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Capital University transforms lives by empowering an inclusive community of learners through engaging academic, co-curricular, and professional experiences. | |
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Fall classes start a week from today on Wednesday, August 21. Before then, there are a number of activities to kick off the semester. Scan the QR code for all upcoming events.
Saturday, August 17
New Student Move-In
8 a.m. to noon
CapFam BBQ
Capital Center
11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Opening Ceremony
Capital Center
3 to 3:30 p.m.
Gate Ceremony
Memorial Gate
3:45 to 4 p.m.
New CapFam Picture
Renner Lawn
4 p.m.
Monday, August 19
Beach Night
Schaaf Lawn
(Rain location: Capital Center)
8 to 11 p.m.
Tuesday, August 20
Campus Block Party
The Fountains
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Sailesh the Hypnotist
Mees Hall
8 p.m.
Monday, August 26
New Faculty and Staff Reception
Courtyard under the Bridge of Learning
4 to 5:30 p.m.
For more information about how faculty and staff can get involved, visit Cap Central.
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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, 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 28, September 11, September 25, October 9, October 23, November 6, and November 27.
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Cap Central: Your New Hub for Faculty & Staff | |
We're excited to announce the launch of Capital's new intranet platform, Cap Central! Designed to streamline internal communications, foster collaboration, and provide easy access to resources, Cap Central will enhance how we work together across campuses.
- News and Announcements: Stay informed about the latest updates, events, and important announcements.
- Centralized Information: Find policies, resources, and Town Hall recordings in one place, saving you time and effort.
- Departmental Pages: Connect with colleagues across campus, share resources, and collaborate efficiently.
We encourage all faculty and staff to explore the platform and familiarize yourself with the provided resources and information.
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Attention December 2024 Graduates! | |
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The graduation application for fall 2024 has OPENED and will CLOSE on Friday, September 6. If you are planning on graduating at the end of the upcoming term, please apply through MyCap by selecting the “Apply for Graduation” button (graduation cap symbol) through Friday, September 6. If you will be completing your degree in December, you MUST apply for graduation whether or not you plan on walking in May 2025.
This notification is for the December 2024 application ONLY. If you are anticipating graduating in May 2025, that graduation application will open later in the fall semester, with all communication coming from the graduation@capital.edu email address.
If you are unsure if you qualify or have any questions, contact Meredith Gaul at graduation@capital.edu or your academic advisor ASAP.
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The Cap Cupboard strives to alleviate food insecurity among Capital students, staff and faculty by providing free and accessible food and hygiene items to those in need. Capital students with need will also be connected to resources, both on and off campus.
To open the space fully stocked, we ask that you donate nonperishables or hygiene products using our Amazon Wishlist or make a monetary donation. If you’d like to donate your time as a volunteer, contact capcupboard@capital.edu.
For more information about Cap Cupboard or Cap Closet, a clothing resource center that provides business professional clothing, email Tristen Davis at tdavis3@capital.edu.
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Capital University Bands Auditions | |
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We’re excited to invite all instrumentalists in the Conservatory to join our premier ensembles: the Symphonic Winds and Wind Symphony. These auditions are open to all students, regardless of major.
Auditions for the Capital University Bands will be held August 21-23.
Mees Auditorium, Conservatory of Music
Sign-up for an audition time outside of Room 116--Conservatory Complex
Winds
- Major scales, with or without music (required)
- A slow/expressive solo excerpt no longer than 2 minutes (strongly encouraged)
- A fast/technical solo excerpt no longer than 2 minutes (strongly encouraged)
- Band excerpts provided 1 week prior (required)
- Prepared repertoire excerpts will be provided 1 week before the start of school.
- All auditions will take place in person, in front of the respective applied faculty.
- Excerpts of band music to be performed this year.
- Orchestra Excerpts will be provided as well. Please plan accordingly.
Percussion
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Prepare all excerpts for 3 of the 4 instrument categories (snare, mallets, accessories, timpani).
- If you wish to be considered for timpani, be sure that is one of the instruments on which you audition.
- Excerpts will be released one week before the auditions.
Sign up for an audition time outside Room 116 in the Conservatory Complex. Audition times will be emailed to you.
For questions or conflicts, please contact Dr. Cox at icox4@capital.edu.
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Ohio Artists Featured in Fall Schumacher Exhibition | |
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The Schumacher Gallery’s first show of 2024-25 will feature “Masterworks by Ohio Artists (1856-2018)” from September 9 to December 12. The gallery’s vast collection of art from Ohio is one of the few on permanent display in the state. Through the help of Keny Galleries, the Schumacher will highlight 75 masterworks from the permanent collection, encompassing realism, impressionism, modernism, folk art, and contemporary eras.
Opening Reception
Thursday, September 12
5 to 7 p.m.
The Schumacher Gallery
Fourth Floor, Blackmore Library
The full gallery event schedule can be found on Cap Central.
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Culture and Climate Committee Is Looking for New Members! | |
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The Culture and Climate Committee is searching for employees who have a passion for Capital and are interested in helping us plan and host Capital’s first Professional Development Day on Thursday, October 10.
If you have interest in learning more about this exciting opportunity, please reach out to Debbie Gaitten, HR director, at dgaitten@capital.edu, or any of our current members: Kody Auck, Elli Cucksey, Shaneece Green, Ashley Huff, Era McMahon, Rebecca Mohr, Russel Pepper, Kyla Primmer, Frances Robbins, and Stacie Wickham.
Learn about the upcoming Professional Development Day on Cap Central.
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Student and Community Engagement | |
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Join us for the Fall Student and Community Engagement Fair!
Friday, August 23
4 to 6 p.m.
Schaaf Lawn
Come meet student organizations, campus departments and community partners! Learn about ways to get involved on campus and in the community. Free Kona Ice will be provided to all attendees!
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Do your part to save a life by signing up to donate blood today! Your blood 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 29
11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Student Union
To schedule, click here or visit RedCrossBlood.org (sponsor code: crusaders).
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John Bivens, football intern
Chad Blackham, adjunct faculty, Law School
Lindsay Buchanan, adjunct faculty, Social Work
Eric Burris, assistant bowling coach
Jacqueline Gaines, clinical professor, Legal Research and Writing
Garth Gartrell, adjunct faculty, Business
Ruhel Ghebretnsae, adjunct faculty, Education
Payton Gilliland, adjunct faculty, Education
Tom Lindgren, adjunct faculty, Business
Christine McIntyre, director, Bar Services, Law School
John Payton, adjunct faculty, Chemistry
Hannah Riley, cheerleading coach
Matthew Saelzler, adjunct faculty, Biological Sciences
Sydney Shadburn, cheerleading coach
Nikki Snead, sergeant, Public Safety
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Alumni Engagement will host a GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) Happy Hour at Land-Grant Brewing Co. on Thursday, September 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. Register here!
Save the date! Homecoming events will be taking place October 3-5! Find more information here.
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Welcome back to the 2024-25 school year from Capital Athletics!
Teams competing this fall include soccer, volleyball, football, cross country, golf, tennis and even our newest program, bowling! Plan an outing to support your Comets by checking out this year’s composite calendar for the upcoming athletics schedule: https://athletics.capital.edu/calendar.
This year’s home-openers include:
- Women’s Soccer – Friday, August 30, at 7 p.m.
- Men's Soccer – Wednesday, September 4, at 7 p.m.
- Volleyball – Wednesday, September 4, at 7 p.m.
- Football – Saturday, September 21, at 1:30 p.m.
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