From honors mentoring and campus ministry to leading the marching band, Allison Sabol ’25 has made the most of her Walsh University experience. In this “Year of Excellence” video, she reflects on the service, faith, faculty support, and hands-on opportunities that are shaping her path toward a career in physical therapy. Watch her story.

“Living Right With Dr. Ray,” the television show broadcast globally on the EWTN network, will be taping two episodes on the Walsh University campus. Cav Nation is invited to attend one or both of the tapings, with the opportunity to meet and interact with host Raymond N. Guarendi, Ph.D., a Catholic clinical psychologist, author and nationally syndicated radio and television host. The tapings will take place at 5:30 and 7:15 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 10, in the Barrette Business and Community Center. Audience members are asked to arrive 30 minutes before taping begins. Each taping is expected to last 60 to 90 minutes. Light refreshments will be available. The episodes taping at Walsh are:  

5:30 p.m., “Finding Hope After Loss” – Dr. Ray will welcome Mark and Christi Tripodi of Cornerstone of Hope to discuss how children, teens and adults can cope with the death of a loved one. Since 2003, Cornerstone of Hope has worked toward a world where no grieving person journeys alone.  

7:15 p.m., “Supporting Students When They Leave Home” – Dr. Ray will welcome Rachel Hosler, Ph.D., Walsh University’s vice president for student experience, and Father Ryan Furlong, university chaplain, to explore how family relationships and faith evolve when a young adult leaves home. Both will share insights into the challenges students face while living on their own for the first time and how families can support them through that transition.

The tapings are free to attend, but registration is required. Audience members will be asked to check in at registration when they arrive. Register for tickets.

Walsh University will observe Purple Thursday, tomorrow, Oct. 15, a day of action dedicated to preventing and raising awareness about domestic violence. Cav Nation is asked to wear purple and take part in one of the day’s many events, which will include Silent Witness Silhouettes, an exhibit of life-size silhouettes featuring true stories of domestic homicide victims from Stark County, Ohio; Cover the Cruiser with messages of support for victims and survivors; and two soccer matches with the mission of raising awareness for domestic violence prevention and survivor support. Please check your email for a full schedule of events with times and locations.

If you've visited the Brother Edmond Drouin Library's Research Guides recently, you may have noticed some changes. While maintaining and updating guides is a routine part of library work, many of this fall's projects have been driven by a larger goal: transforming Research Guides from collections of resources into tools that actively support learning. Earlier this year, the library introduced its “From Lists to Learning” initiative, a commitment to designing guides that help users do more than locate information. We want our guides to help students think critically, build research skills, make informed decisions and connect what they find to their academic work. Learn more.

This year’s Boo at the WU community trick or treat event is from 6 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Walsh University’s Larry Staudt Field. All families with children age 12 or younger are welcome and costumes are encouraged. Enjoy lawn games and tons of candy. This is a free community event, but registration is required. Register here. Guests will enter from gravel parking lot and walk around the track. In the event of inclement weather, the event will take place at the Cecchini Center. Boo at the WU is sponsored by the Student Athletic Advisory Committee.

Volunteers are needed for the annual Hoover Haunt & Halloween Dance, a haunted house sponsored by Crafty Cavs and Student Activities. Actors are needed to bring their scary skills to help make the haunt unforgettable. The haunted house takes place from 8 to 10 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 31, at Hoover Hall in Hoover Park, followed by the Halloween dance from 10 p.m. to midnight. All students, faculty or staff who can help are asked to sign up to volunteer by Oct. 23.

Walsh University’s Physical Therapy Program is hosting its annual Fit Family 5K at 8 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 31. This fun 5K race is a great opportunity for families to get active together. The race begins at the starting line of the Walsh University track and continues through the beautiful Walsh campus. Early registration is $25 for students, $35 for general admission. Registration on the day of the race begins at 7 a.m. at $30 for students, $40 for general admission. Register here.

Save the date for the annual Academic Celebration of Excellence Symposium (ACES), from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 3, in the Global Learning Center.  ACES celebrates student achievement across all areas of academics, including research, scholarship, class projects and service-learning experiences. ACES also features faculty scholarship, and faculty are invited to showcase their work through a poster or presentation, modeling scholarly engagement and collegiality for our students. Students and faculty are encouraged to share their work.  Everyone is encouraged to attend the event to see the great work being accomplished at Walsh University and for the opportunity to learn from each other.  Register for ACES.

Do exams have you spooked? There’s help for that. Join Counseling Services from 3 to 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 28, in the St. Martha’s Room of Barrette Business and Community Center for treats and tips on how to tackle test anxiety. Advance registration is requested.

Walsh University’s new Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Teams and Head Coach John Forsythe attended their inaugural meet at the Oberlin Invitational in Oberlin, Ohio, Oct. 9 and 10. The teams compete in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC). Have a great first season team!

Congratulations to University Chaplain Father Ryan Furlong for completing the coursework needed for his Master of Arts in Education degree from Walsh.