Last Fall, Walsh University and Carlow College, St. Patrick’s in Carlow, Ireland, signed a memorandum of understanding, committing to student and faculty exchange between the two institutions of higher learning. Since then, Sarah Jordan, a senior Museum Studies student, became the first student to study abroad over the summer, taking in Ireland’s natural beauty, rich culture and history both inside and outside the classroom. Dr. Rachel Constance, Associate Professor of History, traveled to Carlow College, St. Patrick’s, last week to participate in the faculty exchange program. Next week, Walsh University will host Dr. Elaine Callinan, historian of Irish politics and society and lecturer of Irish history, who will provide a public lecture on From Conflict to Conciliation: The “Troubles” of Northern Ireland (1968-1998), on Wednesday, November 1, at 7 p.m. in the Toot Global Learning Center. It is free but does require registration.

Yesterday, President Tim Collins joined other Catholic university presidents in signing a joint statement of solidarity denouncing anti-Semitism. The statement, in part, specifies that the signees reject hatred, bigotry and racism in all their forms. Walsh University, with its long tradition of friendship, collaboration, and scholarship with the Jewish community, will also provide a safe place of refuge for any Jewish college student experiencing anti-Semitism by providing direct admittance to Walsh University. Read More

Many thanks for the great collaborative efforts made by so many involved in organizing and facilitating this year’s Enrichment Week, and to the 352 registrants. This year’s favorites included Fall Flannel Fest, Motivational Speaker Elec Simon, Cookie Decorating and the Y2K Trivia Lunch! View Photos 

During Dr. Jennifer Clevinger's Campus Tree Stroll for Enrichment Week, participants celebrated the planting of a new black gum tree near the southeast corner of the Center for Science Innovation (CSI).  This tree marks our 6^th planting to observe Arbor Day and Walsh's designation as a Tree Campus USA school.

We are excited to host the free annual “Boo at the WU” community trick-or-treating event at Larry Staudt Field tonight from 6-8pm! With over 600 registered, your help is needed. Sign up to volunteer here. Candy donations will be accepted in Student Affairs until 5 p.m.

Walsh University in partnership with the Serving Area Military (SAM) Center will be collecting toys for the children of military families ages 16 and under between now and December 4. The SAM Center seeks toy donations such as board games, STEM kits, craft kits, Lego kits, Nerf, and make-up kits for teens, etc. Drop-off boxes are in the David Campus Center near the post office and in the Toot Global Learning Center atrium. Thank you for helping bring holiday cheer to those families serving our country!

In a recent government communication, Congresswoman Emilia Sykes (OH-13), highlighted that she met with Walsh University President Tim Collins to discuss the importance of investing in programs that expand access to post-secondary education, creating more opportunity for all Northeast Ohioans to succeed.

Carey Minard, MAEd, OTD, OTR/L, was recently appointed to the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Volunteer Leadership Development Committee (VLDC). The VLDC is responsible for promoting member participation and engagement, volunteer leadership development, and volunteer participation initiatives of AOTA.

Swords Up Cavaliers! Men's cross country won their fifth straight G-MAC (Great Midwest Athletic Conference) title this week and Head Coach Rob Mizicko ’94 won Coach of the Year!

Dr. Ute Lahaie, Associate Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness & Assessment and Dr. Amy Heston, Professor of Chemistry, gave a presentation entitled Using Internal and External Data for the Assurance Report in Response to Updated HLC Criteria at the OAIRP Fall 2023 Conference at the Mount Vernon Nazarene University in Mount Vernon, OH. The Ohio Association for Institutional Research and Planning (OAIRP) is an organization of higher education professionals working in Institutional Research and Strategic Planning in Ohio. OAIRP is Ohio’s state-level affiliate for the Association for Institutional Research (AIR).

Dr. Seth Hepner, Director of the General Education Program, gave a presentation entitled Tips to Inspire a Community of Assessment at the OAIRP Fall 2023 Conference in Mount Vernon, OH.

Dr. Britt Cooper, Coordinator of Visual and Performing Arts, Professor of Choral Music, recently presented at the Tri-County Fine Arts Teacher Professional Development Workshop at the Wayne Center for the Arts in Wooster. The presentation, entitled “Redefine Your ‘Why’: Tips for Career Success and Sustainability in Music Education,” was received by nearly 20 high school and middle school choral directors from Wayne, Holmes, and Ashland Counties.

During the first three weekends in October, Walsh Honors Program students volunteered at the Spooky Science event at Beech Creek Gardens in Alliance.  Their booth educated kids about the make-up of human blood and allowed them to observe preserved blood cells under a microscope.

The Academic Calendar for students, staff, and faculty, includes dates to note throughout the semester, such as add/drop deadlines, last day to withdraw with a “W,” and final grade deadlines.

Ongoing: Holy Mass
Please check the schedule for Holy Mass here

Oct. 25: Boo at the WU: 6-8 p.m., Larry Staudt Field, Register Here. 

Oct. 26: Minority Internship Exploration Luncheon: 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Pro Football Hall of Fame – Nash Family Center

Oct. 27: Restorative Justice Advocate Training: 12 – 2 p.m. in the St. Martha’s Room in Barrette Business and Community Center. Register Here 

Nov. 1: From Conflict to Conciliation, The “Troubles” of Northern Ireland (1968-1998), special guest lecture from Dr. Elaine Callinan, Carlow College, St. Patrick’s, Ireland: 7 p.m., Toot Global Learning Center. Register Here 

Nov. 3: Mental Health First Aid: Hosted by the Byers School of Nursing,
8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Barrette Business and Community Center. All students and employees are welcome. Register Here 

Nov. 4: Discover Walsh Campus Visit Day 

Nov. 9: Education for Life Colloquium:  Prayer and Spiritual Journey, 6-7:30 p.m., Barrette Business and Community Center. Register Here

Nov. 11: American Council of Academic Physical Therapy’s National Consortium of Clinical Educator’s (NCCE) Roadshow event, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Toot Global Learning Center

Nov. 13: Veteran’s Day Celebration 

Nov. 13-17: Founders Week: Brother’s Memorial Holy Mass 

Nov. 14: Annual Science and Technology Summit: Barrette Business and Community Center.

Nov. 16: International Flag Ceremony and Reception: 4-5 p.m., Barrette Business and Community Center. 

Dec. 3: Alumni & Career Connections Annual Breakfast and Brunch with Santa, 9 a.m. and noon, Barrette Business and Community Center. SOLD OUT

Dec. 3: Annual Christmas on Hoover Farm: 1-4 p.m., Hoover Historical Center at Walsh. Visit with Santa and ride a horse-drawn wagon through Hoover Park at Christmas on Hoover Farm. 

Dec. 7: Education for Life Colloquium: Discovering and Pursuing Our Ultimate Purpose, 6-7:30 p.m., Barrette Business and Community Center. Register Here

Dec. 8, 9: The Walsh University Chorale presents Lessons and Carols, A Christmas Concert: 7-9 p.m., Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel.