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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| A look at what is happening on campus.
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Head Coach for Swimming and Diving Appointed |
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Walsh University has named Josh Forsythe as the inaugural Head Coach of its newly established Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving programs. Forsythe's hiring marks a significant step forward in the University's July 2025 announcement to launch both teams, which will begin competition in the 2026–2027 academic year.
A Canton native, Forsythe brings extensive experience in coaching and athletic administration. Over his career, he has successfully developed programs at every level, guiding athletes from youth to Olympic Trial hopefuls. He is recognized for his ability to build teams from the ground up, mentor coaching staff, implement athlete-centered training models, and lead major operational initiatives that prioritize safety and performance. | Read More
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Enter the Stark Tank Pitch Competition |
Calling all Walsh University entrepreneurial students! The annual Stark Tank pitch competition will take place Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Here is your chance to pitch your business idea and win funds to help fulfill your dreams. Up to $15,000 in prize funds will be awarded. Sign up today! | More Information
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AGAPE Retreat: Rejoicing in the Father, Oct. 24–26 |
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The AGAPE retreat is coming up in the next few weeks! The theme is “Rejoicing in the Father,” and it will be held from Oct. 24-26 at Inspiration Hills Camp. The cost is $50 per student with meals included. This retreat is a wonderful opportunity for you to step away from the busyness of life and spend time in prayer, hearing others' witnesses, and participating in fellowship! | Sign Up
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SEEK Deadline Today, Oct. 8 |
If you have not heard of SEEK, it is a powerful Catholic conference centered on encounter, prayer, fellowship, fun, and an opportunity to grow in faith and connect with thousands of young adults from across the country. This year’s conference will take place in Columbus from the evening of January 1 through the morning of January 5, with an expected attendance of 20,000. The event features inspiring speakers, concerts, live podcasts, vendors, and daily Mass, as well as opportunities for confession and adoration. Walsh students are strongly encouraged to attend, and the $50 discount for registration has been extended through today, Oct. 8. Visit seek.focus.org to register for the Columbus location using the discount code SEEK_FOCUS50, and email emoorhead@walsh.edu once you have registered to receive the fundraising form and join the Walsh group.
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Boo at the WU is back! Walsh University’s SAAC (Student Athlete Advisory Committee) invites all families with children ages 12 and under to a fun-filled evening of Trick or Treat on Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Larry Staudt Field. This free community event will feature lawn games, plenty of candy, and festive costumes—so come dressed for the occasion! Guests should enter from the gravel parking lot and walk around the track. In case of inclement weather, the event will move indoors to the Cecchini Center. Registration is required to attend. | Register Here
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Volunteers Needed for First-Ever Hoover Haunt, Oct. 31 |
Get ready for spooky season with the first-ever Hoover Haunt, a haunted house experience sponsored by Crafty Cavs and Student Activities on Friday, Oct. 31, from 8 to 10 p.m. at Hoover Hall (Hoover Park, across the street from Walsh). Students, faculty, and staff are invited to participate as actors or volunteers for this fun community event. 35 scary actors are needed to create a thrilling experience, along with 6 volunteers to run games. The actor's call time is 7 p.m. for rehearsal. Sign-up to participate before Friday, Oct. 24. This inaugural Hoover Haunt promises to be an unforgettable Halloween experience! | Sign-Up
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Amazon Lockers Available for Deliveries in the David Center |
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| - Add the Amazon Locker as a Delivery Address when checking out. Choose “Amazon Locker” as the delivery option.
- You can search for the locker by: Locker name, Zip code, or University Name.
- Once selected, that locker will show up as an address option in your account.
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Choose our location from the list and complete the order as normal.
- When your package is delivered, you’ll get an email or app notification with a pickup code or a barcode.
- Use this code or scan the barcode at the locker to open the compartment and retrieve your package.
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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! |
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Keep yourself and the University safe from The CyberPunks! BE AWARE and VIGILANT of your university and personal information! | WATCH: Cybersecurity and YOU!
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Cavs Cave: A Resource for Students in Need
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The Cavs Cave is here for students facing hardship, stocked with non-perishable and refrigerated food, hygiene items, bedding, and more. As we head into Fall break, remember that the Cavs Cave operates on the honor system, so please take only what you truly need. This helps ensure all students who rely on it have access.
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| Campus Updates & Shout-Outs |
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Walsh Museum Studies senior, Brianna Birkle, has been an integral part of the Stark Heritage Emergency Response Team planning committee since its inception in January of this year. The goal of the group is to help connect heritage organizations with local first responders and to provide training on disaster preparedness. On October 2nd, over 20 heritage professionals from Stark and Summit County gathered at the Massillon Museum to learn about fire prevention and get hands-on-experience using fire extinguishers. In the photos you can see Brianna extinguishing a small fire with guidance from the Massillon Fire Department utilizing the PASS method (pull, aim, squeeze, sweep).
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Drs. Yanmei Xu and Randy Rair led students from SOC 311 and EDUC 107 on a service-learning trip to Our Lady of Peace (OLOP) Catholic School in Canton. The Walsh students shared lunch with the children and presented interactive workshops on a variety of topics, including healthy eating, dental hygiene, physical activity, using chopsticks, folding clothes, and making smoothies. These sessions not only provided valuable learning experiences for the OLOP students but also allowed Walsh students to develop leadership skills and strengthen their commitment to community engagement through service.
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Jennifer Vokoun, Associate Professor of Graphic Design and Director of the Center for Sustainable Food Design, recently co-authored an international article in AGATHÓN | International Journal of Architecture, Art, and Design.
Gantz, S. M. Z., Massari, S., McDonagh, D., & Vokoun, J. A. (2025). Addressing food insecurity–Leveraging empathy and Design Thinking to achieve transformative learning. AGATHÓN | International Journal of Architecture, Art, and Design, 17, 384–397. | Article
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Shout out to Dr. Jackie Novak, Dean of the School of Arts, Sciences, and Education, whose research article, “Selective upregulation of VEGF receptor 2 normalizes maternal and fetal outcomes in a rat model of preeclampsia,” has been accepted for publication in the American Journal of Physiology–Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology. Co-authors include Brittany A. Balser, Yang H. Yun, and Rolando J.J. Ramirez.
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