What do Capital students do for fun? Explore the city, of course! From hot chicken and artisan ice cream, to museums, botanical exhibits, professional sports and shopping, Bexley and Columbus offer plenty of opportunities for college students who want some time away from their studies. CapChap Episode 10 showcases places around the city – several conveniently located right across the street from campus – where you can find Fang Sauce, Chihuly glass, vegan donuts, Dime-a-Dog nights, puck drops, and indie movies. Want to know more about what awaits you outside the classroom? Watch the final CapChat episode of Season 2. (Trivia tidbit: Hot Chicken Takeover in North Market was founded by Joe DeLoss ’06, Capital University’s poster child for social entrepreneurship!)

Things Every Capital Student Should Do

What do history majors and film and media production majors have in common? Watch Episode 9 of CapChat to find out! Join history student Rocky Jorgensen and Dr. Betsy Pike, assistant professor of Communication and esteemed Capital grad, as they discuss how bringing together different majors can create amazing experiences through Capital’s emerging media program. Housed in the Convergent Media Center, programs in public relations, film and media production, marketing, journalism, graphic design, and entertainment technology form a melting pot of student opportunities and areas of study. It’s all about pulling together creative students from a variety of majors across different academic disciplines and pushing them toward innovative and exciting real-world experiences.

Majors and Careers: Emerging Media

Whether you are a first-year student or one who is registering for their final semester, time management can be one of the most challenging aspects of being in college. In Episode 8 of CapChat, junior Allie Rus and Associate Provost Keirsten Moore talk about the demands of classes, homework, extracurricular activities, jobs, self-care and sleep, and how to fit everything into a 168-hour week. With so much to do and keep track of, strong time management skills can make all the difference. Learn strategies to set yourself up for success – from how to use planners and Post-it Notes for organization, to the importance of finding quiet, dedicated study spaces and reaching out to professors and other campus resources (such as the Academic Success and the Center for Health and Wellness) to help you be the best person you can be.

Class Management

CapChat Season 2 continues with Episode 7, where you’ll learn there's a lot more to business than stock markets, supply chains and financial reports. Junior Aaron Sullivan, a dual major in Marketing and Financial Economics with a minor in Entrepreneurship, joins Finance and Economics professor Saurav Roychoudhury – more commonly known as “Dr. Roy” – to talk about job growth, internship opportunities, and the importance of having a basic understanding of business, regardless of your career path. With majors in Accounting, Financial Economics, Business Management, and Marketing, the university’s business curriculum is well-rounded in the fundamentals you'll need to be successful right out of college. Couple that with a myriad of opportunities for hands-on internships and you’ll have that competitive edge employers are looking for.

Majors and Careers: Business

CapChat Season 2 continues with Episode 6 and ways to be financially smart. Sophomore Taylor Adams teams up with John Brown, Capital’s director of Financial Aid, to talk about paying for college, saving for life, and understanding the importance of creating a budget. As a student who has three on-campus jobs, Taylor shares tips about how she has been able to budget for her Capital education while starting to set herself up to feel financially secure after graduation. You’ll learn about scholarship options, how to find a work-study job, and why it’s important to maximize your meal plan – including giving your taste buds a treat with Cap Bucks as one of your dining options. John offers simple ideas about budgeting that will give students a sense of control over their money and teach them how to prioritize the spending of their hard-earned dollars. He also talks about the Financial Aid staff’s commitment to working with families to help them understand various ways of paying for a Capital education.

Living on a College Budget

This season of CapChat brings all things science to Episode 5, showcasing how Capital University students and professors connect science to everyday life. Dr. Christine Anderson, associate professor of zoology, joins biology major Emma Young to talk about specific fields of study, growing careers, scientific research, service opportunities, and tackling the “wicked, sticky problems” that impact us globally. Capital creates unique learning opportunities in the classroom, the field and the lab, whether a student is interested in forensic science, medicine, conservation biology, hydrology, genetics or other areas of study. Dr. Anderson also talks about her role with the University’s Primmer Outdoor Learning Center in Logan, Ohio. The Primmer property provides hands-on opportunities for students to make a difference in areas such as forest fragmentation on small mammals; bringing back lost tree species; restoring prairies; and the human impact on biodiversity. You’ll also learn about opportunities for funded research, study abroad, internships, and on-campus paid positions as animal technicians and teaching assistants.

Majors and Careers: Sciences

CapChat Season 2 continues with fun and helpful tips about campus living and commuter life. Our guests – Ashley Swank, a third-year student, and Brendan Downing, Capital’s associate director of Residential and Commuter Life – share ideas about everything from making friends and solving roommate conflicts, to finding the perfect student organization and understanding the importance of laundry baskets. (No, really.) Learn about roommate agreements, open communication and finding your place on campus – including comfy spaces designed specifically for commuter students. At Capital, we want our students to thrive academically and socially, so join us for this episode of CapChat. And let’s all remember to leave our tap shoes at home!

Campus Life

CapChat Season 2 continues with helpful information for anyone who is in interested in becoming a teacher. Capital’s education program is highly respected for its blend of educational theory with relevant field experiences, preparing students to excel in diverse classroom settings. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Bradley Conrad, associate professor of Education, Dr. Jennifer Faison Hodge, director for Clinical Partnerships, and sophomore Nichole Walsh, who is majoring in adolescent/young adult integrated language arts education. Learn how Capital combines teaching, research and service with professional partnerships to create teachers who will impact students for a lifetime. You’ll also hear about opportunities for student teaching abroad and tutoring in a variety of settings.

Majors and Careers: Education

CapChat Season 2 continues with the first in our series of advice episodes for students and the services offered at Capital. In this episode, we explore the important topics of health and relationships. Dr. Cathy McDaniels Wilson, director of University Counseling and Health Services, and Dr. Jennifer Speakman, assistant provost and Title IX coordinator, join us to cover the importance of exercise, self-care, and students helping each other to succeed. Learn how to be your best you, and how Capital University is working to help students on that journey!

Health & Relationships

Welcome to CapChat Season 2! Building on the success of our first season, we’ve added a series of episodes that explore areas of study at Capital. Listen along as professors and current students give you an overview of different degree paths and majors, what’s special about Capital’s approach to those majors, and the out-of-class learning opportunities you won’t want to miss. In this episode, we’ll explore the Conservatory of Music with Chad Loughrige, Music Technology professor, Laura Kitchel, Ph.D., of Music Education, and Dan Messersmith, sophomore majoring music technology. Learn the about the wide variety of degree and career paths you can take as a music major, understand the difference between a Conservatory of Music and school of music, and discover all the opportunities Capital – and Columbus – offer to help you set yourself apart as a musician, performer, educator, producer, engineer, entrepreneur and more.

Majors and Careers: Music

CapChat Season 2 launches in February! As we gear up for Season 2, we decided to smoosh the very best of season 1 into a single episode just for you. From student success tips and demystifying financial aid to life as a student-athlete and the best of Columbus, we’ve crammed our Season 1 favs into about 30 minutes. (Don’t worry, you can still listen to the full episodes online or watch them on YouTube.) So, if you’re brand new to CapChat, welcome! If you’re a loyal fan, thanks for coming back! We have even more CapFam to introduce you to this season. We’ll do a deeper dive into areas of study with “Majors and Careers” episodes featuring professors and current students answering top questions parents and students ask during visits. And as always, you’ll get advice from staff and current students about their experiences, success stories, lessons learned, and their advice to incoming students on how to get the most out of life at Capital. So whether you’ve chosen Capital or you’re still making up your mind, settle in, grab your earbuds, and come meet the fam on CapChat.

ReCap: Season One

We’re more than 40,000 strong, living, working and contributing to communities across the U.S. and around the world, and we all share a common bond. We’re a family, not a nation. We’re CapFam, and we look out for each other. We’re eager to help because one day not long ago, someone helped us, too. That’s what family does. Join us for our final episode, with Admission Counselor Emily Ragland, and Beth Paul, President of Capital University!

CapFam: A Network of Thousands

The 14th largest city in the nation, the 8th best city for new graduates, home to 20 fortune 1,000 companies, professional sports teams, booming arts scene, top zoo and world-class museums, restaurants and hospitals – Columbus is a top destination for entertainment, opportunity and community. And with more than 20,000 CapGrads living, working and making our “Capital” city what it is, you won’t have to look far to find the CapFam connection you need. Let Brandi Braun ’03, Deputy Innovation Officer for the city of Columbus, and Jennifer Patterson, Vice President for Advancement at Capital tell you all about the opportunities available to students!

Capitalizing with Columbus

In the third and final installment of our Student Success series, learn about our Lutheran tradition and  how we embrace hope through interfaith growth, appreciation and experiences. University Pastor, the Rev. Andrew Tucker, and senior Morgan Walker will chat about the many opportunities Capital has for students to explore their beliefs and live them out in service to others. Whether you are identify with a religious tradition or you’re still figuring out what you believe, you are welcome here!

Student Success is a Team Sport (Part 3)

Having a student body of 3,400 means you won’t get lost in the crowd. About 1/3 of our students don’t come to Capital knowing “how to do college.” They’re the first in their families to do it. So we teach them how. From Financial Aid, Registrar’s Office and Resident Assistants to Professors, Public Safety Officers and even President Paul, helping our students succeed is everyone’s job. We know who you are. We care about your individual success and well-being, and we’ll go out of our way to help you when you need us. Hear  more from Deanna Wagner, Dean of Engagement and Success, and Ishan Thapa, a junior majoring in Music, with a minor in Film and Media Production.

Student Success is a Team Sport (Part 2)

One of the best things about becoming CapFam is you never have to go it alone. Someone always has your back. Part 1 of this episode focuses on a couple of our core values – Ethical Stewardship (acting in pursuit of human dignity and social justice) and Open Community (celebrating an empowering, faith-friendly envrionment of inclusion and respect). From Smooth Transitions to Pizza and the Paper, we’ll hear from Almar Walter, Director for Diversity and Inclusion, and senior Ashlee Freeman about how students, faculty and staff actively work together to help each other build a culture of inclusion and respect across all kinds of difference.

Student Success is a Team Sport

Investing in your education is investing in our future. And in the future of our world. We believe we can brighten the world through higher education. And that’s why we invest in you. Hear from Susan Kannenwischer, financial aid expert and Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Services as she explains why Capital is an affordable option, and why the Capital education is worth it.

The ROI of Investing in You

Study after study shows the more engaged students are at their university, the more likely they are to graduate and to graduate on time. Capital’s student-athletes are among the highest performing and retaining students. In this episode, you’ll hear from Roger Ingles, director of athletics, and Joe Eskra, a pole vaulter, nursing major and student employee whose leadership on the field and on campus translates to his classes, internships and life after Capital.

Life Doesn't Happen on the Sidelines

The neighborhood across the tracks, the public health lab, the massive concert and sports arenas, the startup incubator to the west, the world class science museum and zoo, and corporate and governmental hub downtown – they’re all an extension of Capital’s classrooms. Here, learning happens everywhere. In this episode, hear from Associate Provost for Experiential Learning Stephanie Gray Wilson, and Chemisty and Biochemistry Senior Ariana Shannon about their experiences and perspective on learning outside the classroom.

We Learn Without Boundaries (Continued)

We believe learning is too powerful to be confined to the 109 classrooms and 55 acres of our campuses. At Capital, our curiosity, intrepid spirit and desire to roll up our sleeves and try something new converge into a force that pulses across our city, community and world. In this episode, hear about a few of these opportunities from Associate Provost Keirsten Moore, and how senior Seth Martin traveled across the world to learn without boundaries in Spain.

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