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 Susan Gilles (law) who published revised edition of the casebook, Click & Learn Civil Procedure (Carolina Academic Press). This new edition includes the latest Federal Rules for Civil Procedure and Supreme Court decisions. Gilles said that “publishing an update every year ensures I can bring the most recent developments into my classroom to share with my students.”
Kudos to Heather Janizewsaki-Goodin (nursing) who facilitated a workshop on Sound Healing Using Crystal singing Bowls: Learn, Listen, and Experience at American Holistic Nurse Association annual conference. This experiential workshop bridged clinical nursing science with the practice of sound healing, guiding nurses through the physiological and biofield-based mechanisms of brainwave entrainment and the frequency following response. Participants moved beyond passive listening into embodied practice: humming, sensing vibration, and experiencing an extended crystal singing bowl sound bath to understand firsthand how sound can support relaxation, nervous system regulation, and holistic patient care. The session was designed specifically for a nursing audience, translating ancient sound practices into accessible, evidence-informed language nurses could apply in their own clinical and self-care contexts.
Congratulations to Dan Heaton (communication) and students Kian Simcox, Charlotte Emigh who performed in Something Rotten at The Event Center at Violet Woods. Heaton performed the role of Brother Jeremiah, Simcox performed the role of Nigel Bottom, and Emigh was a featured tap dancer and ensemble member. Heaton stated that “Performing in the community has been a wonderful way to connect with people through theatre. I was especially fortunate in this show to perform with current students, as well as Capital alums.”
Additional praise for Dan Heaton (communication) who also performed lead role of Lawrence Jameson in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels at The Event Center at Violet Woods. Heaton reflected, “Although I love directing shows as part of CU Theatre, I enjoyed the opportunity to perform in the community. This experience was especially meaningful because the show was directed by a graduate of Capital’s theater program, Adam Schroeder.”
Congratulations to Alexander Pantsov (history) who published How Chiang Kai-shek Became Generalissimo in Origins: Current Evens in Historical Perspective. This work explored the history of Chiang Kai-shek’s rise to power by drawing on his diaries and shed new light on Chiang’s rise to power.