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Walsh Times is published three times a year by the Office of University Advancement and distributed free of charge to alumni and friends of Walsh University. Vice President for Advancement and University Relations: Eric Belden Assistant Vice President for University Relations: 3 7 9 11 Teresa Griffin President’s Message Director of University Relations: fEATURES DEPARTMENTS Kelly Campbell 7 James B. Renacci Endows Government 1 Campus News Office of Alumni Relations: Scholars Program Sarah Trescott 3 Donor Profile: A Generational Legacy: The Gary and Linda 9 A Journey of Faith – The President's Pilgrimage Byers School of Nursing As we begin our 54th academic year at Walsh University, we do so in anticipation of our Graphic Designer: largest full-time undergraduate enrollment ever. How can that be in these difficult times Shane Brown 11 Walsh University Formally Joins the NCAA – Division II 15 Alumni Profile: From Walsh to the White House – George Selim when so many colleges are experiencing declines? Additional Editorial Staff: 17 Alumni Notes Perhaps the answer lies within and among the following: Kristin Brimfield 24 Upcoming Events • We have added five new majors in the past two years alone. Karen Hodge • We have worked tirelessly to improve retention. Student Photographer: • Our admissions personnel have recruited more than 580 new students—freshmen Tyler Cosma and transfers. • Our athletic coaches have all recruited diligently to increase their roster sizes. Walsh University is an independent, coeducational • Our campus facilities and grounds are beautiful and modern. Catholic, Liberal Arts and • Our culture of hospitality, acceptance and support encourage prospective students to Sciences Institution. attend and current students to remain. Founded by the Brothers of • God truly is in charge of the harvest and is “granting us the increase.” Christian Instruction, Walsh Welcome Class of 2017 University is dedicated to Or maybe it is all of the above—great people planting the seeds of success and having faith educating its students to that God will bless our efforts. become leaders in service to others through a values-based education The result: record enrollment, continued growth and development and an enthusiastic start with an international perspective in to a new academic year. the Judeo-Christian tradition. Deo gratias! Change of Address and General Correspondence to: Office of Alumni Relations 2020 East Maple Street North Canton, OH 44720-3336 Richard Jusseaume Phone: 330.244.4752 E-mail: [email protected]

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DeVille School of Business Launches Student Investment Team Catholic Studies Institute. A cost of $2,999 per person includes stops in Prague, Budapest, Walsh students now have the opportunity to try their hand at investing in the financial Krakow, Warsaw and Vilnius as well as breakfast daily, four dinners, group transfers, markets as part of the new student investment team through the DeVille School of Business, entrance fees per itinerary and porterage. Airfare must be purchased separately. For a and thanks to the generous gifts of $50,000 each provided by two Walsh University board complete itinerary or to reserve your spot, contact Ayelet Tours, Ltd., at 800.237.1517 members. Students will spend the fall semester researching various securities and presenting or email [email protected]. their suggestions to the group. In the spring, they will decide collectively how to invest the funds. The President’s Club Clam Bake Membership is by-application-only and is open to any Walsh student (including undergraduate, Dark skies and thunderstorms didn’t stop more than 100 guests from attending the graduate and SPS students of any major). If accepted, students will serve one-year terms President’s Club Clam Bake on Wednesday, August 7, at the Hoover Park Banquet Hall & with the possibility of continuing membership upon review. Membership is limited to Patio. The annual event serves to honor and thank donors at the legacy giving levels, which 15-20 students. include the President’s Society, Tower Society and Founders Society, as well as Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD) Legacy Donors. International Student Services Welcomes New Director, Senior Nic Harvey spoke as a student representative to thank donors at the event. Brother 25 New Students Guy Roddy, FIC, gave the invocation for the evening, and President Richard Jusseaume This year, Walsh’s international student enrollment is the largest it has been in the last gave brief remarks. decade, with 25 incoming students and 46 returning students representing 31 different countries. The top three countries represented are Saudi Arabia, Bolivia and Canada. In Donald Phillips will take the Reins as Walsh’s new CIO and Assistant addition, Walsh welcomes Kristi Campbell as the full-time Director of International Vice President Student Services. In this role, Campbell meets with students regarding immigration and cultural issues and also acts as a liaison to other departments and the community. Donald Phillips has accepted the position to serve as Walsh University’s new Chief Information Officer and Assistant Vice President. In this role, Donald will guide the development and “One of my first initiatives is to build on the Link Families Program. This will allow faculty, implementation of Walsh’s information technology strategy and delivery of effective university staff and community members the opportunity to host a student,” Campbell said. “I find it technology services. Donald will be responsible for leading the Information Technology staff a shame that an international student can study in the U.S. for four years but might never in academic computing support, enterprise applications systems and services, networking experience a typical American meal, holiday or family traditional activity. I hope to change and telecommunications, information security, data center operations and user support, that and provide activities and friendship programs that will allow our students to feel training and outreach. He will also build and sustain effective partnerships and collaborations Walsh is a home away from home.” In addition, Kristi would like to increase the awareness with academic and administrative departments, maintain a service-oriented and agile IT of the school visit programs in which Walsh’s international students visit local elementary, organization, and ensures a, reliable, and secure technology infrastructure. Donald will also middle and high schools, as well as Walsh classrooms. play an integral role in the technology infrastructure of Walsh’s planned global academic center. New Chemistry Curriculum Offers Students Internship and Real-World Donald comes to Walsh from the University Heights City School District in Cleveland, Learning Experiences with More Than 70 Regional Companies where he played a key role in bringing 21st Century technologies into the school system. The Division of Math and Sciences has launched a redesigned chemistry curriculum aimed Previous employment also includes Fortune 500 company Rockwell Automation where he at educating students about post-graduation career opportunities and allowing students to led and supported technology projects exceeding $100 million. Donald holds a B.S. from simulate work being done in the industry through integrated lab experience. Like many of , an M.S. from Case Western Reserve University, and received his Walsh’s academic programs, there will also be a greater emphasis on the value of internships. law degree in Education and Technology Law from The . The department has developed relationships with more than 70 regional companies to provide real-world experience to chemistry students. According to the National Association We Need You! Help Walsh Secure a License Plate with the BMV! of Colleges and Employers (NACE) 2012 student survey, approximately 60 percent of Walsh University is in the process of trying to establish a Walsh University license plate the college graduates who took part in paid internships received at least one job offer. In available for purchase at the Ohio BMV. In order to be considered, Walsh must first show addition to developing students’ professional skills, Walsh has also implemented American proof that at least 500 Ohio residents would be interested in buying a Walsh license plate Chemical Society (ACS) curriculum to prepare students for graduate school and the pursuit if one existed. You can help us by visiting walsh.edu/bmv, completing one section of the of a Ph.D. form and mailing a hard copy to: Walsh University, attn: Teresa Griffin, 2020 E. Maple St., TOP TO BOTTOM: Walsh Alums are Invited to Embark on Summer Interfaith Tour North Canton, OH, 44720. Or you can fax the form to 330.490.7249 or email to TOP TO BOTTOM: DeVille School of Business Launches Student [email protected]. Please note that there is no obligation to purchase by completing this Investment Team. of Eastern Europe Walsh Alums invited to embark on Summer Interfaith International Student Services Welcomes New Director, Walsh alumni and friends are invited to join Rabbi John Spitzer and Father Patrick Manning form. The form simply indicates that you would consider it and asks that you write in your Tour of Eastern Europe The President's Club Clam Bake 24 New Students on an interfaith tour of Eastern Europe, from June 15-27, 2014, through Walsh’s Jewish license number so that they can prove you are a resident of Ohio. New Chemistry Curriculum Walsh Needs Your Help to Secure a License Plate

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Donors Gary and Linda Byers did not legacy of help will pay it forward – it will like purchase new state of the art medical attend Walsh University. Their two sons go on forever. Think of all the nurses we equipment for hands-on training,” he added. can help who will go on to help and comfort Brett Byers and Dr. Michael Byers are not It all began in 2000, after the passing of A Generational Legacy: thousands in return. This is the right thing to alumni; in fact, no one that the Byers knew Linda's mother, Helen Irene Peer. Days do,” Linda said. The Gary and Linda Byers attended Walsh University. But memories of passed as Linda found herself reflecting on a selfless and caring nurse, who happened to her mother’s life. Helen Irene Peer graduated be Linda’s mother, led them to search for in 1933 with a degree in nursing and served School of Nursing an organization that would honor her as a surgical nurse at Timken Mercy Hospital mother’s legacy by giving back to the field in Canton. Linda vividly recalled how as a of nursing in the same way her mother, child she would often wake in the middle Helps Nurses Serve Others Helen Irene Peer, contributed to it. And of the night hearing the tap of her mother’s what started as an initial scholarship in her shoes on the hardwood floor outside Linda’s mother’s name has culminated in a contri- room. “She would pass by my door, and if I bution which reflects the generosity of the was looking out she’d say ‘shhh, just go back Byers family, with the School of Nursing to sleep. I am going to give medicine to being named in their honor. In addition, someone who is sick.’” Linda would watch they have created a second scholarship, The as her mother packed her bag with medicine Gary and Linda Byers Scholarship. But how and syringes, and her rosary and holy water. does a family with no ties to Walsh decide “Mom never complained, no matter what to make a major contribution which will the hour or the weather. She was doing the help generations of nursing students for Gary and Linda Byers work of her faith. That’s who she was and years to come? They wanted to pay their how nurses are – they are caregivers.” good fortune in life forward. “Think of all the Linda also looked back on the times in her life “It’s true – before 2000 we had no connection nurses we can help when she was in need of medical treatment. to Walsh University. But what Walsh stands It was the nurses who comforted her when for is what drew us to Walsh. We love the who will go on to she was scared or could hardly hold her mission of service,” Linda Byers said. Recalling head up she was so ill. “They are so selfless – her first visit to Walsh University, Linda help and comfort they give so much back, and that is what my stepped on campus and took a deep breath. mom taught us to do – to give back,” said “I looked around and it just felt good – you thousands in return.” Linda. She wanted to establish something that know – right. I started talking with staff and would both honor her mother's legacy and “We are really impressed by Walsh bringing we all just connected. This is exactly what I honor the field of nursing. the nursing program to where it is today, wanted to do. Follow your heart, follow your providing competent and caring nurses to ‘Giving back’ and doing the work of the dreams. Life can become everything you major hospitals and medical centers in the Lord by creating a scholarship in her want it to be,” she said. And what the Byers region,” said Gary Byers. The nursing mother’s name and image was the thought dreamed of was helping nursing students. program is Walsh University’s largest that woke Linda that night 13 years ago. “When I saw the name of the school program, with 339 students enrolled, and She knew right then what the perfect use for (with “Byers” included) for the first time – graduates regularly surpassing a 96 percent the funds would be – to help other people I laughed, I smiled, I cried. Gary and I pass rate on the state licensure examination. become nurses. Gary agreed, and the next looked at each other. Nothing else has ever “My career was in the medical field and I day they began to look for the right place to fulfilled us this way. We think of all the know nurses are in such demand. This new establish the scholarship. Linda wanted good this will do for the students. This donation will allow the school to do things to find a Catholic university with a nursing “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.” Linda Byers

3 Walsh Times fall 2013 Walsh Times fall 2013 4 2001 2011 “The generosity of History of the Nursing Program Last ADN class graduates. During its • New graduate programs offered: Master at Walsh University existence nearly 700 total graduates in the of Science in Nursing (MSN) and the Byers will allow program had an average of 96 percent pass Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP). rate on the National Council Licensure Early 1980s • First group of graduate nursing students us to further brand Examination for Registered Nurses for Mercy School of Nursing Diploma program traveled to Summer School Utrecht in first time candidates. and promote our shifts most core science classes to Walsh College. Holland for a study abroad program. excellent nursing 1981 2003 2013 Director hired to develop an Associate First class in new BSN pre-licensure • First graduates of the MSN and program throughout Degree Nursing (ADN)Program at Walsh program graduated. The BSN program is DNP programs. accredited with two options: pre-licensure College. Program approved by the Ohio • The nursing school is named The Gary the region.” Board of Nursing. option and RN-BSN option. and Linda Byers School of Nursing. Dr. Linda Linc, Dean School of Nursing 1982 2007 The first 72 students were admitted into Facilities are expanded with additional Colleen wrote to the Byers, “Thank you for the Associate of Science in Nursing Degree believing in me and for being so supportive. offices/classrooms, virtual reality classrooms, program. I have been truly touched by both of you simulation lab, expanded computer lab, and by your mother, and I hope I can state-of-the art classroom and virtual reality keep her in my heart as I begin to practice room This room hosts high tech learning aids including interactive mannequins. The Above: Linda Byers and the first Helen Irene Peer Memorial Scholarship recipient Collen McKinney nursing.” Since Colleen, there have been innovative lab functions as a real-world 14 other students who have received funds The Byers School of Nursing through this scholarship. training experience using hospital beds “Giving back’ and doing the work of the and equipment, ICU room, and a private As the Byers have observed the growth practice room for one-on-one study Lord by creating a scholarship in her and accomplishments of Walsh’s nursing and instruction. mother’s name and image was the thought program over the last 12 years, their relationship with Walsh has strengthened. 2010 “The generosity of the Byers will allow us to that woke Linda that night 13 years ago. First group of nursing students traveled to Current Programs further brand and promote our excellent 1984 Tanzania for a study abroad program. She knew right then what the perfect use nursing program throughout the region,” First ADN class of 40 students graduates Offered said Dr. Linda Linc, Dean of the School of from Walsh College. Their pass rate for the for the funds would be – to help other Nursing. “I am thrilled to have such generous National Council Licensure Examination benefactors for the nursing program and for Registered Nurses was 98 percent. Nursing Pre-Licensure – BSN people become nurses.” will ensure that we are good stewards of Linda Byers their generosity.” 1985 Registered Nurse to BSN National League for Nursing initial accredi- program. She began looking near her process of becoming accredited to offer a Registered Nurse to MSN tation was granted for the ADN program. Chicago home. After researching some four-year bachelor’s degree. Linda called the possible schools, Linda just did not feel any University and began the process of turning There are many 1986 Accelerated BSN opportunities felt right. She wanted an institution that her idea into the Helen Irene Peer Memorial First graduating class from the RN-BSN Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN) was of modest size, lived its Catholic values Scholarship, whick has helped pay for the available to give program. back to Walsh and had a nursing program. education of nurses since beginning in the 1990 Clinical Nurse Leader (MSN) fall of 2001. University. To And so she began to think about Timken Mercy National League for Nursing accreditation Nurse Educator (MSN) Hospital where her mom had worked. She Colleen McKinney was the first recipient of learn more about was granted for the RN-BSN program. wondered where those nurses had trained, the scholarship. She and the Byers how, contact Sharon Sirpilla, Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) 1999 2011 and after more research she found Walsh corresponded and saw each other during her Director of Major Gifts, at First class admitted to the new four-year International nursing honor society Sigma University. At the time Walsh offered a time at Walsh University. Gary and Linda [email protected] or call pre-licensure Bachelor Science in Nursing Theta Tau charter is established at For more information about Walsh’s nursing two-year degree in nursing but was in the attended Colleen’s graduation. Afterward (330) 244-4746. (BSN) program. Walsh University. programs, call 330.490.7172.

5 Walsh Times fall 2013 Walsh Times fall 2013 6 Renacci to create the program for Walsh Government and Foreign Affairs major The Washington Experience students. “The Renacci Government Scholars and Business minor Dylan Michel, who The third part of the Renacci Government Program highlights both the nobility and presented a paper on the fourth wave of Scholars Program is the annual Walsh the satisfaction of public service. It brings democratization at the spring 2013 All Experience trip to Washington, D.C. attention to the fact that the issues that Politics is Local Conference and a paper Thirty students are selected to travel to the GovernmentJames S B.Renaccicholars Program need addressing, either through service to on the causation of democracy at the 2012 nation’s capitol to meet with ambassadors, the public or public policy decision making, conference, will use his scholarship funds to congressional leaders and various agency reduce his full-time work hours. “This is a impact society as a whole. We need many officials. The students can see first-hand the way for Congressman Renacci to show that voices and experiences creating policy and processes of government and tour places Inspiring the Next Generation of Public Servants he cares about my generation. His interest serving the public,” she said. The Renacci of significance such as the Capitol, the lies with serving all his constituents and Congressman James Renacci knows the opportunities to understand U.S. government government is really a part of your life and Government Scholars Program consists of International Monetary Fund, Arlington their happiness. For me this gift relieves Cemetery, the Holocaust Museum and personal satisfaction of a life of servant and community service,” said Congressman it is there to help you. You don’t have to three parts: scholarships and internships, a some of the financial stress all college embassies. The experience also includes a leadership. “It truly is about giving back,” Renacci, adding, “and this program is also run for president. Serve locally, like I did. speaker series and a conference, and the students feel and allows me to focus more twilight tour of the Washington Mall and Renacci said. Reflecting on his own three- congruent with the Walsh University mission Congressman Renacci has served as a Washington Experience trip. on academics,” Michel said. a networking reception with Walsh alumni decade progression from a non-politically to educate students to become leaders in volunteer firefighter, city planning commis- Scholarships & Internships who work in government and foreign affairs. aware young man, to serving on local service to others.” sioner, board of zoning appeals member, Through the generosity of Congressman “I want to inspire the boards and commis- city councilman TheMajors sions, to his current Renacci, two outstanding students each and mayor of next generation of The Government and Foreign Affairs position as the year will be given funding to be used for a and International Relations majors have Wadsworth, Ohio. Congressman from Washington, D.C.-based governmental young Americans to produced hundreds of highly successful the 16th District of As the first person internship or to help underwrite their alumni around the globe in fields such as Ohio, he knows “it’s in his family to education. To qualify for consideration for be politically aware law, local, state, and national government, time to introduce the graduate from either internship or scholarship funding, and to serve their homeland security, international affairs, and next generation of college, Renacci full-time students with leadership potential many more. Students produce a bi-monthly young Americans to deeply values must excel academically and hold a 3.0 or neighbors.” student newspaper, The Politicorum, which giving back through education. “The above grade point average. They must be either Congressman James Renacci focuses on political issues. Students in these government service.” chance for me to an International Relations or Government majors score in the top 27 percent of all To achieve that provide scholarship and Foreign Affairs major and be committed Speakers Series and Conference political science majors who have taken the goal, Congressman funding is especially to government and public service. As part of the program, Walsh will host a ACAT national exit exam, which assesses Renacci has endowed student learning outcomes in a major field. important because series of community speakers devoted to The 2013 – 14 Renacci Government Scholars the Renacci political topics. The program will be free I have never forgotten are Dan Widder and Dylan Michel. The Government Scholars and open to the public. In addition, the how hard I worked scholarship funds for Widder, an International Program at Walsh All Politics is Local Conference is held each to pay for my Relations major, will enable him to have University. spring, an event that attracts attendees from education,” he said. an internship in Washington, D.C. Widder This endowed Renacci, who is more than 35 universities across the country. will work for SAPAC, (Sindhi American “We have attendees from as far away as scholarship and currently serving his Political Action Committe), a human rights Virginia, Pennsylvania, and New York, leadership program second term provides unique organization that seeks to stop the persecution with representation from large universities Above: Congressman James Renacci, 16th District of Ohio, representing the opportunities and of the Sindhi peoples of Pakistan. “This is like Ohio State to smaller independent with Renacci Government Scholars DanWidder and Dylan Michel 16th District of experiences for exciting, I know my internship will help colleges,” said the conference's founder, Ohio, says he identifies deeply with the Walsh University Government and Foreign “I want to inspire the next generation me develop new skills and strengthen my Dr. Berry. The conference offers students mission of the University. “I am very fond Affairs students. Through scholarships and of young Americans to be politically understanding of how the United States an opportunity to present original papers of Walsh. After I was elected to Congress, internships, students are provided greater aware and to serve their neighbors,” said interacts with the international community. in all areas of the political science and I had my very first town hall meeting at access to learn how the U.S. government Congressman Renacci. “I was not involved After graduation, I want to work for the Peace international relations disciplines. It also makes and carries out policy, how various in politics until after I had married and had Walsh in 2011. I appreciate how Walsh, Corps or USAID. I am incredibly grateful provides informational sessions that address government agencies work together and a family, but this generation needs to learn my Catholic faith and the mission of the for Congressman Renacci’s generosity because student-centered topics such as what to how public officials serve and communicate early on about what goes on in Washington, University all tie together,” he said. this scholarship makes it possible for me to expect in graduate or law school. Sessions with their constituents. “I want students D.C.,” he said. “Students need to know they intern in D.C, which might lead to a career are hosted by students currently attending Dr. Koop Berry, professor of Government Above: Congressman James Renacci with Walsh students to have enhanced experiences and greater can get involved – understanding that and Foreign Affairs, worked with Congressman in U.S. foreign policy,” Widder said. graduate or law programs. at the Capitol

7 Walsh Times fall 2013 Walsh Times fall 2013 8 A Journey of Faith The President’s Pilgrimage proves to be a transformative experience for students.

The warmth of God’s love was all around explained. “The pilgrimage experience is so new focus to his life’s purpose. “You can us. Those are the words sophomore Molly transformative - our students come home really dig into what you should be doing, Brown used to describe her life-changing and view their world through a much what’s really important.” experience this past summer when 16 Walsh different lens.” It is a memorable and life-changing students embarked on a two-week pilgrimage experience for the students, regardless of to Paris, Lourdes, Rome and Medjugorje, “The warmth of their faith. In fact, for Tyler Cosma, the Bosnia-Herzegovina. God’s love was all pilgrimage was one of the final impetuses The students were accompanied by President in his decision to convert to Catholicism. around us.” Sophomore Molly Brown Richard Jusseaume; his wife, Terie; Rev. David Cosma begins the Right of Christian Durkee of Queen of Heaven Parish; Campus The pilgrimage combines the benefits of Initiation of Adults (RCIA) this fall. Over Minister and Coordinator of Student Outreach, studying abroad with a unique focus on the past year Cosma had been considering Mary Niedenthal; and other Walsh faculty the Catholic faith. Group members stay in conversion to the Catholic faith and found and staff. During the trip, they visited the home of one of the visionaries who sees immense peace in praying the rosary. several devotional sites and also had the the Blessed Mother. During the trip, they “I wanted to do some more searching,” opportunity to attend the Pentecost Mass visit sites such as the National Shrine of with Pope Francis and 250,000 other Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal and the “It’s definitely the Catholics from around the world. Incorruptible Bodies of the Saints. Participants The President’s Pilgrimage has grown since also spend time with visionaries who talked best experience of about their ongoing relationship with God. the first group of students went in 2006. my life.”Sophomore Zack Tepus This year was the largest group yet. In fact, “These people were so grateful for their priest student interest exceeded capacity. Terie and the Mass. They had to suffer for their Cosma explained. “When we arrived in Jusseaume, who created the annual pilgrimage faith,” Terie Jusseaume said. “It made my Lourdes, something clicked and it all began at Walsh, credits the growth to the word- faith seem so much more precious to me.” to make sense. I was finally able to under- of-mouth marketing promotion from past In addition, students attended Mass at stand why Catholics have such a deep participants. “Each year the kids tell the historic churches such as Notre Dame and devotion to Mary.” others they have to go,” she said. St. Peter’s Basilica. For sophomore Zak “I would recommend this trip to anyone,” “Going on the pilgrimage helps students to Tepus, it was comforting to experience that Brown said. “I am so thankful that I took stop and reflect on their relationships with the Mass doesn’t change, regardless of what this great opportunity to study abroad and God, family, friends and the world, and language is used. grow in my faith, make friendships that will gives them a deeper appreciation for the “It’s definitely the best experience of my life,” last a lifetime and gain knowledge about gift of faith and other cultures,” Niedenthal Tepus said, adding that the trip brought the history of our Catholic beliefs.” “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.” Campus Minister and Coordinator of Student Outreach Mary Niedenthal

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The competition has just gotten more challenging acceptance had been finalized. “I wanted to stop the game and yell at the highest levels. We always believed we were good enough to Balance program supports our athletes in all areas of their collegiate but Walsh athletes are ready for it. After a rigorous ‘We’re in,’” he said enthusiastically. Mead has already benefited from play in this division and now it is ‘game on’ time. We will compete experience: mind, body, and spirit,” said Howard. It provides the positive impact of joining the NCAA. “The NCAA has created to get that ‘W’,” he said. “Walsh has tremendous student-athletes growth opportunities through academic achievement, participating three-year application process, Walsh University interest in Walsh athletics beyond the state of Ohio. From a recruiting and now we can showcase their academics too.” Appline emphasized in high level athletic competition and the development of positive has been admitted to the NCAA as a perspective we are seeing interest from athletes in Michigan and that the increased academic rigor of the NCAA will result in attracting societal attitudes in community service. This program parallels the Pennsylvania, and we just signed a player from Florida.” even better student-athletes. mission of Walsh University to educate its students to become leaders Division II institution. As part of the NCAA, the Walsh University Cavaliers will compete The NCAA research indicates there are several reasons Division II is in service to others though values-based education. “This process has been rigorous, but it has moved us to be a in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC). holistically beneficial for athletes. First, Division II student-athletes better athletic program on every front,” said Athletic Director The 16-team GLIAC is one of the largest NCAA divisions and is graduate at a higher rate than overall student populations at Division II “This is tremendous for Walsh. Dale Howard. subdivided into north and south divisions. It is considered to be institutions. Second, there are increased scholarship opportunities. Football Coach Ted Karras agrees. “This one of the most competitive and robust Third, there is a regional-focused emphasis on scheduling teams that The NCAA is a brand icon and conferences in athletics. Women’s is tremendous for Walsh. The NCAA “This process has been allows for schools to prioritize scheduling of regional opponents so Coach Maria Marchesano is a brand icon and everyone knows it. as to limit missed class time and manage travel expenses. everyone knows it. This is a This is a step up in status and level of rigorous, but it has knows this change will further improve competition,” he said. the Walsh athletic program as a whole. An additional benefit of NCAA Division II membership is the step up in status and level of moved us to be a “In Division II the GLIAC is as good NCAA Life in the Balance program. This program provides a frame- Walsh University President Richard as it gets - intense competition. This is work to support student-athletes through a comprehensive program competition.” Jusseaume said. “This is a very good better athletic program very prestigious and a huge step for our of learning and development in a personal setting. “The Life in the Football Coach Ted Karras progression for our program. Being in the athletics,” she said. NCAA will provide a greater exposure on every front.” “Many people worked very hard for three for Walsh on the national stage which Athletic Director Dale Howard gives visibility not just to our athletes years to make this transition a reality,” but to all of our excellent academic programs.” said Howard. I want to thank everyone who was a part of this process. I wish I had the opportunity as a student President Jusseaume and the Board of Directors had a vision and There are many advantages to being an NCAA-affiliated university. were unwavering in their support of this goal. I certainly have to to have played in Division II. Now on the For me, being in the NCAA This new status enables Walsh to attract student athletes from a greater recognize Jackie Novack, Faculty Athletic Representative and Chair basketball coaching staff, my Cavs must Division II means I will put geographic area, permits the allocation of increased scholarship of the Compliance Committee, for her leadership and for the great opportunities, and increases the level of competition. work of the committee; and Ellen Kutz, Director of Compliance, understand that every team in Division II even more effort in and work Coach Erin Foster was enthusiastic when she heard the announcement. and her team also deserve recognition for their hard work too.” “This is so exciting. We are a school to watch because we have great is consistently a higher level of competition. even harder. I know we can people in lead roles and excellent facilities. NCAA membership will Playing in this league makes better players. compete, and be good, on only increase our visibility. It will carry the Walsh name all throughout NCAA Benefits Athletes the Midwest. I expect to pull recruits now from Kentucky, Illinois, in Several Ways Every team is good but you must come this level for sure. and Pennsylvania too.” Dr. Corry Appline ’84 is Walsh's all-time leading scorer (2,081 total ready to play each game in top form. Men’s Coach Tim Mead ’81 was with his players at a points) in basketball and Walsh's first first-team All-American and Alex Tanksley, Junior, Football tournament in Columbus, Ohio, when he heard the news. Mead the ’93 Small College Player of the Year. He notes the rigor of the Jeremy Shardo ‘11, Basketball received a text from Athletic Director Dale Howard that the GLIAC will incentivize athletes. “Athletes always want to compete

11 Walsh Times fall 2013 Walsh Times fall 2013 12 I was a student-athlete back in the Walsh ‘College’ days. I am truly thankful This will have a good impact. There is a lot that Walsh gave me the opportunity to compete in sports after high school. of prestige in being in the NCAA, and I think I know that my athletic experience opened many doors for me. I am really it will propel us and give us long-term excited for the current and future Walsh University student-athletes to opportunities, like bringing higher caliber experience college athletics in the NCAA Division II. I can only imagine student athletes to Walsh. how many doors it will open for them. Ben Biery ’00, Baseball Jackie Novak ’88, Track and Field

This absolutely influenced my decision to come to Walsh. I want This is a huge step for Walsh University. Not to play in the NCAA Division only does the level of competition increase, II GLIAC because of the level of but it will help with all kinds of student competition. We have a great recruitment. We can show off our new program, this is a good school majors, the beautiful campus, and the whole and this makes us even better. great Walsh package to a new audience.

Deven Gray, Freshman, Football Joe Eaton ’70, Basketball

I am extremely excited that we are NCAA Teams in the GLIAC Men's Basketball University Team Name Founded Students Location Division II. The competition is definitely Honestly, being able to play Ashland University Eagles 1878 6,900 Ashland, OH going to be tougher, but that means it will NCAA Division II Ferris State University Bulldogs 1884 14,560 Big Rapids, MI make our team work harder and practice Oliers 1882 4,400 Findlay, OH is a dream come true. I've Grand Valley State Lakers 1960 23,464 Allendale, MI vs. more. I also think that it is going to focus always had a competitive University more people on Walsh and a lot more Chargers 1844 1,200 Hillsdale, MI nature being an athlete Storm 1856 1,300 Painesville, OH people will know who we are. throughout my childhood Lake Superior State Lakers 1946 3,100 Sault Ste. Marie, MI Sunday November 3 Jenny Tsangeos, Junior, and high school and playing Pioneers 1892 2,440 Canton, OH 4:00 p.m. Schottenstein Center Columbous Michigan Technical ❘ Huskies 1885 7,132 Houghton, MI a college sport, but NCAA University Northern Michigan $10/ticket Wildcats 1899 9,400 Marquette, MI Moving up to NCAA Division II competition, is a totally different level University especially in the GLIAC, where any team can of commitment and Northwood University Timberwolves 1959 1,900 Midland, MI win on any given day, is a great step up. Being competition. I am ready. 1911 3,000 Columbus, OH Saginaw Valley State Cardinals 1963 10,124 University Center, MI around athletes of that caliber and being in Lauren Griswold, Senior, Lacrosse University Tiffin University Dragons 1888 4,000 Tiffin, OH the NCAA will take our athleticism to the For tickets e-mail [email protected] Walsh University Cavaliers 1960 2,982 North Canton, OH next level. Brook Clark, Freshman, Baseball Wayne State University Warriors 1868 29,046 Detroit, MI

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From Walsh to the White House: George Selim ’02

Walsh George Selim Enhancing Excellence and was presented with the That injustice stayed with Selim and further Department of Justice’s Meritorious influenced his desire to serve in government. our National Security while Service Award. “I feel very strongly about our government’s obligation to protect the rights and liberties Protecting Civil Liberties A first-generation American, Selim’s Egyptian of ethnic and religious minorities. It’s what parents came to the United States in 1971 sets us apart and makes the Constitution a As far back as he can remember, George from Cairo, Egypt. “They still live in the living document.” Selim wanted to work for the federal same home they bought in Cleveland where government. “Working in Washington, I grew up,” he said. “I look at what my Since graduating from Walsh, Selim has D.C. is not so much a job – for me it’s a family was able to achieve in Ohio along worked hard to promote understanding and calling,” said Selim ’02. Currently, he is the with other immigrants from across the mutual respect between various cultures. I was like a sponge – I took it all in and pushes everyone in this building to meet and function of the federal government Director for Community Partnerships for world who call America home, and I more “It’s the uniquely American concept of the absorbed it.” today’s national security challenges head on,” actually is because it was the same for me” fully appreciate that the American rights of the National Security Council at the White he said. he said. House. In this position, he leads interagency freedom of speech, press and assembly are “We might be from Over the next few years, Selim worked in teams and directs policy priorities to develop not universal. These rights and liberties are community relations for the Arab American As an alum in Washington, D.C. Selim To today’s junior and seniors at Walsh federal partnerships with other governments, what make our country great, and I want a many different places, Institute (AAI). He served as a liaison meets with Walsh Government and Foreign Selim says “Take life after college seriously international partners, foundations and personal role in defending them.” to the FBI, Department of State, Justice Affairs students on their annual Washington and work hard during winter and summer Department and many state and local law Experience trip, part of the Renacci breaks to develop meaningful relationships non-governmental organizations to support a Selim, a sociology and criminal justice but we are united as enforcement agencies. In 2005, he accepted Government Scholars Program. with working professionals.” range of national security initiatives. Selim’s major at Walsh University, was in his last a nation.” George Selim a promotion to work for the new and still “I can easily relate to today’s Walsh undergrad efforts have resulted in national policies and Selim emphasizes that the face of government semester on campus on September 11, 2001. forming Department of Homeland Security that has little if any idea of what the role programs to counter violent extremism in is changing and that “there is room for all “I remember shortly after the attacks going (DHS). Selim worked at DHS headquarters the U.S., building community resilience melting pot and E Pluribus Unum: “Out of ages, ethnicities and backgrounds because into the auditorium to hear Professor Ezzie in the Office for Civil Rights and Liberties “The essence of against transnational gangs and enhancing Many, One,” which appears on the seal of the expectation is that the federal government speak. He gave a presentation on Bin Laden on issues that he was personally invested partnerships with new American communities the United Sates. We might be from many and Al Qaeda and a brief introduction into in. Only four years after graduation, Selim Walsh is to develop should reflect the nation it serves.” He to support national security at home and different places, but we are united as a terrorism,” Selim said. “I also distinctly became a senior policy advisor continuing strongly advocates for college students to abroad. “My work supports the ideals and nation,” Selim says. remember that the first post 9-11 backlash his public policy work with American Arab, well-rounded leaders pursue careers in public service. “The time principles the U.S. stands for – the Ellis hate crime occurred against a non-Arab and Selim began his career as an intern at the Muslim, Sikh and South Asian communities, for leadership is now, and young college Island kinds of things. It reflects a nation of and cultivate service non-Muslim. A Sikh American in Arizona office of INTERPOL at the Justice Depart- and often briefed the Secretary of Homeland graduates shouldn’t be afraid to step up and inclusion that takes in anyone regardless of was shot and killed. He had no connection ment. “I started just a few months after Security Michael Chertoff. put themselves forward” he said. race, color and religion,” he said. to terrorism whatsoever, but rather was the 9-11. It was a very formative time for me. to both community On the role of how Walsh values and victim of a horrible hate crime.” The Attorney General was John Ashcroft. In January 2012, Selim was selected for his Selim has been recognized for the impact current position as the first Director for and country, and in principles played into his current career, of his service. He was selected as the Federal Community Partnerships on the White Selim says that “the essence of Walsh is to Player of the Week by the Washington Post, “Working in Washington, D.C. is not so House National Security Staff. “Serving my case it seems to develop well-rounded leaders and cultivate has been awarded the Department of alongside the best and brightest in our have worked so far.” service to both community and country, and Homeland Security Secretary’s Award for much a job – for me it’s a calling.” George Selim government is a humbling experience that in my case it seems to have worked so far.” George Selim

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Marriages 2005 2012 Brian Uline married Shayla Walker on April 3, Jennifer Bauer married Justin Williams on 2003 2012, at Caesar’s Palace Venus Garden in September 15, 2012. The couple resides in John Vaught married Amber Mueser on June Las Vegas, Nevada. Brian and his wife reside Parma, Ohio. 29, 2013. The couple resides in Canton, Ohio. in Lubbock, Texas. 2 2012 2004 2007 Andria Gascon married Brandon Kidder Erica Corcoran married Joe Peters on Elizabeth Smith married Christopher on July 14, 2012. The couple resides in August 18, 2012, at St. Mary’s Church in Ciriello on June 8, 2013. Malvern, Ohio. Dayton, Ohio. Erica will finish her five years of residency in General Surgery with 2008 2013 the Wright State University program in Carla Piazza married Kurt Himmelwright Mariette Piermarini married Joseph Vitti 1 2 3 June. This summer Erica will be starting on June 1, 2013. The couple resides in on June 29, 2013. The couple resides in her new position as a general surgeon at the Middletown, Ohio. Three Bridges, New Jersey. 4 Cleveland Clinic Foundation. She and her 2009 2007 In Memoriam 1970 husband, Joe, reside in Dayton, Ohio. 1 Birth Announcements Joseph Gardner and wife Julianne (Boyne) Michael Kane, age 65, died April 24 after a Julie Figler married Douglas Moneypenny 1965 on September 29, 2012. Douglas and Julie Gardner welcomed the birth of their first long illness. He was a life resident of Canton, 2004 1994 Robert A. Selig, age 70, passed away March dated over 20 years ago and reconnected in early child, Anthony Joseph Gardner on February Ohio. Michael was on the basketball team Brian Wilkinson married Rachel on April Charles Woody and wife Tara announce the 14. Robert retired after a 30 year career as a 2012. The couple resides in Louisville, Ohio. and was the captain of the team 13, 2012. Brian is now a loan processor at birth of their first child, Molly Elizabeth 5, 2013. Joseph is also the new financial math teacher, most of which was at Pfeiffer during his attendance at Walsh. He retired Chase Manhattan. The couple is expecting born on May 2, 2013. reporting analyst at Third Federal. The Middle School. He served as a Captain in 2010 from Luk Inc. in Wooster. Michael was a their first child on June 27, 2013. Brian and family resides in Strongsville, Ohio. the Army National Guard. Aaron Forte married Ashley Dilbeck member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church Rachel reside in Lakewood, Ohio. on April 20, 2013. The couple resides 1998 Paul Jacob and his wife Leah Jacob 2008 1965 in Massillon and was a Vietnam War in Uniontown, Ohio. 3 Thomas W. Simon, 2005 announce the birth of their second child, Stephanie Varney and husband Timothy age 77, of Bolivar, Ohio, Navy veteran. died June 1, 2013, in his home. He was a Justin Crowl married Crystal on March 24, Ian Conner Jacob born on April 3, 2013. welcomed their daughter Izabella on 2010 1953 graduate of Canton McKinley High 2012. Justin recently accepted an assistant Paul will be completing an Orthopedic Surgery 1971 Sarah Miller married Aaron Joseph Schumacher December 4, 2012. The family resides in School, a graduate of Walsh College and a professor position, beginning Fall 2013, in Fellowship in Adult Reconstruction at the Paul Winberry Sr., age 67, died on July 22, on August 3, 2012. Sarah works at Westfield New Philadelphia, Ohio. U.S. Army Korean War Veteran. Thomas the Criminal Justice Administration Cleveland Clinic. He is joining a private 2013, after fighting a hard battle with Acute Group at the IT Employee Help Desk. The retired from the City of Canton. practice in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in 2014. Myeloid Leukemia. He died peacefully program at Mansfield University. couple resides in Canton, Ohio. 2009 at home surrounded by his family. Paul 2001 Joseph Gallina and wife Gina welcome their 1966 Kenneth Hoover, age 70, passed away on worked in Jersey City and New York City Janet (Grabe) Martin and her husband daughter, Emily Rae, on July 6, 2013. Emily July 7, 2013 in Aultman Hospital. Kenneth for 38 years in human resources, most Robb welcomed the birth of their second Rae was born at 1:28 a.m. and was 7 lbs. 2 oz. taught 2nd and 3rd grade in the Canton recently for TD Bank. He retired in 2009, child, Owen Nicholas, on January 4, 2013. and 19 inches long. Joe is an accountant for Fresh City Schools for 37 years at Daniel Worley and, while he wasn’t able to enjoy too much Owen was 6 lbs 15 oz, 19.5 inches. Owen Mark. The family resides in Massillon, Ohio. 3 Elementary, retiring in 2005. Following of his retirement before his illness, he liked joins his older brother Noah, who is 4 years his retirement, he was a substitute teacher old. The family resides in Avon, Ohio. 1 to golf, bike, and spend time with his family. 2010 at Northwest and Tuslaw Local Schools for Jennifer Hartman would like to announce the last five years. Ken enjoyed spending 1987 1 3 2001 time with his grandchildren, gardening, and the birth of her daughter Isabella Hartman. Bridgette (Dunne) Mapp, age 48, passed Michael Koluch and wife Amanda refinishing furniture. welcomed their daughter Mila Lee on July Isabella was born on May 8, 2012. Jennifer away peacefully at her home in Penn, 27, 2013. Mila joins her big brother Cooper and her daughter reside in Boardman, Ohio. 1967 England, on June 26, 2013, after a long and in the Koluch family. The family resides in Nicholas G. Pallotta, age 70, passed away courageous battle with cancer. Bridgette Canton, Ohio. 2011 June 19, 2013. Nick retired from the moved to England with her husband Carrie (Woodring) Shannon and husband Canton Jewish Community Center after Richard Mapp ’87 in 1993, where they 2003 Joseph Shannon welcomed the birth of their 45 years as Athletic Director. He was a were blessed with three wonderful children. Dawn (Goodman) Green and her husband coach, mentor and teacher to thousands of first child, Emmalee Shannon on July 17, She loved her life in England and especially Steve welcomed their first child Lincoln children, including six grandchildren. Nick’s enjoyed walking in the nearby woods with Andrew on August 25, 2012. The family 2012. Emmalee was 6 lbs. 12 oz. The family greatest joy was in the stands watching his 2 4 her golden retriever, Hector. resides in Westerville, Ohio. 2 resides in Tallmadge, Ohio. grandchildren.

17 Walsh Times fall 2013 Walsh Times fall 2013 18 1988 since 2007. He has served as a member 1985 1991 1997, when he joined Aultman as a financial 1997 of the Board of Directors of Hot Springs analyst. His previous roles at Aultman Brian Frederick Gilchrist, was called Charles Sakotas is now the assistant Deborah (Fenn) Haren now works for Jasper Diego is now the manager of Petronas. County Counseling Center for over four Hospital included chief financial officer, vice home on July 14, 2013. Brian was a visual operations controller at the Timken Summa Rehab Hospital as an RN case He resides in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. years and as president of the Ministerial president of strategy, project consultant, and merchandiser and interior designer. He was Company. He resides in, Canton, Ohio. manager. She and her husband reside in Association for nearly five years. In April associate vice president. Christopher and his a beautiful and loving son, husband and North Canton, Ohio. 1997 and May of 2013, he attended a monastic family reside in Lake Township, Ohio. father who devoted his life to making every 1986 Martha Sanger and her husband Mike will be and theological studies program at Sant moment count. He lived each day with a Jill Schleibaum now works in Marketing at 1991 welcoming their eighth and ninth exchange Anselmo Pontifical University in Rome. positive outlook and treated everyone in his Brenda Sponsler has 1995 daughters into their home in North Lewisburg, Meritor. She resides in Cincinnati, Ohio. Paula Graef now works at AETNA as a life with love and respect, setting an re-joined Lower Keys Ohio. The couple participates in an intercul- registered nurse case worker. She resides in example for all to follow. He battled his 1984 Medical Center as its tural youth exchange program called Youth Nancy (Anderson) Judge retired after 23 1987 Uniontown, Ohio. cancer with an amazing amount of strength, Lee Sahadi, new Chief Nurse for Understanding. It is a one-year program years of teaching at Sandhill Elementary Human courage, dignity, grace, and his Catholic Executive (CNE). for international high school students to live School. Nancy and her husband reside in, Resources Director 1995 faith to which he was so devoted. Brian’s Brenda has been in with host families and attend American high Winter Haven, Florida. for Akron General Rebecca Vilsack serves as radiant light will shine forever for all who health care for 25 years schools. Martha and Mike have had four Health System, was Director of Information knew and loved him so dearly. and is going back to Key West from Bartow German daughters, three Danish daughters honored by the Technology Financial Regional Medical Center where she was its and one daughter each from Chile and Women’s Network of and Supply Chain 2002 CNE. She has been employed by Health Finland. The couple has had the opportunity with Systems at the University Janis Ann (Mihelick) Wagner, age 56, Management since 1999. to travel to Europe last summer to visit six the 2013 Woman of Achievement Award. of Central Florida, the passed away unexpectedly on June 16, of the families. Martha and Mike have two This prestigious award honors women who nation’s largest university 2013. Janis was a member of Bethel 1991 children, Aaron and Mickayla, who have make a difference in their community. Lee with nearly 60,000 students. Becky has been Church and most recently was a coun- Kathy (Neisel) Strobel now works in customer enjoyed the cultural aspects of hosting. The with UCF for 11 years and currently serves selor with Building Blocks Counseling was recognized for her commitment to and service at Your Old Time Hardware. family has been hosting since August of 2008. on the boards of three organizations that Center. She was survived by her husband, advocacy for non-profit and service organi- support Oracle software users: the Quest Mark Wagner ’96. zations in Akron. She is among four women 1998 International Users Group, the Florida who have received this honor. Lee resides in Brent Connor is the new Assistant Principal Regional Users Group and the Oracle North Canton with her husband Michael at Byck Elementary School part of Jefferson PeopleSoft Applications Unlimited Customer Class Notes 1984 and two sons. County Public Schools in Louisville, Kentucky. Nora Hennessy was with Ohio State Senator Advisory Board. Due to her position on the Brent taught social studies at Kammerer Mike Skindell (1983) and ED Schultz from Quest board, she was invited to join Oracle 1967 1988 Middle School the previous seven years. President Richard Jusseaume greets former MSNBC “The Ed Show” at the 2013 Christine Milcetich has been named as one decision makers and business leaders from classmate Paul Levesque'64 outside his Inauguration in Washington, D.C. of the key committee chairs by The Pro around the world at the 2013 International 1998 home in Mt. Clemens, MI, during his summer Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Oracle User Community Summit. In recent William Gannet is now the vice president travels. Levesque is a retired teacher. 1985 years Becky has been a frequent presenter, Festival department of the Canton Regional of operations at Diebold. He resides in West Virginia (Waitkus) Heffner was one of five panel member and committee chair at Chamber of Commerce and the Pro Dundee, Illinois. new members that were enshrined into Blue conferences such as Oracle OpenWorld, Football Hall of Fame. Christine has been a 1992 Streak immortality when she was inducted Collaborate, Alliance, and Reconnect. long-time member of the Race Committee Sheree (Parrot) Niece and her husband 1999 into the Magnificat High School Athletic and is in her second year as chair. She also Dr. Rick Niece, former Interim President at Kevin Bille is leaving his position as Notre Hall of Fame Class of 2013. Virginia was a Walsh, recently retired as first lady and 1996 volunteers for the Security and Logistics Dame College men’s basketball coach to three-sport athlete at Magnificat, participating president at the University of the Ozarks Rick Palagyi completed Committee. become the boys’ basketball coach and athletic in volleyball, basketball and . after 16 years. They are happily retired in Federal Law Enforcement director at Fairless High School. Kevin For her accomplishments in softball, she 1989 Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, where Sheree Training in Brunswick, spent 10 years at Notre Dame and led the was awarded Most Improved League is serving as the Moderator of the Presbytery Georgia, and Spanish program through its transition from the Darryl Gulling is now the human resource All-Star, the Leader of the Year Award and of Arkansas, and Rick continues to write Language immersion NAIA to NCAA Division II. He inherited specialist at Defense Supply Center Columbus. was named High School All-American books in his Fanfare for a Hometown Series. training in South a team that had a combined record of 9-49 He resides in, Lancaster, Ohio. in 1979. She was also named a Volleyball Carolina. Rick is in its first two seasons and led the Falcons 1973 League All-Star her senior year of high school. 1992 currently stationed in El Paso, Texas, as a to a pair of American Mideast Conference Reverend Hugo Blotsky, OSB, is celebrating 1991 Virginia continued to play volleyball, Christopher E. Remark was appointed to Customs and Border Protection Officer. North Division titles and postseason berths. his 25th Jubilee of Ordination into the Elliott DeVan now works at Cuyahoga basketball, and softball at Walsh. She has be Aultman Health Foundation’s chief He and his wife, Danielle, are the parents While looking forward to returning to Fairless, priesthood. Fr. Hugo has served as pastor Metropolitan Housing Authority as an spent many years coaching a variety of sports executive. Christopher has been an executive of Christine and Drew and reside in Kevin will always be grateful to the college of St. Francis Church in Thermopolis, WY, auditor. He resides in Canton, Ohio. at both the youth and high school level. with the Canton area health system since Wadsworth, Ohio. that gave him his first head coaching job.

19 Walsh Times fall 2013 Walsh Times fall 2013 20 1999 2002 2003 2007 2010 2010 Karen Byron works for Mason Law Office Sean Flaherty is the football coach at Susan Kaku works at Atlanta Falcons Physical Peter Tsaftarides is the Clerk of Courts Stacy Herring is a business analyst for First Andrew Saris is a chemistry teacher at as an office manager. Karen and her Cuyahoga Falls High School. He resides Therapy Center as a clinical director and at the City of Canton. He resides in Energy. She resides in Kent, Ohio. Madison Local Schools. He resides in husband John reside in Tallmadge, Ohio. in Akron, Ohio. physical therapist. Susan and her husband Canton, Ohio. Mansfield, Ohio. reside in Atlanta, Georgia. 2010 2000 2002 2009 Shayna (McDermitt) Inama works at 2010 Dan Gravo stepped down from his role as Keith Ginnetti is a teacher at Akron Public 2004 Drew Daberko is the Director of Nursing Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company as a John Solvey has been hired by Troyer & Director of Alumni Relations at Walsh after Schools. He resides in Akron, Ohio. Michael Koppe works for Osceola County at Minerva Eldercare. He resides in senior accountant. Shayna and her husband Associates accounting firm in Sugarcreek, accepting a position as the Director of Fun- School District as a first grade teacher. He Dennison, Ohio. Ryan resides in Akron, Ohio. Ohio, as a staff accountant. draising at the Early Childhood Resource 2002 resides in Saint Cloud, Florida. Center in Canton. Dan was with Walsh for Benjamin Holt has been hired by Dalton 2009 2010 2011 17 years, spending six in the alumni office High School as the new boys’ basketball 2004 Natalie Ezzie is the Director of Community Joseph Libster is a physical education and Connie Baker is a registered nurse for and 11 in athletics. coach. Holt comes to Dalton after spending Alison Prudoff is employed by Kent State Services at DonorPath. She resides in health teacher at Perry Local Schools. He Aultman Hospital. She resides in last season as a varsity assistant at Triway as a nurse practitioner. She resides in Akron, Chicago, Illinois. resides in Canton, Ohio. Uniontown, Ohio. 2000 High School. Ben and his wife Nina reside Ohio. Jeffrey L Miller, in Wooster, Ohio. 2009 2010 2011 after having spent his Barbara Malavite works for Pathway Caring Elizabeth Galloway is a senior manager at 2005 Tera Gearhart is a nurse case manager at 14-year career as an Marilyn Kramer works at East Central for Children as a therapist. Barbara resides Diebold. She resides in Massillon, Ohio. 2002 Aultman Hospital. She resides in educator with Green Mary Elizabeth (Hupp) Menegay now Ohio Educational Service Center as a gifted in Magnolia, Ohio. Uniontown, Ohio. Local Schools, has been works at PTC Alliance as a cost analyst. coordinator. Marilyn and her husband Daniel 2011 chosen as Green School Mary and her husband James reside in reside in Bolivar, Ohio. 2010 Brandon Giles works at Aultman Hospital District’s next super- Canton, Ohio. 2009 Crystal McLendon has as an athletic trainer. He resides in Natalie Moore is a teacher at Canton City intendent. Jeffrey, his wife Jenni and their 2005 been named chair of Canton, Ohio. Schools. She resides in North Canton, Ohio. three sons will be residing in Green, Ohio. 2002 Nick Mayle, teacher and football coach at the 2013 Pro Football Greg Miller has accepted the Financial Philippi Middle School, raised $34,000 to Hall of Fame Enshrine- 2011 2000 Analyst II position with TE Connectivity in keep sports at the Barbour County School, 2009 ment Festival Queen Kristin Havens is an RN at Aultman Lauren Schaetzle works at Athletico Physical Craig B. Sisak was elected to Tallmadge Mansfield, Ohio. As part of the Aerospace despite two failed levies. Part of his fundraising Committee. Crystal is Hospital and will be graduating from Therapy as a physical therapist. She resides City Council Ward 1, vacated by the previ- Defense & Marine (ADM) division of TE activities included walking from Philippi, employed by Nationwide Malone University with a master’s degree in Chicago, Illinois. ous official, in a 4-2 vote by current council Connectivity manufacturing high performance WV, to Canton’s Pro Football Hall of Fame, Insurance as a commercial processing in Family Nurse Practioner. She resides in members. Craig was sworn in on May 22, electrical relays and contactors, Greg will be 200 miles. His commitment kick-started supervisor, and, in addition to her years of Wadsworth, Ohio. 2013. His term expires on December 31, responsible for the financial health, strategic the creation of a nonprofit that will act as a 2009 service on the Queen Committee, she has 2014. Craig and his wife Shanna reside in Bernadette Strausbaugh is the Director of initiatives, and reporting requirements for this booster club to fund sports in the future. previous Enshrinement Festival volunteer 2011 Tallmadge, Ohio. complete product life-cycle manufacturing Student Activities and Commuter Services experience as a hostess for Hall of Famers Stacy Ionno is a guidance counselor at location. 2006 at Walsh University. She resides in North during the Enshrinement Ceremony. She Ridgewood Local Schools. She resides in 2001 Canton, Ohio. and her husband John along with their three Dover, Ohio. Jason Pratt works at Williams Toyota Lift Stephanie (Zaratsian) Bailey works for Tiles, 2002 VCG, as the operations director. Stephanie children reside in Summit County, Ohio. as a sales representative. He and his wife Robert Miller is the bank operations 2010 2011 Elizabeth (Eaglowski) Pratt reside in and her husband Chad Bailey reside in leader at Westfield Bank. He resides in Christie Almasy is the Inbound Customer 2010 Tracie Kelly works at Timken as a Massillon, Ohio. Richardson, Texas. Louisville, Ohio. Care Group Leader at RJ Matthews Company. Sarah Miller works for American Greetings material manager. She resides in North She resides in Canton, Ohio. as an analyst. Canton, Ohio. 2001 2002 2007 Marisa Rohn was named to yStark’s list of Kevin Conner recently completed three Robert Steinberg II was appointed by the 2010 2010 2011 Twenty under 40! She is the vice president years of law school in two years at the Plain Township Trustees as the township’s Klarisa Gaskins works at BMW Financial Stephanie Naoum is a training specialist Michael Klein works for Allergan as a of marketing and development at Goodwill . He received the senior sales representative. He resides in Industries of Greater Cleveland and East new full-time parks programming director Services as a customer accounts specialist. at Turning Technologies. She resides in of recreational community outreach. Outstanding Student Leadership Award at She resides in Marysville, Ohio. Youngstown, Ohio. Massillon, Ohio. Central Ohio. graduation for serving on the Law Review, 2002 2002 The University Hearing Board, as a student 2010 2010 2011 ambassador, Chair of Lambda Legal, a Julia Kole Brooke (Binko) DeJulia is an educator at Danielle (Hetrick) Whitted is the senior Anthony Giannetti works for Pepsi Co. Paula Potter is the Executive Director for has spent the last year working John F. Kennedy School. Brooke and her operations accountant and inventory member of the Business Law Society, and as an accountant. He resides in Hall Industrial Insulation. She resides in in administration and teaching tennis at husband Jeffrey reside in Girard, Ohio. control lead at AMRESCO LLC. the Law School Democrats. Chicago, Illinois. Orrville, Ohio. Joshua Creek Sports, writing for the Sierra

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Club Canada Ontario Chapter and teaching 2012 tennis for the city of Oakville. She will start Sarah Gerwin works at Omni Orthopedics her Master of Science in Environmental Policy Upcoming Events as a physical therapist. She resides in North and Management in September 2013 at the University of Bristol in Bristol, England. Canton, Ohio. september october november 2011 2012 Stay September 19-December 2 October 4 – 6 November 3 Homecoming Weekend Jennifer Macuga is a kindergarten teacher Lisa Gilbert works for Summa Health First in Higher Education: The College Walsh University vs. OSU and Career Choices of 13 First Ladies of See back cover for schedule at Pope County Schools. She resides in System as a quality coordinator. She resides Connected Basketball Schottenstein Center, Columbus the United States [email protected] Davenport, Florida. in Wadsworth, Ohio. October 19 For details email Of the 44 Presidencies of the United States, Fall Fashion Show and Luncheon only 13 First Ladies have held college “Music of the Night” November 15-17, 21-23 2011 2012 The Walsh degrees. Through objects, images, and Katie (Eckinger) Miller works for Dalton Mary A. Jackson Presented by the Walsh University Women’s Genesius Players Present is a social studies teacher interpretive text, the exhibition explores Committee “Lost in Yonkers” Local Schools as a teacher. She resides in University at Sebring Local Schools. She resides in how each of these remarkable women used • 10 a.m., Brookside Country Club This funny, touching dramatic comedy by Wadsworth, Ohio. Alliance, Ohio. Alumni Office her education to pursue a career of her own For more information, call 330.490.7111 Neil Simon won a Pulitzer Prize in 1991. choosing. This exhibition is a collaborative or email [email protected] • Betzler Auditorium; Thursday-Saturday, 2011 program of the National First Ladies’ 2012 invites all 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2:30 p.m. Marc Miller works for Marketing Library and the Museum Studies Program October 21 – 23 Vincent LaGuardia works for First Energy • Free with Walsh ID, $8 for adults, $5 Communications Resource Inc. as a alums to stay at Walsh University. ICF Institute Global Symposium as a supply chain specialist. for children 12 and younger sales and marketing consultant. • Daily, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Birk Center for October 21 connected the Arts For more information, contact President’s Reception/Dinner [email protected] 2011 2012 by joining For details, email [email protected] (by invitation) Tracey Nauer is the Director, Hospice and Patrick Mitchell works at Baylor College of ICF Top21 Communities of the World September 23 Announced December 6 Palliative Care, at Akron General Visiting Medicine as a research scientist. He resides our online Facing Fraud Head On: A Fraud & Chorale Christmas Concert Nurse Service. She has been in the nursing in Houston, Texas. October 22 communities: Ethics Symposium Symposium A celebration of lessons and carols field for 17 years and has functioned in a This educational and interactive • $40 per person including lunch • 7 p.m., Cecchini Family Health & variety of clinical and management positions 2012 symposium featuring keynote speaker • Design Thinking in Education Wellness Center in long-term care. She previously was Gregory Schwertner is a registered nurse at Facebook: facebook.com/ Weston Smith, former CFO and informant • The Chatanooga Re-invention Story Director of Nursing at Rockynol Retirement Akron General Medical Center. He resides walshuniversityalumni at HealthSouth Corporation, will help you • 21st Century’s Best So Far December 8 Community. Tracey also worked as an in North Canton, Ohio. recognize, combat and manage the many October 23 Christmas on Hoover Farm LinkedIn: instructor for the Akron School of Practical faces of fraud in the workplace. ICF Institute International Features holiday décor throughout the Nursing and has served on many advisory 2013 walshuniversityalumnigroup • 4 p.m., Barrette Business and Board Meeting Hoover family home, visits with Santa and boards in the community. She is serving a Community Center Mrs. Claus, live music, refreshments, and John James Kuczynski, DPT, received the Twitter: Barrette Business and Community Center three-year appointment with the Midwest • $125 per person or $850 for table of 8 RSVP at www.walsh.edu/symposium Christmas caroling through Hoover Park on American Physical Therapy Association’s walshalumni horse-drawn wagon. Care Alliance board of directors and she was For more information and to register: Email [email protected] for more Mary McMillan Scholarship Award during www.fraudmeeting.com • 1-4 p.m., Hoover Historical Center chosen for the 2013 class of Torchbearers Akron. Website: information the APTA Conference & Exposition in www.walsh.edu/alumni Utah in June. John practices in the Sports 2012 Walsh Alumni Reunion in Colorado Lisa Baker works for Lisbon Exempted Medicine Division at The Ohio State School District as a math teacher. She University Wexner Medical Center. He resides in Lisbon, Ohio. is a member of APTA’s Research, Health Policy & Administration, and Orthopaedic 2012 sections. A member of the Ohio Physical Samantha Early works at the Department Therapy Association (OPTA), he received of Veterans Affairs in Cleveland as a physical several honors, including the Outstanding therapist. She resides in Westlake, Ohio. Student Physical Therapist Award; the 2012 National Student Conclave Scholarship; and Corey Fling works for Psychological in 2011 the State Policy & Payment Forum Alumni & Family Consultants as a mental health Student Essay Contest and the Capitol Hill counselor. He resides in Barberton, Ohio. Essay Contest.

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Saturday October 5

Tailgate Fawcett Stadium 4 – 6 p.m. vs. Ohio Dominican, 6 p.m.

Fall Festival 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Campus Lawn

Sunday, October 6

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

For More Information or to RSVP visit: www.walsh.edu/alumni-rsvp or call: 330.244.4943 [email protected]