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campus newsEntrepreneurship Experience ProgramIn its second year, the 2008-09 entrepreneurship program brought students together fora year-long opportunity to create and operate a real business of their own design. TheBurton D. Morgan Foundation of Hudson, Ohio, awarded Walsh a $30,800 grant insupport of the program.Although it has been a collaborative effort among many Walsh constituencies, WalshUniversity President and entrepreneur Richard Jusseaume spearheaded the program,one he feels is building the business men and women of tomorrow. “Regardless of one’smajor, the creative experience of building something from nothing is transformational. Itis entrepreneurs who take us to new heights of innovation,” said Jusseaume.Walsh Celebrates Release of New Vazzano BookIt was a lively and interested crowd that gathered on April 15 to formally celebratethe launch of Walsh professor of history Dr. Frank P. Vazzano’s new book PoliticianExtraordinaire: The Tempestuous Life and Times of Martin L. Davey. The receptionwas hosted by Walsh University and the Division of Humanities. Dr. Vazzano joinedWalsh University in 1971 and retired this spring as professor of history. Copies ofDr. Vazzano’s book are available at the Walsh University bookstore, 330-490-7361.Annual Kentucky Derby Day A SuccessThe Walsh University Women’s Committee hosted its 35th Annual Kentucky DerbyDay fundraiser on Saturday, May 3, at Brookside Country Club in Canton. The eventincluded a live telecast of the 134th running of the Kentucky Derby race on large screenTV’s, along with dinner and dancing, a Ladies Hat Contest, basket auction and doorprizes. Music for the evening was provided by Melanie and the Jam Boyz. Tom andAngela Schervish served as Honorary Chairs for this year’s fundraising event. Proceedsfrom the event will go toward renovation of the Barrette Business and Community Centerof Walsh UniversityDonor Enjoys Student for a Day ExperienceOn April 7, Tom Schervish found himself back in a classroom as a part of theWalsh Student for a Day program. According to Schervish, one of the highlights ofthe day was the opportunity to enjoy lunch with the first recipient of his scholarshipfund, graduating senior Sam Touma. “Spending time with Sam really personalized theentire donor experience for me,” said Schervish. Student guides acted as chaperonesduring Schervish’s visit to campus which included sitting in on a class and lunch witha student.“Since it was never my strong point in school, I can confidently say it was the first timeI really enjoyed a Chemistry class,” said Schervish. “It was great spending time oncampus and meeting the students. I’d do it again in a heartbeat. But maybe next timeI’ll request a class that is more familiar, like a business course!”t o p to b o t t o m :Vazzano book signingKentucky Derb partyStudent for a Day program003