| | Capital University transforms lives by empowering an inclusive community of learners through engaging academic, co-curricular, and professional experiences. | | Annual Student Leadership Awards – Tonight! | | |
Capital’s Annual Leadership Awards recognize outstanding groups and individual leadership and acknowledge the leadership efforts that have bettered Capital over the academic year. Students, faculty, and staff are invited to celebrate the success of student leaders and organizations. Please RSVP on Engage.
Wednesday, April 23
6 p.m.
Huntington Recital Hall
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What's the Best Way to End the Semester?
With Academic Success!
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As we quickly approach the end of the semester, remember that Academic Success is here to partner with you and help you make sure you end the spring term on the strongest possible note! Academic Success provides free, flexible resources designed to help you study smarter, not harder:
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Peer Tutoring – Work one-on-one with fellow CapFam students to strengthen your understanding of key course concepts, study and review more effectively, and prepare for final exams.
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Writing Center – Get feedback on your final papers, projects, presentations, and more – whether you're just getting started or polishing a final draft.
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Supplemental Instruction (SI) – Join collaborative group study sessions led by trained peer leaders in key supported courses as part of your final exam preparation.
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Academic Coaching – Get personalized coaching to help you plan for the end of the semester by setting goals, refining study strategies, and prioritizing and organizing your work so you can finish strong during the last week of classes and finals week.
While most of our support resources will end on Tuesday, April 29, (the last day of classes), some limited support in the above areas will be available during finals week (May 1-2 and May 5-6). There's still time to do that little "something extra" that can make a real difference in how your semester ends. We'll see you soon!
📍 Visit us: Blackmore Library, 2nd Floor
📅 Schedule an appointment: tutortrac.capital.edu
📞 Questions? Call (614) 236-6327 or email academicsuccess@capital.edu
| | Countdown to Commencement | | |
Seniors, the countdown to Commencement is on and we’ve got a week full of events to celebrate YOU! Mark your calendars and get ready to make memories with your fellow graduates. More details to come, but here’s a sneak peek at the festivities:
Senior Soirée
Tuesday, May 6 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Kick off grad week in style! Join Student Government for an unforgettable night of celebration with your classmates. Enjoy great music, delicious food, fun games, and plenty of surprises!
GradFest
Wednesday, May 7 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Celebrate your incredible journey with the SCE at this lively outdoor bash! We’ll kick things off at Mound Street Plaza with food, music, cap decorating, and good vibes. Then head over to Roosters chicken, games, and a toast with your friends (yes, adult beverages included!). Don’t miss this chance to celebrate before you take on your next adventure.
RSVP on Engage!
Senior Spaghetti Dinner
Thursday, May 8 at 5 p.m.
University Alumni Engagement can't wait to celebrate you as you graduate and become a part of the alumni CapFam. Please join us for Senior Spaghetti Dinner in the MDR. Your spaghetti, desserts, and wine will be served by Capital University faculty, staff, and alumni. Please register so we know you are coming! For any questions, please reach out to alumni@capital.edu (REMINDER: this event is for the Class of 2025 ONLY.) Register Here.
President’s Graduate Lunch
Friday, May 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Student Union Lobby
Enjoy a special lunch hosted by the President’s Office in your honor. A heartfelt celebration of all you’ve achieved during your time at Capital.
Undergraduate Commencement Rehearsal
Friday, May 9 at 2 p.m.
The Capital Center
Your big moment is almost here! Join us for a walk-through so you’re stage-ready for Commencement.
DSLA Awards and Dinner (Invitation Only)
Friday, May 9
Refreshments at 6 p.m., Program begins at 6:30 p.m.
A special evening to honor this year’s Distinguished Senior Leaders Award recipients. Join us as we recognize outstanding student leaders and celebrate their achievements.
| | Are You Prepared for Graduation? | | |
If you are graduating in May, here are a few tips to make sure you are ready for the big day! If you have questions, go to https://www.capital.edu/student-life/arts-and-culture/annual-events/commencement/.
REGALIA
Click here to order your cap and gown.
- These items can also be purchased through the Capital University Gear Shop in the Student Union on the Bexley campus.
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For any regalia-related questions, please contact Cliff Fehr from Herff Jones at cfehr@herffjones.com.
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You must have a cap and gown to participate in the ceremony, so do not wait to place your order. Deadlines for ordering regalia are approaching fast. Please be sure to check the website for details.
UNDERGRADUATE Ceremony Tickets
- Physical tickets will be given to undergraduate students. These will become available in the SCE office in the Student Union beginning May 5.
- Tickets will also be available at rehearsal and the day of undergraduate commencement.
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Each student will get 8 tickets. To request additional tickets or for questions, please reach out to events@capital.edu.
COMMENCEMENT DATES
UNDERGRADUATE commencement is Saturday, May 10, in The Capital Center – This link should answer the majority of your questions regarding the undergraduate ceremony. We will continue to send additional information as we get closer to commencement.
https://www.capital.edu/student-life/arts-and-culture/annual-events/commencement/undergraduate-commencement/.
GRADUATE Commencement is Wednesday, May 7, in Mees Hall – This link should answer the majority of your questions regarding graduate commencement. Students from graduate programs do not need tickets for the commencement ceremony.
https://www.capital.edu/student-life/arts-and-culture/annual-events/commencement/graduate-commencement/
TRINITY LUTHERAN SEMINARY Commencement is Saturday, May 24
- 10:30 a.m. Commencement Worship – Gloria Dei Worship Center
- 11:45 a.m. Ticketed Lunch – Koinonia
- 1:00 p.m. Graduate Photo
- 1:30 p.m. Commencement Exercises – Gloria Dei Worship Center
LAW SCHOOL commencement is Sunday, May 18, at 2 p.m. in The Capital Center – This link should answer the majority of your questions regarding commencement.
https://www.law.capital.edu/academics/records-and-registration/commencement/
| | Are you a graduating student with an interesting story about your Capital experience? Are you a legacy graduate with several generations of family members who also are part of the CapFam? If you’re a member of the faculty or staff, do you know of an interesting story about one of our graduating students? Local media are looking for feature stories around commencement. If you have an interesting story to share, please contact Denise Russell, director of Communications and Media Relations, at drussell@capital.edu. | | Commencement Baccalaureate | | Do You Have a Nose for News? | | |
Do you like to write? Are you just naturally nosy? Are you a stickler for details and a good storyteller? If so, have you considered joining the staff of The Chimes, Capital’s award-winning student newspaper?
Talk with current Chimes staffers, as well as advisors Kelly Messinger and Greg Belliveau, and get the facts – plus pizza, Canes, and prizes – on becoming a journalist.
Open House
Wednesday, April 30
12 to 2 p.m.
Chimes Office
First floor, Convergent Media Center
| | Complete the Student Leadership One App! | | |
The Office of Student and Community Engagement is still accepting applications for the Orientation & Smooth Transitions Team through the Student Leadership One App!
Orientation Leaders (OLs) and Smooth Transitions Peer Mentors (ST Mentors) are undergraduate leaders who serve with the Office of Student and Community Engagement and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. These student leaders play a vital role in supporting more than 450 new students during their summer orientation visits and throughout the fall semester.
As an OL or ST Peer Mentor, you’ll:
- Lead small group conversations.
- Support major programs like Summer Orientation Day, the Smooth Transitions Program, and Welcome Weekend.
- Help new students feel connected, confident, and ready to succeed.
Along the way, you’ll build meaningful relationships, grow as a leader, and create unforgettable memories.
Submit your Student Leadership One App today!
https://capital.campuslabs.com/engage/submitter/form/start/668780
| | Thinking of taking summer classes? New this year is Acadeum, a collaborative agreement between Capital and more than 100 universities across the country. Acadeum allows students to take a wide variety of online classes through these institutions, pay our reduced summer tuition rate, and receive Capital University credit. | | Flag Carriers Needed for Graduation | | |
The Center for Global Education coordinates the parade of international flags at the beginning of commencement. Volunteers are needed to carry the country flags of our international graduates. Please consider signing up to carry a flag, as this means so much to our graduates! Time commitments are:
Rehearsal
Friday, May 9
1:30 to 2 p.m.
Commencement
Saturday, May 10
10:15 to 11:15 a.m.
Click here to sign up.
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In gratitude for our alumni who have served and continue to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces, Capital University Alumni Engagement is hosting an event to honor the contributions of Capital University veterans and their families.
Wednesday, April 30
6 to 8 p.m.
National Veterans Memorial and Museum
300 W. Broad St.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam war. To help honor our Vietnam veterans, Capital alumni Col. Tom Moe '65 and his wife, Chris Hayes Moe '65, are the evening’s featured speakers. Col. Moe, USAF F-4 fighter pilot, two silver stars, was held captive as a POW in the “Hanoi Hilton” for five years, one month, and 22 days before being released. During this time, Chris lived on Capital’s campus seeking updates on Tom. Her unique perspective promises to be inspiring.
Alumni, faculty, staff, students, and families and friends of the university are welcome to attend this complimentary special event. The evening also includes the Presenting of Colors by Capital University ROTC, a reception, and tours of the National Veterans Memorial and Museum.
| | The Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 12 to 4 p.m.; Saturdays from 1 to 4:30 p.m. or by appointment and admission is always free. | |
Capital University’s Student Showcase
This multimedia exhibition showcases a variety of works created by the students of Capital University.
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What Were You Wearing? Sexual Assault Education and Prevention
In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Wellness and Prevention invites the campus community to experience “What Were You Wearing?”- a powerful survivor art exhibit. This display features firsthand narratives and recreated clothing descriptions from Capital students, faculty, and staff who have experienced sexual or power-based violence.The survivors recall what they were wearing during the assault, and a recreation of their outfits, along with their story, is displayed in the exhibit.
Through these stories, we challenge harmful victim-blaming narratives and reflect on the cultural myths that perpetuate power-based violence. This annual exhibit serves as a space for education, empathy, and solidarity, honoring the voices of survivors.
We invite you to join us in unlearning one of our culture’s most persistent rape myths and fostering a community of support and awareness.
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Keller Sparks Insightful Study on James Joyce’s ‘Dubliners’
Charlotte Keller ’25, English literature, recently completed her most ambitious research project to date: a deep-dive literary analysis of James Joyce’s “Dubliners” through the lens of post-colonial and feminist theory. The paper, developed as part of her senior seminar and presented at the 29th Annual Symposium on Undergraduate Scholarship and 9th Annual Graduate Research Forum, represents a fusion of Keller’s academic interests and a testament to her growth as a student during her time at Capital.
“I’m going to miss the people and really everything about this place,” Keller reflected, “but I also feel like I’ve done what I need to do.” With graduation just around the corner and graduate school on the horizon – she’s been accepted into Western Michigan University’s MFA program in Poetry – Keller is poised for the next chapter.
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Senior authors magazine
Capital senior and peer educator Gaby McCain authored a magazine on neurodiversity justice for the NASW Ohio chapter during her senior social work placement. Read the magazine at https://tinyurl.com/naswoh-neurodiversity.
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Chimes staff wins awards ONMA
The Chimes staff received several awards in the division B category from the Ohio News Media Association during its Columbus convention April 3.
Adrian Suppes, editor-in-chief, and Charlie Rinehart, social media editor, earned First Place in the Best Multi Media Package for “Key financial takeaways from university finances”. Tatiana Sullivan, website editor, received a Second Place for Best Website www.cuchimes.com. The staff shared a Third Place for Best Newspaper Design.
| | Back row: Incoming Chimes Adviser Greg Belliveau, Charlie Rinehart, Clayton Hines, Adviser Kelly Messinger, Editor Adrian Suppes, Charlotte Keller, Samaree Perkins, Hafsa Siddiqui. Front row: Marvin Wurr, Leo Franck, Tatiana Sullivan. | | |
Employee Mandatory Compliance Training
The education and safety of our employees and students is of utmost importance. On February 10, all employees were assigned and notified of the Spring 2025 All Employee Compliance Training, which was issued through the online Vector LMS, Higher Education tool. This bundle consists of two mandatory courses: FERPA (20 minutes) and Hazing Awareness and Prevention (51 minutes). Employees need to complete this training by May 16. We ask that all managers fully support this initiative by granting employees the necessary time to complete these courses by the assigned deadline. If you have questions regarding this coursework or compliance expectations, please reach out to Debbie Gaitten, HR director, dgaitten@capital.edu.
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Holiday Schedule for Remainder of 2025
Memorial Day: Monday, May 26
Juneteenth: Thursday, June 19
Independence Day: Friday, July 4
Labor Day: Monday, September 1
Thanksgiving Break: Wednesday, November 26 through Friday November 28
Winter Holiday Break: Saturday, December 20, 2025 through Sunday, January 4, 2026
(Note: If you regularly work on Saturdays or Sundays, then those days are not paid as holidays.)
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Summer Hours 2025
The end of a challenging yet successful academic year is fast approaching. Capital University recognizes that employees appreciate the opportunity to work an adjusted schedule in the summer. Therefore, we will once again adjust our office hours for the summer to 9 a.m. through 4 p.m. daily. All employees will still be paid for their full work day. And for clarity, this means any vacation days taken during this time also equate to a normal full work day.
Summer hours will be in effect as follows:
Bexley Campus:
- Monday, May 12 through Friday, August 8
Capital University Law School
- Monday, May 19 through Friday, August 8
Trinity Lutheran Seminary:
- Monday, May 19 through Friday, August 8
Scheduling needs may vary by department to continue to meet the various needs across the university during the summer. A consistent level of campus safety, service to our students, and functionality of campus facilities must be maintained, so supervisors should coordinate staff scheduling with the appropriate vice president to ensure their constituencies are well served.
Thank you for your continued hard work and service to Capital University!
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isolved (former known as ApplicantPro)
Attention Hiring Managers and Search Committee members! ApplicantPro, our vendor-based Recruiting/Applicant Tracking System, has gone through a transition and has been renamed isolved Talent Acquisition. Although some features may look slightly different, all functionalities should continue to work the same. If you have any questions or need assistance with isolved, please reach out to Liz Maynard in Human Resources.
| | Retirement Party Open House | | |
Capital University’s Climate and Culture Committee invites you to honor faculty and staff who have retired or will retire between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025.
Wednesday, April 30
3 to 4:30 p.m.
Schneider Conference Room, Harry C. Moores Student Union
Light refreshments will be served, with remarks by Capital leadership beginning at 3:30 p.m. Honored retirees are invited to attend with their families. Please RSVP at rsvp@capital.edu by Thursday, April 17.
| | 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. | | |
Faculty and Staff $5 Fridays at the MDR
Looking for an affordable and convenient lunch option to wrap up your week? The Climate and Culture Committee is excited to offer faculty and staff the opportunity to enjoy a delicious meal every Friday for just $5 at the Main Dining Room!
This is a great chance to connect with colleagues, unwind, and enjoy a variety of tasty menu options, all at an unbeatable price. Whether you're looking for a quick bite or a leisurely lunch, we invite you to take advantage of this special offer.
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Signature Learning
Wednesday, April 23
4 p.m.
BLIB 119
Signature Learning is Capital’s general education program. All faculty and staff are welcome to participate in the Signature Learning conversations.
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Open Educational Resources Community of Practice
Thursday, April 24
1 p.m.
Troutman 112
Open Educational Resources (OER) are transforming education by providing freely accessible and openly licensed educational materials – making it possible for students to have access to course materials on day one without having to pay for those course materials.
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Student Organization Advisor Training
Tuesday, April 29
2 p.m.
LC 201
Do you advise a student organization? This session will go over important advisor expectations for registered student organizations at Capital. It will also provide insight into policies, procedures, and requirements for organizations so you can be well-equipped to offer support and guidance to our student leaders!
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