Dr. Jacqueline Novak ’88, has been named the Dean of the School of Arts, Sciences and Education. After a thorough selection process, she emerged as the ideal candidate to lead the School into its next chapter of academic excellence. Her wealth of experience and dedication to the University's mission make her well-suited for this pivotal role. Dr. Novak is poised to assume her permanent position as Dean, commencing her duties on Feb. 12.  Read More

Get ready to showcase your skills and dazzle the crowd at the inaugural WUs Got Talent event! Walsh University is thrilled to announce a night filled with entertaining performances, where students like YOU take center stage. Whether you possess the gift of song, the art of dance, the mastery of an instrument, the eloquence of poetry, or any other remarkable talent, this is your moment to shine! Assemble your acts and prepare to wow the audience – and Cav Nation Guest Judges! Join us on Saturday, Feb. 24, at 7 p.m., in the Barrette Business and Community Center.  Read More (PDF)

Excitement is building as the celestial event of the decade approaches – the total solar eclipse on April 8. Walsh University is proud to host the Solar Eclipse Fest, from 2 to 4 p.m., on the Quad behind the Toot Global Learning Center. This free and unforgettable community celebration offers a unique and immersive experience for all ages!  Read More (PDF)

EVERY scam has 2 red flags! Listen to “Catch Me If You Can” ex-con man Frank Abagnale tell you about them! Every scam has one of these red flags: ex-con man Frank Abagnale - YouTube

Do these scams sound familiar? Have you gotten these via email, text, or phone call?  

Six Walsh University Band students: Ashli Snider, Megan Quinn, Josh Martin, Ally Sabol, David Maxwell, and Rochelle Leeper, were selected for the Ohio Private College Instrumental Conductors Association (OPCICA) Honors Concert Band. They collaborated for a weekend with student musicians and Band Directors from across Ohio and performed a concert which was the culminating event for the January 2024 Festival, hosted this year by the University of Findlay.

The 2024 OPCICA Festival was created and organized by Walsh University Professor Thomas Roblee, who is President of the Association. OPCICA comprises over twenty private colleges and universities in Ohio. Its purpose is to develop a closer network of communication and collaboration among music departments of privately funded member institutions of higher education. 

The 24 ^th Annual Viva Walsh Alumni Online Auction begins Feb. 10 and runs through Feb. 16. Each year, the auction items become more enticing, providing a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a worthy cause. Your generous support will help alleviate college costs and contribute to the amount of scholarships awarded. Don’t miss the chance to make a difference! Register now and join us in supporting the educational journey of our deserving students. Register Here

Lil Sibs Weekend 2024: Monsters WU will be held Feb. 16-17, and is open to all siblings of Walsh students. Invite your sibling(s) to spend the night with you on campus and participate in various activities including a movie, cereal bar, games, raffles and more! The cost for each visiting sibling is $15, and registration is open until Feb. 9. For more details and the full schedule, visit  Event Registration

Ash Wednesday will be observed with two Holy Masses held by the Chaplaincy and Campus Ministry in the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel on Feb. 14, at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Ashes will be distributed at both masses, marking the beginning of Lent—a period of fasting, prayer, and almsgiving in preparation for Easter. All members of the Walsh campus are welcome, and everyone is invited to receive ashes. Holy Communion is reserved for practicing Catholics. Please note: The usual Ignite meeting in the chapel at 8:00 p.m. will be canceled on this day.

Have you ever watched a video of an art conservator taking the yellow residue off of a painting and restoring it to its original color? If you find this to be fascinating, you should join the Museum Engagement Team (MET) on a behind-the-scenes visit to ICA-Art Conservation in Cleveland on Saturday, Feb. 24! Register Here If you have any questions, please reach out to MET President, Sarah Jordan, at sjordan1@walsh.edu 

President Tim Collins met with Ambassador Geraldine Byrne Nason, who currently serves as Ireland's 19 ^th Ambassador to the United States, during his visit to Washington D.C. They discussed Walsh University’s Global Learning partnership with Carlow College, St. Patrick’s. Ambassador Byrne Nason has a distinguished career in diplomacy, having previously spent five years as Ireland's Ambassador to the United Nations and served on the Security Council as an elected member before assuming her current role.

In a momentous occasion, Veterans Affairs Coordinator Joshua Ruiz, a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, had the distinct honor of pinning a Marine who previously served under his direction, during a promotion ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Quantico, VA. Sonita Cragwick, who joined the Marine Corps in May of 2013, was promoted from the rank of Gunnery Sergeant to Warrant Officer on Feb. 1. She now stands as the epitome of leadership within her Military Occupational Specialty.

Members of the Walsh University Chorale performed on Friday, Feb. 2, for the First Friday Club of Akron. In addition to the club members, there were students in attendance from Hoban, St. Vincent-St. Mary, Our Lady of the Elms, and Walsh Jesuit High Schools. The event was held at Our Lady of the Cedars in Fairlawn.

Congratulations to Associate Professor Dr. Karen Stock on the publication of her recent article in the Management Teaching Review, alongside her esteemed colleague, Steven Edelson. Since 2019, Dr. Stock has been utilizing the X-Culture project in her in-person BUS 360 Cross-Cultural Management courses. This article provides insight as to how the project can be utilized when teaching management courses.

Stock, K. L., & Edelson, S. A. (2024). Developing Cross-Cultural Communication Skills With the X-Culture Global Virtual Team Project. Management Teaching Review.

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

Feb. 9-11: Campus Ministry Sisterhood Retreat: Lake Milton, Register Here

Feb. 10-16: Viva Walsh Alumni Online Auction

Feb. 14: Ash Wednesday Masses, 11 a.m. and 8 p.m., Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel

Feb. 16, 17: Lil Sibs Weekend, Cost $15 each, Register Here by Feb. 9 

Feb. 17: Hoover Hop 

Feb. 17: Mayors’ Cup Basketball Games, Walsh vs. Malone, Women’s at 1 p.m., Men’s at 3 p.m., Alumni Arena

Feb. 19: President’s Day Campus Preview, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Register Here 

Feb. 20: Summer Registration Opens

Feb. 23: Mental Health Symposium: Social and Emotional Wellness for Youth and Young Adults, 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Barrette Business and Community Center. Register Here

Feb. 23: Winter Chorale Concert, 7 to 9 p.m., Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel

Feb. 24: WUs Got Talent, 7 p.m., Barrette Business and Community Center

Feb. 24: ICA Conservation Tour, Cleveland Register Here

Feb 25: Winter Band Performance: The Walsh Concert Band and Walsh World Music Ensemble, 2:30 p.m., Toot Global Learning Center 

Feb. 25: Soul Food Sunday, 5 to 7 p.m., Barrette Business and Community Center, RSVP Here  

March 13: Cybersecurity Summit, Barrette Business and Community Center 

March 18-24: Student Appreciation Week  

March 23: International Dinner and Cultural Festival, 5 to 7:30 p.m., Auxiliary Gym in the Cecchini Family Health and Wellness Complex. Tickets go on sale Feb. 19

April 3: Presidential Thought Leadership Series

April 4: Education for Life Colloquium: Leadership in Service (PDF), 6 to 7:30 p.m., Barrette Business and Community Center 

April 5: 53rd DeVille School of Business Scholarship Luncheon, 11:30-1:30, p.m., Barrette Business and Community Center 

April 8: Solar Eclipse Fest, for Students, Employees and the Community, 2 to 4 p.m., Academic Quad  

April 10-12: Walsh University Community Clinic: Wellness Through Movement (PDF) 

April 13: Spring Formal 

April 18: Innovate & Elevate: The Garage Pitch Competition, Register Here 

April 25: Education for Life Colloquium: Achieving the Common Good (PDF), 6-7:30 p.m., Barrette and Business Community Center

May 4: Commencement

May 8: 2024 CAPE Professional Development May Days Conference

May 18: A Southern Soiree: 6 p.m., Walsh University Hoover Park Dance Hall and Grounds