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Campus News and Events | March 10, 2021

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STUDENTS: YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR FOOD ASSISTANCE

A federal COVID-19 relief act that temporarily expands access to food assistance has been extended to help address food insecurity caused by the pandemic.

Expanded access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) means that many college students who previously would not qualify are now eligible for these benefits (food items only). These changes have been extended into April.

Am I eligible?

To qualify, you must be enrolled at least half-time (6 credits for undergraduate and adult; 3 credits for graduate and law) and:

Be eligible to participate in federal work study; or
Have an expected family contribution (EFC) of $0. If you currently receive the maximum Pell Grant amount of $3,173 per semester, you have an EFC of $0.

To check your eligibility, log in to MyCap to view your financial aid award. Check for “federal work study” to be listed and what amount you receive in Pell Grant. If you have questions about your financial aid award, contact the Office of Financial Aid at 236-6511 or finaid@capital.edu.

How do I apply?

Apply online at benefits.ohio.gov; or
Submit a “Request for cash, food, and medical assistance” form to your county’s Department of Job and Family Services; or
Call 1-844-640-6446, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Have copies of your financial aid award or FAFSA documents ready to verify eligibility.

What about the Cap Cupboard?

The Cap Cupboard, Capital University’s food resource center, provides free and accessible food and hygiene items, and is available to all Capital students with need. SNAP benefits have stricter eligibility requirements. You are encouraged to check your eligibility for SNAP benefits and use either resource, or both, to help meet your needs. Located in the lower level of the Student Union, Cap Cupboard is open Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. Individual appointments and appointments outside these hours can be made by emailing capcupboard@capital.edu

CAPYOU! POLL

How would you react if rumors are true about the Leipzig Haus closing?

Nooooo! The Zig is part of the Capital experience.

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Guess I should check it out before it is too late.

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About time they classed up the neighborhood.

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THE LAST POLL RESULTS

SpaceX Inspiration4 is a multi-day mission to orbit Earth later this year.

Would you consider being a member of the all-civilian crew aboard this mission?

Yes, my dream come true. – 21 percent

Not without a real astronaut on board. – 32 percent

Under no circumstance. – 47 percent

ONE-ACT PLAYS STAGED

University Theatre will end its virtual season with a series of one-act plays directed by students. Capital students are known for being creative and willing to experiment with new technologies, new voices, and new perspectives. We’re excited to see what they come up with in these brief but powerful productions.

Tell Me About It: A One-Act Play Festival

March 25-27, 8 p.m.

March 28, 2 p.m.

TICKET INFO HERE

VIRTUAL BREAKFAST BRIEFING FEATURES RALPH COCHRAN

In this breakfast briefing, Ralph Cochran will discuss how he began his role as the director of Diversity and Inclusion at Capital University during a time in which the community was intentionally distancing for safety purposes. He will highlight how the work of the office had to immediately shift to accommodate the times and explore how programing, events, and trainings were altered to continue the mission of this office, and build community amongst students.

Diversity and Inclusion: Creating Virtual Community Amidst a Pandemic

Thursday, March 25

8 a.m.

JEFFERS RECEIVES INTEGRITY IN COACHING AWARD

Dixie Jeffers, Capital’s longtime head women’s basketball coach, is the recipient of the 2021 WBCA Carol Eckman Integrity in Coaching Award given annually by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association.

“Dixie is an engine of energy who drives her program and the game forward,” said WBCA Executive Director Danielle Donehew. “The student-athlete experience is central to her efforts. She is a talented and beloved coach, wise administrator, and national leader. She is trusted and deeply respected by her peers for her integrity, character, efforts, and dedication to the game.”

Hired as head coach of the Crusaders in 1986, the 2020-21 season is Jeffers’ 35th at the helm of Capital women’s basketball. Capital became the first school to win back-to-back NCAA Division III Women's Basketball National Championships in 1994 and 1995. Those championships highlight a five-year run that featured an undefeated 1995 season (33-0) and four trips to the national semifinals, which landed the Crusaders two titles, a third-place (1997) and runner-up finish (1993).

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CHIMES HONORED BY STATE MEDIA GROUP

Congratulations to the 2019-20 Chimes staff that recently received first-place in the Arts and Entertainment Division and three more awards in Division B from the Ohio News Media Association.

Current Editor-in-Chief Robert Cumberlander earned a second place for In-Depth Reporting for his work last year on mold in the residence halls. The Chimes’ website received a second-place award, and alumna Sydney Deibert placed third in the Photojournalism category for her work photographing concerts.

“It’s a blessing to be able to receive these awards, and I want to thank not only my current team, but also those who came before me. Heather Barr and Sydney Deibert laid the foundation for all of this,” Cumberlander said.

Division B includes universities with fewer than 10,000 students, such as Otterbein, Xavier, and Ohio Northern universities.

WHAT’S YOUR CAPITAL STORY?

Ayman Abi Kheir, a December 2020 graduate of the Capital’s Jazz Studies program, was born and raised in Dhour Shweir, a mountainous village about 30 minutes northeast of Beirut, Lebanon. But his story is one of a global connection to heritage, jazz and Capital.

In “Another Pandemic Lent,” Trinity Lutheran Seminary Dean Kit Kleinhans hopes her students use what they’ve learned over this last year to understand how rapidly things can change and that ministry must always respond to context.

So, students, faculty and staff, what’s your Capital story?

Visit www.capital.edu/stories to learn how you can tell your own story, whether it’s reflective, creative, memory-evoking, funny, poetic, or persuasive. It doesn’t have to be long; if accepted for publication, 750-1200 words would be perfect.

And while we want to read your words, working in a digital tool allows us to broaden how we can creatively share our stories. Maybe there are no words at all; maybe it’s a video, a powerful photo, or a series of photos. If your story is published, we’ll give credit where credit is due with your byline. Contact Denise Russell, director of Communications, for more information.

WELLNESS WITH CAPITAL

We know life is full of stressors – especially over the last year. With so much going on, it can be easy to forget to take care of ourselves. Join the Office of Alumni Engagement for our virtual Wellness with Capital series this spring!

Yoga

Tuesday, March 23

6 p.m.

Ashley Waltermeyer, certified yoga instructor and member of the Capital Advancement team, will lead you through a 30-minute vinyasa flow followed by guided meditation.

Mindset Reset

Friday, April 23

6 p.m.

What daily habits are you creating for yourself that you will pour your energy into focusing on each day? Nema Saleem-Green will share practical tips she has found to be helpful to support realistic self-care and effective management of mood in general, especially over the past year.

Nutrition

Thursday, May 20

6 p.m.

Join Dr. Kacie Vavrek, adjunct instructor of Health and Sport Sciences, as she explains the basics of nutrition. This presentation will review general healthy eating topics and trends in nutrition while helping to debunk common nutrition myths.

For more information or to register, visit www.capconnect.org/WellnesswithCapital.

NOMINATIONS FOR FACULTY AND STAFF AWARDS

Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to nominate outstanding individuals for several awards that annually honor those who best exhibit the values and abilities celebrated by our academic community. The awards will be presented at Honors Convocation on Wednesday April 21.

Nomination Deadline

Friday, March 12

Cotterman Award

Recognizing faculty for outstanding student advising