July 23, 2025

The Walsh Wire

A weekly look at Walsh University news and happenings.

The Walsh Wire is not intended to replace broadcast emails, but to aggregate information in order to increase the level of awareness and understanding about major happenings of the week.

Walsh University invites the campus and local community to a powerful evening of faith and resilience as part of its Education for Life Colloquium Series. On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, Genelle Guzman-McMillan, the last survivor pulled from the wreckage of the World Trade Center on 9/11, will share her extraordinary story in the Barrette Business and Community Center beginning at 6:30 p.m. followed by a book signing at 7:45 p.m.

During the devastating attacks on September 11, 2001, Guzman-McMillan was working for the port authority in the North Tower of the World Trade Center when it collapsed. She survived 27 hours trapped beneath the rubble, becoming the final person rescued alive from the ruins. Isolated and afraid, she endured the unthinkable – and in those darkest hours, experienced a powerful spiritual awakening that led her to rediscover faith, hope, and a renewed purpose. This event is free however registration is required and is expected to sell out so register early. | Read More 

Walsh University is proud to be a premier sponsor of The FEST 2025, an inspiring, all-day family festival taking place on Sunday, Aug. 3 at the Center for Pastoral Leadership in Wickliffe, just east of Cleveland. This free event draws tens of thousands each year and features national Christian music artists, uplifting prayer experiences, games, BMX shows, vendors, and all your favorite festival foods. Beginning at 8 p.m., participate in an inspiring outdoor Holy Mass shared by thousands! The evening ends with an incredible fireworks display as the finale of this inspiring event. As a key sponsor, Walsh will be proudly represented, and we’d love to see our campus community there in full force. Let’s come together to celebrate faith, fellowship, and the power of music! | Learn More

Bring the whole family out to the fifth annual Hoover Park Festival this Sunday, July 27, from 1 to 5 p.m. This free community event celebrates the impact and legacy of The Hoover Company and Hoover employees. Explore the historic Hoover property, listen to history presentations, enjoy an hour-long performance of the Canton Community Band, take train rides (kids and adults), tour the Hoover Historical Center, enjoy food trucks, and watch the Canal Fulton Mules play a vintage base ball game!

Welcome Weekend is a vibrant celebration of community, connection, and Cavalier pride. The fun begins on Friday, Aug. 15, with move-in, student and commuter check-ins, and Holy Mass for the Feast of the Assumption. Families are invited to a special Welcome Reception and President’s Toast. Students will take part in Matriculation, floor meetings, and the annual class photo before ending the evening with games and music at Friday Night Lights. Saturday kicks off with prayer and breakfast, followed by Service Saturday, where students give back to the Stark County community. The afternoon features Cavalier Connection tours with important campus resources and concludes with the “You Have It! WU Wants It!” game (and prizes) and the high-energy WU Soundwave foam party and inflatables on the GLC Quad. On Sunday, the day starts with Holy Hour and Adoration, Mass, brunch, and Intramural Showcase. The weekend closes with evening Mass and a relaxing Sunday Social at the gazebo, offering new and returning Cavaliers the perfect mix of reflection, fun, and fellowship as they begin the new academic year. | View Schedule 

Walsh University, in partnership with the University of Cape Coast (Ghana), is proud to co-sponsor the inaugural International AI Conference, a virtual event bringing together global experts to explore the transformative role of artificial intelligence across a range of disciplines. The conference will take place on Thursday, July 31, beginning at 8 a.m. via Zoom, and will feature two concurrent tracks and four engaging sessions.

The speaker lineup includes U.S.-based scholars Dr. Amy J. Heston (Walsh University), Dr. Charles Piscitello (Ashland University), Dr. Ling Qian (The University of Akron), Dr. Jeannine Haberman (Lewis University), and Dr. Fiorella Peñaloza (University of Hawaiʻi-West Oʻahu) as well as international presenters Dr. Laura McEntee (Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick, Ireland), Dr. Jouliana El Khoury (Notre Dame University-Louaize, Lebanon), Dr. Francis Arthur, Dr. Freda Awonakie Akwetey, Dr. Might Kojo Abreh (University of Cape Coast, Ghana) and Dr. Danzen Olazo (Holy Angel University, Philippines). Emerging researchers representing institutions in Lebanon, Iraq, Ireland, the Philippines, Ghana and across the U.S. will also share their work. Several sessions will showcase AI innovation through student projects.

Session topics will cover ethical AI in education, generative AI in STEM, advancements in nutrition and healthcare, applications in forensic science, and innovations in course design. | View Schedule

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Join Walsh University alumni and friends for a night of baseball, camaraderie, and fun at Progressive Field on Friday, Aug. 29! Cheer on the Cleveland Guardians as they take on the Seattle Mariners, enjoy great food and drinks, and end the evening with a spectacular fireworks show. Your Theme Night Ticket includes food, non-alcoholic beverages, a limited-edition co-branded cap (while supplies last), and access to a private patio—all for just $55 per ticket. Don’t miss out—grab your tickets now and be part of this special Walsh University event at the ballpark!

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Dr. Amy J. Heston, Professor of Inorganic Chemistry, was recently featured in a widely attended Quality Matters (QM) Success Stories webinar, Overcoming Academic Freedom Objections to QM. The session attracted 158 faculty and professionals eager to learn strategies for addressing concerns about academic freedom in relation to the QM Rubric and quality assurance practices. As Walsh’s QM Faculty Liaison and a QM Master Reviewer, Dr. Heston shared her expertise in engaging faculty and promoting the use of QM standards while honoring academic freedom. Her leadership roles in e-Learning, faculty development, and university assessment positioned her as a key voice in guiding institutions through successful QM implementation.

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