February 5, 2025

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.

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The Mayor’s Cup Challenge 2025 is here, and it’s time to see which university can raise the most dollars and BEAT MALONE! Beginning Super Bowl Sunday and continuing, Feb. 9-11, Cav Nation has the chance to make an impact by supporting our more than 750 scholar-athletes. Every donation fuels our athletes’ success on and off the court. Check out the hype video featuring a boxing showdown between our university presidents—coached by Mayors Stephen Wilder and William Sherer. To make your gift, just go to www.walsh.edu/mayorscup25 on Feb. 9-11. It’s quick, easy, and secure. Watch for videos on social media throughout the Challenge and help spread the word! The results will be announced at the Mayor’s Cup basketball games on Tuesday, Feb. 11, during halftime of the men’s game. Come out and cheer on our Cavs, starting with the women’s tip-off at 5:30 p.m. Thank you for your support— Swords Up, Cavs!

Walsh University students are invited to connect with local businesses, trade representatives, and military branches at the 3rd Annual Opportunity Fair, hosted by North Canton City Schools. This event is open to area students and community members and will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 12, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at Hoover High School Gymnasium (525 7th St. NE, North Canton). Explore opportunities in fields such as health sciences, business management, education, public safety, and more. Meet with vendors like the Stark County Health Department, Huntington National Bank, the U.S. Secret Service, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, and others. Registration is required—scan the QR code on the event flyer to sign up. | Register Here | Read More (PDF)

Walsh University is participating in the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) this year! Starting Feb. 11, first-year students and graduating seniors will receive an email invitation to complete the survey. Your feedback matters! NSSE helps us understand student experiences inside and outside the classroom, shaping decisions that enhance education at Walsh. Check your inbox for a survey link from nssesurvey.org and take a few minutes to share your insights. Questions? Contact Dr. Ute Lahaie at ulahaie@walsh.edu or 330-490-7453. | Read More (PDF)

Join us for the next installment of Walsh University’s Education for Life Colloquium Series on Feb. 18 in the Barrette Business and Community Center. Dr. Chris Seeman, Professor of Theology and Chair of the Division of Humanities, will lead a thought-provoking discussion titled “Does Philosophy Still Matter?” with special guest Dr. Peter Koritansky, Professor of Philosophy & Religious Studies at the University of Prince Edward Island, Canada, an internationally known Catholic philosopher. 

This event is made possible through the generous support of the Wilkof and Nolan families. Attendees seeking diocesan certification hours must sign the attendance form to record participation. We look forward to your participation in this engaging dialogue on the enduring relevance of philosophy within the Catholic intellectual tradition! | Read More (PDF)

Walsh University’s Annual Science and Business Innovation Summit successfully brought together academia, business, science, and government to promote innovation and drive economic growth through collaboration. The three-day event, held Jan. 29-31, featured discussions, nationally recognized keynote speakers, a competition for start-up businesses, and hands-on educational activities for high school students interested in pursuing careers in STEM and entrepreneurship, all aimed at bridging the gap between education and workforce development and new business opportunity in Northeast Ohio. | Read More | View Photos

Dr. Dan Passerini, Executive Director of Cross Enterprise Initiatives, who spearheaded the Summit, was featured on WAKR Radio with morning news anchor and technology podcaster Jeanne Destro. | Listen Here 

WU’s Got Talent is back and better than ever! After a successful event last year, we are excited to highlight the incredible talent within the Walsh community. The competition will feature first, second, and third-place winners, along with a Cavalier Fan Favorite. Whether you sing, dance, juggle, or have another unique skill, now is your chance to take the stage and compete for amazing prizes. Sign-ups close on Friday, Feb. 7, at 11:45 p.m., so don’t miss your opportunity to perform. The event will take place on Saturday, Feb. 22, at 7 p.m. in the Barrette Business and Community Center Conference Rooms. Even if you are not competing, come out and enjoy the show, complete with free concessions from Nom Nom Popcorn. | Register Here

Let’s come together to support our neighbors at the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank (1365 Cherry Ave. NE, Canton) on Saturday, Feb. 8, from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Volunteers will assist with sorting, inspecting, and repacking donations, as well as stocking and helping guests select items from the pantry. Transportation is not provided. Sign up today, Feb. 5 to participate. | Register Here | Read More (PDF)

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 a significant role in the library, and we would like you to get to know them. Please welcome our next spotlighted students, Judy Salemdawod and Rhyme Lagi. 

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President Tim Collins joined a group of 100 presidents and board chairs from globally renowned colleges and universities last week to participate in the 10th Annual Yale School of Management Higher Education Leadership Summit where he spoke as a respondent and participated in lively discussions surrounding the ever-changing higher education landscape. Following the event, President Collins attended a special reception at the residence of Ireland’s Ambassador to the US, H.E. Geraldine Byrne Nason, where he engaged with diplomats as well as the President of Mary Immaculate College, Dermot Nestor as part of Walsh’s ongoing commitment to forging strategic partnerships.

Last night, alumni spanning three decades of professional experience put Walsh students’ detective skills to the test at The Masked Major. Disguising their identities, Style Henry ’22 ’24, Austin “AJ” Hanna ’15, and Dave Frank ’03 shared how their degrees in Exercise Science, AYA: Integrated Math, and History paved the way for successful careers as a Client Solutions Specialist, Actuary, and Marine veteran. Students competed to guess each alum’s major and career before the big reveal, with prizes awarded for correct guesses.

Congratulations to five Walsh University students who performed in the 2025 Ohio Private College Instrumental Conductors Association Honors Festival at Ashland University from January 25-26, 2025. The Honors Concert Band was comprised of 75 music students selected from 15 private college music programs across Ohio. Walsh Director of Bands Thomas Roblee conducted Trumpets Eternally Sounding by Rocky Reuter, a performance dedicated to Nancy Ditmer, founding member of the organization and exemplary advocate of music education at local, state, and national levels. (Pictured from left to right: Ashli Snider, Maggie Lewis, Ally Sabol, Josh Martin, Zach Kinser, and Prof. Roblee)

Mary Asiedu 

Lauren Lewicki 

Sarah Petit

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