At the Space Operations Institute, astronautical engineering students will have impressive experience to add to their resume when they graduate. In addition to being the primary operations center for the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission, the SOI and its students now serve as the Backup Mission Operations Center for NASA's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) satellite mission.

In addition to their regular duties, several students serve as WISE student ambassadors for the college's Center for Space Science Education and Public Outreach, reaching out to area high schools to talk about the WISE mission and their experience with WISE and the SOI.

The Critical Infrastructures and Cyber Protection Center at Capitol College was established to address the technical and managerial needs of the information assurance workforce, particularly working professionals who do not desire or have the resources to participate in formal degree-bearing academic programs. If you are an information assurance professional looking to step up in your career, check out the CICPC's examination preparation offerings in CISSP, SSCP, and Security+, or earn a FISMA certificate. Just like Capitol's graduate degree programs, CICPC courses are delivered online through real-time classes recorded for later playback, making it easy for you to balance all areas of your life - home, work, and education. View course schedules for the spring 2010 semester and the new 10-week CISSP course starting in February.

Graduate students, now is the time to continue your education! Capitol College is offering one free credit towards your first enrollment in a master's degree program when you attend a Virtual Open House. Just like an on-campus Open House, a VOH is Capitol College's way of acclimating potential graduate students to the online learning environment, helping you to make the hard decision of choosing a college that will advance your education and career. Learn about our programs, speak directly to faculty and deans, ask questions, and most importantly experience first-hand our unique online platform, Capitol Live. Earn a $549 credit towards your first course in a master's degree program when you apply for admission and attend a VOH, awarded only for enrollment in the semester following your VOH attendance. You must meet the admissions requirements of the academic program to receive this credit. Register now for one of the following VOH dates:

Questions? Contact graduate admissions for more information.

When Capitol's bookstore went virtual in the fall of 2007, students and campus leaders alike debated the future of the empty space left in the student lounge. A recent survey sent to students revealed their overwhelming answer, and now a new fitness center will be a hot spot on campus. A project spearheaded largely by student leadership, the fitness center is a big step forward in addressing the needs of Capitol's resident students.