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January 11, 2023
The Walsh WireA 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.
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Walsh News
A look at what is happening on campus.
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The Final Hours of the Mayor’s Cup ChallengeIt's a battle, and we need everyone's support to help Walsh University beat Malone! The Mayor's Cup Challenge is a friendly participation competition among two long-time rivals. The school with the most donors by 6 p.m. on Thursday will win bragging rights for the next year. Plus, all proceeds benefit athletics and student athletes at both schools, a worthy cause. Every gift - no matter the size - helps us keep our momentum going. Just $1 will help WALSH BEAT MALONE! Please click here to donate today and to watch our progress! If you have already contributed, thank you! SWORDS UP! #FilltheCup23
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Executive Leadership Transition for the Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations
After more than a decade of service to Walsh University, Vice President Eric Belden is transitioning to the corporate world and will remain a wonderful ambassador for Walsh University in our greater community. Please join us in thanking him for his dedication and service to Walsh University and wish him all the best — Swords Up, Eric! Vice President Teresa Fox has graciously agreed to assume additional responsibilities as our Interim Vice President providing executive oversight for Advancement and Alumni Relations as well as continued leadership with Integrated Marketing & Communications. Associate Vice President Karen Hodge will continue to serve in the daily operations for Advancement and Alumni Relations. Finally, Chief of Staff, Dr. Rachel Hosler continues with her cross-enterprise collaborative efforts with both departments to further advance our mission as a leader in Catholic higher education. The continuing effort to build Walsh 4.0 and implement the host of initiatives underway continue full steam ahead — speed is life!
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Know it. Name it. Stop it.
January is Stalking Awareness Month
Meet our Victim Advocate, Moira Hill who joins us from COMPASS on Mondays and Tuesdays from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., in Hannon Child Development Center, Room 205, to provide free and confidential support to students, faculty, and staff who have experienced sexual and/or relationship violence. Walk-ins are welcome. To schedule an appointment, please email Moira or call COMPASS’ 24/7 hotline at 330.452.1111. To learn more about confidential resources and reporting options for students and employees, click here.
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RSVP for Peggy’s Story
As part of Stalking Awareness Month and Human Dignity Week, Walsh University will host a guest lecture by one of the nation’s leading speakers on stalking, Debbie Riddle, on Jan. 17, from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Barrette Business and Community Center. “Peggy’s Story” is about Riddle’s sister who endured years of emotional abuse, harassment, surveillance, threats and terrifying behaviors before she was murdered by her stalker. The lecture is free and open to the public. Click here to RSVP. Click here for a full schedule of Human Dignity Week events.
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Miracle in Manchester World Premiere
Students, faculty and staff are invited to attend the world premiere of the critically acclaimed film Miracle at Manchester, featuring North Canton, Ohio, native Eddie McClintock, who directs and stars in the film. The Miracle at Manchester tells the true story of Brycen Newman, who at age 15 was diagnosed with a very aggressive and fast-growing brain cancer, and how a community comes together and leans on faith for a miracle, while two men find their own restoration in his healing journey. The premiere will take place at the Canton Palace Theatre on Sat., Feb. 4. Doors Open at 6:30 p.m., movie begins at 7:30 p.m. Following the movie screening a, live, in person, question and answer session will take place with Director Eddie McClintock and film writer, Jason Campbell moderated by Walsh University Vice President for Marketing and Communications Teresa Fox. A limited number of free tickets will be available for Walsh University students. If you are interested in attending RSVP to Director University Relations Kim Graves, and she will send more information closer to the date.
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Emergency Closing Policy
Winter has arrived! This serves as an important reminder about the University’s Emergency Closing Policy. Please read the following information carefully and be safe on the roads this season! It is important to remember that the University only moves to remote operations or closes for extreme conditions and circumstances. Walsh University usually remains open when area high schools and elementary schools close, as our population is comprised of adults, with a substantial portion residing on campus. However, during extreme conditions due to severe weather, major utility failure or other reasons, the university may move to remote operations, or close all or parts of the campus. Every attempt will made to announce the decision by 5 a.m. for day classes and events and 3 p.m. for evening classes and events. Information will be provided through the WU Alert notification system and campus website.
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Mental Health First Aid Training
Register by Friday, Jan. 13, for Mental health First Aid training, presented by The Byer’s School of Nursing, to prepare faculty, students and staff to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. The training will teach you to assess the risk of suicide or harm, listen nonjudgmentally, give reassurance and information, encourage appropriate professional help, self-help, and other support strategies. Finally, you’ll be equipped with crisis numbers and local mental health providers in the event you need to refer others. Click here to reserve your spot for this impactful training on Feb. 3, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., in the Barrette Business and Community Center.
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Campus Updates & Shout-Outs
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Weekly Cyberbyte
If you receive an email from someone you know or from someone you don’t know that is too good to be true. Stop Look and Think – if it is too good to be true, then it isn’t valid and do not send personal information if asked after clicking a link.
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Congratulations Dr. Amy Heston! Quality Matters accepted two of her videos for placement on the QM YouTube channel. One regarding the QM review process and another about earning QM's Teaching Online Certificate. The channel is designed to help other faculty and instructional designers all over the US and beyond to international higher ed and K12 QM subscribers, etc.
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He’s been at Walsh University for 17 years and has taught almost every music class we offer, from theory and history courses to surveys in classical music, jazz, and rock music. Meet Dr. Britt Cooper, professor of choral music at Walsh University, featured in the Canton Repository, Sunday, Jan. 8.
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Jan. 12: Mayor’s Cup Challenge Winner Announced, during the Mayor’s Cup basketball game between Walsh and Malone at Malone University.
Jan. 15-21: Human Dignity Week, click here for a full schedule of events.
Feb. 3: Mental Health First Aid Program, Barrette Business and Community Center, click here to register by Jan. 13.
Feb. 24: Winter Chorale Concert: 7-9 p.m., Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel
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