SPRING 2016 | VOLUME 34 | NO. 1 MAGAZINE A VERY DESIRABLE PLACE, INDEED. As President Bowman prepares to step down from the presidency, university leaders reflect on the positive impact he’s made in nearly every corner of campus. PAGE 6 CAPITAL’S LEADING 16TH PRESIDENT WITH CARE PAGE 4 PAGE 18 Capital Magazine is published by Capital University. Send comments to: Publications and Marketing Capital University 1 College and Main Columbus, OH 43209-2394 or address changes to: [email protected] CAPITAL UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Bernie Ostrowski, Chair Andre T. Porter (’02), Vice Chair Kathy Wolfgram, Secretary Dr. Denvy A. Bowman, Capital University President Dr. Tanya Poteet, Assistant Secretary Michelle Ritchey Adams (’90) Daniel A. Creekmur (L’06) Suzanne D. Dillahunt Rev. June Gutapfel Fryman (’88) Rev. Bonnie Gerber Richard P. Hartmann (’56) Dr. William D. Haueisen (’66) James R. Havens (’78, L’81) Todd A. Henry (’88) Susan F. Jablonski Belinda Molihan Jones (’86, L’94) Jean Maxwell Kohler (’70) Michael J. Lancaster (’80) Ann Wolf Leak (’78) Richard Lombardi Dr. Theodore E. Long (’65) Lee Anne Lowman (M’78) Carol McWilliams John E. Phillips (’80, M’86) Jacqueline A. Primeau Gary W. Qualmann (’73) Harry D. Raduege Jr. (’70) Dr. Donna Runkle Smith (’67) Dr. Ronald L. St. Pierre W. Curtis Stitt E.J. Thomas Rev. Stephen D. Wachtman (’85) Rev. John R. Walker (’74) Dr. Moritz Ziegler (’64) Published twice a year, Capital magazine’s mission is to inform, engage, inspire and entertain a diverse readership of alumni and friends. It strives to exemplify the values of Capital University, keep readers in touch with one another, generate interest and involvement with the university, and promote pride in the Cap Family. © Capital University 2016 Capital University is committed to the principle of equal educational opportunity for all qualified persons and does not discriminate against any person or group of persons on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national and ethnic origin, religion, class or disability. CONTENTS 4 2 CAPITAL CALENDAR INTRODUCING CAPITAL’S 16TH 3 TALKING POINTS PRESIDENT 12 SCHOOL NEWS It is our great pleasure to introduce Elizabeth L. Paul, Ph.D., as the 16th president of Capital University. 16 LAW SCHOOL NEWS 22 STUDENT PROFILE 6 A VERY DESIRABLE 24 CAPITAL PERSPECTIVE PLACE, INDEED STUDENT PERSPECTIVES As President Bowman prepares to step down from the 26 presidency, university leaders reflect on the positive impact he’s made in nearly every corner of campus. 28 ATHLETICS 30 ALUMNI NEWS 18 33 CLASS NOTES LEADING WITH CARE Three Capital nursing grads shine as trailblazing hospital executives. TRENDING #WelcomePresidentPaul #AllMyHeartCU @eric_canny @CapitalFinancialAid “Congratulations President “With All Our Heart, Merry Paul! An amazing leader with Christmas! #allmyheartCU vision dedicated to whole http://bit.ly/1IS6j20 Show person in education 16 us your dreams, with all of President @Capital_U your heart!” @augsburgcgee” SPRING 2016 | 1 | CAPITAL CALENDAR “Three-quarters of respondents predict their companies will experience increased revenues, MARCH APRIL 20 JUNE HONORS CONVOCATION AND more than 60 percent forecast higher profits, and MARCH 21 SYMPOSIUM ON UNDERGRADUATE JUNE 1, 3, 14, 16, 25 SPRING OPEN HOUSE RESEARCH NEW STUDENT SUMMER over 65 percent foresee productivity increases in the Visit campus with a high school student and Honor the many academic and personal ORIENTATION learn what makes Capital great. accomplishments of Capital students, faculty and staff at this annual celebration. next 12 months. More than half also expect to increase JUNE 9 APRIL APRIL 21-24 EDUCATION ALUMNI HAPPY HOUR staffing, while 48.5 percent plan to increase spending ALUMNI WEEKEND JUNE 21 APRIL 2 Reunite with your classmates and celebrate on training and development, and 77.6 percent anticipate RELAY FOR LIFE Capital’s past and future with a weekend YOUNG ALUMNI HAPPY HOUR full of fun. increasing employee salaries (the majority by less APRIL 5 4/21 Class of 1966 50th Reunion JULY STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARDS Dinner (Westin Columbus) than five percent).” 4/22 Class of 1966 Memorial Service JULY 4 APRIL 8 4/22 50-Year Club Dinner FOURTH OF JULY 4/22 First Five Party (Strongwater KEIRSTEN S. MOORE, PH.D. APRIL VISIT DAY Celebrate the red, white and blue with Food and Spirits) Capital associate professor of business, with Beckett A. Broh, Ph.D., on Central Ohio games, crafts, music, food and fireworks. An opportunity for high school seniors 4/23 Alumni Awards and Class CEOs’ outlook on the Columbus business climate, Columbus CEO December 2015 issue. and their parents to meet one-on-one with Reunion Luncheon Admission and Financial Aid staff and learn 4/23 Reunion Dinner for the classes JULY 14 more about Capital. of 1991, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2000, TRANSFER STUDENT ORIENTATION 2001, 2002, 2006 (Columbus APRIL 11-26 Museum of Art) JULY 15 Right before the start of every home game in STUDENT ART EXHIBIT SUMMER VISIT DAY “ The Schumacher Gallery APRIL 22 Mapfre Stadium, a locally made anthem blares from 11TH ANNUAL LAW ALUMNI High school students and their parents can get an early look at Capital and learn about APRIL 12 RECOGNITION LUNCHEON all it has to offer. loudspeakers to energize Columbus Crew fans. The MBA NETWORKING EVENT dubstep-tinged Lights (#dropittwice) – a jittery, foot- The Athletic Club of Columbus MAY AUGUST stomping song that blends synths and snare hits with APRIL 14 soaring vocal whoaa-oh-oohs – comes courtesy of Kid CHICAGO LAW ALUMNI EVENT MAY 5 AUGUST 5 SENIOR SPAGHETTI DINNER SUMMER VISIT DAY Runner, an indie-pop quintet from central Ohio.” APRIL 14-17 High school students and their parents can UNIVERSITY THEATRE MAY 7 get an early look at Capital and learn about KEVIN JOY all it has to offer. “(The World’s Worse Production of) Cats,” DISTINGUISHED SENIOR LEADER Columbus Dispatch reporter on homegrown quintet Kid Runner’s a parodic adaptation of Andrew Lloyd BRUNCH hit Crew anthem. Kid Runner includes 2011 Conservatory alumni AUGUST 18-21 Webber’s Broadway sensation. Scott Griffin, Fran Litterski and Kurt Keaner. MAY 7 WELCOME WEEKEND APRIL 15 166TH COMMENCEMENT AUGUST 22 INDIANAPOLIS LAW ALUMNI EVENT The Cap Family welcomes more than 600 new alumni and presents speaker Jane MAIN CAMPUS AND LAW SCHOOL APRIL 16 Grote Abell, chair and owner of Donatos CLASSES BEGIN “I think it’s awesome. UNIVERSITY THEATRE ALUMNI Pizza, with an honorary degree. RECEPTION I think the boys MAY 14 OCTOBER are excited. We just APRIL 19 NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION OCTOBER 7-9 SYMPOSIUM ON UNDERGRADUATE watched them walk MAY 20 HOMECOMING SCHOLARSHIP SPECIAL EVENT in, and they’re all Celebrating the Symposium’s 20th MAY DAY ADMISSION EVENT anniversary with a presentation by Capital An opportunity for students who will be high excited about playing alumni Kathryn Bell ’97, Brian Murphy ’03 school seniors and juniors in fall 2016 to and Rachel Yoho ’12. explore Capital. a night game under MAY 22 their own lights.” LAW SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT DAVID WARD MAY 28 Capital Football Parent, on NBC 4, ALUMNI GATHERING AT COLUMBUS September 26, during Capital’s first CREW MATCH football game under the lights in Bernlohr Stadium. | 2 | CAPITAL UNIVERSITY “Three-quarters of respondents predict their companies will experience increased revenues, more than 60 percent forecast higher profits, and over 65 percent foresee productivity increases in the next 12 months. More than half also expect to increase staffing, while 48.5 percent plan to increase spending on training and development, and 77.6 percent anticipate increasing employee salaries (the majority by less than five percent).” KEIRSTEN S. MOORE, PH.D. Capital associate professor of business, with Beckett A. Broh, Ph.D., on Central Ohio CEOs’ outlook on the Columbus business climate, Columbus CEO December 2015 issue. “Right before the start of every home game in Mapfre Stadium, a locally made anthem blares from loudspeakers to energize Columbus Crew fans. The dubstep-tinged Lights (#dropittwice) – a jittery, foot- stomping song that blends synths and snare hits with soaring vocal whoaa-oh-oohs – comes courtesy of Kid TALKING Runner, an indie-pop quintet from central Ohio.” POINTS KEVIN JOY Columbus Dispatch reporter on homegrown quintet Kid Runner’s hit Crew anthem. Kid Runner includes 2011 Conservatory alumni Scott Griffin, Fran Litterski and Kurt Keaner. “I think it’s awesome. “Independence Day might be six months away, I think the boys but that won’t stop Capital University students are excited. We just from dressing in their best red, white and blue watched them walk for ‘’Merica Day’ during the men’s basketball in, and they’re all game on Wednesday. And even though winter is excited about playing at hand, fans will don boat shoes, pastels, polo a night game under shirts and other stereotypically preppy attire their own lights.” for ‘Country Club Day’ during the matchup on Saturday. The student section for the Crusaders DAVID WARD is called the Cap Crazies for a reason.” Capital Football Parent, on NBC 4, September 26, during Capital’s first REPORTER ALLISON WARD football game under the lights in In Cap Crazies hold court, raise spirit at Capital University Crusaders’ games, Bernlohr Stadium. Columbus Dispatch, January 7, 2016. SPRING 2016 | 3 | | 4 | CAPITAL UNIVERSITY Introducing Capital University’s 16th President It is our great pleasure to introduce Elizabeth L. Paul, caliber of individuals who expressed their interest is Ph.D., as the 16th president of Capital University. Acting a testament to Capital’s strong foundation, reputation on a recommendation from the Presidential Search as a mission-driven institution, and its potential. Our Committee, the Board voted unanimously to elect Dr. community should be proud. Paul as Capital’s president and the next visionary of our distinguished institution.