Record-setting Freshman Class Enters Walsh University

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Times
Record-setting
Freshman Class Enters
Walsh University
plus:
Former class president
Dr. Peter Rogers

President’s Message
ere e Grow gain!
Another academic year began at Walsh on August 23rd as we welcomed our largest
freshman class ever—516; our most students ever—nearly 2,900; and our most employees
ever—801. And if you think we’re bored with these record numbers, you’ve been away too
long. Walsh is fueled by the enthusiasm of its students, its faculty, and its staff. We continue
to be excited about our students, our programs, and our development. Truly, the seeds we
have planted all these years are being harvested because we do believe that “…God gives
the increase.”
It’s our 49th year of education at Walsh. We do it in 24 buildings and nearly 550,000
square feet under roof. We do it with nearly 120 faculty and twice that in staff and
administrators. We do it with a belief that we are very good and we must become great. In
our words, we need to be “…a Catholic university of distinction.”
And so we’ll continue to finish our new community counseling clinic and our sports center.
We’ll complete our work on reaccreditation and we’ll plan our 50th anniversary in grand
style. We’ll add programs, seek funds for a new academic center, and build endowment to
support financial aid. We’ll monitor and examine all of our procedures, and we’ll improve in
every possible way.
Walsh University is an
independent, coeducational
Catholic, Liberal Arts and
Sciences Institution.
Founded by the Brothers of
Christian Instruction, Walsh
University is dedicated to
educating its students to
become leaders in service
to others through a valuesbased
education with an
international perspective in
the Judeo-Christian tradition.
inally, we'll passionately pursue our mission and seek to create a lasting
legacy. nd we'll do it all with a smile and a sense of hope. ruly, we have
been blessed.
Richard Jusseaume
President

Contents
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EDITORIAL STAFF:
Jason Fugitt
Dan Gravo
Teresa Griffin
Karen Hodge
Jacqueline Manser
Andrea Summerlot
02 Campus News
04 Lessons Learned in Uganda
06 A Look at the Numbers
08 Growth and Advancement in Nursing
11 First Full-Time Chaplain
12 Teaching, Learning and Collaboration
14 Reflections of a Class President
16 Donor Profile: Mary Sharp
17 Fall Sports Outlook
18 Alumni Notes
Graphic Designer:
Shane Brown
VICE PRESIDENT FOR
ADVANCEMENT AND
UNIVERSITY RELATIONS:
Bridgette Neisel
oFFICE OF ALUMNI:
Dan Gravo
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING:
Teresa Griffin
DIRECTOR OF UNIVERSITY
RELATIONS:
Andrea Summerlot
staff assistantS
Sarah Richards
Front cover:
Record–setting Freshman class
enters Walsh University
Record–setting Freshman class moving in.
change-of-address and general correspondence to:
Office of Alumni Relations
Dan Gravo
2020 East Maple Street
North Canton, OH 44720-3336
phone: 330.244.4752
e-mail: dgravo@walsh.edu
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campus news
Seeking a Deeper Understanding in Medjugorje
Medjugorje is a village in the southern part of Bosnia. The small parish of about
4,000 has become famous due to a series of reported visions of the Virgin Mary
that began in 1981 and still continue today. Each year, the Sanctuary of the Queen
of Peace has attracted thousands of pilgrims and tourists. For the third year, Walsh
University President Richard Jusseaume and First Lady Theresa Jusseaume led a group
of 10 students in June on a spiritual pilgrimage that included religious sites in Italy and
Medjugorje, Bosnia.
In addition to gaining a greater understanding of important religious events, students
received up to six credit hours toward graduation for participating in the trip. Walsh
University’s Campus Minister, Father Jordan Turano, taught a course entitled “Mary
through the Ages.”
Dr. Linda L. Barclay Named AMHCA President-Elect 2009-2010
Dr. Linda Barclay, Professor and Program Director of Counseling and Human
Development programs at Walsh University, has been elected President-Elect of the
American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA) and will serve as President
in 2009-2010. AMHCA (www.amhca.org) is the second largest divisional affiliate
of the American Counseling Association and the national professional organization
which serves some 6,000 clinical mental health counselors. Dr. Barclay has taught at
Walsh University since 1984, initially in the graduate counseling program, later in the
undergraduate psychology program and the graduate counseling program. Over the
last 7 years she has served as Director of the graduate counseling program.
Walsh Introduces Music Minor
Committed to providing its students with a higher education that fosters critical thinking,
effective communication, spiritual growth, and personal, professional and cultural
development, Walsh University is expanding its Music Department with the addition of
a new music minor. Students will be offered classes that are more specialized in music.
The music history and traditions of various cultures will be a crucial focus of the minor.
Walsh University students will also learn more about further opportunities in music
education. Through study in the basics of music theory and the history of music and its
role in general history, the minor is designed to not only further interests in the music
field, but also help broaden a student’s liberal education and support interdisciplinary
goals. The music minor will also feature lessons in piano and voice, which may
prompt the addition of accommodating faculty and voice specialists depending on the
demand from students. Walsh plans to implement the music minor in the Fall of 2008.
t o p to b o t t o m :
Medjugorje Trip
Dr. Linda Barclay
Jennifer Craig
Walsh Begins New Men’s Lacrosse Club
Walsh will launch a new men’s lacrosse club for the spring 2010 season. Recruitment
efforts for team members will begin in the fall of 2009, with official play to begin in
the spring of 2010. Player tryout information will be announced later this year after
the part time head coach has been appointed.
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Lacrosse is one of the fastest growing team sports in the United States. Youth
participation in the sport has grown over 500% since 1999 to nearly 250,000. No
sport has grown faster at the high school level over the last 10 years, and there are
now an estimated 200,000 high school players. It has emerged as one of the fastestgrowing
sports over the last six years at the NCAA level, with more than 500 college
club programs competing at the college level. Lacrosse will begin formally at Walsh
as a club sport until additional NAIA teams are created and a national Lacrosse
championship opportunity is organized by the NAIA.
New Counseling Clinic Opens this Fall Preparing Counselors in Service to Others
Walsh University’s Counseling and Human Development (CHD) program will open
its first ever state-of-the-art counseling clinic this Fall. With more than 100 men and
women pursuing a career in counseling, the facility comes as a welcome change to
the students who often had to seek clinical experience away from the University. Now,
CHD students will be able to acquire more practicum experience under the direct
supervision of experienced faculty. Clinical services at the new Walsh clinic will
focus on low-income, uninsured clients and those less fortunate.
Jennifer Craig Named New Director of Gift Planning
Walsh University is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Craig as the
new Director of Gift Planning. In her new position, Craig will be directly responsible
for the administration of the Planned Giving Program and capital projects solicitation.
Her particular focus will be on identifying, cultivating and successfully soliciting new
prospects to the University. The Director will collaborate with other members of the
advancement team on special event planning and fundraising objectives and goals
while assisting in the coordination and development of external committees. Craig
previously served as Development Associate for the Department of Fund Development
at the YMCA of Greater Cleveland. Prior to that, she acted as the Walsh University
Phone-A-Thon Co-Supervisor and Annual Giving Intern from January to April 2008. She
holds her master’s in Higher Education Administration and Student Personnel from Kent
State University and her bachelor’s degree in Education from Slippery Rock University.
2008 Walsh Fund Exceeds Goal!
Walsh University again celebrated another successful Walsh Fund campaign by
surpassing its dollar goal of $550,000. Funding from this popular annual campaign
supports the entire University and our mission.The Walsh Fund provides financial support
that can be directed to the area of greatest need, including student scholarships, faculty
research and service learning opportunities. Overall alumni participation continues
to grow each year, and we are grateful for the over 350 families of current Walsh
students who supported the parent portion of the fund. A special thanks to everyone who
continues to support Walsh University and this important annual campaign.
New Hires
With the start of the 2008-09 school year, we
are also pleased to welcome the following new
staff and faculty members to Walsh University:
• Dr. Sharon Black, Professor and Director of
Research for Nursing
• Melissa Byelene, Clinical Assistant Professor
• Dr. Will Cooley, Assistant Professor of History
• Britt Cooper, Assistant Professor of Music
/Director of Fine Arts
• Jennifer Craig, Director of Gift Planning
• Dr. William Davis, Assistant Professor of
Government and Foreign Affairs
• Richard DeLuca, Visiting Professional
Instructor of Spanish
• Dr. Ron Fountain, Dean, School of Business
• Dr. Chad Gerber, Assistant
Professor of Theology
• Dr. Terri Hamm, Assistant Professor of
Counseling and Human Development
/Director of the Community Mental Health
Counseling Center
• Elizabeth Juelich, Director for
Service Learning
• Azra Karajic, Assistant Professor of
Counseling and Human Development
• Samantha Naug, Nursing Lab Coordinator
• Ryan Ozar, Director of Global Learning
• Dr. Jaime Paz, Clinical Associate Professor
Physical Therapy
• Dr. Michael Petrochuk, Director of the
MBA program
• Dr. Matthew Powell, Assistant Professor
of Theology
• Michael Reolfi, Assistant Professor
of Business
• Father Christopher m. Saliga, Chaplain
• Kelly Selby, Assistant Professor of History
• Dr. Michelle Ingram Spain, Director of the
Center of Business Collaboration and
Associate Professor of Business
• Dr. Joseph Wayand, Assistant Professor
of Psychology
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Lessons Learned in Uganda
It certainly was not planned. But
when the final list of participants
was completed for Walsh’s May trip
to Uganda, Amy Malaska noted
that the entire group was female.
“We actually didn’t think much of it,”
said Malaska. “Then we arrived at Meeting
Point International (MPI) in Uganda and
we were greeted by drums, dancing and
representatives of the 3,000 women
who live there. Listening to their
stories, it struck me how vastly different
our lives have been.”
Ten Walsh students and three faculty
members spent two weeks taking or
delivering classes and completing
local service projects in partnership
with the Kisubi Brothers Center of
Uganda Martyr’s University, Walsh’s
companion University in Uganda.
The group was led by Dr. Penny
Bove, social and behavioral sciences
division chair, Jo Anna Kelly,
sociology professor, and Amy
Malaska, dean of students. The first
global learning program to Uganda
was in May 2007 and included a
group of eight students.
Though the Ugandan constitution
includes gender equality, the longheld
cultural practices of 52 tribes
do not always reflect it. In most
incidents, women are disadvantaged
in terms of their earning power,
their access to education and their
employment status. In addition,
Ugandan women face cultural
chauvinism in other areas: for
example, in some traditional
cultures, a woman cannot
own property.
Despite these hardships, or perhaps
because of them, what struck the
Walsh students the most was the
grace, compassion and generosity
of the women at MPI. For most
of their lives, these women were
treated as second class citizens,
or worse, as property. Some had
found refuge at MPI from abusive
relationships. Many were abandoned
or neglected by their families and
husbands because of sickness or
HIV/AIDS. But together the group
found strength and for the first time
in their lives… self-worth. It was
their generous spirit in the midst of
personal poverty that not only had a
profound affect on the entire Walsh
group, but also made international
news. The special group at MPI
unexpectedly earned international
recognition when they assisted
Hurricane Katrina victims in 2005
through a donation to relief efforts
raised by grinding rocks in the
quarry and selling handmade jewelry.
When asked why they would
donate to strangers in a foreign
county, the women of MPI responded
simply “we wanted to help our
brothers and sisters in America.”
Throughout the trip, Malaska kept
a travel diary that she emailed home
to her friends at Walsh. As the days
wore on, her sense of frustration
became more apparent as the two
groups, American women and
Ugandans, struggled to work
together across the gender divide.
“I thought our greatest challenges
would center on the basics – things
you expect like language, environment,
food, etc. It was an eye opening
experience to live in such a
male-dominated society as an
American woman.”
Each evening the North Canton
group would meet to “process” and
pray about what they had experienced
during the day. It was a time of
reflection and discussion that
helped the group filter through their
thoughts and find solace from any
culture shock they were experiencing.
But they weren’t alone in their adjustment.
The Ugandan Walsh students,
mostly male, also struggled
with a form of culture shock when
faced with the reality of self-sufficient
Americans who were politely
vocal about tribal customs that
placed women in subservient roles.
When collaborating on service projects,
the Walsh group encountered
little resistance to creating necklaces
for resale. But when it came to
physical labor or traditional “men’s
work,” two cultures collided as the
Walsh students insisted they could
paint walls or dig and plant trees
alongside the Ugandans for the
school renovation project.
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“We would have lighthearted moments watching
these very proud men struggle with an entire
group of fiercely independent American women.
I truly don’t think they knew what to do with
us,” said Dr. Bove. “But always we were treated
with kindness and even respect. I like to
think we taught them as much as they taught
us, in our short time together.”
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Record-setting
Freshman Class Enters Walsh University
“Walsh’s reputation continues to spread, and, when visitors come to campus and
become more familiar with our programs and mission, they are impressed by what
they see,” said Brett Freshour, Vice President for Enrollment Management. “The
fact that this year’s admissions have exceeded early projections is just one
more example that Walsh is moving in the right direction.”
2008-09 School Year
A Look at the Numbers
Largest Freshman Class............. 516
Largest Student Enrollment... 2,831
Full-time Undergraduates
at Main Campus.................... 1,788
Graduate Students.................... 417
SPS Students............................ 325
Residents on Campus............. 1039
Aultman Nursing Program....... 190
Transfer Students........................ 63
Post Secondary........................... 35
International Students ............... 38
Countries Represented................ 24
Largest Walsh Workforce.......... 801
Buildings.................................... 24
Square Footage.................. 550,000
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Growth and
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With a projected need for 1.2 million nurses
by 2012 and a shortage of active nurses in
the field today, Walsh University is making
every effort to advance its nursing program
in the coming year. With remarkable growth
in recent years through the expansion of
its facilities, outreach efforts, resources and
enrollment, Walsh has turned to its nursing
program with plans already in place to raise
program entry standards, implement an
accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing
(BSN) option and provide state-of-the-art
technology in its labs to give students the
experience they need.
Raising Undergraduate
Entry Standards
The Walsh nursing program has raised the bar
for entry in an effort to admit and retain a more
qualified and successful undergraduate base.
As of Fall of 2007, students entering
the program are considered pre-nursing
students. They are presented with basic
prerequisite nursing courses with which they
must achieve a GPA of 2.75 in order to be
admitted into the program.
“The purpose is for retention and success,”
says Linda Linc, Chair of the Division of
Nursing at Walsh University. “Students are
taking this more seriously now. We’re
getting students who work harder and come
in better prepared with this format. Will
we lose some students Yes. But with this
format we won’t have a high attrition rate.”
Accelerated BSN Option
Recently approved by the National League
for Nursing Accrediting Commission
(NLNAC), Walsh’s Nursing Division will
also begin a newly designed accelerated
BSN nursing option in May of 2009. Often
equated to a second degree program, the
accelerated track is open to individuals
who already have a bachelor’s degree (of
any kind) who wish to pursue a career in
nursing. After recognizing the shortage of
nurses around the country, responding to
community interest and national trends in
nursing and seeing what other schools have
accomplished with an accelerated program,
Walsh is eager to launch this unique
accelerated program.
“What we’re trying to accomplish with this
program is to get more nurses out into the
workforce in a shorter period of time,” says
Linc. “The bottom line is that if you have a
bachelor’s degree and if you come to us and
you’ve completed the prerequisite courses,
you will then complete the nursing content
in only 15 months and graduate with a BSN
degree. So rather than someone coming
back and needing to spend another three or
four years, we get these people out quickly,
while maintaining the quality and rigor of
the nursing curriculum.”
In order to be eligible for the accelerated
program, one must have a minimum of a
bachelor’s degree from an accredited, fouryear
institution of higher learning, meet
Walsh University admission requirements,
have a minimum overall cumulative GPA of
3.0 or higher from their earned degree, have
a minimum of 3.0 or higher for the required
prerequisite course work, complete the
prerequisite courses and interview with the
Division of Nursing Admissions Committee.
International students must meet University
admission requirements pertaining to the
international student. Admission for the
program will occur once a year in May.
Currently, Walsh plans to accept 10-15
students in 2009 for the accelerated nursing
option. Prior to the adoption of the
accelerated track, nursing students who
met prerequisite requirements entered
Walsh’s nursing program at the sophomore
level, requiring them to still undergo three
years of study before they could complete
the degree.
Continued on page 10
Advancements
in the Nursing Program
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sophomores can use it to learn how to take
blood pressure or our seniors can use it for
critical care skills. Faculty can purchase
scenarios for SimMan as well as program
their own scenarios. We can make SimMan
speak Spanish if we want to, which also
prepares students for other cases they may
encounter in the field. It really is amazing.”
Funding for the SimMan came in part from
the Albert W. and Edith V. Flowers Charitable
Foundation and the Ada & Helen Rank
Charitable Trust.
On the Horizon
Walsh University is looking ahead to continue
the growth of its nursing program. Currently
the division is developing a graduate level
nursing program pending approval and
accreditation. The program is anticipated to
launch in 2010.
SimMan
Walsh University is not only raising the bar
academically but technologically. Currently,
the Walsh Nursing program has established
a virtual reality laboratory, which houses
simulation devices and related software that
helps students master clinical skills and be
better able to perform in a clinical setting.
A valuable teaching tool, students will
enhance their learning experience and
proficiency in procedures through simulated
scenarios via a SimMan patient simulator.
Designed by Laerdal Medical, a world-wide
leader in supplying this type of technology,
SimMan Universal Patient Simulator is a
portable, patient simulator with a realistic
anatomy designed to train nursing students
and enhance team training for clinical
efficiency. This mobile manikin can be
programmed by nursing faculty to have any
ailment or injury in order to challenge and
test students and improve decision-making
skills during realistic care scenarios. The
device allows learners to practice extreme
emergency treatments of a patient as well.
SimMan is able to breath and talk, among
many other features. Nursing students can
even change the anatomy of the manikin to
practice the treatment of female patients.
“It’s a model that students can respond to,”
says Linc. “Faculty run it by computer and
we can make it talk to students. You can
program him to react and respond as a real
patient may respond in a clinical setting.”
“With our program getting bigger and our
students competing with other area schools
for clinical spots out in the hospitals, it is
becoming more difficult for students to
obtain the experience they need,” says
Linc. “But having SimMan on campus
allows our students to get that experience
now and on many different levels. We can
make it a fairly simple scenario or we can
make it extremely complex. So, our
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Walsh Growth
Sparks Need for First Full Time Chaplain
A growing liturgical community prompted the need to hire the first
full time University Chaplain to exclusively serve the Walsh community
of almost 3,000 persons. As Chaplain, Father Christopher M. Saliga,
O.P., R.N., will be responsible for sacramental and liturgical ministry
of the entire Walsh community. Father Chris will also work closely
with campus ministry in the development of faith based programming
for students, faculty and staff at Walsh.
“We are honored that such a charismatic and devoted inspirational
leader will serve as our chaplain,” said Richard Jusseaume, President
of Walsh University. “His experience, background in higher education,
and outgoing personality will all be assets to our University
community.”
From 1984 to 1988, he served in the United States Army as a
Combat Medic and Paratrooper with both conventional and unconventional
American and Korean forces. From 1988 to 1992, Father
Chris completed his Bachelor of Science (Nursing) at the Franciscan
University of Steubenville, after which he accepted a commission
as a United States Navy Nurse Corps Officer. Upon completing his
active Naval service in 1996, Fr. Chris served as a clinical nursing
instructor while also serving as a Navy Nurse Corps Officer with the
United States Marine Corps Reserve after which he entered the
Dominican Order in 1998. During his most recent assignment,
Father Chris served as a health care chaplain and ethicist with the
Dominican Friars Health Care Ministry of New York, St. Catherine
of Siena Church and Prior. In that capacity, he served in collaboration
with Hospital for Special Surgery, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer
Center and New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical Center.
Within campus ministry, he served part time at both Columbia and
Quinnipiac Universities. Father Chris was ordained a priest in 2005.
In a related move, Monsignor Lewis Gaetano will transition from
part-time Walsh chaplain to full time Chair for the Division of
Theology as well as Director of Graduate Program in Theology,
Director of the Catholic Studies Institute and Associate Professor
of Theology. Msgr. Gaetano began at Walsh in 2003.
“We are grateful that Father Lew was able to serve as both part-time
chaplain and educator over the past 5 years,” said Jusseaume. “His
hard work and dedication helped to strengthen the Walsh liturgical
community. His compassion and vision have created a solid faith
based foundation for our campus ministry department to continue
its growth.”
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Teaching,
earning
and
ollaboration
in Our Classrooms
Much has changed in the world of education in the past 50 years
since the founding of Walsh University. What has not changed
is Walsh’s commitment to develop educators to serve all willing
learners in a global society. Today the Division of Education at
Walsh thrives because of its greatest strength – the collaboration and
creativity of its faculty, staff, students and alumni.
Education faculty members believe the best classroom is the actual
school and community classrooms with P-12 students. Service
learning partnerships with area districts, private schools and
community agencies help education students understand the social
and cultural factors influencing the way children learn. Some of
these community collaborations include a co-teaching model in the
North Canton School District, mock interviews with area educators
and a new Urban Outreach Program.
Modeling Best Practices
At Northwood Elementary School, Walsh professors Cinda Harold
and Betty Marko are collaborating with the Northwood principal
and teachers to demonstrate the benefits and challenges associated
with the practice of “co-teaching” in a classroom. What makes their
collaboration unique is the pairing of Intervention Specialist Professor
Betty Marko with Early Childhood Professor Cinda Harold.
Intervention Specialists are trained to work with special needs children
with mild to moderate disabilities in the general classroom.
“It is a benefit for our students to experience a true working
collaboration between general education and special education
teachers in a real class setting,” said Marko. “Because of the move
towards inclusion, it is very likely that once our students enter the
school environment, they will share their classroom and lesson
plans with an intervention specialist.”
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The inclusion model of teaching became law
with the 1997 Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act (IDEA) which mandates that
whereever possible, special needs students
should be placed in the general classroom.
Through the co-teaching model, student
teachers will learn how to collaborate to
differentiate instruction to meet the needs
of all students, while recognizing individual
learning patterns in the classroom.
“This is characteristic of what is happening
in our entire division,” said Jeannie DeFazio,
Division Chair. “Faculty are initiating
creative ideas and collaborating in new
and exciting ways with local community
agencies. Their efforts continue to enhance
our curriculum.”
It’s All in the Preparation
Another example that sets the Division of
Education apart is the “student teaching”
experience. Walsh education students are
immediately introduced to a real classroom
environment beginning in their freshman
year of study. This is typically not initiated
in most universities until a student’s junior
year. All Division of Education students are
required to spend an extra semester in their
student teaching classroom prior to their
student teaching experience. The semester
before their formal student teaching experience,
each student is required to spend time
observing, assisting, and teaching lessons
with their cooperating teachers in a mentoring
relationship. This extra semester offers a
useful familiarity of the classroom that
creates a more meaningful student teaching
experience overall.
That kind of consideration follows a Walsh
education student beyond graduation
throughout their careers. Mock interviews
are a key component to preparing students for
their first job interviews. Prior to graduation,
Walsh faculty members work with each
student in a series of mock interviews
organized with local school administrators
and area district superintendents.
“In May, every graduating student practiced
interviewing with a superintendent or principal,”
said DeFazio. “The environment was realistic
and professional. The mock interviews have
evolved to a place where students can polish
their interview skills and practice presenting
their e-portfolios and samples of prepared
lesson plans.”
A Commitment to Service
Learning
Community outreach is one of the principal
components of an education at Walsh and
a vital part of campus culture. In a unique
collaboration, Walsh’s Theology and Education
divisions joined forces for the first time
this past spring to launch the new Urban
Outreach Program. Originally aimed at
the growing Hispanic population in Stark
County, the program has since grown to
include all minorities who are in need of
educational mentoring. The program combines
education practices with the mission and
compassion of theological outreach. In
addition to a Hispanic Summer Camp at
St. Anthony’s Church in Canton, Walsh has
partnered with St. Paul’s Catholic Church
of Canton as a base for satellite sites
throughout the county, assisting schools and
the community with tutorial and enrichment
programs for children and families.
During the “Passport to Success” summer
outreach camp organized by Connie Smith,
Walsh Theology Education Hispanic
Outreach Coordinator, twenty-one Walsh
students worked with local Hispanic students
to improve their speaking, reading and writing
skills in preparation for the new school year.
In an effort to bridge the gap between
Hispanic and American cultures, Walsh
education students undergo focused coursework
and training in educational instruction
and ministry practices.
As the world of education continues to
evolve and change, Walsh remains committed
to providing a relevant and meaningful
educational experience for students, faculty
and community members. The combination
of expertise and an understanding of the
diverse needs of children, provides a foundation
that promotes intellectual development
and the spiritual formation of students who
will graduate from Walsh as leaders in the
world of education.
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Reflections
of a Class President – Life after Walsh
“Thus graduation from Walsh
College is the end to something,
but the beginning to so much more.”
The Lamp, 1964
My personal journey of self-discovery really began after I graduated
from Walsh in 1964. Up until then, I had lived a strict Catholic life
in Cleveland – attended St. Ignatius High School and John Carroll
University my freshman year of college. So when I looked to leave
home for the first time, my brother, William Rogers ‘64, and I
decided to look into this new Catholic college we had heard about
in North Canton. It was affordable and just enough distance from
home to safely test our independence and freedom.
We enrolled our sophomore year and together joined the tight knit
community on the one building campus. After my experiences in
a large school like St. Ignatius, I really appreciated the small class
size. Looking back, I can see now how exciting it was to be a part
of something that felt monumental. The newness of the school
appealed to a part of my nature I had not yet fully discovered. We
felt like we were laying the groundwork, establishing the culture
and traditions for future generations of Walsh graduates. We felt a
sense of responsibility to the Brothers who dedicated their lives to
teaching us. We knew them personally and they were involved in
our lives. We felt a sense of obligation to make them proud and to
continue to learn beyond our four years at Walsh – because that is
what they expected of us.
It was at Walsh that I discovered one of the greatest loves in my
life - a love of learning. Through two of my favorite classes taught
by Brother Robert, Logic and Art Appreciation, it was this love of
learning that propelled and sustained me through all of the different
stages in my life. I gained a sense of responsibility and purpose in
life to leave something a little better for having been there.
Dr. Peter Rogers and his wife Emile
I became very active at Walsh. I played softball, football and served
as Sports Editor for The Lamp and The Spectator. I was a Student
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First Senior Class President Marched in honor of Dr. King One of the Best Doctors in America
Council member, and I guess my Walsh
“claim to fame” would be that I ran for office
and became the first Senior Class President.
As I look back now, I see how sheltered we
were. Not realizing the turmoil our country
would be plunged into in just 4 short years.
After Walsh, I attended Loyola University
for grad school and made the commitment
to enroll in the University of Tennessee
Medical School. I was one of only 6 students
admitted that year not from Tennessee. I
think of this time as one of transformation
in my life. I was living in a fraternity house
with 20 other guys – all white Christians.
And I was surprised to find myself labeled
as the liberal Yankee because I was a fan of
Martin Luther King, Jr. His assassination
had a profound effect on me. I was in my
second year of residency at St. Joseph
Hospital in Memphis when they brought
Dr. King into our ER room and pronounced
him dead. It was a Thursday. That Monday,
I was one of only a handful of white protestors
to join the group of 2,000 to march
through Memphis. My sign read “Honor
King. End Racism.”
From Tennessee my life’s path took me to
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, for 2 years
and then to my residency at Children’s Hospital
in Akron where I practiced for 14 years.
I began to specialize in adolescent substance
abuse and have since become an expert on
treatment opportunities. My strong faith
and that love of learning from Walsh helped
me to overcome personal struggles in life –
and also helped me earn 18 initials after my
name! Not many know this, but I published
a book in 1985 about my own substance
abuse battle, under the pseudonym Patrick
Riley, titled The Private Practice. I even
appeared on Oprah Winfrey where she
called me Dr. Riley the entire show.
Lately, it seems I am coming full circle back
to Walsh. Just recently I had the honor of
co-authoring a chapter for a textbook with
a recent Walsh grad, Anthony Lattavo, on
Performance Enhancing Drugs. And for
the first time in a decade, I’ll be back this
October to speak to Walsh athletes about
the dangers of substance abuse. I can’t wait
to see the campus. From what I’ve heard,
my small one building college has also
transformed over the years. I’m sure it has
changed and grown just as much as I have
since 1964 when we were both young and
green. But at our core, we will always share
that love of learning and knowledge that has
been instrumental in shaping both our paths.
Where is he now
Dr. Peter Rogers ’64 and his wife Emilie live in
Westerville, Ohio, with children Lindsey (23),
Danny (21), Timmy (19) and Bonnie (14).
Dr. Rogers is a Clinical Professor of Pediatrics
at OSU College of Medicine where he also
serves on the Admissions Committee of
the Medical School. He specializes in teen
substance abuse cases at the Division of
Adolescent Medicine at Nationwide
Children’s Hospital in Columbus and travels the
country to speak about adolescent substance
abuse treatments.
Though never officially notified and only
discovered when his daughter “googled” him,
Dr. Rogers was listed as “One of the Best
Doctors in America” by BestDoctors.Com in
2005 and 2007. He has written/co-authored at
least 6 books on adolescent substance abuse.
He currently is one of four members on the US
Anti-Doping Agency Committee responsible for
screening athletes for the Olympic games in China.
He writes “I have 18 initials after my name.
That and $5 will get me a cup of coffee at
Starbucks.”
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fall 2008

Mary Sharp
Chapel Gift
Marks Life of Love and Faith
It is not always the largest gift that makes
the biggest impact.
The view from her door may have changed
over the years, but for Mary Sharp she can
still clearly picture her late husband William
knocking on the door over 64 years ago.
Her home may have changed, but her street
name has not. Her life’s roots run deep in
family and Catholic faith in Canton. All
three combined in 2005 with the most
fitting tribute she could imagine for her
late husband – a pew named in the honor
of William Sharp and Family in the newly
constructed Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Chapel at Walsh University.
“I wanted to make a gift in honor of Bill
that would also reflect our faith, foundation
and life together for over 60 years,” said
Mary. “I wanted to create a lasting memorial
for my kids, and their kids, that was both
personal and unique.”
At the young age of 11, Mary lost her father.
Her mother, suddenly widowed with 3
children, began to sell parcels of the family
farm as income. William’s sister and her
family were one of the purchasers. Their paths
crossed for the first time on Christmas Day.
William appeared at the back door of their
home and said his pregnant sister had sent
him over to look “for the girl with the guitar.”
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“I can remember looking up and seeing him
standing there and I thought ‘hmm, I wonder
what this man will mean to me in my life,’ ”
said Mary. “I just had a feeling that he
would somehow be significant.”
They were married in 1942 when Mary
was18. Bill, a contractor, literally built their
first home with the help of his brother and
dad. The home stayed in the family, even
when Bill and Mary moved to Michigan in
the 1969. It is the same home that Mary
now lives. Her first child, Maurita Ann, was
born soon after they married and, with the
start of their new family, Mary did not have
any plans to go to college. Bill’s job required
that he travel a lot, and she filled her time
raising their children – Maurita Ann, Theresa
Louise, Daniel Joseph and David William–
and maintaining their Canton home.
It wasn’t until she was in her 40’s that Mary
started thinking about a college education.
Back in the 1960’s, Mary wasn’t considered
a “traditional” Walsh student. She was married
and had 4 children. Looking back, she
characterizes herself as a very independent
woman who liked to stay busy. She first enrolled
at Walsh to help fill time while working
at Central Catholic High School where
her son Daniel was enrolled. Her oldest
daughter Maurita Ann was married, Theresa
Louise was studying to become a Sister of
Notre Dame, Daniel was in high school
and David was attending grade school at
St. Michael’s. She worked, stayed busy with
her children, and took one class at a time to
earn her degree in education. Her husband
William spent many days on the road working
in construction. During that time, he was
completing two hydroelectrical plants in Liberia,
Africa. She laughs when she recalls that he
complained that she didn’t write as often as
he’d like because she was so busy with her
books. After earning her degree at Walsh in
1969, she moved with her husband Bill to
Michigan where she taught Catholic school
for eight years. They moved to Missouri
where they lived for 20 years before returning
to their former home in Canton.
Through gifts large and small over the
years, Mary built a tradition of generosity
to Walsh. Bill passed away in 2004, but
their love story and marriage spanned over
62 years and continues today in the heart
of Mary, her family and through her gift to
Walsh. Their legacy will not only be a pew
in the Chapel but their example of a life
of love, charity and loyalty that has set a
high standard for other alumni, parents and
friends to follow.

Fall marks not only the beginning of a new
academic year, but also the start of new
athletic seasons for six varsity teams at
Walsh University. This year’s fall line up
includes football, men’s and women’s soccer,
women’s volleyball, and men’s and women’s
cross country.
Walsh’s football team returns 32 letter
winners and 13 starters. Head Coach Jim
Dennison, the only coach in the history of
the program (13 yrs.), returns for his 27th
year as a collegiate head coach. The Cavs
are also bringing some talented freshmen to
go along with several transfers who could
make an immediate impact. The Cavs play
their home opener on September 6 against
West Liberty.
The men’s soccer team returns 16 letter
winners and six starters for Head Coach
Tim Mead. Mead is in his 27th year on the
bench for the Cavs. Walsh finished 8-7-2
overall last year, and, like the football program,
will rely an their outstanding recruiting class
and returning veterans to continue their
winning ways. The Cavs open the
home season with the Subway/
Comfort Inn Classic on August
29 and 30. The Cavs have 10
home games, six under
the lights.
Walsh’s women’s soccer is
coming off one of their
most successful seasons in
school history. The Cavs
finished 13-3-2 overall for
veteran Head Coach Ed
Vargo (8th yr.). The Cavs
return 10 letter winners and six
starters. Walsh plays seven home
games, two under the lights, including
the Malone game on Tuesday,
October 18, at 7 pm.
One of the American Mideast Conference’s
most successful volleyball programs returns to
action in late August (Cornerstone Tournament),
and opens the home season against rival
Malone on Tuesday, September 9, at 7 pm.
Head Coach Krista Singleton (5th yr.)
returns eight letter winners and five starters
from the 2007 team that finished 29-9 and
10-2 in the very competitive AMC South.
The Cavs will be bolstered by an outstanding
recruiting class.
Walsh’s men’s cross country team returns
top veterans from last year’s 49-14 team
that qualified an individual for the National
Cross Country Championships. Head
Coach Dan McCallion begins his 32nd
year at the helm and is looking forward to
the run at the national championships this
season. The Cavs schedule features the
first-ever Ric Sayre Invitational on Saturday,
September 13, at 10 am. Sayre is a former
two-time All-American for the Cavs.
The women’s cross country team returns one
national qualifier, along with top veterans
from last year’s successful 37-28 campaign.
Head Coach Al Campbell is in his 10th
season at Walsh and feels this year’s recruiting
class is one of his finest. The women compete
with the same schedule as the men, and
will also be featured in first ever Ric Sayre
Invitational.
Homecoming is the weekend of September
26. The football team is home on Saturday
(9/27) to Quincy University (12 pm/Fawcett
Stadium). The weekend will be highlighted
by the Wall of Fame Dinner on Friday night
(9/26), with induction ceremonies at
halftime on Saturday.
Athletic Facilities
Dedication Planned
September 26
Walsh University will celebrate and
formally dedicate its new athletic facilities
and completed enhancements in a special
ceremony on September 26. As a part
of the ceremony, special recognition will
be given to the generous donors whose
gifts helped to fund the Klekotka Tennis
Complex, the eight lane track, the baseball
field, Milazzo Soccer Field, the Gaetano
M. Cecchini Family Health and Wellness
Complex and the Vasco Sports Athletic
Field. The ceremony will be followed by
tours of the facilities and lunch.
“The response from our donors has been
remarkable,” said Bridgette Neisel, Vice
President of Advancement and University
Relations. “We thought it was fitting to host
the event during homecoming weekend
when the entire Walsh community of staff,
students and alumni can come together
to celebrate these beautiful facilities and
collectively thank our donors for their
generous support of Walsh.”
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fall 2008

marriages
2000
Lisa Dotterweich was married to Dr.
Theodore Bryan on August 16, 2008. The
newlyweds reside in Sioux City, Iowa.
2003
Rebecca Coneglio was married to Benjamin
Staudt (’06) on September 1, 2007. Rebecca
is the Director of Freshman Admissions at
Walsh University and Ben is self employed
as a software developer. The couple resides
in North Canton, Ohio. 1
2007
Meghan Snider was married to Aaron
J. Wilson on December 29, 2007. Meghan
is employed with State Farm Insurance and
Aaron is employed at Sternberg, Newman,
& Associates. The couple resides in
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
class notes
1971
J. Patrick Gannon is employed by Humana
Marketpoint, which provides Medicare to
senior citizens. Patrick and his wife Carol
reside in North Canton, Ohio.
1973
Beverly (Albright) Goethals is a Kindergarten
Teacher at St. Malachy Catholic School.
Beverly resides in Geneseo, Illinois.
1974
John Wilton is the owner and a consultant
at J.H. Wilton & Associates in Orchard
Park, New York.
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1
1975
Carol-Ann Schindel received The Ohio
Society of CPAs’ 2008 Outstanding Legislator
Award, the Society’s highest recognition for
a member of the Ohio General Assembly.
Representative Schindel is the owner of
Kolita & Company and the only CPA in
the Ohio General Assembly.
1979
Mary Kay Reese is a member of the
AutismSpeaks.org Cleveland Chapter and
is a committee member of the Walk for
Autism Now. MaryKay is committeed to
finding the cure for Autism. Her son, Jordan,
has a form of autism called Aspergers.
MaryKay is looking for people to become
involved with this wonderful organization and
participate in the 2008 walk at Progressive
Field. Please contact her if you are interested
at mkreese4359@sbcglobal.net.
1980
Beverly (Ciricosta) DeHaven is employed
by Canton City Schools as the Fairmount
Elementary School Principal.
1984
Judith (Sliman) Humphries is the Vice
President at Sliman’s Printery. Judith and
her husband, Robert (’82), reside in
Canton, Ohio.
1984
Jean (Hackel) Miller is a Mechanical
Engineer at General Motors in Detroit,
where she is working on control systems
for hybrid vehicles. Jean resides in Plymouth,
Michigan, with her two children and husband
Greg. Greg Miller is an Electrical Engineer.
Jean says “hi” to her Walsh suitemates,
Marybeth Naim and Samar Salvino.
1986
Melynda Johnson is employed by Weichert
Realtors, Hallmark Properties, as a Sales
Associate. Melynda and her husband Phillip
reside in Port Orange, Florida.
1988
Lisa (Gulling) Baylor is a teacher at Regina
Coeli/St. Joseph School. Lisa resides in Alliance
with her husband, Steven, and her four children.
1989
Milan Manoj Dayalal is employed by Dakota
Software as the Director of Sales. He resides
with his wife Rupal in Brecksville, Ohio.
1989
Lisa Martin completed her PhD in Sociology
from Case Western Reserve University. Lisa
is currently the Research Administrator and
Manager of Biostatistics and Epidemiology
for Cardiac Surgery Research at the Inova
Heart & Vascular Institute in Falls Church,
Virginia. She resides in Sterling, Virginia,
with her Rhodesian Ridgeback dog, Leah.
1992
David Pfeil is the President/Owner of The
Mortgage Experts, Inc. David resides in North
Canton with his wife Michelle (Breting) (’95),
and their two children Chase and Ashley.
1994
John Walsh is employed by GIE Media as a
Magazine Editor. John and his wife Jenifer
reside in Bay Village, Ohio.
1996
Deborah Novak is the Assistant Dean of
Students at Bowling Green State University
in Bowling Green, Ohio. Her work responsibilities
include adjudicating violations
of the Student Code of Conduct, assisting
with Crisis and Emergency Management,
and serving as the advisor to the University
Mascots: Freddie and Frieda Falcon!
1998
Paul Jacob graduated from Ohio University
College of Medicine with a degree in
Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Paul Jacob started
his residency on July 1, 2008, at Grant Medical
Center/Doctor’s Hospital of Columbus in
Columbus, Ohio. He will be completing his
residency in orthopedic surgery.

1999
Jeffrey Bulgrin is a Science Teacher at
Shaker Heights High School. Jeffrey resides
in Stow, Ohio.
1999
Nancy Peterhansen is teaching Pharmacology,
Medical Lab Procedures, and Medical Office
Procedures at Stark State College. Nancy
and her husband Mark reside in North
Canton, Ohio.
2000
Julianne Buynak was promoted to manager
in the tax department at Bober, Markey,
Fedorovich & Company. Julianne has been
with BMFC since 2004. Julianne received
her Master’s of Taxation and Juris Doctorate
from The University of Akron. Julianne
resides in Brecksville, Ohio.
2000
Garee McCully has been named the new
head girls basketball coach at Louisville
High School in Louisville, Ohio. Garee has
served the last six years as the JV coach.
Garee is a seventh grade science teacher at
Louisville Middle School.
2002
Steven Albrecht was promoted to Controller
for MVI HomeCare, Inc, in Youngstown,
Ohio. Steve will be supervising the payroll,
accounts payable, and pharmacy billing
departments in addition to maintaining all
of the company financial statements.
2002
Eva (Reed) Oxford successfully defended
her PhD thesis in cardiovascular disease/
pharmacology on April 30, 2008. Eva is
presently working as a post doctoral associate
in cardiology at Cornell University. She
will begin veterinary school at Cornell
in August.
2003
Douglas Kast graduated from Ohio
University College of Osteopathic Medicine
on June 7, 2008. In July of 2008 Douglas
began a traditional rotating/dermatology
internship/residency at Cuyahoga Falls
General Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
2003
Lori Kulick is a Physical Therapist at
Carolina Therapy Services. Lori resides in
Wilmington, North Carolina.
2003
Ty Smith is employed by Wright Tool Company
as the director of business development.
He is responsible for developing and implementing
marketing projects. Ty and his wife
Jill reside in Wadsworth, Ohio.
2004
Bryan Apisa is employed by Meggitt Aircraft
Braking Systems in Akron, Ohio. Bryan
resides in Mogadore.
2005
Ryan Kumpf is a 6th grade English teacher,
track coach, and cross country coach at
North Canton Middle School. Ryan and his
wife Megan had a daughter on December 8,
2007. The Kumpf family resides in Canton,
Ohio.
2005
Elizabeth Owusu-Korkor obtained her One-
Year Short Term Substitute Teacher License
in July of 2008.
2006
Christopher Sigler is employed at American
Family Life Assurance Company (Aflac) in
Augusta, Georgia.
2006
Tracy Washington is the President/Founder of
Fashion Your Soul. It is a consultant company
whose mission is to educate, inspire, and
motivate individuals and organizations to
discover the realities of human potential, and
transition into new levels of purpose, destiny,
and success. Tracy resides in Akron, Ohio.
2007
Rayshaun Kizer has signed with the Canadian
Football League’s Montreal Alouettes. In his
rookie year Kizer’s position is defensive back.
A 2007 graduate of Walsh University, Kizer
earned his degree in computer science. 2
2
2008
Richard Martin is employed at Bridgestone/
Firestone as a Computer Specialist. Ricky
resides in Akron, Ohio.
In Memoriam
1973
Jeffrey B. Vaughn, age 57, of North Canton,
passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2008.
Jeffrey was a Perry High School graduate
of 1969 and went on to earn his CPA
certification. Jeff maintained his own private
CPA practice for 23 years prior to founding
Vaughn & Associates, Inc, in 2003. He
served as treasurer of Walsh University and
served as VP of Finance for a large manufacturing
company in Ohio. Jeff enjoyed
chocolates, jaguars, playing cards, listening
to music and took great pride in his home
and family. He was survived by his wife of
36 years, Scarlet; daughter, Tara; son, Jeffrey
Scott; mother, Kathryn; and sister, Patricia.
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fall 2008

1991
Judith Mae (Smith) McCully, 68, of North
Canton, passed away on Monday, May 19,
2008. She was a 1957 graduate of Springfield
Local High School in Jefferson County
and went on to graduate from the Nursing
program at Walsh University. Judy was
employed as a registered nurse at Alliance
Community Hospital for over 20 years.
She was also a member of the Alliance Area
Ohio Nurses Association and the Oak Hill
Church in Ellet, Ohio. Judy was survived
by her son, Michael McCully; brother
and sister-in-law, Jack and Shirley Ziklo;
grandchildren, Ryan and Rachel; son-in-law,
Roger Stevenson; two brothers, Dave and
Jeff; and her sister, Carol.
1991
Mark David Ward, 39, passed away on
February 27, 2008. Mark was survived by
his wife Dana Ward.
birth announcements
1996
Martina Williams and her husband Michael
announce the birth of MacLean D Williams
on June 22, 2007. MacLean joins two sister,
Madison and Melina. Martina is the
Community Service Representative for
Home Instead Senior Care. The family
resides in Akron, Ohio.
1997
Ryan Rish and his wife Erin (Wells) (’95)
announce the birth of their son Arthur G.
Rish on February 29, 2008. Erin is
employed by Alro Steel Inc, and Ryan is
a teacher at Ohio State University. The
family resides in Newark, Ohio.
1998
Douglas Burtscher and his wife Kelly
announce the birth of their son Brody R.
Burtscher on June 13, 2007. Doug is a Jr.
High History Teacher and the Head Varsity
Baseball Coach at Dover City Schools.
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1998
Jamie Lipscomb announces the birth of her
daughter Kinsie E.Willis on May 30, 2007.
Jamie is a Paralegal at Willis & Willis Co LPA.
2000
Frank Gant and his wife Michelle announce
the birth of their daughter Olivia M. Gant
on February 20, 2008.
2000
Tim McGrath and his wife Kelly (Skowronski)
(’00) announce the birth of their daughter
Gabrielle Grace McGrath on June 29, 2008.
2000
Janene (Hoy) Weaver and her husband Gary
announce the birth of their child Gage A.
Weaver on August 15, 2007.
2001
Stephanie (Schorsten) Markey and her
husband Jason announce the birth of their
daughter Abigail Markey on May 23, 2008.
Abigail joins an older brother Aidan who is
two.
2005
Kenneth Scott Dumire and his wife
announce the birth of their daughter Savannah
E. Dumire on September 2, 2007. Scott
works as an IS-Systems Analyst.
2005
Laurie (Glass) Knotts and her husband
James announce the birth of Avery E.
Knotts on March 26, 2008.
Upcoming Events –
(Sept. – Dec., 2008)
• Homecoming Weekend –
.................................... September 26 – 28
• Eugene Mancini in Concert –
............................................ September 28
• Speaker Fr. Mark Gruber –
............................................ September 30
• Microsoft Trends Technology Event –
..................................................October 1
• Doctor of Physical Therapy
Open House – ........................October 11
• High School Student Open House –
................................................October 17
• Walsh Football vs. Malone –
................................................October 18
• David Burgess Classical Guitar –
................................................October 19
• International Performer and Speaker
Dana Scallon – .......................October 21
• Women’s Committee Fashion Show –
................................................October 22
• Undergraduate Open House –
...............................................November 7
• Undergraduate Open House –
.............................................November 14
• Doctor of Physical Therapy
Open House......................– November 15
• Genesius Players present – “A Murder
is Announced” –
.................... November 14 - 16 & 20 – 22
• Chapter 6 in Concert –
.............................................November 16
• Founders Day – ...................November 17
• Walsh University Chorale –
............................................ November 23

Be part of it. Be proud of it.
Walsh Gears Up
for 50th Anniversary Celebration 2009-2010
In 2010, Walsh will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of our
University’s founding. To mark this important milestone,
plans have already begun for the 18 month celebration
commemorating our notable past and promising future.
Special events will be planned beginning next Fall 2009
to honor our Founders, The Brothers of Christian
Instruction, to bring alumni and community together
and to acknowledge the contributions of the many
people committed to Walsh’s vision as a Catholic
University of Distinction.
“We chose our theme ‘Be Part of It. Be Proud of It.’ as an
invitation to our different audiences to join our celebration,”
said Jackie Manser, Director of Campus and Community
Programs, who is spearheading the 50th Anniversary
Committee. “We’re planning events throughout the year
for everyone. Whether you are a student, alumni, staff
member, community member, donor or friend of the
University, we invite you to join with us and celebrate 50
years of Walsh history.”
Events will include a campus wide service project, special
alumni trip to Rome and various cultural events and special
speakers hosted on our campus. Keep your eye out for
our complete list of special activities that will include
social, educational, cultural and service learning events.
Plan to join us!
When
August 27, 2009 through
November 17, 2010 (Founders’ Day)
What
Special 50th Anniversary
Events will include:
• Nationally renowned speaker
on campus
• Community party at Hoover park
• Campus wide service project
• Alumni and friends trip to Rome,
Summer 2010
• Artists and Lecturer Series
• Concert Series
• Legacy video recognizing the
Brothers of Christian Instruction
• Homecoming Weekend hosted
on campus
• Visual timeline of Walsh University
• Commemorative street banners
around campus
• Parents Weekend
• Grand Black Tie Celebration in
November 2010
Keep an eye out for more details about these exciting
events in the Winter 2009 issue of the Walsh Times and
on our website at www.walsh.edu.
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2020 East Maple Street
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PARENTS: If your son or daugher has established a
separate permanent address, let us know by calling
330-244-4752 or via email at dgravo@walsh.edu.
Don’t Miss Homecoming 2008!
September 26 th , 27 th , and 28 th
Friday, September 26th
Wall of Fame Dinner.........................6:30 pm
Barrette Business and Community Center
Saturday, September 27th
Football Fawcett Stadium
Tailgate Party.................................. 11:00 am
Football........................................ 12:00 noon
Walsh vs. Quincy President Jusseaume will be
welcoming alumni in the press box.
Post Game Party...............3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Betzler Grill (The Old Stumble Inn)
Ox Roast...........................................6:00 pm
Hoover Park
Sunday, September 28th
Mass................................................ 11:00 am
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel
Alumni Awards Brunch................ 12:00 noon
Barrette Business and Community Center
Questions
330.244.4752 • dgravo@walsh.edu