Each month, Capital University takes immense pride in showcasing the remarkable accomplishments of our faculty, staff, and students. These achievements, ranging from groundbreaking research and innovative projects to significant contributions in various fields, reflect the vibrant intellectual community and commitment to excellence that define our institution. Join us in applauding these milestones and the individuals who are not only advancing their respective disciplines but also shaping the future of our university and community.
Congratulations to Capital University’s Chimes' staff who won in multiple categories first, second, third places and an honorable mention in its division at the National College Media Association Convention in New Orleans. Editor-in-Chief Adrian Suppes’ work on university finances received a first place in the Best General News Story category with: Investigating University Finances: Administration Discusses Enrollment Issues, Possible Consequences. Another first place was for Social Media Editor Charlie Reinhart’s headline Whose AI generated line is it anyway?For second place, Web Editor Tatiana Sullivan received Best Website Front Page. Managing Editor Samaree Perkins’ took a third place in Breaking News with Campus on Lockdown: Robbery Suspect Apprehended in Battelle Hall. Reporter Megan Mitchell’s work on an alum earned a third place in the Best Feature Profile category: University Alum Milica Mijatović: Using Poetry to Make Sense of Our World and Ourselves. The entire staff received an honorable mention for Best Periodic Newspaper of the year. Chimes adviser Kelly Messinger (English) received a citation from the CMA board of directors for her hard work this year. The College Media Association is the nation’s largest organization dedicated to serving college media and the people who advise college newspapers, magazines, yearbooks and electronic media. Founded in 1954, the organization supports members with conferences, publications, workshops and networking.
Congratulations to Professor Denise Rector (Doctoral Scholar in Residence at Trinity Lutheran Seminary) who was a panel respondent for Rev. Jim Wallis' talk Concerning Christian Nationalism. The talk was sponsored by Ohio Council of Churches and held at Trinity Episcopal Church, Columbus Ohio. Rector said, “It was an honor to be invited to meet Rev. Wallis and be on a panel discussing his new book The False White Gospel.”
Congratulations to Edward J. Bernert (law) who published “Taxation of Remote Workers in Ohio” in TaxNotes. This work was based on the proceedings of a Symposium at Capital University’s Law School on remote workers at the law school, organized by Shawn Beem (law). The Symposium was attended by members of the General Assembly, tax administrators, lobbyists, practicing lawyers and students to discuss how Ohio laws should be revised to deal with remote work.
Kudos to The Rev. Dr. Kit Kleinhans (seminary) who co-led a session on Mission, Vision, and Future Planning at a conference observing the 25th anniversary of the ELCA Wittenberg Center in Wittenberg, Germany.
Congratulations to The Rev. Dr. Baiju Markose (seminary) who was selected to participate in the 2025 Wabash Center Teaching and Learning Workshop for Early Career Theological Faculty. The workshop is offered by the Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning in Theology and Religion, which is housed at Wabash College in Crawfordsville, Indiana, and funded by Lilly Endowment Inc. Throughout 2025, the cohort of 13 seminary faculty will engage the theme "Reclaiming our Authentic Selves as Theological Educators." According to the workshop leaders, participants will investigate and reflect on their personal narratives as they relate to teaching, develop practices to deploy methods of integrating their journeys into their classrooms, and Imagine ways of teaching and learning that evoke curiosity, joy, and hope. Markose’s excitement about this opportunity is evident: “As an early-career theological educator, I am thrilled about the remarkable opportunity offered by the Wabash Center, an institution renowned for its significant legacy in the field.”
The Rev. Dr. Baiju Markose (seminary) also presented Emplaced Subjectivity and Arboreal Activism at the American Academy of Religion Annual Conference in San Diego, CA. The paper introduced a new cartography for the ecological restoration engagements in a time of climate crisis. Well done!