CAPITAL YOU!
Campus News and Events | January 27, 2021
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Electronic copies of your 2020 W-2 tax forms are now available through myCAP for faculty, staff, and student employees.
To access your W-2 forms, you must complete the “consent to view” form, which is located on myCAP under the “employee” tab. You may “consent” or “unconsent” as needed.
Paper copies will be mailed no later than Feb. 1 to non-consenting and former employees at the current address on file.
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What’s on your geeky bucket list?
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Track the International Space Station flying over your house.
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Visit the Hobbit holes of New Zealand.
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Buy a wand from Diagon Alley.
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Go on a Bigfoot expedition.
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Explore the Computer History Museum.
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THE LAST POLL RESULTS
Which of these Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. quotes do you think is most relevant today?
Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.
58 percent
Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.
27 percent
Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into friend.
15 percent
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CAP CUPBOARD OPENS MONDAY |
The Cap Cupboard is planning to return to regular hours starting Monday, Feb. 1! Students from any of Capital’s three campuses will be able to access the Cupboard from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Located on the lower level of the Student Union, across from the mailroom on the Bexley campus, Cap Cupboard accepts donations of nonperishable, unopened and unexpired food, as well as hygiene items. The most-needed items are canned fruits and vegetables, Easy Mac cups, ramen noodles, peanut butter, and canned soups.
Donations can be dropped off to the Office of Student and Community Engagement from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, or you can email capcupboard@capital.edu to schedule a drop-off time.
For more information, or if you are a student who would like to volunteer at the Cap Cupboard, email capcupboard@capital.edu.
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Did you know Interim President Kaufman has a new member of his family? That he is sharing a meaningful quote each Wednesday? That he is one of Capital’s biggest athletics fans? You will if you follow him @CapitalUPres! |
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SHARING ABOUT FAITH AND SEXUALITY |
In collaboration with Pride and Interfaith Council, the Center for Faith and Learning will host a Zoom panel discussion this evening on faith, sexuality and gender. Visit Engage or Corq, Capital’s events app, to sign up.
Wednesday, Jan. 27
8 p.m.
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CU THEATRE TAKES HOME REGIONAL AWARDS |
Encore! Encore! On Jan. 11, Capital University Theatre was recognized by Broadway World when it announced the winners of its annual Regional Theatre Awards, honoring Capital in five of the 14 educational categories.
The awards recognized the “Best of the Decade” (January 2011 to September 2020) in professional, educational, and community categories. Receiving 33 total nominations, CU Theatre, its student actors and other theatre professionals won in the following categories:
- Brandon Karl – Best Actor in a Musical, CU Theatre’s “Mamma Mia,” 2020
- Holly Hanson – Best Actress in a Musical, CU Theatre’s “Mamma Mia,” 2020
- Best Ensemble in a Musical, CU Theatre’s “Mamma Mia,” 2020
- Best Musical, CU Theatre’s “Mamma Mia,” 2020
- Former adjunct professor Stephanie Gerckens – Best Set Design, CU Theatre’s “Metamorphoses” (often referred to as “the one with the pool”), 2015
- CU Theatre alumna Jenny Charvet Small ’12 – Best Choreographer (community category) – “Spamalot,” Pickerington Community Theatre, 2019
- Dan Heaton, professor of Communication and Theatre Studies – Best Actor in a Musical of the Decade (community category) – “Spamalot”
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Dan Heaton, professor of Communication and Theatre Studies – Best Actor in a Play of the Decade (community category) – “Miracle on 34th Street,” Pickerington Community Theatre, 2019
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SUMMER/FALL STUDENT LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES |
Orientation Leaders
Orientation Leaders assist with the execution of Summer Orientation and Welcome Weekend – no matter what format it takes! Those applying to be an OL should be excited about sharing great things about Capital, engaging with incoming students and their families, and working with other students in a team environment. Students can select as many different OL role options as they are interested in! The full position description and application can be found here. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 31. Questions about this position can be directed to orientation@capital.edu.
Peer Career Advisors
Peer Career Advisors serve as members of the Career Development Staff to provide resources and services to Capital students and alumni. In addition, they have individual projects and assignments that enhance their own career development. Position information and the application can be found on Handshake. Applications are due Feb. 26. Questions can be directed to careerdevelopment@capital.edu.
Resident Assistants
Resident Assistants are paraprofessional staff members who serve as peer leaders within the residence halls (College Ave. Residence Hall, Cotterman, Lohman, Saylor-Ackermann, Schaaf, and Trinity Suites). RAs are responsible for establishing and maintaining an atmosphere that promotes the educational, cultural, and social development of residential students. RAs serve as role models who exhibit a positive attitude, inspire respect and civility, and possess a genuine interest and concern for a diversity of people and their experiences. This position is open to current full-time undergraduate students. Applications are due Feb. 3 at 11:59 p.m. To view the complete position description, and submit your application, resume, cover letter, and reference information, click here. Questions can be directed to Brendan Downing.
Community Assistants
Community Assistants are paraprofessional staff members who serve as peer leaders within the Neighborhood communities at Capital University (CU Apartments, Capital Commons, The Avenues, and Trinity North Apartments). CAs are responsible for establishing and maintaining a presence in their communities that is aligned to the unique needs of upperclass students. CAs serve as role models who exhibit a positive attitude, inspire respect and civility, and have a genuine interest and concern for a diversity of people and their experiences. Within their role, CAs will be responsible for community management, community education and engagement, and area director administrative support. This position is open to current full-time, undergraduate students who have previously held a student leadership role (RA/SRA, other university employment, student org officer, etc.) at Capital. Applications due Feb. 3 at 11:59 p.m. To view the complete position description and submit your application, resume, cover letter, and reference information, click here. Questions can be directed to Brendan Downing.
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TAKE A BREATH, TAKE A BREAK |
As part of the student wellness series, free vision boards will be available next week. Stop by the Student Union Lobby to get yours!
Monday, Feb. 1
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 2
3 to 5 p.m.
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Capital will host An Evening with Roy Bentley and DeWitt Clinton, a virtual poetry reading.
Wednesday, Feb. 3
7 p.m.
Bentley, a finalist for the Miller Williams prize for “Walking with Eve in the Loved City,” has published eight books. He is the recipient of a Creative Writing Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts, and fellowships from the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs and Ohio Arts Council. His collection of poems in the book “Hillbilly Guilt” won the 2019 Hidden River Arts / Willow Run Poetry Book Award and is due out this year.
DeWitt Clinton has two poetry collections from New Rivers Press – “At the End of the War” and “By a Lake Near a Moon: Fishing with the Chinese Masters,” a collection of poetic adaptations of Kenneth Rexroth’s “100 Poems from the Chinese” – and six poetry chapbooks. He is the winner of the Ann Stanford Poetry Prize winner, several state arts board awards, and a MacDowell Colony fellowship. His poetry has been choreographed by several Milwaukee dance companies. Clinton is professor emeritus of English at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
To receive a Zoom link and passcode, email Martha Michael, professor of Education and holder of the Homer and Isabelle Cotterman Endowed Chair.
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SCE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE |
The annual Student Leadership Conference, sponsored by the Office of Student & Community Engagement, will be a virtual experience that emphasizes the complementary relationship between social justice and student leadership. Sessions will include topics such as bystander intervention, and organizational power and privilege.
Saturday, Feb. 6
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Please join us as we learn and grow together! Participants will receive a meal voucher to enjoy during the conference. For more information, contact the Office of Student & Community Engagement at sce@capital.edu. Participants may also register via Engage.
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Capital’s Alumni Engagement Office has announced its spring events, including virtual breakfast briefings led by some of your favorite faculty and staff and affinity group gatherings that can be enjoyed by all. You also will find information about a tour – in person – of Lutherland and Oberammergau, Germany, planned for 2022.
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“To watch our teams and coaches in action on Friday was awesome. Was it different and strange? Absolutely … The kids are glad to be back in general on campus but they are just loving being able to get busy again in Athletics.” – Dixie Jeffers, interim director of Athletics and Recreation
Men’s Basketball and Track and Field kicked off action this past weekend and it felt great! We look forward to Women’s Basketball beginning its season this weekend as well. We talked with interim director of Athletics Dixie Jeffers on our AD Update about the return to play, how the protocols are working, and a few fun topics like her Super Bowl pick and restaurants to support during Columbus Restaurant Week!
JOSH MILLER SETS NEW SCHOOL RECORD, WINS TWO EVENTS TO OPEN THE YEAR
He’s back at it again! Senior Josh Miller has picked up right where he left off from last March to highlight Capital’s appearance at the OAC Early Showcase, hosted by Otterbein University last Sunday. Miller won both events he participated in, the shot put and the weight throw, and even set a new school record. He broke his own record in the weight throw by more than a full meter with an event-winning toss of 18.15 meters.
MEN’S BASKETBALL SPLIT OPENING WEEKEND IN PAIR OF THRILLING FINISHES
Men’s Basketball played a pair of down-to-the-wire contests with Muskingum University last weekend, winning one and losing one. In the season and home opener, Capital saw its 10-point lead vanish and come down to the final three possessions of the game. David Sanford drained a game-tying 3-pointer but that was answered by Muskingum’s M.J. Smith, who hit the game-winner with just under three seconds to go, giving the Muskies a 58-55 win.
Capital returned the favor the following night in a very similar storyline. Once down 17, the Crusaders battled and with one swift run midway through the second half eviscerated the deficit to set up its late heroics. This time Keandre Graves answered the call and hit the game-tying layup with 0.3 seconds remaining. A foul was called on the play, giving Graves a chance to give Capital the lead, and with the made free throw, CU was able to hold on for a 73-72 victory.
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TO RESTART THIS WEEKEND
Women’s Basketball will dive into its first action of the season this weekend with a series against Heidelberg University. The Purple and White will host the Student Princes on Friday evening at 7 p.m. and then play game two of the weekend set on Saturday at 6 p.m. in Tiffin. Live stats and video will be available for both games on athletics.capital.edu.
WATCH CAPITAL ATHLETIC EVENTS WHEREVER THEY ARE, FROM WHEREVER YOU ARE!
Whether the Crusaders are on the road or here at home, you can tune in to all the action from one place, and that is OAC TV! Fans can download the OAC TV app through the Apple App Store or Google Play to view events from your mobile device. Fans can also watch OAC TV events from the comfort of your own home on TV if you use Amazon Fire or have a Roku device. Simply search for and add the OAC TV channel. All apps can be used free of charge. You may also stream events through your desktop or laptop by visiting the OAC TV website or the Capital Athletics website.
ATHLETICS HAS RESTARTED! HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- First and foremost, the health and safety of our student-athletes and staff are Capital’s first priority when policy and protocol are being considered and implemented.
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Only essential personnel will be permitted to games and events through the month of February. This, unfortunately, means there will be no fans, media, or support groups (cheer, pep bands, etc.). Fan attendance will be reassessed in late February.
- Schedules changes will likely happen, so stay alert to changes that are announced via our social media channels or athletics website (athletics.capital.edu).
- We still need your support, so watch all games (home or away) streamed online this season. Links will be provided on the athletics website and social media channels.
ATHLETIC SCHEDULES
As more information for additional sport schedules becomes available they will be published online at athletics.capital.edu.
CAP ATHLETICS ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Follow all of your favorite teams news from the Capital Department of Athletics!
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