Walsh University will welcome The Most Reverend David J. Bonnar, Bishop of Youngstown, as celebrant for the Mass of the Holy Spirit at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 26, at the Alumni Arena at the Cecchini Center. This annual Holy Mass is a tradition that marks the beginning of the academic year and offers a special opportunity for reflection and community. All students, faculty and staff, regardless of their faith tradition, are encouraged to attend. Wednesday classes scheduled for the second time slot, 9:50 to 11:30 a.m. are cancelled, so that everyone may attend Mass. All other classes will run as scheduled. Mass of the Holy Spirit is a great opportunity for all to gain focus for the new academic year by invoking the Holy Spirit to renew our zeal for truth, love and mercy. 

Dust off your boots and join in the fun for the Walsh Women’s Committee’s annual Boot Scootin’ Barbeque, 6-10 p.m., Friday, Sept. 11, at the Hoover Park Dance Hall and Grounds. Proceeds from the evening of food, music and dancing directly support Walsh University student scholarships. The evening includes dinner from Old Carolina Barbecue, toe-tapping music by the Three Amigos, beginner-friendly line dancing led by Sarah Colston, a photo station with Marc Biss, and a variety of silent auction items for winning. There are prizes for guests wearing the best western gear. It’s a night to come together, have some fun, and support a worthy cause. Get tickets!  

Student Volunteers Needed! 
Student volunteers are needed to help at the Boot Scootin’ Barbecue event. Those who can help are asked to call Pat Seanor at 330-936-2569 to register. 

Walsh University is a premiere sponsor of The FEST, the annual Catholic music and entertainment festival that takes place Saturday, Aug. 15, the Feast of the Assumption, at ForeFront Field, 2009 Baseball Blvd., Avon, Ohio. The FEST is a day of live music, worship and activities for the whole family. Look for President Tim Collins, who will be there in the afternoon. The day concludes with an outdoor Mass at 8 p.m., followed by fireworks at 10 p.m. Gates open at 10 a.m., activities begin at noon. Get tickets!

Walsh also will have a tent at the annual North Canton Main Street Festival that takes place from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Aug. 15 in downtown. The end of the summer community celebration features hundreds of local vendors, food, music, kid’s activities and live entertainment. Stop by! 

Professor Christine McCallum, Ph.D., chair of the Physical Therapy Program, recently was published in PTJ, the official peer-reviewed scientific journal of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). The published work was based on a study that was funded by a grant from the APTA’s Academy of Education, and was a collaborative effort of faculty from Duke University, the New York Institute of Technology, MGH Institute of Health Professions and Walsh University. The national study investigates the relationships in doctor of physical therapy clinical education. Read the article.

Thanks to all who took part in our Campus Service Days on Aug. 6. Under the direction of the Walsh Facilities Department, volunteers spent time weeding and cleaning to help beautify the campus ahead of the new academic year. The Aug. 11 date for planting 300 mums on campus has been moved to 1-3 p.m., Monday, Aug. 17, due to rain. Thank you for your dedication to our community and our beautiful campus.