August 27, 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.

Celebrate the start of the season at the Swords Up Fall Fest this Thursday, Aug. 28 at Larry Staudt Field. The fun begins at 6:30 p.m. with free food from Drew’s Concessions for the first 200 students, free cups of Milk & Honey ice cream, and games like cornhole and spike ball. Waffle House will also be on site with coupons, swag, and a raffle basket to support SAAC’s Make-A-Wish goal.

Fall Fest leads straight into the excitement of Cavalier Football’s first home game as the Cavaliers take on West Liberty University at 7 p.m. Football’s season opener is just the beginning, as fall sports are in full swing across campus. Be sure to come out and support our teams throughout the year! Faculty and staff and students receive free admission with their Walsh ID. Stay connected with schedules, scores, and updates on the Walsh Athletics app or at the Walsh University Athletics website.

The momentum continues into next weekend as Walsh University’s Men’s Rugby hosts the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Friday, Sept. 5, at 7 p.m. at Larry Staudt Field. This highly anticipated matchup brings one of the nation’s most recognizable rugby programs to North Canton and marks Walsh’s debut home game as a founding member of the Atlantic Coast Rugby Conference (ACRC). Facing opponents that include past national champions and finalists, the Cavaliers are stepping onto a bigger stage and are ready to rise to the challenge. | Read More

Professor Amanda Dalpiaz and the DeVille School of Business invite you to two major fall recruiting events. The Career & Internship Fair will be held Tuesday, Sept. 30, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. in the Barrette Business and Community Center, with 50+ employers recruiting students from all majors for internships, part-time jobs, and full-time positions. Evening with the Accountants is set for Tuesday, Sept. 9, 5–7 p.m. in Barrette, featuring 50+ firms and agencies hiring Accounting and Finance majors.

Bring professional attire, update your resume with Alumni & Career Connections, and apply early—internships often fill a year or two in advance. Remember, an internship is required for every major. Questions? Contact Annette Bernard, Kristen Funk, or Dr. Dalpiaz.

Register for Career & Internship Fair

Register for Evening with the Accountants 

Join us for the 7th Annual Community Freedom Summit on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Cecchini Center Arena. Hosted by Not For Sale: One Step At A Time in partnership with Walsh University, this powerful event features keynote speaker Tony Talbott, a nationally recognized expert in anti-trafficking and global human rights advocacy. His talk, Reducing the Demand: How to Help Disrupt Human Trafficking, will draw on over 15 years of experience in advocacy, military service, and education.  

The morning will also include:

Admission is free. Come early to enjoy music by DJ Nikolina from Q92, grab a drink from the Forty-One Coffee Truck, and shop exclusive Not For Sale merchandise. Together, we can raise awareness, reduce the demand, and be the change! | Read More

This year’s Maroon & Gold Weekend festivities kick off on Thursday, Sept. 25, with Cavalier athletics and the spirited Fire & Ice Court Announcement, followed by a weekend line-up packed with something for everyone: thrilling rugby and football games, the family-friendly Parent/Family BBQ, a nostalgic “Rewind to the Past” After Hours event, movie under the stars, cornhole and pickleball tournaments, the Outstanding Alumni Awards Dinner, Wall of Fame Breakfast, and the unforgettable 5th Quarter Celebration! Cap off the weekend with quiet reflection during Adoration and Holy Mass on Sunday. | Learn More

Student volunteers are needed for the Walsh Women’s Committee Annual Boot Scootin’ Barbeque on Friday, Sept. 5, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Hoover Park Dance Hall and Grounds. This fundraiser, which raises funds to support scholarships for Walsh University students, features an Old Carolina Barbecue dinner, music by Marlene Marsh, beginner-friendly line dancing led by Sarah Colston, a photo station with Marc Biss, silent auction items, and prizes for the best western gear. Contact Andrea Singarella, Office of Philanthropy, 330-490-7567, for more information or to volunteer.

Whether you’re preparing for a new semester or diving into a research project, CavsSEARCH at Brother Edmond Drouin Library is designed to support your academic success. Powered by Primo VE, CavsSEARCH offers tools that help both students and faculty stay organized, locate resources efficiently, and manage library accounts with ease. In this article, we’ll highlight two practical tips: how to use your CavsSEARCH library card to streamline your research workflow, and how Citation Search (Fetch) can help you quickly find materials from citations. | Read More 

The Interim CIO wants to ensure all students know all students have free access to the full Microsoft Office suite—a great value, and an essential tool for completing assignments, collaborating on projects, and staying organized throughout the semester.

To access it and install on your computer: 

As long as you are a student it is free to use, with logging in with your Walsh credentials.

FREE training is also available: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/training

Dr. Nick Morris, Faculty Director of the Blouin Scholars Program, was chosen to represent the North American Hub of Uniservitate (Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities), an international network for service-learning in Catholic higher education, at their international gathering in Buenos Aires, Argentina – the International Solidarity in Service-Learning Week (SSL Week and Memories of Pope Francis – Uniservitate). During numerous networking and strategic conversations, he shared the work of the Blouin Scholars as an example of service-learning in Catholic higher education. He looks forward to creating opportunities for students to connect directly with peers and professionals around the globe through similar experiences. 

Celebrate Each Other with Cavs Kudos
Cavs Kudos continues this year at Walsh University to recognize the small acts of kindness and accomplishments that make our community stronger. With a new class of students and new faculty, staff, and coaches joining us, we invite everyone to take part in lifting one another up.

How It Works:

Your participation helps build a culture of gratitude and encouragement on campus. For more information, check your email from the Office of Student Experience. Let’s keep celebrating each other!

Congratulations to this week’s Cavs Kudos!

Stephanie Cugini

Hillary Markel

Betty Rathbun

John Schissler

Event Calendar for all Walsh Happenings

Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to join in the many exciting events happening across campus! Our Events Calendar is your go-to hub for everything from meetings and club activities to public gatherings and concerts. Planning an event? Submit it through the website and allow 24–48 hours for approval. Remember to follow event protocols and secure the necessary approvals for public events. Bookmark calendar.walsh.edu for quick access and stay up to date with all Walsh happenings!