CAPITAL YOU!
Campus News and Events | January 11, 2023
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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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"A New Day for All of Us" |
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Register today to join Capital University in celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy on Monday, Jan. 16! Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members are encouraged to attend the 32nd Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Learning with keynote speaker Zellie Imani.
Register now to engage with fellow learners in workshops, participate in service activities, and enjoy a catered lunch free of charge. Children aged 12 and younger are invited to participate in activities during Kids Korner.
Zellie Imani is a community organizer and educator who has served in diverse K-8 settings as an English and math teacher and curriculum developer. Most recently, Imani has been organizing against anti-Black state violence with Black Lives Matter Paterson. Founded in 2016, Black Lives Matter Paterson is a Black youth-led organization dedicated to transforming the city of Paterson, New Jersey, to ensure safety and justice for all Black people. He is also a co-founder of the Black Liberation Collective, a collective consisting of Black students who are dedicated to transforming institutions of higher education through unity, coalition building, direct action and political education that has initiated the #StudentBlackOut movement across campuses in the United States.
Monday, Jan. 16
8 a.m. – Community Gathering, Student Union, Lobby
8:45 a.m. – Musical Prelude, Mees Hall
8:50 a.m. – Procession to Mees Hall Departing from Student Union
9 a.m. – Convocation featuring the Gay S. Steele Keynote Speaker Zellie Imani
11a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Workshops
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Kids Korner (All children must be accompanied by an adult)
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. – The Hank Marr Jazz Luncheon
12 to 4 p.m. – The Schumacher Gallery: “Dignity Tribes in Transition” Photographs by Dana Gluckstein; and “. . . of Black Skin”
2 to 3:30 p.m. – Workshops
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What was your New Year’s resolution?
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Eat healthier, exercise more
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Get organized, procrastinate less
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Have already broken my resolution
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Stop by the Welcome Back information table to grab a hot beverage and get any questions answered that you might have..
Wednesday, Jan. 11
Thursday, Jan. 12
Mound Street Plaza
Rain location: Yochum Hall lobby
8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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MLK 2023 Student Volunteers |
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The Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Learning Planning Committee is looking for student volunteers! The committee needs help running the planned day-of events. You could be helping with the service project, assisting workshop leaders, or even working with kids during Kids Korner! Sign up to volunteer and be part of this extraordinary day! |
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Trout Lectures Features the Rev. Dr. Kevin Dudley |
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The Rev. Kevin Dudley (TLS ’98, ’11), Trinity Lutheran Seminary professor of Church and Society, will be the featured speaker for the 2023 Nelson W. Trout Lectures. The two-day event will be filled with inspired worship, focused learning, anointed preaching and Spirit-led conversation.
The Trout Lectures honor the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Nelson W. Trout (1920-1996). He was a Trinity Lutheran Seminary alumnus, a member of the Trinity faculty, and the first African American elected to serve as a Lutheran bishop. His vibrant preaching and commitment to social ministry inspired hundreds of seminary students and touched thousands of lives.
Thursday and Friday, Jan. 19-20
For more information about Dudley and a schedule of events, click here. To register (free), click here.
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Schumacher Highlights Indigenous Peoples and Black Skin |
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Capital University’s Schumacher Gallery will feature two special exhibits this spring: “Dignity: Tribes in Transition” and “… of Black Skin.” The exhibits are showcased in conjunction with Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Learning and will be on display through April 1.
Opening Reception
Thursday, Jan. 19
5 to 7 p.m.
Schumacher Gallery
Blackmore Library, fourth floor
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“Dignity: Tribes in Transition” features 60 photographs of Indigenous peoples by internationally acclaimed artist Dana Gluckstein. Through these black and white portraits spanning three decades, Gluckstein captures the fleeting moment in time when traditional and contemporary cultures collide, and masterfully distills the universality of the human experience while never sacrificing the dignity of the individual. Incorporating the perspectives of Nobel Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Oren Lyons, Faithkeeper of the Turtle Clan, Onondaga Nation, “Dignity” invites visitors to explore issues such as diversity, social justice, environmental stewardship and our global interconnectedness.
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In the exhibition “ … of Black Skin,” local artists collaborated to take the next step in giving enduring examples of the beauty of black skin. Finding black skin as subject matter in fine art museums is hard to come by, especially in Columbus. Most representations are paintings of slavery, modern day poverty, or old racist imagery shown as educational materials. Artists like Kehinde Wiley and Mickalene Thomas are a rare commodity in portraiture that celebrates the beauty and pride of black culture. |
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Volunteer Opportunities for All |
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Capital students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to consider sharing their time and talents with any or all of these volunteer opportunities.
America Reads Tutors
We are looking for America Reads Tutors for spring 2023! America Reads is a nationwide literacy initiative with the goal of teaching elementary-level students to read well and independently by the end of the third grade. Capital University has expanded its partnership and is working with eight local America Reads sites. As an America Reads tutor, you will:
- Work with students, who in most cases are performing under their expected academic level, in an after-school program. The eight sites are: Far East; Barnett; Driving Park; Marion Franklin; Fedderson; Sullivant Gardens; Beatty; and Adams.
- Build a mentor/student relationship with those you work with on a consistent basis and provide one-on-one attention.
- Help students develop a positive attitude about reading and learning.
- Help students improve vocabulary and spelling.
- Report to the site director on a regular basis.
In addition to looking for tutors to work with elementary school students, there is a need for tutors at Eastmoor Academy High School for students in English 9, English 10, Algebra 1 and Geometry. This is a paid opportunity. If you would like to apply, go to https://capital.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1KOwwW9s4MKyAE6 .
Cap Cupboard
We are looking for volunteers to help with the Cap Cupboard. Volunteers will:
- Restocking and organizing items.
- Putting together weekend bags and spring break bags.
- Assisting the Cap Cupboard intern in on-campus projects.
- Encouraging Capital faculty, staff and students to utilize the Cap Cupboard.
- Assisting with evaluations.
The Cap Cupboard will open Wednesday, Jan. 11, by appointment. Please email capcupboard@capital.edu to schedule an appointment for access. Starting Jan. 17, the Cap Cupboard will be open during normal operation hours, Monday through Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.
Saturday Service
Saturday Service will continue during spring 2023! Members of the CapFam are welcome to volunteer with the All People’s Fresh Market, 945 Parsons Ave., on the following service days: Jan. 21, Feb. 18, and March 18.
If you are interested in participating, please RSVP on Engage or email Tristen Davis at tdavis3@capital.edu.
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Join AMP for activities all week to celebrate the start of a new semester!
Wednesday, Jan. 11
Self-Care Night
Enjoy a fun night to relieve the stress of the start of the school year! Build a self-care kit and enjoy a massage in one of four massage chairs!
5 to 7 p.m.
Student Union Lobby
Thursday, Jan. 12
Sailesh the Hypnotist
8 to 9 p.m. (doors open at 7:30 p.m.)
Huntington Recital Hall, Conservatory of Music
Friday, Jan. 13
Comets After Dark
Enjoy games, iceless ice skating, a mechanical snowboard, Cane's, and more!
9 to 11 p.m.
Student Union Parking Lot 3 and Schneider
Saturday, Jan. 14
Easton Excursion
Join us for a trip to Easton and get some last-minute essentials for the spring semester!
1 to 4 p.m. Shuttles leaving
Meet in Student Union Lobby
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Register For Kids & Sibs Weekend! |
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Activity and Management Programming (AMP) is excited to host this year’s Kids & Sibs Weekend! Capital students can host up to two guests between the ages of 5 and 17. Please fill out only ONE form per Capital student and their guest(s).
Friday through Sunday, Feb. 3-5
Registration deadline
Friday, Jan. 27
11:59 p.m. EST
Stay tuned for a full schedule of activities! If you have any questions or changes to your registration information, please contact us at sce@capital.edu. We look forward to a wonderful Kids & Sibs Weekend!
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Apply to be an Orientation Leader! |
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The Office of Student and Community Engagement is now looking for OLs for the 2023 Orientation Season!
Want to help support new members of the Cap Fam transition to Capital, all while developing your leadership skills, and giving back to your community? Apply to become a 2023 Orientation Leader!
Transition Program Mission
- Provide new students and their families/support system with vital information to their transition.
- Expose students to the broad educational opportunities at Capital University.
- Integrate new students into the Capital University community (aka: #CapFam!).
- Introduce families and support systems to the University resources available to their students.
- Assist new students with understanding academic requirements.
- Engage the entire Capital University community in creating a smooth, holistic transition experience for students, families, and support system.
OLs are undergraduate students who work for the Office of Student and Community Engagement and play an integral role in assisting new students during their initial summer campus visits and fall semester experiences. The group of 50-60 OLs will guide more than 450 new students, facilitate small-group conversations, and assist with key programs during Summer Orientation Days and the days following new-student move-in during Welcome Weekend.
OLs will work in collaboration with the Summer Leadership Team and Student and Community Engagement professional staff to transition a new incoming class and their families to the Capital community. Through this experience, you will grow your leadership skills, build connections and community, and make unforgettable memories!
Apply by completing this application or find it under “forms” on our Engage page.
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Summer Scholars Call for Proposals |
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Undergraduate scholarship has been identified as a high-impact educational experience. Capital University strives to provide support for undergraduate scholarship through our curriculum, independent study projects, and Honors projects.
The Summer Scholars program supports student scholarship conducted under the mentorship of a Capital University faculty member during the summer term. The experience occurs during a 10-week period. Students are paid a stipend of $3,500 plus a campus housing allowance (both taxable). Faculty mentors receive a stipend of $1,000. Students who need supplies, software, equipment, and other items to perform the scholarship activity may apply for up to $1,000 from the Boyd Fund for Undergraduate Scholarship. (This is a separate application.)
Summer Scholars Application Deadline
Friday, Feb. 24
5 p.m.
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Student Marketing Positions |
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Are you interested in marketing and communications? We are looking for two students to fill our social media intern and marketing assistant positions in Capital’s Marketing Department. These positions work approximately 7-10 hours each week and are at Pay Level III, which is $10.50/hour. These roles will provide you with hands-on experience in marketing and communications, which is great for your resume.
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Law School Professor Mark R. Brown wrote a guest column for The Cleveland Plain Dealer on the Respect for Marriage Act
Political Science Professor Suzanne Marilley was interviewed for NBC4 WCMH TV about the importance of knowing where Ohio’s Fortune 500 companies donated election campaign money.
Law School Professor Dan Kobil was interviewed for NBC4 WCMH TV about gun regulation and the Second Amendment in response to new laws enacted by Columbus City Council.
The Columbus Dispatch wrote about Capital student Daryna Zaitseva being selected for the Global Democracy Ambassador Scholarship.
Law School Professor Dan Kobil was a guest columnist for The Columbus Dispatch, writing after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
WBNS 10 TV reported on Capital’s partnership with Columbus State Community College in offering the Main Street Scholarship.
WSYX ABC6 and the CW Columbus reported on Capital’s partnership with Columbus State Community College in offering the Main Street Scholarship.
Diverse Issues in Higher Education reported on Capital’s partnership with Columbus State Community College in offering the Main Street Scholarship.
Nathan Bell, director of Admissions, Operations and Technology, was interviewed for a story in the Columbus Parent section of the December 2022 issue of Columbus Monthly.
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Mark Brown, professor of Law and Newton D. Baker/Baker & Hostetler chairholder at Capital University Law School, authored “Candidate Debates in Ohio: Can Corporations Fund the Major Parties?,” which appeared in the Ohio State Law Journal Online. The article concerned the legality of staging debates under Ohio law between only Democrats and Republicans, to the exclusion of all others. Brown also wrote “Section 1983 Litigation” for the LexisNexis Civil Rights & Strategy Series, 2022 edition. The text includes the basic building blocks used to construct constitutional challenges against state and local governments, as well as their officials, and the defenses employed to defeat constitutional challenges.
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Monica Lowe, assistant director, Trinity Lutheran Seminary Admissions, will be recognized Friday, Feb. 17, at the Central Ohio Honors Events at A Night to Remember 2023. The ceremony shines the spotlight on African-American “change agents” who are not just speaking of change but also making positive changes within our communities. For more information, click here and scroll down to Lowe’s bio.
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The staff of Capital’s Public Safety department annually takes up a collection at the holidays to help those less fortunate. This year they had 100 percent voluntary participation from the staff and raised $140 for the Madison County Humane society, a no-kill shelter.
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CAPITAL WORSHIP
Wednesdays
10 to 10:35 a.m.
Trinity's Gloria Dei Worship Center
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Join Embrace Ministries and the Center for Faith and Learning in our weekly worship. Come expecting organ music and traditions familiar to many kinds of Christians with more formal liturgies (like some Lutherans, Catholics, Episcopalians, Presbyterians, Methodists, and others). Upcoming preachers include Bishop Jim Gonia (Jan. 18), Rev. D (Jan. 25), and Capital alumna Jillian Russell from Hunger Network Ohio (Feb. 1).
CANDLELIGHT
Thursdays
8:08 to 9:09 p.m.
Trinity's Gloria Dei Worship Center
- Join Embrace Ministries for Candlelight, a band-led worship event for students, by students. There's always good conversation, inspiring music, and a meaningful word.
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesdays starting Jan. 17
2 p.m.
Trinity Lutheran Seminary, Room 118
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If you have suffered a loss or are experiencing grief, please consider joining us for opportunities to find comfort, hope, and healing in a safe and supportive group environment. Grief support groups do not replace individual professional care, but meeting with others facing similar challenges can be beneficial in offering support and promoting healing. Beverages and snacks will be provided. For more information, contact delery@capital.edu or aruble2@capital.edu.
RUACH
Thursday, Jan. 12
3 p.m.
Denvy Bowman Center, Student Union
- In partnership with the Office for Diversity and Inclusion, we're launching Ruach, a space for conversation about current events and hot topics with the opportunity to think about how the “winds” of faith and spirituality are blowing on these issues in the lives of college students at Capital University. Ruach is a Hebrew word that is translated as “wind” or “breath.”
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Review Your First-of-the-Year Pay Statements
As we start the new year, it’s very important all employees take the time to review their first-of-the-year Earnings Statements in myCAP to ensure all 2023 benefit and other elections are accurate. If you have any questions regarding your benefit deductions or other elections, please contact Ashley Huff (benefits) or Renee Bergman (payroll).
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If you have not already done so, please consider receiving this year’s W-2 online. To elect this option, complete the online CONSENT (MyCAP>Employee>Tax Information) to view and print your W-2 forms! Besides immediate availability, it will reduce the number of physical W-2s we have to process and mail.
Paper copies of W-2s will be postmarked and mailed no later than Jan. 31, 2023, for former employees and those who do not consent to receive online copies.
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HSA – Changes to Employer Contributions |
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As a reminder, the full annual employer HSA contribution will be added to eligible employee accounts by the end of January after all payrolls have been completed (rather than incrementally throughout the year). |
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It's All About You - Capital You, That Is! |
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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 spring semester is: January 25, February 8, February 22, March 8, March 22, April 12, and April 26.
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