| | Capital University transforms lives by empowering an inclusive community of learners through engaging academic, co-curricular, and professional experiences. | | Experience the Holiday Magic of Christmas Festival 2025 | | |
Get your tickets now for Seek and You Will, the 2025 Christmas Festival, showcasing Capital’s internationally renowned and award-winning Capital University choirs as they bring the glory of Christmas to life.
Thursday, Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m., Mees Hall
Friday, Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m., Mees Hall
Saturday, Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m., Mees Hall
Sunday, Dec. 7, 3:30 p.m., Mees Hall
Faculty, students, and staff are eligible for one complimentary ticket using the promo code FEST25. Tickets, which are purchased electronically, are $35 for adults/$20 for seniors (plus fees) and can be purchased using a debit card, credit card, or PayPal.
Click here for more information.
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It’s not too late to make a difference in our community. Please consider donating new or gently used coats, hats, gloves, and jeans to help those in need. Capital’s partnership with The Open Shelter has lasted over a decade, and with your help, we can continue to make a meaningful impact. Drop your donation off at the Student and Community Engagement office in the Student Union between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, until Friday, Dec. 5. The winter wear drive for the Open Shelter will continue after the holidays as a community service initiative for the 35th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
| | Trinity Lutheran Seminary | | Graduation Applications Available Now | | |
Spring and summer graduation applications are now open on MyCap!
If you plan to complete your degree in May 2026 or Aug. 2026, you must submit a graduation application, regardless of whether you plan to participate in Commencement.
To apply, log in to MyCap and select the “Apply for Graduation” button (graduation cap icon), then choose the application that fits your timeline.
Summer graduates may participate in the spring Commencement ceremony if they have no more than 6 credits remaining for the summer term.
If you have questions about whether you’re eligible for graduation please reach out to your advisor or graduation@capital.edu ASAP.
| | Academic Success Earns Peer Tutoring Recognition | | |
Capital University’s Academic Success department is pleased to announce that the Peer Tutoring program has once again been awarded certification as a Level I certified tutor training program by the internationally recognized College Reading and Learning Association.
Academic Success invites all CapFam students, faculty, and staff to enjoy pizza, refreshments, and conversation as we recognize the accomplishments of our dedicated team and peer tutors.
Wednesday, Nov. 19
3 to 5 p.m.
Blackmore Library, second floor
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Faculty and staff are invited to Lunch with the Provost! The provost buys you lunch and you supply the conversation. This is an opportunity to meet new people and chat with old friends. Come when you can. Leave when you must.
Thursday, Nov. 20
Main Dining Room (by the north windows)
12 to 12:50 p.m.
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Paul Kramer’s Senior Project Brings Luces Stellarum Into the Studio
For Capital senior Paul Kramer ’26, music technology isn’t just about microphones, editing software, and acoustics, it’s about elevating voices, especially the voices of those closest to him. His senior project, a full studio album for the chamber ensemble Luces Stellarum, blends artistry, sibling collaboration, and professional mentorship to create a high-level recording experience.
The eight-member choir, featuring current and former Capital vocalists, including Paul’s brother, vocal performance major Max Kramer ’26, was originally created to attend The King’s Singers Summer School at Princeton University in 2024.
There, the group met Patrick Dunachie, a member of The King's Singers from King's College in London, who quickly recognized their potential.
| | University Theatre Tickets Available | | |
Capital University Theatre continues its 2025-26 season with shows set in France. The November production is “Rhinoceros.”
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Nov. 20-22
8 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 23
2 p.m.
Written by Eugène Ionesco and directed by Sharon Croft, professor of Communication and Theatre Studies, the play features a rhinoceros that runs through a small French village. Odd enough. But soon others join. Eventually, people become rhinos in this classic absurdist comedy. Ionesco’s play is known for its use of humor to address a more serious issue – the rise of fascism. Written in 1959, "Rhinoceros" is as relevant today, unfortunately, as it was then.
Tickets are free with a current Capital I.D. General admission tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. To reserve seats, call the box office at 614-237-7174.
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SAVE THE DATE:
35th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Learning
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35th Annual MLK Day of Learning at Capital University
Monday, Jan. 19
Join the Capital community for a day of inspiration, reflection, and engagement as we honor Dr. King’s legacy. Classes are canceled until 4 p.m. to support full participation.
This year’s theme, Unfinished Business: The Ceilings We Break, highlights both our progress and the work ahead. We’re proud to welcome Judge Laurel Beatty Blunt as this year’s Gay S. Steele Keynote Speaker.
To be a volunteer, go to MLK Day of Learning.
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Congratulations to The Chimes staff for another award-winning year! The College Media Association handed out its prestigious Pinnacle Awards during its biannual conference this October, and the staff (graduated and returning) walked away with four significant accolades:
Third Place/Division III
Periodic Newspaper of the Year
Second Place/Division III
Newspaper Front Page
Adrian Suppes, Leo Franck, Ariana Herrera
Second Place/Division III
Infographic
Adrian Suppes
Third Place/Division III
Headline
Hafsa Siddiqui
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Upcoming Faculty and Staff Holiday Schedule*
Thanksgiving Break: Wednesday, Nov. 26, through Friday Nov. 28
Winter Holiday Break: Saturday, Dec. 20, through Sunday, Jan. 4
*Departments that operate 24/7 will have alternate holiday schedules. Refer to management concerning arrangements.
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Make Tax Season a Little Easier – Choose to Receive Your W-2 Electronically!
It’s quick and simple - just update your consent in myCAP (Employee > Tax Information > Change Preferences button) or contact Renee Bergman at rbergman@capital.edu to receive a consent form.
Why go electronic?
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Get it sooner – No more waiting for the mail! Your W-2 will be available in January, earlier than a paper copy
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Access anytime, anywhere – View and print your W-2s from any device with internet access
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Unlimited reprints – Need another copy? No problem.
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All your W-2s in one place – View past, current, and future forms with ease.
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Eco-friendly and cost-efficient – Save paper, save money, and streamline the process.
Please email rbergman@capital.edu if you need any assistance.
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Grace Brown, program coordinator, Law School Student Affairs
Emily Clausing, administrative assistant, Trinity Lutheran Seminary
Jennifer Folden, director, Integrated Marketing and Communications
| | Employees: Mandatory Compliance Training | | |
Employees are reminded that they have until Dec. 1, 2025, to complete the assigned fall 2025 “All-Employee Compliance Training” through the online Safe Colleges/Vector LMS, Higher Education tool. Please check your email inbox (and/or your spam folder) for this link. This bundle consists of three mandatory courses:
- Ohio Campus Act (SB94) – 12 minutes
- Title IX and Sexual Harassment Prevention for Employees – 28 minutes
- Protection Against Malware – 17 minutes
If you have questions regarding this coursework or compliance expectations, please contact Debbie Gaitten, HR director, at dgaitten@capital.edu.
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Facilities Management has scheduled a shredding event. Please enter a work ticket to Facilities, if you need assistance getting your shredding to the truck that day. Please share with others in your department/offices/building.
Tuesday, Dec. 16
9 to 11 a.m.
East side of Yochum Hall
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Capital faculty and staff are invited to join together in a celebration of gratitude at the CapFam Thanksgiving Dinner, a cherished tradition making its return this year.
Thursday, Nov. 20
4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
MDR
Please join President Tice and other institutional leaders who will assist with meal service for an evening celebrating the warmth and connection of our campus community.
In appreciation for all you do, meals for faculty and staff and their immediate family will be covered by the President’s Office.
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Internship Community of Practice
Friday, Nov. 21
10 a.m.
Zoom
How do quantitative reasoning cognates, social science cognates, science and society cognates, and lab science cognates help students develop these skills? Join the conversation to develop new Signature Learning Pathways focused on these Program Learning Outcomes.
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Signature Learning
Wednesday, Dec. 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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Backstage Hollywood: The Photographs of Bob Willoughby and Technical Ecstasy in The Showcase Gallery
Jan. 19 to April 1
Schumacher Gallery
Venture backstage into the golden age of Hollywood in this exhibition that explores the photography of Bob Willoughby. Widely recognized as a pioneer of photography in the 20th century, Willoughby was the first outside photographer invited by studios to take photos on film sets.
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