November 13, 2024

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.

Spring enrollment is open, and now’s the time to secure your spot in upcoming courses! Remember, Walsh University is more than a place to learn—it’s a supportive community that is here to help you succeed. Reach out to your academic advisor or visit the Student Service Center if you need assistance with registration. Don’t miss out—let’s keep building on your journey and make the next term a great one!

Summer 2024 and Fall 2024 graduates, it’s time to celebrate! Join us for a special Graduation Celebration on Monday, Nov. 18, from 3-6 p.m. in the David Center Atrium. Hosted by the bookstore and various campus departments, this event will feature music, a photo booth with Sir Walter, a popcorn bar, and a raffle! It’s the perfect chance to make lasting memories as you prepare for graduation! | Read More (PDF)

Student Affairs is dedicated to enhancing your experience at Walsh University, and your feedback is key to making it even better! Take a moment to complete a quick, 7-question survey—it will not take more than 5 minutes. Your insights are invaluable in helping us improve services, programs, and resources for the entire campus. Thank you for being an essential part of shaping our community! | Survey Link

In an unforgettable “Salute to Service Game,” Walsh University NCAA Football (5-5, 4-4) made history by defeating the G-MAC leaders, Ashland University (7-3, 7-1), with a 24-10 victory on Saturday afternoon at Larry Staudt Field. This marked Walsh’s first-ever win over Ashland, highlighting the team’s resilience and determination, giving the team its best record since joining the NCAA Division II. The game also honored veterans and active military members, with a special recognition of their service during the event. Football alumni joined in the celebration, lining the tunnel as the team took the field for the final home game of the season.

Walsh University marked an important milestone with the grand opening and blessing of its new Veterans Lounge in the Paul and Carol David Family Campus Center on Friday. This dedicated space offers veteran students a place to study, connect, and feel an integral part of the campus community. The lounge is a testament to Walsh’s commitment to supporting the personal and academic needs of veterans, ensuring their continued success. The celebration coincided with Walsh’s Veterans Day Ceremony, featuring a Color Guard and speakers, honoring, and expressing deep gratitude for the service of veterans from all branches of the U.S. military and the Coast Guard. The event reaffirmed the University’s dedication to their well-being, success, and appreciation. | View Photos | View News 5 Coverage | Canton Repository Article

Last weekend, Walsh University students came together for an exciting “Late Night Volleyball” tournament, organized by Walsh Intramurals and the Volleyball Club. Founded this year by Robby Klockner, the Volleyball Club hosted this fun, unique event, with 8 teams and around 55 participants. The double-elimination tournament kicked off at 10:15 p.m. and ended in an intense championship match at 1:30 a.m. between the men’s rugby team and the men’s soccer team, with soccer emerging victorious 25-22. The event was a hit, drawing both athletes and non-athletes, and the Volleyball Club hopes this will become an annual tradition. Interested in joining? Reach out to Robby Klockner at rklockne1@walsh.edu for more details!

Join us for an informative lunch and learn webinar on Tuesday, Nov. 19, featuring Michael J. Haag, Walsh University’s Director of Entrepreneurship & Technology Transfer. Haag has been invited to speak at the University of the District of Columbia this month, and we’re excited to bring his expertise to our campus community as well. In his session, “Patents 101,” Haag will cover the essentials of patents and technology transfer, exploring topics like identifying patentable inventions, understanding the patent process, and the strategic importance of intellectual property. With more than 25 years of experience in innovation management and venture development, Haag will share valuable insights to help faculty, staff and student researchers and entrepreneurs protect and commercialize their innovations. | Register Here

We need about 20 more volunteers to help make our annual Breakfast and Brunch with Santa event a success! Join us on Sunday, Dec. 8, as we welcome 250 alumni and their families to campus for Holy Mass, visits with Santa, a pancake breakfast, a live nativity, and more. Faculty, staff, coaches, and students—sign up to volunteer and be part of this cherished tradition. | Register Here

Walsh University, in partnership with Canton City Schools, has been awarded a $652,707 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance to implement a Canton City Middle School Violence Intervention and Prevention Program. The program, which will run through September 30, 2027, aims to address school-based conflict and students’ socio-emotional needs in Canton City Middle Schools through a trauma-informed, restorative approach that empowers students and staff. | Read More

Your safety is our top priority at Walsh University. The WU Alert system provides clear guidance for urgent situations, from security threats to severe weather. Drills and tests may be performed regularly and without warning to simulate a realistic incident.  

To ensure you are fully prepared, please review the detailed emergency procedures in your student or employee handbook. Using good judgment and staying informed are key to navigating these situations safely.

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Why do people craft near the Holidays? How do I get better at doing crafts? Can the Library help me? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this article! | Read More

The Brother Edmond Drouin Library employs over a dozen student workers as Library Assistants who help us extend the reach of our services. These students play an important role in the library and we would like you to get to know them. Please meet one of our student workers, Jillian Wiersma. | Read more

Professor Jennifer Vokoun, Director of the Center for Sustainable Food Design, presented at the eFOOD24 International Food Design and Food Studies Conference, held at Elisava Barcelona School of Design and Engineering in Barcelona, Spain, on Nov. 7. She was joined by Audrey Bennett and Ron Eglash from the University of Michigan. Their presentation, “Towards a Wicked Solution to Food Insecurity: An Ethnographic Study of Sustainable Food Design Outcomes,” was based on the book Critical Mapping for Sustainable Food Design: Food Security, Equity, and Justice, co-authored by Bennett and Vokoun. The presentation highlighted their research on innovative strategies to address food insecurity through sustainable and equitable design practices. 

On Nov. 1st, Dr. Amy J. Heston and Dr. Toni Nicoletti from Oberlin College presented their work as AI pioneers at private institutions at the 2024 NEXT Conference at The University of Akron. Their presentation was titled “AI Strategies for New Directions in Learning: Pioneering Successful Pathways”

On Nov. 1st, Dr. Amy J. Heston and Dr. Neil G. Walsh presented AI innovation and student success at the 2024 NEXT Conference at The University of Akron. Their presentation was titled “Designing Our First AI Course on Campus: Trail Blazing for Student Success.” 

On Oct. 28th, Dr. Amy J. Heston and Dr. R. Joel Farrell II, Vice Provost of IE at Texas Tech U Health Sci Center, gave a national panel on their progress in institutional effectiveness and the role of AI in assessment as part of the Grand Challenges in Assessment group at the 2024 Assessment Institute at Indiana University Indianapolis. Their presentation was titled “Grand Challenges in Assessment: Visible and Actionable Findings to Drive Innovation.”

Dr. Britt Cooper, Chair of Fine and Performing Arts and Director of Choral Activities, is seeking lay readers for Walsh University’s annual Christmas Lessons and Carols concerts coming this upcoming December 6 and 7, both at 7 p.m. in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel. There is availability for each concert, or both! | Contact Dr. Cooper

Congrats and Cavs Kudos to the following (in alphabetical order):

Brooke Farley 

Nick Foringer 

Chloe Hammel 

Kate Harlan 

Olivia Huzyak 

Megan Murphy 

Maddie Nicholls 

Allison Sabol 

Melanie Timco 

Trevor Yoder 

Mary-Elizabeth Warren 

First Year Academic Advisors 

John Buckner 

Payten East 

Vanessa Freeman 

Cameron Joplin 

Ellen Kutz 

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