November 26, 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.

Thanksgiving is a time to remind one another of the many reasons there are to be grateful. We are grateful for our beautiful campus community and for all of you. We hope you and your families and friends have a blessed Thanksgiving holiday! God bless you all!

If you have not met with your academic advisor yet, it is essential to do so to discuss your academic requirements and plan for the upcoming semester. After meeting with your advisor, you can register for your classes through the CAV Center. For a quick overview of the registration process, refer to the attached document.  Click to view Registration Process (PDF)

If you need assistance with registration or have any other questions, feel free to visit our Student Resources Page for PDF guides:

Walsh University in partnership with the Serving Area Military (SAM) Center will be collecting toys for the children of military families ages 16 and under between now and Dec. 6. The SAM Center seeks toy donations such as board games, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) kits, craft kits, Lego kits, Nerf, and make-up kits for teens, etc. Drop-off boxes are in the David Campus Center near the post office and in the Toot Global Learning Center Atrium and Farrell Hall. Thank you for helping bring holiday cheer to those families serving our country!

Walsh University’s World Student Organization recently hosted a special International Flag Ceremony and Reception in the Barrette Business and Community Center celebrating our 150 international students and the 35 countries they represent.  View Photos (Flickr)

Thank you to everyone who made the 2024 Academic Celebration of Excellence Symposium (ACES) a resounding success! From the talented presenters to the engaged attendees, your participation highlighted the impressive research, scholarship, and creativity of Walsh University’s students and faculty.

December 3: Christmas Card Making

All students are invited to come make a Christmas card for nursing home residents in the Paul and Carol David Center atrium from 5 to 8 p.m.

December 5: Student Holiday Lunch

Christmas Holiday Lunch for students. Enjoy the Christmas ambiance with lunch, photos with Santa, music, raffles, and more! Lunch will be in the Schervish Dining Hall from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

December 6, 7: Christmas Celebration “Lessons and Carols”

Walsh University’s Chorale, directed by Dr. Britt Cooper, invites the community to its 15th Annual Ceremony of Lessons and Carols, And a Holy Child Shall Lead Them. This cherished Christmas tradition will take place on Friday, Dec. 6, and Saturday, Dec. 7, at 7 p.m. in the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel. The performances will feature the Walsh University Chorale and Handbell Choir.

December 7: Service Saturday

Assist the North Canton Public Library with directing traffic for events leading up to the tree lighting ceremony at the North Canton Winterfest and cleanup afterward. The hours are 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

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December 8: Christmas on Hoover Farm

A North Canton tradition! Enjoy this free event featuring pictures with Santa, horse-drawn wagon rides, and live music inside the beautifully decorated museum from 1 to 4 p.m.

December 8: Volunteers Needed

We are looking for volunteers (Students, Faculty, and Staff) for Breakfast and Brunch with Santa from setting up to Carolers, North Pole volunteers who assist families with cookie decorating, hot cocoa and a reindeer craft, and Santa’s Workshop! Come and make memories, spread cheer, and be part of a truly special day at Walsh University! Register to Volunteer

The Cavs Closet located in Lemmon Hall is stocked with coats for winter! Students in need can show their Student ID and pick up a “Coats for Cavs” pass in the Alumni & Career Connections office before visiting the Cavs Closet, which is open on for walk-ins on Tuesdays from 12 until 1:30 p.m. To make an appointment for a day/time that is more convenient, email cavscloset@walsh.edu.

The Cavs Cave located in Hannon, Room 103, is self-serve for students in need and open for business from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. daily. The shelves are stocked with non-perishable food items and the newly added refrigerator/freezer is stocked with fresh and frozen food. In addition, there is a wide selection of personal hygiene products. Questions can be directed to cavscave@walsh.edu.

Aiden Satterfield, Cybersecurity major and Cavalier basketball player, is also the editor of BBG Tech. Read his latest article:  Cybersecurity Struggles of Small Rural Businesses in West Virginia.

Dr. Amy J. Heston, Professor of Chemistry, joined Dr. Ling Qian, from The University of Akron, on Nov. 8, to present their AI project to 200 professionals at Shanghai Open University in Shanghai, China. Their presentation, “The Application and Practice of AI Empowerment in Higher Education Teaching in the U.S.” included AI implementation, chemistry assessment, inorganic chemistry, and food science as well as alignment with HIPs and benefits to lifelong learning.

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