February 19, 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.

At Walsh University, servant leadership goes beyond the classroom. This tax season, accounting students from the Federal Tax II class are using their technical skills to serve the community by preparing tax returns through the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program in collaboration with United Way of Stark County. Before participating in the clinics, these students completed IRS certification exams in both Basic and Advanced tax preparation, ensuring they are fully equipped to handle various tax situations. Their efforts help low- to moderate-income taxpayers file their returns at no cost, securing much-needed refunds while gaining invaluable real-world experience.  

These free tax services are available to anyone in the Walsh community who qualifies (household earnings under $67,000 per year). Please click here to schedule an appointment, or to learn more about the program contact Professor Amanda Dalpiaz at 330-994-8482.

Walsh University invites the community to celebrate global diversity at the annual International Dinner & Cultural Festival on Saturday, March 22, at the Barrette Business and Community Center. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., with the event taking place from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Walsh’s World Student Organization, this vibrant festival highlights the rich cultural heritage of Walsh’s diverse student body through authentic international cuisine, live performances, and artistic displays. Guests will have the opportunity to experience flavors and traditions from around the world while enjoying music, dance, and other cultural presentations. New this year is the basket raffle!

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Effective immediately, as an added measure of identity protection, when you call the Walsh University Help Desk to ask for your password to be reset, you will be asked for your Walsh University ID number. Your Walsh identification number is located on the backside of your Walsh ID badge beginning with the number 8. This applies to both employees and students. Please do not share your Walsh ID with anyone other than authorized personnel. Thank you.

The 54^th Business Club Scholarship Luncheon will take place on Wednesday, March 26, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Barrette Business and Community Center, featuring Bill Fagan, President of Business Operations for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Rock Entertainment Group. Hosted by one of Walsh’s longest-standing student organizations, the event supports scholarships, helping students pursue their academic and professional goals. | RSVP Here

Walsh University will be introducing an exciting new summer program for high school students. Ex Nihilo Summer Institute introduces rising high school seniors to a vibrant way of living out their Catholic faith. Through Theology seminars, visits to historic churches and shrines in the Diocese of Youngstown, and immersion in Walsh’s campus life, students will deepen their understanding of Catholicism while building a strong community of faith. If you know a rising senior who may be interested, please share this opportunity with them.

For details, contact Campus Ministry at campusministry@walsh.edu.

BE SAFE Online and with your accounts! Not paying attention could put your information and the university at risk!

BE CAREFUL about answering emails or texts that are too good to be true or unexpected.

DO NOT enter passwords or personal information into Google forms or anywhere for that matter unless you verify the source.

DO NOT give your text or authenticator code to ANYONE! 

A few statistics about security breaches.

Amanda Dalpiaz 

Shelby Harter 

Philip Kim 

Ashley Monaco 

Jessica Seich 

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