Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is often viewed as a day off from school or work, as many businesses and institutions throughout the country close for the federal holiday. Not only was it a day to honor the legacy Dr. King left on the world, but it was a Day of Service for Walsh University with more than 500 students volunteering at 13 sites throughout northeast Ohio, something that speaks volumes about the character of a Walsh University Cavalier!

Fox 8 News was on campus Tuesday to interview students about their experience for a story that will be featured as part of New Day Cleveland, expected to air this Friday!

As part of MLK Day and Human Dignity Week, students were also presented with an opportunity to participate in an essay contest. We had a record number of submissions this year, 40 compared to an average of 15 in recent years. Also, in the past, the student who was awarded 1st place received a $500 non-renewable scholarship. With the help of the Office of Philanthropy, Walsh received funding from an anonymous donor and was able to increase 1st place to $1,000 and provide for the first time, non-renewable scholarships for $500 to both the 2nd and 3rd place winners. We thank those who took time to reflect on their own experiences for the 2024 MLK Essay Contest and congratulate the winners!

1st Place: Aiden Satterfield  

2nd Place: Nathan Sabo  

3rd Place: Alisha Khatri 

Human Dignity Week continues as we celebrate the gift of life and the inherent dignity of every human person. The observation of this week by the campus community includes a variety of events for students, faculty, staff, and coaches to engage more fully in particular issues involving human dignity. We hope you can participate in the following events:

Wednesday, 11:30 a.m., in the David Center Game Room, Everybody Matters: Tools to Keep Yourself and Others Safe in Relationships.

Thursday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the David Center Atrium, Social Change Through Community Engagement.

March For Life, Washington D.C. Classes will not meet on this day. For those who are registered, the bus departs at 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18 and returns to campus Saturday, Jan. 20, at 2 a.m.

Read More (PDF)

Students! Join members of The Garage on Jan. 25, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., in the Barrette Business and Community Center, Rooms B and C, for a networking and entrepreneurship fair highlighting Walsh alumni and student entrepreneurs! You will have the chance to connect with alumni who have created their own businesses, services, and start-ups along with student entrepreneurs. There will be alumni from many professions ranging from financial services, consulting, logistics, fashion, medical supplies, companion care, and others. If you are interested in starting your own business, The Garage will also be kicking off a pitch competition at Innovate & Elevate. Throughout the spring terms, you will have the opportunity to create your business plan and present your idea at the competition on April 18, with the chance to win a monetary prize to get your idea off the ground! Register Here.

Modeled after the television show Shark Tank, Stark Tank College Edition is a team of Stark County Sharks (successful local entrepreneurs) who are on the hunt to find and fund the best entrepreneurial ideas in our community. Students have the unique opportunity to present their killer business idea as part of Stark Tank in a business pitch competition among their peers. Sign up here by March 1, to pitch your ideas to the respected judges for the chance to win up to $25,000. Student business plan submissions are due Friday, March 15. The finals will be held in April. Read More.

Just last week, an undercover human trafficking operation found four potential victims and made 16 arrests in Stark and Summit Counties. The incident was reported in the Canton Repository and serves as a reminder to all of us to be aware of our surroundings and to learn self-defense techniques. The Walsh University Cavs Coalition is sponsoring a free Personal Protection Class with Dr. Mike Dunphy, on Saturday, Feb. 3, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Birk Center for the Arts. Those attending must wear athletic clothing. Space is limited. Please register today!

Registration begins Tuesday, Feb. 20, for the new Cavs Summer Cohort, an opportunity for students to catch up or get ahead! Take advantage of the discounts offered in the summer bundle by living, working, taking courses, and engaging in summer programming on campus this summer. Read More (PDF)

With the snow and single digit temperatures this week, we want to remind you 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 be 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 (Walsh University) Alert notification system and the University website.

Cavs for Life attended the Mass for Life at St. Columba Cathedral in Youngstown. The Sunday Mass was celebrated by Most Rev. David J. Bonnar, Bishop of Youngstown. In addition to attending Mass, Cavs for Life members who will be going to the National March for Life on Friday, Jan. 19, were blessed alongside the other pilgrims after the Mass by Bishop Bonnar. Pictured: M.E. Warren, Eleanor Mondok, Luke Goers, Jeffrey Howe, Alex Dennis, and Caleb Adcock with the Bishop.

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

Now-Jan. 19: Human Dignity Week (PDF) 

Jan. 19: March for Life, Washington, D.C., Register Here 

Feb. 1: Education for Life Colloquium: Living with Integrity (PDF), 6 to 7:30 p.m., Barrette Business and Community Center 

Feb. 3: Cavs Coalition Presents: Personal Protection Class with Dr. Mike Dunphy, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Birk Center for the Arts, Registration Required 

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

Feb. 10-16: Viva Walsh Alumni Online Auction 

Feb. 16, 17: Lil Sibs Weekend 

Feb. 17: Hoover Hop  

Feb. 19: Discover Walsh Visit Day  

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.

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

Feb. 24: WU’s Got Talent  

March 18-23: 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 4: Education for Life Colloquium: Leadership in Service (PDF), 6 to 7:30 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 25: Education for Life Colloquium: Achieving the Common Good (PDF), 6-7:30 p.m., Barrette and Business Community Center 

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