
Learn more and meet the MSW faculty at a virtual information session.
Wednesday, September 10, 6 p.m
Wednesday, October 22, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, November 19, 6 p.m.
| | Trinity Lutheran Seminary | | Faculty and Staff: Join Us for Undergraduate Welcome Weekend | | |
An early connection between students and faculty/staff members outside of class is one of the greatest predictors of whether a student will persist at an institution and complete a degree. At Capital, we start this interaction during Summer Orientation and continue it during Welcome Weekend. More than ever, establishing and maintaining the connection with students is essential to their retention and success. Allow us to call your attention to some early opportunities to engage:
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16
7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Faculty and staff members are encouraged to lend a hand with move-in. You can choose to carry something light – we have student muscle to handle the heavy lifting – or use this as an opportunity to simply welcome new students and their families. To volunteer, please register at https://capital.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_02l0e4mMTJvDCl0.
Please note: Most first-year and transfer students will move into residence halls Saturday morning. Spots will be available in F3 for people arriving early (before 7:30 a.m.), S3 (along the tennis courts) and the D lot on a first-come, first-serve basis. All other lots will be closed for move-in usage. On-street parking is also available on the south end of Pleasant Ridge via Francis. Please see the campus map to locate these lots.
CapFam Barbecue
11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Capital Center Field House
Join new students and their families and guests for a barbecue lunch. This is also a great opportunity to catch up with your colleagues.
New Student Opening Ceremony/Gate Ceremony
3 p.m.
Capital Center Performance Arena; Memorial Gateway
At 2:45 p.m., the College faculty will assemble in academic regalia in The Capital Center Field House. Staff (along with students and their families) will assemble in the Performance Arena. The short Opening Ceremony will be followed by the faculty-led procession of the incoming students through Memorial Gateway. In the event of inclement weather, the Gate Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, August 19, at 2 p.m.
MONDAY, AUGUST 18
Campus Resource Amazing Race
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
As part of our Welcome Weekend programming, new students will participate in an interactive resource challenge modeled after The Amazing Race. Students will race in teams to different campus offices, where they will receive clues, complete mini-challenges, and gather essential information about campus resources available to students.
Academic Afternoon
2:30 to 5 p.m.
Departments and Schools will meet with students in various campus locations
Please check with your department chair or dean for specific information about the plans for Academic Afternoon. Units are encouraged to imaginatively use this time to orient students to departments, identify academic expectations, and make initial connections with academic advisors and departmental faculty members. This is also a great opportunity to double-check the course schedules of the incoming students.
| | 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, alumni, and friends.
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 one week prior to publication.
Distributed every other Wednesday, the publication schedule for the remainder of the fall semester is: August 27, September 10, September 24, October 8, October 22, November 2, and November 19.
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Mark Brown
SCOTUS Ruling Against Yost Clears Path for Effort to Abolish Qualified Immunity for Police to Advance
April 22, 2025
www.cleveland.com
Mark Brown
Supreme Court Clears the Way for State to Change its Constitution
April 23, 2025
Newsweek
Mark Brown
US Supreme Court declines Ohio AG Yost's request to take up qualified immunity amendment case
April 24, 2025
Columbus Dispatch
Mark Brown
Dayton residents push for new hospital amid legal debate, city commission to deliberate
July 9, 2024
Dayton 24/7 NOW
Dan Kobil
Trump lied when he took the oath of office. What he's done not just braggadocio.
May 7, 2025
Guest Columnist
Columbus Dispatch
Dan Kobil
The Pardon Power is Helping Trump Realize His Dreams
June 10, 2025
Opinion
New York Times
Dan Kobil
Ohio lawmakers seek to ban abortions in the state, treat the procedure as homicide
June 18, 2025
NBC4i
Dan Kobil
How Ohio abortion ban bill could play out given conflict with state constitution
June 26, 2025
NBC4i
Dan Kobil
Same-sex couples reflect on 10th anniversary of Supreme Court's decision allowing them to marry
June 26, 2025
AP Newsroom
| | Order Your Name Badge and Business Cards | | |
Let people know who you are! Capital faculty and staff can order business cards and name badges online. All you need is your department account number to complete the order. Go to https://www.capital.edu/faculty-and-staff/ and scroll down beneath the Campus Services header.
Contact Denise Russell, director of Communications and Media Relations, for more information.
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Welcome to Capital!
Maria del Mar (MdM) Aponte, Global Education
Sheryl Arden, Law School Dean’s Office
Brandon Berlanga, Alumni Engagement
Leslie Bowman, Social Work
Paul Brown, Athletics
Michelle Buck, Social Work
Emily Burnheimer, Residential and Commuter Life
Jatana Carter, Business
Ryan Chernick, Academic Affairs
Nikki Coleman, Psychology
Tracy Conway, Music
Madeline Dacre, Registrar
Sara Dalby, Law Admissions
Raegan Donchess, Social Work
Melissa Fisher, Business
Addy Fitzgerald, Athletics
Nathaniel Fouch, Law School
Chance Green, Athletics
Jason Harget, Public Safety
Kerstin Hedlund, Seminary Academics
Cory Horn, Religion and Philosophy
Andrew King, Law School
Allison Kysela, Admission
Ayden Langford, Athletics
Anthony Marcum, Law School
Kelsey Moore, Art
Michelle Newsome, Chemistry
Vanessa Ott, Social Work
James Pack, Athletics
Phyllis Pawa, Seminary Academics
Laney Alexander Preston, President’s Office
Sarah Santilli, Music
Lilu Smith, Athletics
Ben Spiker, Facilities Management
James Sterling, Facilities Management
Dean Taylor, Integrated Marketing Communications
Calli Thomas, Nursing
Jared Tice, President’s Office
DeMario Wofford, Athletics
Robert Yurisko, Social Work
| | Cap Central is faculty and staff's go-to platform for internal communications, collaboration, and resource access at Capital. Designed to simplify workflows and enhance connectivity, it supports seamless collaboration across our campuses, making it easier for employees to stay informed and work together efficiently. | | |
Brand Management
The Integrated Marketing & Communications team builds and protects the Capital brand through strategic, data-informed marketing, communications, and media relations. A strong brand works best when it's used consistently, and together, we make that happen.
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New Directors Introductions
Tuesday, September 2
3 p.m.
Blackmore Library 115
We are excited to have several new directors and coordinators in key Student Experience areas. Join us to meet our new colleagues and learn about how they can collaborate with staff and faculty.
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Signature Learning
Wednesday, September 3
4 p.m.
Blackmore Library 110
Participate in the conversations about Signature Learning, Capital’s general education program. Agenda items for the semester include defining and operationalizing Signature Learning Pathways.
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Community Fit
Fleet Week
Tuesday, September 9
10 a.m.
Field House
Capital Center
20% off MSRP on shoes, insoles, socks and more. 3-D Foot – Mapping and Gait Analysis for a comfortable, personalized fit.
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