Capital University
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| Established | 1830 |
| Type | Private |
| Religious affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church in America |
| Endowment | $49.4 million[1] |
| President | Denvy A. Bowman |
| Academic staff | 201 full-time, 198 part-time |
| Students | 2,754 |
| Location | Bexley, Ohio, United States |
| Mascot | Crusaders |
| Website | www.capital.edu |
Capital University is a private liberal arts university of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America located in Bexley, Ohio, founded in 1830. In addition to its undergraduate programs, the university also has graduate programs, as well as a law school.[2] Capital is the oldest university in Central Ohio and is one of the oldest and largest Lutheran-affiliated universities in North America.[3]
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[edit] History
Capital University was founded in 1830 by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The university's educational mission is based on Lutheran values of free inquiry, critical thinking, and leadership.
[edit] Academics
Capital is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.[4] The student-faculty ratio at Capital University is 12:1.[5]
[edit] Ranking
Capital University ranked 28th in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges, Regional Universities (Midwest).[6]
[edit] Law School
Capital University Law School is an ABA-accredited private law school located in downtown Columbus, Ohio.[7] In 2011, the National Jurist magazine, as well as preLaw magazine named Capital Law as one of the nation’s top law schools in preparing students for legal careers in public service.[8] Capital was also voted a "Best Value Law School" on the basis of tuition by the magazines.[9] In 2012, the National Jurist and preLaw magazines listed Capital as one of the nation’s top law schools in terms of preparing its students for the bar exam.[10] Additionally, Capital Law's part-time program was ranked 46th in the nation in 2012.[11]
[edit] Campus Life
[edit] Student organizations
Capital University features more than 70 student organizations. This includes 13 fraternities and sororities, arts and media organizations, cultural organizations, honors societies, campus programming, religious organizations, service organizations, and government and social organizations.
[edit] Residence Life
Capital is a residential campus that operates on semester scheduling. Most students live on campus in one of seven residence halls: Saylor-Ackermann Hall, Cotterman Hall, the Lohman Complex (comprising several residence halls), Schaaf Hall, Capital Commons, College Avenue Hall, and the recently purchased Woodsview Apartments.
[edit] Music Program
Capital University's music program is well-respected in the music community. The Chapel Choir has performed around Columbus and the world, including venues such as Carnegie Hall. The annual Christmas Festival at Capital, led by the Chapel Choir, is a popular local event and community institution.
[edit] Library
The Capital University Blackmore Library is a three-floor structure. Constructed in 1969 and dedicated in March 1971, the library now contains more than 300,000 articles of media. The library was named in 1998 for Josiah Blackmore, a well-known legal scholar and former president of the University. The library was named in honor of his achievements as the 12th president of Capital University.
[edit] Shumacher Gallary
Shumacher Gallary carries the 502-piece Schreiber-Fox Collection African Art was donated to the permanent collection of the Gallery. Schreiber and Fox donated their collection of African art to Capital University. The Schumacher Gallery’s permanent collections consists of a diverse selection of more than 2500 works of art for education and enjoyment.
A piece of the Berlin Wall is a popular attraction for visitors and incoming students. Obtained in 1992, the wall was given on long-term loan from Hansa Consulting, a German-based corporation, and resides in the library’s lobby. On one side is colorful graffiti written during the separation of East and West Berlin, while the other side is blank concrete revealing a few bullet holes, evidence of the confinement of East Berliners. The concrete wall weighs 2.8 tons.
[edit] Athletics
Capital University participates in numerous sports and plays within the Ohio Athletic Conference in the NCAA's Division III. The school's primary athletic rival is Otterbein College, in Westerville, Ohio. Under the name Capital Crusaders, the following teams and clubs compete on the varsity level:
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[edit] People
[edit] Notable alumni
- Ron Amstutz, Ohio State Senator.
- Tim Ayers, Former Mayor and City Commissioner, Springfield, Ohio
- C.C. Finlay, Novelist (Class of '90)
- Arnett Howard, Jazz musician
- Louis H. Mackey, philosopher
- Eric Norelius, Lutheran minister, church leader and writer.
- Chad Painter, journalism ethics scholar
- Matt Billingslea, drummer, Lady Antebellum
- Craig Ali, Director of Criminal Justice Bryant & Stratton College
[edit] Notable law school alumni
- Jennifer Brunner, Ohio Secretary of State (2006–2011)
- Bruce Edward Johnson, Ohio Lt. Governor (2004–2006).
- Jim Jordan Member of Congress (R-OH-4) and former State Senator
- Greg Lashutka, former Mayor, Columbus (1991–1999), Vice President, Nationwide Insurance.
- Paul McNulty, United States Deputy Attorney General (2005–2007).
- Emil B. Pielke, former Maryland Delegate.
- Deborah Pryce, U.S. Representative (R-OH 1992-2009).
- Joe Schiavoni, Ohio state Senator (D-OH Appointed 2009).
[edit] Notable faculty
- Bradley A. Smith, Professor of Law. Smith served as Commissioner on the Federal Elections Commission from 2000 to 2005. He is the author of Unfree Speech: The Folly of Campaign Finance Reform, published by Princeton University Press.
- Matthias Loy - elected president of Capital University in 1881
- Harold J. Grimm (1901–1983), Professor of History and an expert on the Protestant Reformation
- James Swearingen World renowned music educator and composer
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ As of June 30, 2009. "U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2009 Endowment Market Value and Percentage Change in Endowment Market Value from FY 2008 to FY 2009" (PDF). 2009 NACUBO-Commonfund Study of Endowments. National Association of College and University Business Officers. http://www.nacubo.org/Documents/research/2009_NCSE_Public_Tables_Endowment_Market_Values.pdf. Retrieved February 22, 2010.
- ^ http://www.capital.edu/degrees/
- ^ http://www.capital.edu/about/
- ^ http://www.ncahlc.org/component/com_directory/Action,ShowBasic/Itemid,/instid,1900/
- ^ http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/capital-university-3023
- ^ http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/capital-university-3023
- ^ http://law.capital.edu/Our_History.aspx
- ^ http://www.nationaljurist.com/content/best-schools-public-service
- ^ http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/cypress/nationaljurist0909/#/30
- ^ http://law.capital.edu/News_and_Events/News/CapLaw_one_of_nation_s_top_law_schools_for_bar_passage.aspx
- ^ http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-law-schools/capital-university-03122
- "Blackmore Library." Capital University. Web. 06 Mar. 2010
- Burke, James L. Chronicle of Change: Capital University, 1950-2000. [Columbus, Ohio]: Capital University, 2002. Print.
- "Library." Capital University. Web. 06 Mar. 2010
- "Permanent Collections." Capital University. Web. 06 Mar. 2010
- Phillips, Jeb. "Berlin Wall's Fall Inspires, 20 Years Later | The Columbus Dispatch." Central Ohio News, Sports, Arts & Classifieds | The Columbus Dispatch. 08 Nov. 2009. Web. 06 Mar. 2010
- "Retired Capital President Josiah Blackmore Dies." The Columbus Dispatch. 26 Sept. 2007. Web. 06 Mar. 2010.
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Coordinates: 39°57′17″N 82°56′17″W / 39.954828°N 82.938141°W
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- Universities and colleges affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
- Capital University
- Private universities and colleges in Ohio
- Liberal arts colleges at universities in the United States
- Educational institutions established in 1830
- Universities and colleges in Franklin County, Ohio
- Bexley, Ohio
- Council of Independent Colleges
- National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities members
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
- Ohio Athletic Conference
