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tHE GARY AND lINDA BYERS SCHOOl OF NURSING CONGRESSMAN JAMES B. RENACCI GOVERNMENt SCHOlARS PROGRAM

FAll 2013 A PUBl ICAt ION OF WAlSH UNIVERS ItY

New Head Football Coach Ted Karras Ready to Take on the Challenge

It’s Official. NCAA Division II

As we begin our 54th academic year at Walsh University, we do so in anticipation of our largest full-time undergraduate enrollment ever. How can that be in these difficult times when so many colleges are experiencing declines?

Perhaps the answer lies within and among the following:

•Wehaveaddedfivenewmajorsinthepasttwoyearsalone.

•Wehaveworkedtirelesslytoimproveretention.

•Ouradmissionspersonnelhaverecruitedmorethan580newstudents—freshmen and transfers.

•Ourathleticcoacheshaveallrecruiteddiligentlytoincreasetheirrostersizes.

•Ourcampusfacilitiesandgroundsarebeautifulandmodern.

•Ourcultureofhospitality,acceptanceandsupportencourageprospectivestudentsto attend and current students to remain.

•Godtrulyisinchargeoftheharvestandis“grantingustheincrease.”

Ormaybeitisalloftheabove—greatpeopleplantingtheseedsofsuccessandhavingfaiththatGodwillblessourefforts.

The result: record enrollment, continued growth and development and an enthusiastic start to a new academic year.

Deo gratias!

Richard Jusseaume

President’s Message F E At U R E S

7 James B. Renacci Endows Government Scholars Program

9 A Journey of Faith – the President's Pilgrimage

11 Walsh University Formally Joins the NCAA – Division II

D E PA Rt M E N t S

1 Campus News

3 Donor Profile: A Generational legacy: the Gary and linda Byers School of Nursing

15 Alumni Profile: From Walsh to the White House – George Selim

17 Alumni Notes

24 Upcoming Events

Welcome Class of 2017

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DeVille School of Business Launches Student Investment TeamWalshstudentsnowhavetheopportunitytotrytheirhandatinvestinginthefinancial marketsaspartofthenewstudentinvestmentteamthroughtheDeVilleSchoolofBusiness,andthankstothegenerousgiftsof$50,000eachprovidedbytwoWalshUniversityboardmembers.Studentswillspendthefallsemesterresearchingvarioussecuritiesandpresentingtheir suggestions to the group. In the spring, they will decide collectively how to invest the funds.

Membership is by-application-only and is open to any Walsh student (including undergraduate, graduateandSPSstudentsofanymajor).Ifaccepted,studentswillserveone-yeartermswith the possibility of continuing membership upon review. Membership is limited to 15-20students.

International Student Services Welcomes New Director, 25 New Students This year, Walsh’s international student enrollment is the largest it has been in the last decade,with25incomingstudentsand46returningstudentsrepresenting31differentcountries.ThetopthreecountriesrepresentedareSaudiArabia,BoliviaandCanada.In addition,WalshwelcomesKristiCampbellasthefull-timeDirectorofInternationalStudentServices.Inthisrole,Campbellmeetswithstudentsregardingimmigrationandcultural issues and also acts as a liaison to other departments and the community.

“OneofmyfirstinitiativesistobuildontheLinkFamiliesProgram.Thiswillallowfaculty,staffandcommunitymemberstheopportunitytohostastudent,”Campbellsaid.“IfinditashamethataninternationalstudentcanstudyintheU.S.forfouryearsbutmightneverexperience a typical American meal, holiday or family traditional activity. I hope to change that and provide activities and friendship programs that will allow our students to feel Walshisahomeawayfromhome.”Inaddition,Kristiwouldliketoincreasetheawarenessof the school visit programs in which Walsh’s international students visit local elementary, middle and high schools, as well as Walsh classrooms.

New Chemistry Curriculum Offers Students Internship and Real-World Learning Experiences with More Than 70 Regional CompaniesTheDivisionofMathandScienceshaslaunchedaredesignedchemistrycurriculumaimedat educating students about post-graduation career opportunities and allowing students to simulateworkbeingdoneintheindustrythroughintegratedlabexperience.LikemanyofWalsh’s academic programs, there will also be a greater emphasis on the value of internships. Thedepartmenthasdevelopedrelationshipswithmorethan70regionalcompaniesto provide real-world experience to chemistry students. According to the National Association ofCollegesandEmployers(NACE)2012studentsurvey,approximately60percentofthecollegegraduateswhotookpartinpaidinternshipsreceivedatleastonejoboffer.Inadditiontodevelopingstudents’professionalskills,WalshhasalsoimplementedAmericanChemicalSociety(ACS)curriculumtopreparestudentsforgraduateschoolandthepursuitofaPh.D.

Walsh Alums are Invited to Embark on Summer Interfaith Tour of Eastern EuropeWalshalumniandfriendsareinvitedtojoinRabbiJohnSpitzerandFatherPatrickManningonaninterfaithtourofEasternEurope,fromJune15-27,2014,throughWalsh’sJewish

CatholicStudiesInstitute.Acostof$2,999perpersonincludesstopsinPrague,Budapest,Krakow,WarsawandVilniusaswellasbreakfastdaily,fourdinners,grouptransfers, entrancefeesperitineraryandporterage.Airfaremustbepurchasedseparately.Fora completeitineraryortoreserveyourspot,contactAyeletTours,Ltd.,at800.237.1517 or email ayelet@ayelet.com.

The President’s Club Clam BakeDarkskiesandthunderstormsdidn’tstopmorethan100guestsfromattendingthePresident’sClubClamBakeonWednesday,August7,attheHooverParkBanquetHall&Patio.Theannualeventservestohonorandthankdonorsatthelegacygivinglevels,whichincludethePresident’sSociety,TowerSocietyandFoundersSociety,aswellasGraduatesoftheLastDecade(GOLD)LegacyDonors.

SeniorNicHarveyspokeasastudentrepresentativetothankdonorsattheevent.BrotherGuyRoddy,FIC,gavetheinvocationfortheevening,andPresidentRichardJusseaumegavebriefremarks.

Donald Phillips will take the Reins as Walsh’s new CIO and Assistant Vice PresidentDonaldPhillipshasacceptedthepositiontoserveasWalshUniversity’snewChiefInformation OfficerandAssistantVicePresident.Inthisrole,DonaldwillguidethedevelopmentandimplementationofWalsh’sinformationtechnologystrategyanddeliveryofeffectiveuniversity technologyservices.DonaldwillberesponsibleforleadingtheInformationTechnologystaffinacademiccomputingsupport,enterpriseapplicationssystemsandservices,networkingand telecommunications, information security, data center operations and user support, trainingandoutreach.Hewillalsobuildandsustaineffectivepartnershipsandcollaborationswith academic and administrative departments, maintain a service-oriented and agile IT organization,andensuresa,reliable,andsecuretechnologyinfrastructure.Donaldwillalsoplay an integral role in the technology infrastructure of Walsh’s planned global academic center.

DonaldcomestoWalshfromtheUniversityHeightsCitySchoolDistrictinCleveland,whereheplayedakeyroleinbringing21stCenturytechnologiesintotheschoolsystem.PreviousemploymentalsoincludesFortune500companyRockwellAutomationwhereheledandsupportedtechnologyprojectsexceeding$100million.DonaldholdsaB.S.fromJohnCarrollUniversity,anM.S.fromCaseWesternReserveUniversity,andreceivedhislawdegreeinEducationandTechnologyLawfromTheUniversityofAkron.

We Need You! Help Walsh Secure a License Plate with the Ohio BMV!Walsh University is in the process of trying to establish a Walsh University license plate availableforpurchaseattheOhioBMV.Inordertobeconsidered,Walshmustfirstshowproofthatatleast500OhioresidentswouldbeinterestedinbuyingaWalshlicenseplateif one existed. You can help us by visiting walsh.edu/bmv, completing one section of the formandmailingahardcopyto:WalshUniversity,attn:TeresaGriffin,2020E.MapleSt.,NorthCanton,OH,44720.Oryoucanfaxtheformto330.490.7249 or email to tgriffin@walsh.edu.Pleasenotethatthereisnoobligationtopurchasebycompletingthisform.TheformsimplyindicatesthatyouwouldconsideritandasksthatyouwriteinyourlicensenumbersothattheycanproveyouarearesidentofOhio.

tOP tO BOttOM:DeVille School of Business Launches Student Investment Team.International Student Services Welcomes New Director, 24 New StudentsNew Chemistry Curriculum

tOP tO BOttOM:Walsh Alums invited to embark on Summer Interfaith Tour of Eastern EuropeThe President's Club Clam BakeWalsh Needs Your Help to Secure a License Plate

DonorsGaryandLindaByersdidnot attend Walsh University. Their two sons BrettByersandDr.MichaelByersarenotalumni;infact,noonethattheByersknewattendedWalshUniversity.Butmemoriesofa selfless and caring nurse, who happened to beLinda’smother,ledthemtosearchfor anorganizationthatwouldhonorhermother’slegacybygivingbacktothefieldof nursing in the same way her mother, HelenIrenePeer,contributedtoit.Andwhat started as an initial scholarship in her mother’s name has culminated in a contri-bution which reflects the generosity of the Byersfamily,withtheSchoolofNursing being named in their honor. In addition, they have created a second scholarship, The GaryandLindaByersScholarship.Buthowdoes a family with no ties to Walsh decide tomakeamajorcontributionwhichwillhelp generations of nursing students for years to come? They wanted to pay their good fortune in life forward.

“It’strue–before2000wehadnoconnection toWalshUniversity.ButwhatWalshstandsfor is what drew us to Walsh. We love the missionofservice,”LindaByerssaid.Recalling herfirstvisittoWalshUniversity,Lindasteppedoncampusandtookadeepbreath.“Ilookedaroundanditjustfeltgood–youknow–right.Istartedtalkingwithstaffandwealljustconnected.ThisisexactlywhatIwantedtodo.Followyourheart,followyourdreams.Lifecanbecomeeverythingyouwantittobe,”shesaid.AndwhattheByersdreamed of was helping nursing students.

“WhenIsawthenameoftheschool (with“Byers”included)forthefirsttime– Ilaughed,Ismiled,Icried.GaryandIlookedateachother.Nothingelsehaseverfulfilledusthisway.Wethinkofallthegood this will do for the students. This

legacy of help will pay it forward – it will goonforever.Thinkofallthenurseswecan help who will go on to help and comfort thousands in return. This is the right thing to do,”Lindasaid.

“WearereallyimpressedbyWalshbringingthe nursing program to where it is today, providing competent and caring nurses to majorhospitalsandmedicalcentersintheregion,”saidGaryByers.Thenursing program is Walsh University’s largest program,with339studentsenrolled,andgraduatesregularlysurpassinga96percentpass rate on the state licensure examination. “MycareerwasinthemedicalfieldandIknownursesareinsuchdemand.Thisnewdonation will allow the school to do things

likepurchasenewstateoftheartmedicalequipmentforhands-ontraining,”headded.

Itallbeganin2000,afterthepassingofLinda'smother,HelenIrenePeer.DayspassedasLindafoundherselfreflectingonhermother’slife.HelenIrenePeergraduated in1933withadegreeinnursingandservedasasurgicalnurseatTimkenMercyHospital inCanton.Lindavividlyrecalledhowasachildshewouldoftenwakeinthemiddleof the night hearing the tap of her mother’s shoesonthehardwoodflooroutsideLinda’sroom.“Shewouldpassbymydoor,andifIwaslookingoutshe’dsay‘shhh,justgobackto sleep. I am going to give medicine to someonewhoissick.’”Lindawouldwatchashermotherpackedherbagwithmedicine and syringes, and her rosary and holy water. “Momnevercomplained,nomatterwhatthehourortheweather.Shewasdoingtheworkofherfaith.That’swhoshewasandhownursesare–theyarecaregivers.”

Lindaalsolookedbackonthetimesinherlifewhen she was in need of medical treatment. It was the nurses who comforted her when she was scared or could hardly hold her headupshewassoill.“Theyaresoselfless–theygivesomuchback,andthatiswhatmy momtaughtustodo–togiveback,”saidLinda.Shewantedtoestablishsomethingthatwouldbothhonorhermother'slegacyandhonorthefieldofnursing.

‘Givingback’anddoingtheworkoftheLordbycreatingascholarshipinhermother’s name and image was the thought thatwokeLindathatnight13yearsago.Sheknewrightthenwhattheperfectuseforthe funds would be – to help other people becomenurses.Garyagreed,andthenextdaytheybegantolookfortherightplacetoestablishthescholarship.Lindawanted tofindaCatholicuniversitywithanursing

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A Generational Legacy:D O N O R P R O F I l E

The Gary and Linda Byers School of Nursing

H e l p s N u r s e s s e r v e O t H e r s

“It’s true – before 2000 we had no connection to Walsh University. But what Walsh stands for is what drew us to Walsh. We love the mission of service.”

Gary and Linda Byers

“Think of all the nurses we can help

who will go on to help and comfort

thousands in return.”

Linda Byers

Early 1980sMercySchoolofNursingDiplomaprogramshiftsmostcorescienceclassestoWalshCollege.

1981DirectorhiredtodevelopanAssociateDegreeNursing(ADN)ProgramatWalshCollege.ProgramapprovedbytheOhioBoardofNursing.

1982Thefirst72studentswereadmittedintotheAssociateofScienceinNursingDegreeprogram.

1984FirstADNclassof40studentsgraduatesfromWalshCollege.TheirpassratefortheNationalCouncilLicensureExaminationforRegisteredNurseswas98percent.

1985NationalLeagueforNursinginitialaccredi-tationwasgrantedfortheADNprogram.

1986FirstgraduatingclassfromtheRN-BSNprogram.

1990NationalLeagueforNursingaccreditationwasgrantedfortheRN-BSNprogram.

1999Firstclassadmittedtothenewfour-yearpre-licensureBachelorScienceinNursing(BSN)program.

2001LastADNclassgraduates.Duringitsexistencenearly700totalgraduatesintheprogramhadanaverageof96percentpassrateontheNationalCouncilLicensure ExaminationforRegisteredNursesfor firsttimecandidates.

2003FirstclassinnewBSNpre-licensureprogramgraduated.TheBSNprogramisaccredited with two options: pre-licensure optionandRN-BSNoption.

2007Facilitiesareexpandedwithadditional offices/classrooms, virtual reality classrooms, simulation lab, expanded computer lab, state-of-the art classroom and virtual reality room This room hosts high tech learning aids includinginteractivemannequins.The innovative lab functions as a real-world training experience using hospital beds andequipment,ICUroom,andaprivate practice room for one-on-one study and instruction.

2010FirstgroupofnursingstudentstraveledtoTanzaniaforastudyabroadprogram.

2011InternationalnursinghonorsocietySigmaTheta Tau charter is established at Walsh University.

2011 •Newgraduateprogramsoffered:Master ofScienceinNursing(MSN)and DoctorateofNursingPractice(DNP).

•Firstgroupofgraduatenursingstudents traveledtoSummerSchoolUtrechtin Holland for a study abroad program.

2013 •FirstgraduatesoftheMSNand DNPprograms.

•ThenursingschoolisnamedTheGary andLindaByersSchoolofNursing.

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program.Shebeganlookingnearher Chicagohome.Afterresearchingsome possibleschools,Lindajustdidnotfeelanyfeltright.Shewantedaninstitutionthatwasofmodestsize,liveditsCatholicvaluesand had a nursing program.

AndsoshebegantothinkaboutTimkenMercy Hospitalwherehermomhadworked.Shewondered where those nurses had trained, and after more research she found Walsh University.AtthetimeWalshofferedatwo-year degree in nursing but was in the

processofbecomingaccreditedtoofferafour-yearbachelor’sdegree.LindacalledtheUniversity and began the process of turning herideaintotheHelenIrenePeerMemorial Scholarship,whickhashelpedpayfortheeducation of nurses since beginning in the fallof2001.

ColleenMcKinneywasthefirstrecipientofthescholarship.SheandtheByers corresponded and saw each other during her timeatWalshUniversity.GaryandLindaattendedColleen’sgraduation.Afterward

ColleenwrotetotheByers,“Thankyouforbelieving in me and for being so supportive. I have been truly touched by both of you and by your mother, and I hope I can keepherinmyheartasIbegintopracticenursing.”SinceColleen,therehavebeen14 other students who have received funds through this scholarship.

AstheByershaveobservedthegrowth and accomplishments of Walsh’s nursing program over the last 12 years, their relationship with Walsh has strengthened. “ThegenerosityoftheByerswillallowustofurther brand and promote our excellent nursingprogramthroughouttheregion,”saidDr.LindaLinc,DeanoftheSchoolofNursing.“Iamthrilledtohavesuchgenerous benefactors for the nursing program and will ensure that we are good stewards of theirgenerosity.”

“Giving back’ and doing the work of the Lord by creating a scholarship in her mother’s name and image was the thought that woke Linda that night 13 years ago. She knew right then what the perfect use for the funds would be – to help other people become nurses.”

Above: Linda Byers and the first Helen Irene Peer Memorial Scholarship recipient Collen McKinney

“The generosity of the Byers will allow us to further brand and promote our excellent nursing program throughout the region.”

There are many opportunities available to give back to Walsh University. To learn more about

how, contact Sharon Sirpilla, Director of Major Gifts, at ssirpilla@walsh.edu or call (330) 244-4746.

Linda Byers

Dr. Linda Linc, Dean School of Nursing

History of the Nursing Program at Walsh University

Nursing Pre-Licensure – BSN

Registered Nurse to BSN

Registered Nurse to MSN

Accelerated BSN

Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN)

Clinical Nurse Leader (MSN)

Nurse Educator (MSN)

Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP)

FormoreinformationaboutWalsh’snursingprograms, call 330.490.7172.

Current ProgramsOffered

The Byers School of Nursing

CongressmanJamesRenacciknowsthepersonal satisfaction of a life of servant leadership.“Ittrulyisaboutgivingback,”Renacci said. Reflecting on his own three-decade progression from a non-politically aware young man, to serving on local boards and commis-sions, to his current position as the Congressmanfromthe16thDistrictofOhio,heknows“it’stime to introduce the next generation of young Americans to givingbackthroughgovernmentservice.”To achieve that goal,Congressman Renacci has endowed the Renacci GovernmentScholars ProgramatWalshUniversity.

This endowed scholarship and leadership program providesuniqueopportunities and experiences for WalshUniversityGovernmentandForeignAffairsstudents.Throughscholarshipsandinternships, students are provided greater accesstolearnhowtheU.S.governmentmakesandcarriesoutpolicy,howvariousgovernmentagenciesworktogetherandhow public officials serve and communicate withtheirconstituents.“Iwantstudentsto have enhanced experiences and greater

opportunitiestounderstandU.S.government andcommunityservice,”saidCongressmanRenacci,adding,“andthisprogramisalsocongruent with the Walsh University mission to educate students to become leaders in servicetoothers.”

“Iwanttoinspirethenextgeneration of young Americans to be politically awareandtoservetheirneighbors,”said CongressmanRenacci.“Iwasnotinvolvedin politics until after I had married and had a family, but this generation needs to learn early on about what goes on in Washington, D.C.,”hesaid.“Studentsneedtoknowtheycan get involved – understanding that

government is really a part of your life and it is there to help you. You don’t have to runforpresident.Servelocally,likeIdid.CongressmanRenaccihasservedasa volunteerfirefighter,cityplanningcommis-sioner,boardofzoningappealsmember,

city councilman and mayor of Wadsworth,Ohio.

Asthefirstperson in his family to graduate from college, Renacci deeply values education.“Thechance for me to provide scholarship funding is especially important because I have never forgotten howhardIworkedto pay for my education,”hesaid.Renacci, who is currently serving his second term representing the 16thDistrictof

Ohio,saysheidentifiesdeeplywiththemissionoftheUniversity.“IamveryfondofWalsh.AfterIwaselectedtoCongress,IhadmyveryfirsttownhallmeetingatWalshin2011.IappreciatehowWalsh,myCatholicfaithandthemissionoftheUniversityalltietogether,”hesaid.

Dr.KoopBerry,professorofGovernmentandForeignAffairs,workedwithCongressman

Renacci to create the program for Walsh students.“TheRenacciGovernmentScholars Programhighlightsboththenobilityandthe satisfaction of public service. It brings attention to the fact that the issues that need addressing, either through service to thepublicorpublicpolicydecisionmaking,impact society as a whole. We need many voices and experiences creating policy and servingthepublic,”shesaid.TheRenacciGovernmentScholarsProgramconsistsofthree parts: scholarships and internships, a speakerseriesandaconference,andtheWashingtonExperiencetrip.

Scholarships & InternshipsThroughthegenerosityofCongressmanRenacci, two outstanding students each year will be given funding to be used for a Washington,D.C.-basedgovernmental internship or to help underwrite their education.Toqualifyforconsiderationforeither internship or scholarship funding, full-time students with leadership potential mustexcelacademicallyandholda3.0orabove grade point average. They must be either anInternationalRelationsorGovernmentandForeignAffairsmajorandbecommittedto government and public service.

The2013–14RenacciGovernmentScholarsareDanWidderandDylanMichel.Thescholarship funds for Widder, an International Relationsmajor,willenablehimtohaveaninternshipinWashington,D.C.WidderwillworkforSAPAC,(SindhiAmericanPoliticalActionCommitte),ahumanrightsorganizationthatseekstostopthepersecution oftheSindhipeoplesofPakistan.“Thisisexciting,IknowmyinternshipwillhelpmedevelopnewskillsandstrengthenmyunderstandingofhowtheUnitedStatesinteracts with the international community. Aftergraduation,IwanttoworkforthePeaceCorpsorUSAID.Iamincrediblygrateful forCongressmanRenacci’sgenerositybecause thisscholarshipmakesitpossibleformetointerninD.C,whichmightleadtoacareerinU.S.foreignpolicy,”Widdersaid.

GovernmentandForeignAffairsmajorandBusinessminorDylanMichel,whopresented a paper on the fourth wave of democratizationatthespring2013All PoliticsisLocalConferenceandapaperonthecausationofdemocracyatthe2012conference, will use his scholarship funds to reducehisfull-timeworkhours.“ThisisawayforCongressmanRenaccitoshowthathe cares about my generation. His interest lies with serving all his constituents and theirhappiness.Formethisgiftrelievessomeofthefinancialstressallcollege students feel and allows me to focus more onacademics,”Michelsaid.

Speakers Series and ConferenceAs part of the program, Walsh will host a seriesofcommunityspeakersdevotedto political topics. The program will be free and open to the public. In addition, the AllPoliticsisLocalConferenceisheldeachspring, an event that attracts attendees from more than 35 universities across the country. “Wehaveattendeesfromasfarawayas Virginia,Pennsylvania,andNewYork,with representation from large universities likeOhioStatetosmallerindependent colleges,”saidtheconference'sfounder, Dr.Berry.Theconferenceoffersstudents an opportunity to present original papers in all areas of the political science and international relations disciplines. It also provides informational sessions that address student-centered topics such as what to expectingraduateorlawschool.Sessionsare hosted by students currently attending graduate or law programs.

The Washington ExperienceThethirdpartoftheRenacciGovernmentScholarsProgramistheannualWalsh ExperiencetriptoWashington,D.C. Thirty students are selected to travel to the nation’s capitol to meet with ambassadors, congressional leaders and various agency officials.Thestudentscanseefirst-handtheprocesses of government and tour places ofsignificancesuchastheCapitol,the InternationalMonetaryFund,ArlingtonCemetery,theHolocaustMuseumandembassies. The experience also includes a twilight tour of the Washington Mall and anetworkingreceptionwithWalshalumniwhoworkingovernmentandforeignaffairs.

The MajorsTheGovernmentandForeignAffairsandInternationalRelationsmajorshaveproduced hundreds of highly successful alumniaroundtheglobeinfieldssuchaslaw, local, state, and national government, homelandsecurity,internationalaffairs,andmanymore.Studentsproduceabi-monthlystudent newspaper, The Politicorum, which focusesonpoliticalissues.Studentsinthesemajorsscoreinthetop27percentofallpoliticalsciencemajorswhohavetakentheACATnationalexitexam,whichassessesstudentlearningoutcomesinamajorfield.

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JamesB.RenacciG O v E R N M E N T S C H O L A R S P R O G R A M

Inspiring the Next Generation of Public Servants

“I want to inspire the next generation of young Americans to be politically aware and to serve their neighbors.”

Above: Congressman James Renacci, 16th District of Ohio, with Renacci Government Scholars DanWidder and Dylan Michel

Above: Congressman James Renacci with Walsh students at the Capitol

Congressman James Renacci

ThewarmthofGod’slovewasallaroundus. Those are the words sophomore Molly Brownusedtodescribeherlife-changingexperience this past summer when 16 Walsh studentsembarkedonatwo-weekpilgrimagetoParis,Lourdes,RomeandMedjugorje,Bosnia-Herzegovina.

ThestudentswereaccompaniedbyPresidentRichardJusseaume;hiswife,Terie;Rev.David DurkeeofQueenofHeavenParish;CampusMinisterandCoordinatorofStudentOutreach, Mary Niedenthal; and other Walsh faculty andstaff.Duringthetrip,theyvisited several devotional sites and also had the opportunitytoattendthePentecostMasswithPopeFrancisand250,000otherCatholicsfromaroundtheworld.

ThePresident’sPilgrimagehasgrownsincethefirstgroupofstudentswentin2006.This year was the largest group yet. In fact, student interest exceeded capacity. Terie Jusseaume, who created the annual pilgrimage at Walsh, credits the growth to the word-of-mouthmarketingpromotionfrompastparticipants.“Eachyearthekidstelltheotherstheyhavetogo,”shesaid.

“Goingonthepilgrimagehelpsstudentstostop and reflect on their relationships with God,family,friendsandtheworld,andgives them a deeper appreciation for the giftoffaithandothercultures,”Niedenthal

explained.“Thepilgrimageexperienceissotransformative - our students come home and view their world through a much differentlens.”

ThepilgrimagecombinesthebenefitsofstudyingabroadwithauniquefocusontheCatholicfaith.Groupmembersstayinthe home of one of the visionaries who sees theBlessedMother.Duringthetrip,theyvisitsitessuchastheNationalShrineofOurLadyoftheMiraculousMedalandtheIncorruptibleBodiesoftheSaints.Participants alsospendtimewithvisionarieswhotalkedabouttheirongoingrelationshipwithGod.

“ThesepeopleweresogratefulfortheirpriestandtheMass.Theyhadtosufferfortheirfaith,”TerieJusseaumesaid.“Itmademyfaithseemsomuchmoreprecioustome.”

In addition, students attended Mass at historicchurchessuchasNotreDameandSt.Peter’sBasilica.ForsophomoreZakTepus, it was comforting to experience that the Mass doesn’t change, regardless of what language is used.

“It’sdefinitelythebestexperienceofmylife,”Tepus said, adding that the trip brought

newfocustohislife’spurpose.“Youcanreally dig into what you should be doing, what’sreallyimportant.”

It is a memorable and life-changing experience for the students, regardless of theirfaith.Infact,forTylerCosma,thepilgrimagewasoneofthefinalimpetusesinhisdecisiontoconverttoCatholicism.CosmabeginstheRightofChristianInitiationofAdults(RCIA)thisfall.OverthepastyearCosmahadbeenconsideringconversiontotheCatholicfaithandfoundimmense peace in praying the rosary. “Iwantedtodosomemoresearching,”

Cosmaexplained.“WhenwearrivedinLourdes,somethingclickedanditallbegantomakesense.Iwasfinallyabletounder-standwhyCatholicshavesuchadeep devotiontoMary.”

“Iwouldrecommendthistriptoanyone,”Brownsaid.“IamsothankfulthatItookthis great opportunity to study abroad and growinmyfaith,makefriendshipsthatwilllastalifetimeandgainknowledgeabout thehistoryofourCatholicbeliefs.”

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AJourneyofFaithT H E P R E S I D E N T ’ S P I L G R I M A G E

P RO v E S TO B E A T R A N S F O R M AT I v E E x P E R I E N C E F O R S T U D E N T S .

“The warmth of God’s love was all around us.”

“Going on the pilgrimage helps students to stop and reflect on their relationships with God, family, and friends and the world, and gives them a deeper appreciation for the gift of faith and other cultures.”

“It’s definitely the best experience of my life.”

Campus Minister and Coordinator of Student Outreach Mary Niedenthal

Sophomore Zack Tepus

Sophomore Molly Brown

The competition has just gotten more challenging but Walsh athletes are ready for it. After a rigorous three-year application process, Walsh University has been admitted to the NCAA as a Division II institution. “Thisprocesshasbeenrigorous,butithasmovedustobea betterathleticprogramoneveryfront,”saidAthleticDirector DaleHoward.

FootballCoachTedKarrasagrees.“ThisistremendousforWalsh.TheNCAAisabrandiconandeveryoneknowsit.This is a step up in status and level of competition,”hesaid.

WalshUniversityPresidentRichard Jusseaumesaid.“Thisisaverygood progressionforourprogram.BeingintheNCAAwillprovideagreaterexposurefor Walsh on the national stage which givesvisibilitynotjusttoourathletesbuttoallofourexcellentacademicprograms.”

TherearemanyadvantagestobeinganNCAA-affiliateduniversity.This new status enables Walsh to attract student athletes from a greater geographic area, permits the allocation of increased scholarship opportunities,andincreasesthelevelofcompetition.VolleyballCoachErinFosterwasenthusiasticwhensheheardtheannouncement. “Thisissoexciting.Weareaschooltowatchbecausewehavegreatpeopleinleadrolesandexcellentfacilities.NCAAmembershipwillonly increase our visibility. It will carry the Walsh name all throughout theMidwest.IexpecttopullrecruitsnowfromKentucky,Illinois,andPennsylvaniatoo.”

Men’sBaseballCoachTimMead’81waswithhisplayersatatournamentinColumbus,Ohio,whenheheardthenews.MeadreceivedatextfromAthleticDirectorDaleHowardthatthe

acceptancehadbeenfinalized.“Iwantedtostopthegameandyell‘We’rein,’”hesaidenthusiastically.MeadhasalreadybenefitedfromthepositiveimpactofjoiningtheNCAA.“TheNCAAhascreatedinterestinWalshathleticsbeyondthestateofOhio.Fromarecruiting perspective we are seeing interest from athletes in Michigan and Pennsylvania,andwejustsignedaplayerfromFlorida.”

AspartoftheNCAA,theWalshUniversityCavalierswillcompeteintheGreatLakesIntercollegiateAthleticConference(GLIAC).The16-teamGLIACisoneofthelargestNCAAdivisionsandissubdivided into north and south divisions. It is considered to be

one of the most competitive and robust conferences in athletics. Women’s BasketballCoachMariaMarchesanoknowsthischangewillfurtherimprovethe Walsh athletic program as a whole. “InDivisionIItheGLIACisasgoodas it gets - intense competition. This is very prestigious and a huge step for our athletics,”shesaid.

“Manypeopleworkedveryhardforthreeyearstomakethistransitionareality,”

saidHoward.Iwanttothankeveryonewhowasapartofthisprocess. PresidentJusseaumeandtheBoardofDirectorshadavisionandwere unwavering in their support of this goal. I certainly have to recognizeJackieNovack,FacultyAthleticRepresentativeandChairoftheComplianceCommittee,forherleadershipandforthegreatworkofthecommittee;andEllenKutz,DirectorofCompliance,andherteamalsodeserverecognitionfortheirhardworktoo.”

NCAA Benefits Athletes in Several WaysDr.CorryAppline’84isWalsh'sall-timeleadingscorer(2,081totalpoints)inbasketballandWalsh'sfirstfirst-teamAll-Americanandthe’93SmallCollegePlayeroftheYear.HenotestherigoroftheGLIACwillincentivizeathletes.“Athletesalwayswanttocompete

at the highest levels. We always believed we were good enough to playinthisdivisionandnowitis‘gameon’time.Wewillcompetetogetthat‘W’,”hesaid.“Walshhastremendousstudent-athletesandnowwecanshowcasetheiracademicstoo.”ApplineemphasizedthattheincreasedacademicrigoroftheNCAAwillresultinattracting even better student-athletes.

TheNCAAresearchindicatesthereareseveralreasonsDivisionIIisholisticallybeneficialforathletes.First,DivisionIIstudent-athletesgraduateatahigherratethanoverallstudentpopulationsatDivisionII institutions.Second,thereareincreasedscholarshipopportunities.Third, there is a regional-focused emphasis on scheduling teams that allowsforschoolstoprioritizeschedulingofregionalopponentssoas to limit missed class time and manage travel expenses.

AnadditionalbenefitofNCAADivisionIImembershipistheNCAALifeintheBalanceprogram.Thisprogramprovidesaframe-worktosupportstudent-athletesthroughacomprehensiveprogramoflearninganddevelopmentinapersonalsetting.“TheLifeinthe

Balanceprogramsupportsourathletesinallareasoftheircollegiate experience:mind,body,andspirit,”saidHoward.Itprovidesgrowth opportunities through academic achievement, participating in high level athletic competition and the development of positive societal attitudes in community service. This program parallels the mission of Walsh University to educate its students to become leaders in service to others though values-based education.

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Walsh University

“This process has been rigorous, but it has moved us to be a

better athletic program on every front.”

Athletic Director Dale Howard

Football Coach Ted Karras

“This is tremendous for Walsh. The NCAA is a brand icon and everyone knows it. This is a step up in status and level of competition.”

I wish I had the opportunity as a student to have played in Division II. Now on the basketball coaching staff, my Cavs must understand that every team in Division II is consistently a higher level of competition. Playing in this league makes better players. Every team is good but you must come ready to play each game in top form.

Jeremy Shardo ‘11, Basketball

For me, being in the NCAA Division II means I will put even more effort in and work even harder. I know we can compete, and be good, on this level for sure.

Alex Tanksley, Junior, Football

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Honestly, being able to play NCAA Division II Lacrosse is a dream come true. I've always had a competitive nature being an athlete throughout my childhood and high school and playing a college sport, but NCAA is a totally different level of commitment and competition. I am ready.

This is a huge step for Walsh University. Not only does the level of competition increase, but it will help with all kinds of student recruitment. We can show off our new majors, the beautiful campus, and the whole great Walsh package to a new audience.

Joe Eaton ’70, Basketball

Teams in The GLiaC University team name FoUnded stUdents Location

Ashland University Eagles 1878 6,900 Ashland,OH

FerrisStateUniversity Bulldogs 1884 14,560 BigRapids,MI

UniversityofFindlay Oliers 1882 4,400 Findlay,OH

GrandValleyState University Lakers 1960 23,464 Allendale, MI

HillsdaleCollege Chargers 1844 1,200 Hillsdale, MI

LakeErieCollege Storm 1856 1,300 Painesville,OH

LakeSuperiorState Lakers 1946 3,100 SaultSte.Marie,MI

Malone University Pioneers 1892 2,440 Canton,OH

Michigan Technical University Huskies 1885 7,132 Houghton, MI

Northern Michigan University Wildcats 1899 9,400 Marquette,MI

Northwood University Timberwolves 1959 1,900 Midland, MI

OhioDominican Panthers 1911 3,000 Columbus,OH

SaginawValleyStateUniversity Cardinals 1963 10,124 UniversityCenter,MI

Tiffin University Dragons 1888 4,000 Tiffin,OH

Walsh University Cavaliers 1960 2,982 NorthCanton,OH

WayneStateUniversity Warriors 1868 29,046 Detroit,MI

Lauren Griswold, Senior, Lacrosse

I was a student-athlete back in the Walsh ‘College’ days. I am truly thankful that Walsh gave me the opportunity to compete in sports after high school. I know that my athletic experience opened many doors for me. I am really excited for the current and future Walsh University student-athletes to experience college athletics in the NCAA Division II. I can only imagine how many doors it will open for them.

Jackie Novak ’88, Track and Field

This will have a good impact. There is a lot of prestige in being in the NCAA, and I think it will propel us and give us long-term opportunities, like bringing higher caliber student athletes to Walsh.

Ben Biery ’00, Baseball

I am extremely excited that we are NCAA Division II. The competition is definitely going to be tougher, but that means it will make our team work harder and practice more. I also think that it is going to focus more people on Walsh and a lot more people will know who we are.

Jenny Tsangeos, Junior, Golf

Moving up to NCAA Division II competition, especially in the GLIAC, where any team can win on any given day, is a great step up. Being around athletes of that caliber and being in the NCAA will take our athleticism to the next level.

Brook Clark, Freshman, Baseball

This absolutely influenced my decision to come to Walsh. I want to play in the NCAA Division II GLIAC because of the level of competition. We have a great program, this is a good school and this makes us even better.

Deven Gray, Freshman, Football

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Iwaslikeasponge–Itookitallinandabsorbedit.”

Overthenextfewyears,Selimworkedincommunity relations for the Arab American Institute(AAI).HeservedasaliaisontotheFBI,DepartmentofState,JusticeDepartmentandmanystateandlocallawenforcementagencies.In2005,heacceptedapromotiontoworkforthenewandstillformingDepartmentofHomelandSecurity(DHS).SelimworkedatDHSheadquartersintheOfficeforCivilRightsandLibertieson issues that he was personally invested in.Onlyfouryearsaftergraduation,Selimbecame a senior policy advisor continuing hispublicpolicyworkwithAmericanArab,Muslim,SikhandSouthAsiancommunities,andoftenbriefedtheSecretaryofHomeland SecurityMichaelChertoff.

InJanuary2012,SelimwasselectedforhiscurrentpositionasthefirstDirectorforCommunityPartnershipsontheWhiteHouseNationalSecurityStaff.“Servingalongside the best and brightest in our government is a humbling experience that

pushes everyone in this building to meet today’snationalsecuritychallengesheadon,”he said.

AsanaluminWashington,D.C.SelimmeetswithWalshGovernmentandForeignAffairsstudentsontheirannualWashingtonExperiencetrip,partoftheRenacci GovernmentScholarsProgram. “Icaneasilyrelatetotoday’sWalshundergradthat has little if any idea of what the role

and function of the federal government actuallyisbecauseitwasthesameforme”he said.

Totoday’sjuniorandseniorsatWalshSelimsays“Takelifeaftercollegeseriouslyandworkhardduringwinterandsummerbreakstodevelopmeaningfulrelationshipswithworkingprofessionals.”

Selimemphasizesthatthefaceofgovernmentischangingandthat“thereisroomforallages,ethnicitiesandbackgroundsbecausethe expectation is that the federal government shouldreflectthenationitserves.”Hestrongly advocates for college students to pursuecareersinpublicservice.“Thetimefor leadership is now, and young college graduates shouldn’t be afraid to step up and putthemselvesforward”hesaid.

OntheroleofhowWalshvaluesand principles played into his current career, Selimsaysthat“theessenceofWalshistodevelop well-rounded leaders and cultivate service to both community and country, and inmycaseitseemstohaveworkedsofar.”

Walsh George Selim Enhancing

our National Security while

Protecting Civil liberties

Asfarbackashecanremember,George Selimwantedtoworkforthefederal government.“WorkinginWashington,D.C.isnotsomuchajob–formeit’sacalling,”saidSelim’02.Currently,heistheDirectorforCommunityPartnershipsfortheNationalSecurityCouncilattheWhiteHouse. In this position, he leads interagency teams and directs policy priorities to develop federal partnerships with other governments, international partners, foundations and non-governmentalorganizationstosupportarangeofnationalsecurityinitiatives.Selim’s effortshaveresultedinnationalpoliciesandprograms to counter violent extremism in theU.S.,buildingcommunityresilienceagainst transnational gangs and enhancing partnerships with new American communities to support national security at home and abroad.“MyworksupportstheidealsandprinciplestheU.S.standsfor–theEllisIslandkindsofthings.Itreflectsanationofinclusionthattakesinanyoneregardlessofrace,colorandreligion,”hesaid.

Selimhasbeenrecognizedfortheimpact ofhisservice.HewasselectedastheFederal PlayeroftheWeekbytheWashington Post, hasbeenawardedtheDepartmentofHomelandSecuritySecretary’sAwardfor

Excellenceandwaspresentedwiththe DepartmentofJustice’sMeritorious ServiceAward.

Afirst-generationAmerican,Selim’sEgyptianparentscametotheUnitedStatesin1971fromCairo,Egypt.“TheystillliveinthesamehometheyboughtinClevelandwhereIgrewup,”hesaid.“IlookatwhatmyfamilywasabletoachieveinOhioalongwith other immigrants from across the world who call America home, and I more fully appreciate that the American rights of freedom of speech, press and assembly are not universal. These rights and liberties are whatmakeourcountrygreat,andIwantapersonalroleindefendingthem.”

Selim,asociologyandcriminaljustice majoratWalshUniversity,wasinhislast semesteroncampusonSeptember11,2001.“IremembershortlyaftertheattacksgoingintotheauditoriumtohearProfessorEzziespeak.HegaveapresentationonBinLadenandAlQaedaandabriefintroductionintoterrorism,”Selimsaid.“Ialsodistinctlyrememberthatthefirstpost9-11backlashhate crime occurred against a non-Arab and non-Muslim.ASikhAmericaninArizonawasshotandkilled.Hehadnoconnectionto terrorism whatsoever, but rather was the victimofahorriblehatecrime.”

ThatinjusticestayedwithSelimandfurtherinfluenced his desire to serve in government. “Ifeelverystronglyaboutourgovernment’s obligation to protect the rights and liberties of ethnic and religious minorities. It’s what setsusapartandmakestheConstitutionalivingdocument.”

SincegraduatingfromWalsh,Selimhasworkedhardtopromoteunderstandingandmutual respect between various cultures. “It’stheuniquelyAmericanconceptofthe

melting pot and E Pluribus Unum:“OutofMany,One,”whichappearsonthesealoftheUnitedSates.Wemightbefrommanydifferentplaces,butweareunitedasa nation,”Selimsays.

SelimbeganhiscareerasaninternattheofficeofINTERPOLattheJusticeDepart-ment.“Istartedjustafewmonthsafter9-11.Itwasaveryformativetimeforme.TheAttorneyGeneralwasJohnAshcroft.

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“Working in Washington, D.C. is not so much a job – for me it’s a calling.” George Selim

George Selim

George Selim

“We might be from many different places, but we are united as a nation.”

“The essence of Walsh is to develop well-rounded leaders and cultivate service to both community and country, and in my case it seems to have worked so far.”

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Marriages2003John vaught married Amber Mueser on June 29,2013.ThecoupleresidesinCanton,Ohio.

2004Erica CorcoranmarriedJoePetersonAugust18,2012,atSt.Mary’sChurchinDayton,Ohio.EricawillfinishherfiveyearsofresidencyinGeneralSurgerywiththeWrightStateUniversityprograminJune.ThissummerEricawillbestartingher new position as a general surgeon at the ClevelandClinicFoundation.Sheandherhusband,Joe,resideinDayton,Ohio.

2004Brian Wilkinson married Rachel on April 13,2012.BrianisnowaloanprocessoratChaseManhattan.ThecoupleisexpectingtheirfirstchildonJune27,2013.BrianandRachelresideinLakewood,Ohio.

2005Justin CrowlmarriedCrystalonMarch24,2012.Justinrecentlyacceptedanassistantprofessorposition,beginningFall2013,intheCriminalJusticeAdministration programatMansfieldUniversity.

2005Brian UlinemarriedShaylaWalkeronApril3, 2012,atCaesar’sPalaceVenusGardeninLasVegas,Nevada.BrianandhiswiferesideinLubbock,Texas.

2007Elizabeth SmithmarriedChristopher CirielloonJune8,2013.

2008Carla Piazza married Kurt Himmelwright onJune1,2013.ThecoupleresidesinMiddletown,Ohio.

2009Julie FiglermarriedDouglasMoneypennyonSeptember29,2012.DouglasandJuliedatedover20yearsagoandreconnectedinearly 2012.ThecoupleresidesinLouisville,Ohio.

2010Aaron Forte married Ashley Dilbeck onApril20,2013.Thecoupleresides inUniontown,Ohio.

2010Sarah MillermarriedAaronJosephSchumacher onAugust3,2012.SarahworksatWestfieldGroupattheITEmployeeHelpDesk.ThecoupleresidesinCanton,Ohio.

2012Jennifer Bauer married Justin Williams on September15,2012.ThecoupleresidesinParma,Ohio.

2012Andria GasconmarriedBrandonKidderonJuly14,2012.ThecoupleresidesinMalvern,Ohio.

2013Mariette PiermarinimarriedJosephVittionJune29,2013.ThecoupleresidesinThreeBridges,NewJersey.

Birth Announcements1994Charles Woody and wife Tara announce the birthoftheirfirstchild,MollyElizabethbornonMay2,2013.

1998Paul JacobandhiswifeLeahJacob announce the birth of their second child, IanConnerJacobbornonApril3,2013.PaulwillbecompletinganOrthopedicSurgeryFellowshipinAdultReconstructionattheClevelandClinic.Heisjoiningaprivate practiceinOklahomaCity,Oklahoma,in2014.

2001Janet (Grabe) Martin and her husband Robb welcomed the birth of their second child,OwenNicholas,onJanuary4,2013.Owenwas6lbs15oz,19.5inches.OwenjoinshisolderbrotherNoah,whois4yearsold.ThefamilyresidesinAvon,Ohio.

2001Michael Koluch and wife Amanda welcomedtheirdaughterMilaLeeonJuly27,2013.MilajoinsherbigbrotherCooperin the Koluch family. The family resides in Canton,Ohio.

2003Dawn (Goodman) Green and her husband StevewelcomedtheirfirstchildLincolnAndrewonAugust25,2012.ThefamilyresidesinWesterville,Ohio.

2007Joseph Gardner and wife Julianne (Boyne) Gardnerwelcomedthebirthoftheirfirstchild,AnthonyJosephGardneronFebruary5,2013.Josephisalsothenewfinancial reportinganalystatThirdFederal.The familyresidesinStrongsville,Ohio.

2008Stephanie varney and husband Timothy welcomedtheirdaughterIzabellaon December4,2012.ThefamilyresidesinNewPhiladelphia,Ohio.

2009Joseph GallinaandwifeGinawelcometheirdaughter,EmilyRae,onJuly6,2013.EmilyRaewasbornat1:28a.m.andwas7lbs.2oz. and19incheslong.JoeisanaccountantforFresh Mark.ThefamilyresidesinMassillon,Ohio.

2010Jennifer Hartmanwouldliketoannouncethe birth of her daughter Isabella Hartman. IsabellawasbornonMay8,2012.JenniferandherdaughterresideinBoardman,Ohio.

2011Carrie (Woodring) Shannon and husband JosephShannonwelcomedthebirthoftheirfirstchild,EmmaleeShannononJuly17,2012.Emmaleewas6lbs.12oz.ThefamilyresidesinTallmadge,Ohio.

In Memoriam1965Robert A. Selig,age70,passedawayMarch14.Robertretiredaftera30yearcareerasamathteacher,mostofwhichwasatPfeifferMiddleSchool.HeservedasaCaptainintheArmyNationalGuard.

1965Thomas W. Simon,age77,ofBolivar,Ohio,diedJune1,2013,inhishome.Hewasa1953graduateofCantonMcKinleyHighSchool,agraduateofWalshCollegeandaU.S.ArmyKoreanWarVeteran.ThomasretiredfromtheCityofCanton.

1966Kenneth Hoover,age70,passedawayonJuly7,2013inAultmanHospital.Kennethtaught2ndand3rdgradeintheCantonCitySchoolsfor37yearsatDanielWorleyElementary,retiringin2005.Followinghis retirement, he was a substitute teacher atNorthwestandTuslawLocalSchoolsforthelastfiveyears.Kenenjoyedspendingtime with his grandchildren, gardening, and refinishingfurniture.

1967Nicholas G. Pallotta,age70,passedawayJune19,2013.NickretiredfromtheCantonJewishCommunityCenterafter45yearsasAthleticDirector.Hewasacoach, mentor and teacher to thousands of children,includingsixgrandchildren.Nick’sgreatestjoywasinthestandswatchinghisgrandchildren.

1970Michael Kane, age 65, died April 24 after a longillness.HewasaliferesidentofCanton,Ohio.Michaelwasonthebasketballteamand was the captain of the tennis team during his attendance at Walsh. He retired fromLukInc.inWooster.MichaelwasamemberoftheSt.JosephCatholicChurchinMassillonandwasaVietnamWar Navy veteran.

1971Paul Winberry Sr., age 67, died on July 22, 2013,afterfightingahardbattlewithAcuteMyeloidLeukemia.Hediedpeacefully athomesurroundedbyhisfamily.PaulworkedinJerseyCityandNewYorkCityfor38yearsinhumanresources,mostrecentlyforTDBank.Heretiredin2009,and,whilehewasn’tabletoenjoytoomuchofhisretirementbeforehisillness,helikedtogolf,bike,andspendtimewithhisfamily.

1987Bridgette (Dunne) Mapp,age48,passedawaypeacefullyatherhomeinPenn, England,onJune26,2013,afteralongandcourageousbattlewithcancer.BridgettemovedtoEnglandwithherhusbandRichard Mapp ’87in1993,wheretheywere blessed with three wonderful children. ShelovedherlifeinEnglandandespeciallyenjoyedwalkinginthenearbywoodswithher golden retriever, Hector.

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1988Brian Frederick Gilchrist, was called homeonJuly14,2013.Brianwasavisualmerchandiser and interior designer. He was a beautiful and loving son, husband and fatherwhodevotedhislifetomakingeverymoment count. He lived each day with a positiveoutlookandtreatedeveryoneinhislife with love and respect, setting an example for all to follow. He battled his cancerwithanamazingamountofstrength,courage,dignity,grace,andhisCatholicfaithtowhichhewassodevoted.Brian’sradiant light will shine forever for all who knewandlovedhimsodearly.

2002Janis Ann (Mihelick) Wagner, age 56, passed away unexpectedly on June 16, 2013.JaniswasamemberofBethelChurchandmostrecentlywasacoun-selorwithBuildingBlocksCounselingCenter.Shewassurvivedbyherhusband,Mark Wagner ’96.

Class Notes1967President Richard Jusseaume greets former classmate Paul Levesque'64 outside his homeinMt.Clemens,MI,duringhissummer travels.Levesqueisaretiredteacher.

1973Reverend Hugo Blotsky, OSB,iscelebrating his25thJubileeofOrdinationintothepriesthood.Fr.HugohasservedaspastorofSt.FrancisChurchinThermopolis,WY,

since2007.HehasservedasamemberoftheBoardofDirectorsofHotSpringsCountyCounselingCenterforoverfouryears and as president of the Ministerial Associationfornearlyfiveyears.InAprilandMayof2013,heattendedamonasticandtheologicalstudiesprogramatSantAnselmoPontificalUniversityinRome.

1984Nancy (Anderson) Judge retired after 23 yearsofteachingatSandhillElementarySchool.Nancyandherhusbandresidein,WinterHaven,Florida.

1984Nora HennessywaswithOhioStateSenator Mike Skindell (1983)andEDSchultzfromMSNBC“TheEdShow”atthe2013 InaugurationinWashington,D.C.

1985virginia (Waitkus) HeffnerwasoneoffivenewmembersthatwereenshrinedintoBlueStreakimmortalitywhenshewasinductedintotheMagnificatHighSchoolAthleticHallofFameClassof2013.Virginiawasathree-sportathleteatMagnificat,participating involleyball,basketballandsoftball. Forheraccomplishmentsinsoftball,shewasawardedMostImprovedLeague All-Star,theLeaderoftheYearAwardandwasnamedHighSchoolAll-Americanin1979.ShewasalsonamedaVolleyballLeagueAll-Starhersenioryearofhighschool.Virginia continued to play volleyball, basketball,andsoftballatWalsh.Shehasspent many years coaching a variety of sports at both the youth and high school level.

1985Charles Sakotas is now the assistant operationscontrollerattheTimken Company.Heresidesin,Canton,Ohio.

1986Jill SchleibaumnowworksinMarketingatMeritor.SheresidesinCincinnati,Ohio.

1987Lee Sahadi, Human ResourcesDirectorforAkronGeneralHealthSystem,washonored by the Women’sNetworkofNortheastOhiowith

the2013WomanofAchievementAward.This prestigious award honors women who makeadifferenceintheircommunity.Leewasrecognizedforhercommitmenttoandadvocacyfornon-profitandserviceorgani-zationsinAkron.Sheisamongfourwomenwhohavereceivedthishonor.LeeresidesinNorthCantonwithherhusbandMichaeland two sons.

1988 Christine Milcetich has been named as one ofthekeycommitteechairsbyTheProFootballHallofFameEnshrinement FestivaldepartmentoftheCantonRegional ChamberofCommerceandtheProFootballHallofFame.Christinehasbeenalong-timememberoftheRaceCommitteeandisinhersecondyearaschair.ShealsovolunteersfortheSecurityandLogisticsCommittee.

1989Darryl Gulling is now the human resource specialistatDefenseSupplyCenterColumbus. Heresidesin,Lancaster,Ohio.

1991Elliott DevannowworksatCuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority as an auditor.HeresidesinCanton,Ohio.

1991Deborah (Fenn) HarennowworksforSummaRehabHospitalasanRNcase manager.SheandherhusbandresideinNorthCanton,Ohio.

1991Brenda Sponsler has re-joinedLowerKeysMedicalCenterasitsnewChiefNurse Executive(CNE).Brendahasbeeninhealth care for 25 years

andisgoingbacktoKeyWestfromBartowRegionalMedicalCenterwhereshewasitsCNE.ShehasbeenemployedbyHealthManagementsince1999.

1991Kathy (Neisel) Strobelnowworksincustomer serviceatYourOldTimeHardware.

1992Sheree (Parrot) Niece and her husband Dr.RickNiece,formerInterimPresidentatWalsh,recentlyretiredasfirstladyand presidentattheUniversityoftheOzarksafter 16 years. They are happily retired in HotSpringsVillage,Arkansas,whereShereeisservingastheModeratorofthePresbyteryofArkansas,andRickcontinuestowritebooksinhisFanfareforaHometownSeries.

1992Christopher E. Remark was appointed to beAultmanHealthFoundation’schief executive.ChristopherhasbeenanexecutivewiththeCantonareahealthsystemsince

1997,whenhejoinedAultmanasafinancialanalyst. His previous roles at Aultman Hospitalincludedchieffinancialofficer,vicepresidentofstrategy,projectconsultant,andassociatevicepresident.ChristopherandhisfamilyresideinLakeTownship,Ohio.

1995Paula GraefnowworksatAETNAasaregisterednursecaseworker.SheresidesinUniontown,Ohio.

1995Rebecca vilsack serves as DirectorofInformation TechnologyFinancialandSupplyChainSystemsattheUniversity ofCentralFlorida,thenation’s largest university

withnearly60,000students.BeckyhasbeenwithUCFfor11yearsandcurrentlyservesontheboardsofthreeorganizationsthatsupportOraclesoftwareusers:theQuestInternationalUsersGroup,theFlorida RegionalUsersGroupandtheOracle PeopleSoftApplicationsUnlimitedCustomer AdvisoryBoard.Duetoherposition on the Questboard,shewasinvitedtojoinOracledecisionmakersandbusinessleadersfromaroundtheworldatthe2013InternationalOracleUserCommunitySummit.InrecentyearsBeckyhasbeenafrequentpresenter,panel member and committee chair at conferencessuchasOracleOpenWorld,Collaborate,Alliance,andReconnect.

1996Rick Palagyi completed FederalLawEnforcement TraininginBrunswick,Georgia,andSpanishLanguageimmersiontraininginSouth Carolina.Rickis

currentlystationedinElPaso,Texas,asaCustomsandBorderProtectionOfficer. Heandhiswife,Danielle,aretheparents ofChristineandDrewandresidein Wadsworth,Ohio.

1997Jasper DiegoisnowthemanagerofPetronas.HeresidesinKualaLumpur,Malaysia.

1997Martha SangerandherhusbandMikewillbe welcoming their eighth and ninth exchange daughtersintotheirhomeinNorthLewisburg, Ohio.Thecoupleparticipatesinanintercul-tural youth exchange program called Youth for Understanding. It is a one-year program for international high school students to live with host families and attend American high schools.MarthaandMikehavehadfourGermandaughters,threeDanishdaughtersandonedaughtereachfromChileandFinland.ThecouplehashadtheopportunitytotraveltoEuropelastsummertovisitsixofthefamilies.MarthaandMikehavetwochildren,AaronandMickayla,whohaveenjoyedtheculturalaspectsofhosting.ThefamilyhasbeenhostingsinceAugustof2008.

1998Brent ConnoristhenewAssistantPrincipalatByckElementarySchoolpartofJefferson CountyPublicSchoolsinLouisville,Kentucky. BrenttaughtsocialstudiesatKammererMiddleSchooltheprevioussevenyears.

1998William Gannet is now the vice president ofoperationsatDiebold.HeresidesinWestDundee,Illinois.

1999Kevin Bille is leaving his position as Notre DameCollegemen’sbasketballcoachto becometheboys’basketballcoachandathletic directoratFairlessHighSchool.Kevinspent10yearsatNotreDameandledtheprogram through its transition from the NAIAtoNCAADivisionII.Heinheritedateamthathadacombinedrecordof9-49initsfirsttwoseasonsandledtheFalconstoapairofAmericanMideastConferenceNorthDivisiontitlesandpostseasonberths.WhilelookingforwardtoreturningtoFairless, Kevin will always be grateful to the college thatgavehimhisfirstheadcoachingjob.

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2007Peter TsaftaridesistheClerkofCourts attheCityofCanton.Heresidesin Canton,Ohio.

2009 Drew DaberkoistheDirectorofNursing atMinervaEldercare.Heresidesin Dennison,Ohio.

2009Natalie EzzieistheDirectorofCommunity ServicesatDonorPath.Sheresidesin Chicago,Illinois.

2009Tera Gearhart is a nurse case manager at AultmanHospital.Sheresidesin Uniontown,Ohio.

2009Natalie MooreisateacheratCantonCitySchools.SheresidesinNorthCanton,Ohio.

2009Lauren SchaetzleworksatAthleticoPhysical Therapyasaphysicaltherapist.SheresidesinChicago,Illinois.

2009Bernadette StrausbaughistheDirectorofStudentActivitiesandCommuterServicesatWalshUniversity.SheresidesinNorthCanton,Ohio.

2010Christie Almasy is the Inbound CustomerCareGroupLeaderatRJMatthewsCompany.SheresidesinCanton,Ohio.

2010Klarisa GaskinsworksatBMWFinancial Servicesasacustomeraccountsspecialist.SheresidesinMarysville,Ohio.

2010Anthony GiannettiworksforPepsiCo. as an accountant. He resides in Chicago,Illinois.

2010 Stacy HerringisabusinessanalystforFirstEnergy.SheresidesinKent,Ohio.

2010Shayna (McDermitt) InamaworksatGoodyearTire&RubberCompanyasasenioraccountant.ShaynaandherhusbandRyanresidesinAkron,Ohio.

2010Joseph Libster is a physical education and healthteacheratPerryLocalSchools.HeresidesinCanton,Ohio.

2010Barbara MalaviteworksforPathwayCaringforChildrenasatherapist.BarbararesidesinMagnolia,Ohio.

2010Crystal McLendon has been named chair of the2013ProFootballHallofFameEnshrine-mentFestivalQueenCommittee.Crystalisemployed by Nationwide

Insurance as a commercial processing supervisor, and, in addition to her years of serviceontheQueenCommittee,shehaspreviousEnshrinementFestivalvolunteerexperienceasahostessforHallofFamersduringtheEnshrinementCeremony.Sheand her husband John along with their three childrenresideinSummitCounty,Ohio.

2010Sarah MillerworksforAmericanGreetingsas an analyst.

2010Stephanie Naoum is a training specialist atTurningTechnologies.SheresidesinYoungstown,Ohio.

2010 Paula PotteristheExecutiveDirectorforHallIndustrialInsulation.SheresidesinOrrville,Ohio.

2010Andrew Saris is a chemistry teacher at MadisonLocalSchools.Heresidesin Mansfield,Ohio.

2010John SolveyhasbeenhiredbyTroyer&AssociatesaccountingfirminSugarcreek,Ohio,asastaffaccountant.

2011Connie Baker is a registered nurse for AultmanHospital.Sheresidesin Uniontown,Ohio.

2011Elizabeth Galloway is a senior manager at Diebold.SheresidesinMassillon,Ohio.

2011Brandon GilesworksatAultmanHospitalas an athletic trainer. He resides in Canton,Ohio.

2011Kristin Havens is an RN at Aultman Hospital and will be graduating from Malone University with a master’s degree inFamilyNursePractioner.SheresidesinWadsworth,Ohio.

2011Stacy Ionno is a guidance counselor at RidgewoodLocalSchools.SheresidesinDover,Ohio.

2011Tracie KellyworksatTimkenasa materialmanager.SheresidesinNorthCanton,Ohio.

2011Michael KleinworksforAllerganasa senior sales representative. He resides in Massillon,Ohio.

2011Julia Kolehasspentthelastyearworkingin administration and teaching tennis at JoshuaCreekSports,writingfortheSierra

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1999Karen ByronworksforMasonLawOfficeas an office manager. Karen and her husbandJohnresideinTallmadge,Ohio.

2000Dan Gravo stepped down from his role as DirectorofAlumniRelationsatWalshafteracceptingapositionastheDirectorofFun-draisingattheEarlyChildhoodResourceCenterinCanton.DanwaswithWalshfor17 years, spending six in the alumni office and 11 in athletics.

2000Jeffrey L Miller, after having spent his 14-year career as an educatorwithGreenLocalSchools,hasbeenchosenasGreenSchoolDistrict’snextsuper-

intendent.Jeffrey,hiswifeJenniandtheirthreesonswillberesidinginGreen,Ohio.

2000Craig B. Sisak was elected to Tallmadge CityCouncilWard1,vacatedbytheprevi-ous official, in a 4-2 vote by current council members.CraigwassworninonMay22,2013.HistermexpiresonDecember31,2014.CraigandhiswifeShannaresideinTallmadge,Ohio.

2001Jason PrattworksatWilliamsToyotaLiftas a sales representative. He and his wife Elizabeth(Eaglowski)Prattresidein Massillon,Ohio.

2001Marisa RohnwasnamedtoyStark’slistofTwentyunder40!SheisthevicepresidentofmarketinganddevelopmentatGoodwillIndustriesofGreaterClevelandandEastCentralOhio.

2002Brooke (Binko) DeJulia is an educator at JohnF.KennedySchool.BrookeandherhusbandJeffreyresideinGirard,Ohio.

2002Sean Flaherty is the football coach at CuyahogaFallsHighSchool.Heresides inAkron,Ohio.

2002Keith GinnettiisateacheratAkronPublicSchools.HeresidesinAkron,Ohio.

2002Benjamin HolthasbeenhiredbyDaltonHighSchoolasthenewboys’basketballcoach.HoltcomestoDaltonafterspendinglast season as a varsity assistant at Triway HighSchool.BenandhiswifeNinaresideinWooster,Ohio.

2002 Mary Elizabeth (Hupp) Menegay now worksatPTCAllianceasacostanalyst.Mary and her husband James reside in Canton,Ohio.

2002Greg MillerhasacceptedtheFinancialAnalystIIpositionwithTEConnectivityinMansfield,Ohio.AspartoftheAerospaceDefense&Marine(ADM)divisionofTEConnectivitymanufacturinghighperformance electricalrelaysandcontactors,Gregwillberesponsibleforthefinancialhealth,strategicinitiatives,andreportingrequirementsforthiscomplete product life-cycle manufacturing location.

2002Robert Milleristhebankoperations leaderatWestfieldBank.HeresidesinLouisville,Ohio.

2002Robert Steinberg II was appointed by the PlainTownshipTrusteesasthetownship’snewfull-timeparksprogrammingdirectorof recreational community outreach.

2002Danielle (Hetrick) Whitted is the senior operations accountant and inventory controlleadatAMRESCOLLC.

2003Susan KakuworksatAtlantaFalconsPhysical TherapyCenterasaclinicaldirectorand physicaltherapist.Susanandherhusband resideinAtlanta,Georgia.

2004Michael KoppeworksforOsceolaCountySchoolDistrictasafirstgradeteacher.HeresidesinSaintCloud,Florida.

2004Alison PrudoffisemployedbyKentStateasanursepractitioner.SheresidesinAkron,Ohio.

2005Marilyn KramerworksatEastCentralOhioEducationalServiceCenterasagiftedcoordinator.MarilynandherhusbandDanielresideinBolivar,Ohio.

2005Nick Mayle, teacher and football coach at PhilippiMiddleSchool,raised$34,000tokeepsportsattheBarbourCountySchool,despitetwofailedlevies.Partofhisfundraising activitiesincludedwalkingfromPhilippi,WV,toCanton’sProFootballHallofFame,200miles.Hiscommitmentkick-startedthecreationofanonprofitthatwillactasabooster club to fund sports in the future.

2006Stephanie (Zaratsian) BaileyworksforTiles,VCG,astheoperationsdirector.StephanieandherhusbandChadBaileyresideinRichardson, Texas.

2007Kevin Conner recently completed three years of law school in two years at the UniversityofDayton.HereceivedtheOutstandingStudentLeadershipAwardatgraduationforservingontheLawReview,TheUniversityHearingBoard,asastudentambassador,ChairofLambdaLegal,amemberoftheBusinessLawSociety,andtheLawSchoolDemocrats.

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ClubCanadaOntarioChapterandteachingtennisforthecityofOakville.ShewillstartherMasterofScienceinEnvironmentalPolicy andManagementinSeptember2013attheUniversityofBristolinBristol,England.

2011Jennifer MacugaisakindergartenteacheratPopeCountySchools.SheresidesinDavenport,Florida.

2011Katie (Eckinger) MillerworksforDalton LocalSchoolsasateacher.SheresidesinWadsworth,Ohio.

2011Marc MillerworksforMarketing CommunicationsResourceInc.asa salesandmarketingconsultant.

2011Tracey NaueristheDirector,HospiceandPalliativeCare,atAkronGeneralVisitingNurseService.Shehasbeeninthenursingfieldfor17yearsandhasfunctionedina variety of clinical and management positions inlong-termcare.Shepreviouslywas DirectorofNursingatRockynolRetirement Community.TraceyalsoworkedasaninstructorfortheAkronSchoolofPracticalNursing and has served on many advisory boardsinthecommunity.Sheisservingathree-year appointment with the Midwest CareAllianceboardofdirectorsandshewas chosenforthe2013classofTorchbearersAkron.

2012Lisa BakerworksforLisbonExemptedSchoolDistrictasamathteacher.SheresidesinLisbon,Ohio.

2012Samantha EarlyworksattheDepartment ofVeteransAffairsinClevelandasaphysicaltherapist.SheresidesinWestlake,Ohio.

2012Corey FlingworksforPsychological &FamilyConsultantsasamentalhealthcounselor.HeresidesinBarberton,Ohio.

2012Sarah GerwinworksatOmniOrthopedicsasaphysicaltherapist.SheresidesinNorthCanton,Ohio.

2012Lisa GilbertworksforSummaHealthSystemasaqualitycoordinator.SheresidesinWadsworth,Ohio.

2012Mary A. Jackson is a social studies teacher atSebringLocalSchools.Sheresidesin Alliance,Ohio.

2012vincent LaGuardiaworksforFirstEnergyas a supply chain specialist.

2012Patrick MitchellworksatBaylorCollegeofMedicine as a research scientist. He resides in Houston, Texas.

2012Gregory Schwertner is a registered nurse at AkronGeneralMedicalCenter.HeresidesinNorthCanton,Ohio.

2013John James Kuczynski,DPT,receivedtheAmericanPhysicalTherapyAssociation’sMaryMcMillanScholarshipAwardduringtheAPTAConference&ExpositioninUtahinJune.JohnpracticesintheSportsMedicineDivisionatTheOhioStateUniversityWexnerMedicalCenter.HeisamemberofAPTA’sResearch,HealthPolicy&Administration,andOrthopaedicsections.AmemberoftheOhioPhysicalTherapyAssociation(OPTA),hereceivedseveralhonors,includingtheOutstandingStudentPhysicalTherapistAward;the NationalStudentConclaveScholarship;andin2011theStatePolicy&PaymentForumStudentEssayContestandtheCapitolHillEssayContest.

september 19-december 2First in Higher Education: The College and Career Choices of 13 First Ladies of the United States Ofthe44PresidenciesoftheUnitedStates,only13FirstLadieshaveheldcollege degrees.Throughobjects,images,and interpretive text, the exhibition explores howeachoftheseremarkablewomenusedher education to pursue a career of her own choosing. This exhibition is a collaborative programoftheNationalFirstLadies’ LibraryandtheMuseumStudiesProgram at Walsh University. •Daily,8a.m.to9p.m.,BirkCenterfor the ArtsFordetails,emailktbrown@walsh.edu

september 23Facing Fraud Head On: A Fraud & Ethics Symposium This educational and interactivesymposiumfeaturingkeynotespeakerWestonSmith,formerCFOandinformantatHealthSouthCorporation,willhelpyourecognize,combatandmanagethemanyfacesoffraudintheworkplace. •4p.m.,BarretteBusinessand CommunityCenter •$125perpersonor$850fortableof8Formoreinformationandtoregister:www.fraudmeeting.com

october 4 – 6Homecoming WeekendSeebackcoverforschedule

october 19Fall Fashion Show and Luncheon “Music of the Night” PresentedbytheWalshUniversityWomen’sCommittee •10a.m.,BrooksideCountryClubFormoreinformation,call330.490.7111or email kkhourey@walsh.edu

october 21 – 23ICF Institute Global Symposium

october 21President’s Reception/Dinner (by invitation)ICFTop21CommunitiesoftheWorldAnnounced

october 22Symposium •$40perpersonincludinglunch •DesignThinkinginEducation •TheChatanoogaRe-inventionStory •21stCentury’sBestSoFar

october 23ICF Institute International Board MeetingBarretteBusinessandCommunityCenterRSVPatwww.walsh.edu/symposiumEmailjdegarmo@walsh.edu for more information

november 3Walsh University vs. OSU BasketballSchottensteinCenter,ColumbusFordetailsemailalumni@walsh.edu

november 15-17, 21-23Genesius Players Present “Lost in Yonkers”This funny, touching dramatic comedy by NeilSimonwonaPulitzerPrizein1991. •BetzlerAuditorium;Thursday-Saturday, 8p.m.;Sunday,2:30p.m. •FreewithWalshID,$8foradults,$5 for children 12 and youngerFormoreinformation,contactmgiffin@walsh.edu

december 6Chorale Christmas ConcertA celebration of lessons and carols •7p.m.,CecchiniFamilyHealth& WellnessCenter

december 8Christmas on Hoover FarmFeaturesholidaydécorthroughouttheHooverfamilyhome,visitswithSantaandMrs.Claus,livemusic,refreshments,andChristmascarolingthroughHooverParkonhorse-drawn wagon. •1-4p.m.,HooverHistoricalCenter

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Wall of Fame Dinner 6 p.m. Cocktails, 7 p.m. Dinner Barrette Business and Community Center

Saturday October 5

Tailgate Fawcett Stadium 4 – 6 p.m. Walsh Cavaliers vs. Ohio Dominican, 6 p.m. Fall Festival 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Campus Lawn

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Outstanding Alumni Lunch 12:30 p.m. Barrette Business and Community Center

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