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Campus News and Events | April 5, 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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Please join us for our annual Honors Convocation celebration when we will honor deserving students for their scholarship and leadership. We also will recognize recipients of the Stellhorn, Cotterman, Praestantia, Faculty Scholarship, and Part-Time Faculty Teaching awards, and those employees with 25-years of continuous full-time service.
Wednesday, April 19
Honors Convocation
10 a.m.
Mees Hall
Lunch
11:30 a.m.
The Capital Center
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If you could time travel to any of these eras, what would you do?
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Walk with the Disciples of Jesus
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Set out for a new territory with the pioneers
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Travel 10 light years to colonize the opposite side of the galaxy
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Research Across the Curriculum |
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The University community is encouraged to attend the 27th annual Symposium on Undergraduate Scholarship and 7th annual Graduate Research Forum, showcasing the impact of experiential learning in its many forms. This event is always a point of distinction for our learning community and a celebration of the engaged, experiential learning that is at the core of a Capital education.
Wednesday, April 19
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Student poster sessions
The Capital Center
1:30 to 4 p.m.
Student oral presentations
Various locations
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Symposium Keynote Address |
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This year’s Marye J. ’54 and Richard A. ‘51, H’84 Boyd Undergraduate Research Symposium
Keynote Address will feature Charlie Goff, who will speak on “Quetzalcoatl Can Change Your Life! Why Studying Abroad in Your Formative Years Has so Much Impact.“ The event also will include the announcement of the winner of the 2023 Diversity and Inclusion Research Award.
Tuesday, April 18
7 p.m.
Mees Hall
Goff is a tour leader, educator, storyteller, simultaneous translator, and interpreter of Mexican life and culture. He has lived in Cuernavaca, Mexico, since 1972, and is one of the founders of Cemanahuac Spanish School. He leads most of the field study tours, teaches classes on current events and Mesoamerican history, and orients students about what to expect in Mexico and how to get the most out of their visit. Charlie is an expert on Mesoamerican history and archeology as well as a deep fount of knowledge about all things Mexican.
Goff will be joined by a panel consisting of two Capital alumni and a current graduate student who will talk about the difference study abroad made in their lives: Christine Heckler, Nathaniel R. Overmire ’09, and Joe Spurlock ’16.
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Celebration of Excellence |
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Join us as we honor several of Capital’s outstanding professors at the 2023 Celebration of Excellence.
Tuesday, April 11
4 p.m.
Mees Hall
Making remarks will be Lynda Hasseler, professor of Music, in recognition of her selection as the 2022 Faculty Scholar, and Chad Payton, associate professor of Music, who received the 2022 Praestantia Award.
Also being recognized will be eight new emeriti: Brad Binau, Seminary; Craid Burgdoff, Religion; Kerry Cheesman, Biology; Jeff Ferriell, Law; Basil Kardaras, Sociology; Sherry Mong, Sociology; Nancy Swails, Biology; and Jim Wightman, Education.
Being inducted into the Professors Hall of Honor will be Doris Edwards, Nursing; Tom Maroukis, History; and Dale Mittler, Business.
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Experience Science and Math This Summer |
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Are you interested in an engaging learning experience this summer? Capital is fully committed to student learning and success and we plan to offer a full range of science and mathematics courses. Summer Institute in Science and Math courses and laboratories will be taught in person or live online at scheduled times. Specific information for summer classes is available on myCAP Course Offerings.
The Summer Institute will allow you to cover a full year of coursework in eight weeks while exploring stimulating and challenging topics with professors, tutors and students from across the country.
Session 1: May 22 – June 16
Session 2: June 20 – July 17
Summer session offers an opportunity to fit some additional courses into your year – whether you are trying to graduate ahead of schedule, catch-up to an existing plan, or make room in your schedule for additional courses. Also, for Capital students, summer courses count toward your GPA, so this is also a great opportunity to retake a course if you would like to improve your GPA.
We know that your summer plans may feel up in air. We still recommend that you apply now to hold your spot. If your plans change, don’t worry. You can cancel for a full refund any time before the start of classes.
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Bexley Campus Graduation Reminders |
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All undergraduates and graduate students in Education, Business, Nursing, or Music who will be participating in one of our May commencement ceremonies, here are two reminders for you.
Bexley Graduate Students and Undergraduates
The deadline to sign up for Commencement and request tickets is Friday, April 28, at 11:30 p.m. Check the graduation emails you have received for details.
Name Pronunciation Hotline
All participants’ names will be announced on stage. Graduates will hand a name card to the orator before they cross the stage. If you think there is any chance at all that your name might be mispronounced, please call the pronunciation hotline by 8 a.m., Monday, May 8, and annunciate your full name as you wish to hear it read. Please do so slowly and clearly, more than once, but naturally enough for the name reader to hear it the way it really sounds. Call 614-236-6766. We cannot stress the importance of doing this if you want to ensure your name is called correctly.
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ODI Award Nominations Due Thursday |
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The Office of Diversity and Inclusion will be celebrating the graduating seniors with its annual ODI Graduation Celebration. Friends and family are welcome to attend. Click here to RSVP.
Friday, April 21
6 to 8 p.m.
Schneider, Student Union
RSVP deadline Tuesday, April 11
We will be celebrating the accomplishments of the graduating seniors and other distinguished students, staff, and faculty with awards. You can nominate members of the Capital Community and leave senior legacies here.
ODI award nominations deadline
Thursday, April 6
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Do you know of an interesting story about one of our graduating students? Local media are looking for feature stories around commencement. If you have an interesting story to share, please contact Denise Russell, director of Communications and Media Relations, at drussell@capital.edu.
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Dina Lentsner, professor of Music, has published a new book, “The Northern Kind of Loneliness: Music Travelogues of Ēriks Ešenvalds.” A native of St. Petersburg, Russia, Lentsner joined the faculty of Capital University’s Conservatory of Music in 2004. Before earning her Ph.D. in Music Theory from The Ohio State University, she studied music theory and composition in Pskov Music College and St. Petersburg Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatory of Music, respectively. Lentsner’s research, focused on multidisciplinary analysis and interpretation of contemporary music with poetic, literary, and documentary texts, bridges her two passions – literature and music.
Book Launch
Thursday, April 20
4 to 5:30 p.m.
Schneider North, Student Union
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Alexander "Sasha" Pantsov, professor of History and holder of the Edward and Mary Catherine Gerhold Chair in the Humanities, has published a new book, “Victorious in Defeat: The Life and Times of Chiang Kai-shek, China, 1887-1975.” Recipient of Capital's Praestantia Award for Excellence in Teaching, Pantsov graduated from the Moscow State University Institute of Asian and African Studies. He has published 20 books, including ”The Bolsheviks and the Chinese Revolution, 1919-1927.” His biography of Mao Zedong is the current standard.
Book Launch
Thursday, April 27
4 to 5:30 p.m.
Schneider North, Student Union
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Olga Shonia, professor of Education, was instrumental in partnering with the University of Montpellier to get France added to Capital’s Intercultural Student Teaching (IST) program.
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Holiday Reminder
Capital University will be closed this Friday, April 7, in recognition of Good Friday and the start of the Easter holiday weekend. Have a safe and restful time off.
Tuition Remission/Payment Application Deadline
For eligible staff and faculty who need to apply for tuition remission or payment for the 2023-2024 academic year, the tuition benefit application must be completed and returned to Liz Maynard in Human Resources by May 1, 2023.
For employees utilizing the tuition benefit program for a graduate degree program, the authorization form must be completed for each semester the courses are taken. Go to https://www.capital.edu/tuition-benefit/ for the appropriate application and graduate tax forms.
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Ryan Rieder, dean of the School of Management and Leadership, talked with ABC6 about how interest rate hikes will affect the car market.
Dan Kobil, professor of Law, spoke to NBC4 on Ohio’s proposed constitutional amendment concerning abortion rights.
Brad Smith, the Josiah H. Blackmore II/Shirley M. Nault Professor of Law, spoke with Spectrum1 News about the impact of dark money on Ohio ethics laws.
The Columbus Dispatch featured the Choral Evensong at Trinity Lutheran Seminary as a "cool thing to do."
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Wendell Banks, Maintenance Technician
Kelly Keyser, Adjunct Faculty, Nursing
Brody Lehman, Graduate Admission Recruiter (business)
Madeleine McDonald, Assistant Coach, Women’s Tennis
Amy Ooten, Administrative Assistant, Law School
Adam Parsons, Football Intern
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Our alumni continue to support their home or chosen communities. Their efforts show how support can be multifaceted, whether it be direct action, providing mentorship, or by building awareness.
Learn how author Tiffany McDaniel ’07 builds awareness of life in her home region of Appalachia, including the unsolved murders of the Chillicothe Six. McDaniel’s writing has also intentionally focused on writing realistic, strong female characters who have formed a bond with nature in Appalachia, similar to her own experience.
Providing mentorship has been significant to Dr. Robert Tanner ’94. Through his work as a faculty member at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Ga., and as a music staff member at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Dr. Tanner has been able to foster relationships with hundreds of students and participate in several historic events.
Anthony Rodriguez M ’22 is directly working to assist youth as a school counselor and adaptative behavior specialist. As a veteran, first-generation college student, and Columbus native, Rodriguez leverages his experiences to help make a difference in the lives of those he works with.
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CAPITAL WORSHIP
Wednesdays
10 to 10:35 a.m.
Trinity's Gloria Dei Worship Center
- 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).
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.
TRINITY WORSHIP
Mondays and Thursdays
10 to 10:30 a.m.
Trinity's Gloria Dei Worship Center
- Trinity Lutheran Seminary invites the entire campus community to join them in worship. Mondays offer a sung prayer service and Thursdays rotate with various types and styles of worship.
TRINITY EUCHARIST
Tuesdays
10 to 11 a.m.
Trinity's Gloria Dei Worship Center
- Tuesdays at Trinity are a full Lutheran liturgy centered around preaching and Eucharist (Holy Communion). Trinity practices an open table, which means that Christians of all traditions are welcome to commune.
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesdays
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.
UNDESIGN THE REDLINE
March 15 to May 31
Trinity's Main Lobby
- Undesign the Redline is an interactive exhibit that explores the history of structural racism caused by the 1938 redlining maps and how this inequality continues to impact our communities today, focusing on the ways in which we can come together to “undesign” these systems with intentionality. The Undesign the Redline exhibit travels nationally. It has been localized for Columbus by a committee of local experts and historians, and it will be here for the next several months so that we can learn together, activate, and mobilize into a strong “we” capable of transformation.
TRUTH BE TOLD
March 15 to May 31
Gloria Dei Worship Center
- Fourteen artists put their conversations about systemic racism front and center in this installation called “Truth Be Told.” The exhibit, which will be displayed in Gloria Dei Worship Center, is inspired by what these artists call The Gathering, a group of black and white women artists from across the country who regularly meet over Zoom to discuss racial injustice.
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