JANUARY 2014

Capitol Connector

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A new year brings new horizons. In this month's Connector, discover the thrilling world of FIRST Robotics, get informed about Capitol's recently signed agreement with BCCC, prepare for the upcoming Career Fair, and join us in saying goodbye to a dear colleague and friend. We also have a special announcement for Capitol alumni residing in the Gulf Coast region.
Capitol Hosts FIRST Robotics Competition Kickoff

 

The mood was one of excited anticipation as the 2014 FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) got under way at Capitol College on January 4. Capitol is the longtime host of the annual launch event, where participants learn details of the game their robots will compete in, and receive their building kits.

 

Thirty-nine teams from Maryland will be testing their skills this season, in addition to teams from Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington, DC. Altogether they comprise close to 300 high school students, along with their mentors. 

 

The FRC challenges teams to solve a common problem in a six-week timeframe using a standard parts kit and a common set of rules. Teams build robots from the parts and compete in games designed by FIRST founder Dean Kamen, Dr. Woodie Flowers, engineers and other professionals in the field.

 

Read  more about FIRST Robotics at Capitol.
Capitol: A Next Step for BCCC Students


Baltimore City Community College (BCCC) students had the opportunity to learn more about Capitol College's degree programs during a STEM Community Day held on November 23rd. The event, held at the BCCC Fine Arts Building, featured robotics and machinery demonstrations, workshops, and a college/career expo.   

 

Capitol College representatives were on hand to provide information and answer questions. According to Admissions Recruiter Samantha Van Sant (pictured), enthusiasm was high.

 

"Students were walking up to our table declaring that they wanted to go to Capitol College before I even had a chance to say hello," she said..

 

Find out more about Capitol's new agreement with BCCC.   
Career Fair is Coming!

 

The next Engineering, Computer Sciences, Information Technology, and Business Career Fair at Capitol College will be held on March 28, 2014.

The event will take place at the William G. McGowan Academic Center, located on the Capitol College campus at 11301 Springfield Road in Laurel, MD. Doors open for currently enrolled Capitol students at 10 am. Alumni, students from other colleges, and other job seekers are welcome to attend starting at 11 am.  

 

Stay tuned for further details about the 2014 Career Fair in upcoming editions of the Capitol Connector! If you have any questions, or you are an employer hoping to recruit at the event, please contact Sarah Alspaw, Assistant Director of Career Services, at careers@capitol-college.edu or (240) 965-2494.   

Remembering Dr. Michael G. Gibbs   

 

The Capitol College community said farewell to an admired colleague in December. Dr. Michael G. Gibbs, who served as Capitol's Vice President of Advancement from 2008 until 2012, died after contracting valley fever. He was 41 years old.

 

He will be remembered for his many contributions to the college, which included building and sustaining philanthropic relations, directing the space science educational and public outreach programs, and teaching graduate-level courses in leadership and innovation.

 

An accomplished writer, Dr. Gibbs contributed significantly to the literature in his fields of expertise, publishing his work in numerous educational magazines, journals and books. He was lead editor and contributing author for the book Science Educators Under the Stars: Amateur Astronomers Engaged in Education and Public Outreach, and was also a co-editor for the ASP's conference proceedings from the 2007 Chicago national conference and the 2008 St. Louis symposium.

 

Learn more about Dr. Michael G, Gibbs

ARachel Burnsttention Gulf Coast Alums!

Rachel Burns, Assistant Director of Development, will be in the Pensacola area on Thursday, January 30. We are hoping to meet up with as many alumni as possible. If you'd like to get together, contact Rachel at alumni@capitol-college.edu
Issue: 59               
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In This Issue
FIRST Robotics Kickoff
Capitol College and BCCC
2014 Career Fair
Remembering Dr. Gibbs
Attention Gulf Coast Alums!

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