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Capital University transforms lives by empowering an inclusive community of learners through engaging academic, co-curricular, and professional experiences. | |
Attention December 2024 Graduates | |
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The graduation application for Fall 2024 will CLOSE on Friday, September 6. If you are planning on graduating at the end of this term, please apply through MyCap by selecting the “Apply for Graduation” button (graduation cap symbol). If you will be completing your degree in December, you MUST apply for graduation whether or not you plan on walking in May 2025.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are anticipating graduating in May 2025, that graduation application will open later this semester, with all communication coming from the graduation@capital.edu email address. This notification is for the December 2024 application ONLY.
If you are unsure if you qualify or have any questions, please feel free to contact Meredith Gaul at graduation@capital.edu or your academic advisor ASAP.
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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:
September 11, September 25, October 9, October 23, November 6, and November 27.
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Cap Central: 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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Capital University Theatre will hold auditions for “A Little Red,” a compilation of versions of “Little Red Riding Hood.” (This is not a children’s show.) For more information, contact Dr. Dan Heaton.
Wednesday, August 28
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Cabaret Theatre
Lower Level, Student Union
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Be part of the first Comets bowling team! Join in tonight’s tryouts for free bowling and free pizza. No experience needed.
Wednesday, August 28
5 to 7 p.m.
HP Lanes
2012 Innis Road, Columbus
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Campus Newspaper Available Online | |
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The Chimes, Capital University’s award-winning student-run newspaper, is entering its 98th year of publication. View online content, which is updated each weekday, at https://cuchimes.com/category/news/campus-news/. Print copies are distributed once a month in bins at the entrances of many campus buildings, including the Student Union, Blackmore Library, Battelle Hall, Renner Hall, and Yochum Hall.
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Social Work
Fall Field Education and Career Fair
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All students are invited to the Social Work Fall Field Education and Career Fair to explore field placement agencies for fall 2025. Representatives from 20+ agencies will be present, including those seeking current employees as well as students for fall 2025 field placements. There also will be information about Capital’s new Master of Social Work program, which will start in fall 2025. Sign in for a chance to win Capital swag!
Tuesday, September 10
4 to 6 p.m.
Convergent Media Center
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Support the Legacy of Rev. Dr. Nelson W. Trout | |
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Trinity Lutheran Seminary at Capital University is celebrating with a Day of Giving for our Nelson W. Trout Lectureship Endowment. Our goal is to raise $25,000, on September 20, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America commemorates the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Nelson W. Trout.
Rev. Dr. Trout (1920-96) was a trailblazer, a passionate preacher, and a devoted servant of God. As the first African American elected to serve as a Lutheran bishop, his vibrant preaching and commitment to social ministry inspired countless lives.
Give now to honor Rev. Dr. Trout's impact and strengthen this powerful tradition. Your support will directly fund the Annual Trout Lecture Series, April 3-4, 2025, ensuring his legacy continues to inspire generations to come.
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Save the Date! Professional Development Day | |
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Join us for the 2024 Professional Development Day, presented by the Culture and Climate Committee.
In our ongoing effort to prioritize and support professional development, Capital is excited to sponsor Professional Development Day on Thursday, October 10. This event will take place on the first day of Fall Break, ensuring that staff and faculty can attend.
Topics Include:
- Mental Health First Aid
- AI in Higher Ed
- Social Media Strategy
- Microsoft Skills: Excel
- Understanding Capital Policies
- Team Communication and Collaboration
- Mindfulness at Work
- Mentorship Matters: Building Stronger Professional Relationships
- Inclusive Workplaces
Mark your calendars and get ready for a day of learning, growth, and connection! Learn about the upcoming Professional Development Day on Cap Central.
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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 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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Labor Day at the Bexley Block Party | |
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In conjunction with Bexley BrewFest, the City of Bexley will celebrate the Labor Day holiday with a block party along Main Street, featuring live music, food, carnival games, inflatables, and face painting. For a list of activities, music, and food vendors, click here. The BrewFest will feature craft brews, seltzers, and ciders produced by Ohio craft breweries. Brewfest tickets are required and can be purchased here. (Tickets are not required for the block party.) Note: East Main Street will be closed between College and Pleasant Ridge avenues from 12 to 9 p.m.
Sunday, September 1
3 to 8 p.m.
Main Street
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Student and Community Engagement | |
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Leadership Workshops – Open to all!
AIM to Plan Events
Join SCE to learn how to effectively plan and execute an event from start to finish.
Tuesday, September 3
4 p.m.
Schneider, Student Union
AIM to Know Your Resources
Capital has so much to offer students. This workshop will take a deep dive into resources on campus and help you utilize all the tools offered to students.
Monday, September 9
4 p.m.
Schneider, Student Union
Social Media and Personal Branding
This workshop will walk through some social media best-practices and how to best utilize different platforms for yourself and your organization.
Wednesday, September 11
4 p.m.
Schneider, Student Union
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Holiday Schedule for 2024/2025
Labor Day: Monday, September 2
Thanksgiving Break: Wednesday, November 27, through Friday, November 29
Winter Holiday Break: Saturday, December 21, 2024 through Friday, January 3, 2025 Note: If you regularly work on Saturdays or Sundays, January 4-5 are not paid as holidays.
Good Friday: Friday, April 18
Memorial Day: Monday, May 26
Juneteenth: Thursday, June 19
Independence Day: Friday, July 4
Tuition Exchange Application Deadline for Academic Year 2025-2026
For eligible staff and faculty needing to apply for tuition exchange academic year 2025-2026, the tuition benefit application must be completed and returned to Liz Maynard in Human Resources by Dec. 1, 2024. Please contact Liz Maynard at emaynard10@capital.edu for more information.
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In Memory of Dr. John Soloninka | |
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It is with deep regret that we inform you of the death of Dr. John Soloninka on August 6, 2024, following a brief battle with cancer. He was 68 years old.
A current adjunct faculty member in Psychology and assessment coordinator for the School of Education, John was recognized at the April 2024 Honors Convocation with Capital University’s Part-Time Faculty Award for excellence in and commitment to student learning and reflective practice.
He loved learning and studied a variety of topics, from horticulture, agricultural sciences, and French to Christian and Islamic studies and West African studies. Before joining Capital's faculty, John's career included work as an agricultural missionary with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and a West Africa regional representative with Lutheran World Relief.
Survivors include his siblings, nieces, and nephew. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 7, at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 238 S. Marietta St., St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950.
You can read the full obituary at https://www.shaw-davis.com/obituaries/john-soloninka.
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This semester, Capital is hosting several worship opportunities for the entire community. For more information, contact Rev. Dan Hille at dhille@capital.edu.
Chapel is every Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Gloria Dei Worship Center and is rooted in traditions familiar to many kinds of Christians with more formal liturgies. This is where students, faculty, staff, and administrators come together for worship.
For those looking. for something more relaxed, Candlelight is a worship experience that gathers every Thursday at 8:08 p.m. in Gloria Dei Worship Center at Trinity. Come expecting music and a more informal setting with singing, scripture, and conversations in a Christ-centered, student-led service that feels more nondenominational and includes Christians of all stripes.
In addition to these university-sponsored worship opportunities, Trinity Lutheran Seminary hosts worship Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 10 a.m. and invites all to participate.
Beyond Christian worship opportunities there is an Interfaith Prayer Room located in Trinity Lutheran Seminary, room 120. This space was designed and dedicated for the meditation, prayer, and/or quiet reflection of students from every spiritual background. Located in the room are prayer cushions, prayer mats, sacred texts, and items of devotional practice from several world religions. The Interfaith Prayer Room is open to the entire Capital community.
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Save the date! Homecoming events will be taking place October 3-5! Find more information here.
Homecoming Event Insight: Members of our Alumni Advisory Board will be hosting Alumni Affinity Group tents during Saturday’s tailgate. Socialize with AAB Members at the Alumni of Color and LGBTQ+ Alumni tents!
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!
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Shortstop Participates in International Softball Experience
Fresh off completing her sophomore season on the softball field, Capital University Comets shortstop Kyleigh Kirby embarked on a 10-day softball trip to Italy with an organization called Beyond Sports. Kirby was selected to a roster made up of other collegiate players spanning NCAA Division II and III, NAIA and NJCAA.
Read more at https://athletics.capital.edu/news/2024/8/26/kyleigh-kirby-participates-in-international-softball-experience-in-italy.aspx.
Bowling Auditions Tonight
Join in tonight’s tryouts for the first Comets bowling team! No experience needed.
Wednesday, August 28
5 to 7 p.m.
HP Lanes
2012 Innis Road, Columbus
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