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March 8, 2023
The Walsh WireA 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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Walsh News
A look at what is happening on campus.
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| Walsh University Hires First-Ever Veteran Affairs Coordinator, Launches Center for Veteran Affairs
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Walsh University is excited to announce that U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and Walsh Alum Joshua Ruiz ’21 has been appointed as Walsh’s first-ever Veteran Affairs Coordinator. Ruiz, who experienced first-hand the transition from active military to college student, truly understands the importance of this role and hopes his contagious “Cavalier pride” will help others feel welcome as he grows the veteran population on campus. In this role Ruiz will oversee the newly established Center for Veteran Affairs, which will serve the needs of veteran and military member students and their families. Read More
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| Walsh University Earns a Top Ten Military Friendly School Designation
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Walsh University has been designated as a Top Ten Military Friendly School earning its highest-ever ranking in the private schools offering a doctorate category with a No. 4 ranking following an announcement by the Military Friendly program March 7. Walsh University earned Top Ten Gold status honors for its support of veteran students and their dependents. Read More
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| 2023 Graduates, Take the Cavalier Graduation Survey!
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All students applying for graduation, including both 2023 graduate and undergraduate students, are invited to participate in the new Cavalier Graduate Survey relating to your experiences at Walsh University, future employment, and/or educational plans post-graduation. Spring graduates click here and use your Walsh University email to complete the survey. December graduates click here.
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Nominate a Walsh Woman of DistinctionThe Walsh Women of Distinction Awards celebrated annually in March honors the talents, gifts, and contributions that women within our Walsh community have made to the university through their faith, leadership, fields of study or teaching, community/campus service, academic excellence, and other notable accomplishments. The award categories include Emerging Leader Award (student), Excellence in Academic Leadership Award (female faculty), Excellence in Professional Leadership Award (female non-faculty), and Woman of Faith (student or employee). Awardees will be recognized at a luncheon on March 29. Nominations close at noon on Friday, March 10. Click here to nominate.
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| RSVP for the International Dinner and Cultural Festival
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Let’s give our international community a great showing! The annual International Dinner and Cultural Festival is an opportunity for the Walsh community to come together to celebrate our cultural diversity and to experience the music, fashion, food and traditions of the countries our international students represent. Featured performances include the University Choral, World Music Ensemble, traditional Nepalese and Indian dances, poetry, skits and singing by members of the Walsh community. Food will be provided by the World Student Organization and Sodexo. Tickets include dinner and entertainment and cost $15 for adults, $5 for students. RSVP Here
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Campus Updates & Shout-Outs
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Many thanks for the great collaborative efforts made by Cav Nation to pull together Walsh’s inaugural Cavs Connect Annual Conference, which took place Thursday, March 2, in the Barrette Business and Community Center. The University welcomed more than 90 guests, including faculty, staff, alumni, coaches, students and community members. From a powerful keynote on Leading with Cultural Humility by Dr. James Knight to our guest speakers, including Walsh alum Jenifer Hill ’10, Dr. Britt Cooper, and Nick Browning, there was something for everyone! Click here to see a video recap of the networking and professional development event.
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Professor Diane Belfiglio had her watercolor painting, Succulent Shadows I, accepted into the 19th Annual Bryn Du Art show in Granville, Ohio. It was one of 81 pieces accepted for the exhibition out of more than 680 entries. The show will be on display at the Bryn Du Historic Mansion until March 25.
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March 11-17: Viva Walsh Vegas: Click here for virtual event
March 13-18: Student Appreciation Week
March 23: Education for Life Colloquium: In this interfaith lecture, Jewish and Christian interpretations of humanity’s creation in the image of God are explored and their relevance to contemporary issues is considered. 6 p.m., Barrette Business and Community Center, Room B
March 25: International Dinner: 5 p.m., Auxiliary Gym in the Cecchini Family Health and Wellness Complex, Reservations required. Ticket prices are $15 per adult, $5 for students. RSVP Here
March 29: Cavs Cor Series – Forward: 6-8 p.m., Global Learning Center, RSVP Here
March 29: Women of Distinction Awards Luncheon – Save the Date
April 3: 12th Annual Student Art Exhibition: 3:30-5 p.m., Opening Reception at Birk Center for the Arts Atrium Gallery.
April 15: Spring Formal – Save the Date
April 24: Gary Farey Reverse Raffle, 5:30 p.m., Barrette Business and Community Center
May 6: Commencement, Click here for a complete schedule and other details regarding the 2023 Commencement ceremony.
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