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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 Office of Alumni Relations: Dan Gravo 5 11 13 15 Assistant Vice President for President’s Message University Relations: fEATURES DEPARTMENTS Teresa Griffin Director of University Relations: 3 br. Francis Blouin Global Scholars Program 1 campus News Andrea McCaffrey Year number 53 has begun successfully. Nearly 600 new undergraduates have joined 5 new and Upcoming Academic Initiatives 13 alumni Profile: Generations Defined by Legacy and Graphic Designer: 2,400 other students and have begun classes (I hope!). The energy level on campus is 9 cavs Continue Along Road to NCAA Membership community, The Biery Family Shane Brown once again sky-high. Building a new residence hall in five months defies logic—but 15 building a Life and a Career on the Foundation of Faith: Additional Editorial Staff: 11 seizing our Destiny: New Models for Re-energizing Our Olivieri construction got it done despite the constraints. The grass is already growing! meet Walsh University’s New Vice President for Kristin Brimfield communities, Our Schools, Our Economies This summer was unusually busy with more students than ever stopping in to talk about Karen Hodge advancement and University Relations, Eric Belden their financial struggles. We were able to help most, but alas some simply are forced to Ann Margaret Lambo 16 2012-2013 Events Calendar take time off. Student Photographer: 17 alumni Notes This will be a very busy year. Our Provost, Dr. Larry Bove, has challenged Dr. Ute Lahaie, Tyler Cosma our new dean of undergraduate studies, to create some half dozen new academic Walsh University is an programs. We will also add graduate programs. This will be a yearly challenge as we seek independent, coeducational to recruit from a larger market with competition at an all-time high. Catholic, Liberal Arts and Even as we still revel at the presence of Congressman Paul Ryan on campus, congratulate Sciences Institution. ourselves for the awards we have won, welcome and orient over 50 new employees, kick-off Founded by the Brothers of the Blouin Scholars Program with Br. Francis Blouin in attendance, and hold our first Christian Instruction, Walsh Walsh Welcomes the Class of 2016 University is dedicated to ICF Institute seminar, we continue to manage operations successfully. The need for educating its students to more scholarships is paramount. We will present our plan to do this in a few months. become leaders in service to others As I meet alumni across the country, I encounter competent and committed individuals through a values-based education with an international perspective in who make a difference in their professions and in their communities. Our alumni have the Judeo-Christian tradition. become a force to be reckoned with, and we aim to engage them in a positive effort. As you and your families prepare for a new academic year, or enjoy the rewards of Change of Address and General retirement, our wish is the same: May God bless you all with peace, good health, Correspondence to: and happiness. Office of Alumni Relations Dan Gravo 2020 East Maple Street North Canton, OH 44720-3336 Phone: 330.244.4752 E-mail: [email protected] Richard Jusseaume President www.walsh.edu campus news

Vice Presidential Candidate Rep. Paul Ryan Makes Campaign Annual President’s Club Clam Bake Honors Walsh Donors Appearance at Walsh On August 8, Walsh welcomed a record 113 guests to this year’s President’s Club Clam Bake Six days after his appointment as Mitt Romney’s Vice Presidential Candidate, Rep. Paul at Hoover Park. The annual event serves to honor and thank donors at the leadership giving Ryan made a campaign appearance at Walsh University’s Cecchini Center on Thursday, levels, which include the President’s Society, Tower Society and Founders Society. This year’s August 16. The event was hosted, planned and paid for by the Romney for President event also included the first participants of Walsh’s Young Alumni Leadership Giving Initiative. Campaign organizers. Rep. Ryan had kicked-off his two-day tour of Ohio on Wednesday Junior Alyssa Chovan spoke as a student representative to thank donors at the event. with an appearance at his alma mater, Miami University. Brother Guy Roddy gave the invocation for the evening, and President Richard Jusseaume Over 2,000 people were in attendance along with national media outlets such as CNN, made brief remarks. Fox News and MSNBC. Local media coverage included print and TV affiliates from Youngstown, Cleveland, Akron and Canton. The event garnered national exposure for Walsh University Professor, Students and Staff on EWTN Walsh University from the Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Los Angeles Walsh University has been well-represented on EWTN (Catholic Television Network) in Times, and Chicago Tribune, as well as front page articles mentioning Walsh as the venue in recent months. the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Akron Beacon Journal and Canton Repository. In August, Dr. Chad Gerber, theologian and assistant professor of Theology, appeared on On several occasions, Walsh University facilities have been the venue for both Republican EWTN’s program “The Journey Home,” which examines why so many people, including and Democratic candidates, including former Democratic Governor Ted Strickland and fallen away Catholics and individuals from other denominations, are being drawn home to former Democratic Congressman John Boccieri. the Catholic Church. The national show is hosted by Marcus Grodi, founder and president of the Coming Home Network International. Walsh to Add Winter Commencement in December 2012 Because EWTN is an international television and radio network, Dr. Gerber also appeared on Walsh University is celebrating another milestone in its 52-year history. Beginning with Marcus Grodi's radio program “Deep in Scripture” (which airs the week after Journey Home). the 2012-2013 academic year, Walsh will offer two official commencement ceremonies per “The Journey Home” premieres its weekly program every Monday at 8 p.m. on EWTN TV, academic year – winter and spring. While this is not the first time in its history that Walsh radio, and online (www.ewtn.com). Encore shows are available at 1 a.m. and 9 a.m. ET on has held a Winter Commencement Ceremony, this year’s ceremony will mark the permanent Tuesdays, 2 p.m. ET on Thursdays, and 11 p.m. ET on Saturdays. addition of Winter Commencement in the future. All students who complete their requirements in the summer and fall will participate in the Winter Commencement. Similarly, all On September 6, Dr. Douglas Palmer, executive director of global learning, and students students who complete their degree requirements in spring semester will participate in the Molly Higgins and Maggie Vinopal appeared on the EWTN program “Life on the Rock,” Spring Commencement Ceremony. Specific dates and times for both ceremonies will be with Father Mark Mary and Doug Barry. “Life on the Rock” airs at 10 p.m. on Thursdays available on the current academic calendar. and is geared towards issues that concern young adults. The trio discussed all of Walsh’s global learning programs and specifically Walsh’s work and programs in Uganda. International recording artist, politician, and advocate of the Catholic Faith Dana Rosemary Scallon, commonly known Dana, is scheduled to be the 2012 Winter Commencement Speaker. Walsh University Named Military Friendly School by G.I. Jobs Magazine, New Commons Building Move-In Ready for New Academic Year Among Other Honors The freshmen students aren’t the only fresh faces on campus this year. A new residence hall Walsh University was formally recognized as a Military Friendly School for 2013 by G.I. Jobs Magazine. is also making its Walsh debut. The list honors the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace America’s service members and veterans as students. “The Commons,” a three-story, 29,000 square-foot residence hall connected to the first floor of Lemmon Hall, was ready for the new academic year. The 66-bed addition has a suite floor The 2013 list of Military Friendly Schools was compiled through extensive research and a plan, with each suite area including two double bedrooms, living room, private bathroom data-driven survey of more than 12,000 schools nationwide. The institutions on this year’s and kitchen facilities equipped with a refrigerator and oven. The lower level includes a list prioritize the recruitment of students with military experience. Methodology, criteria separate entrance to classrooms, offices and a community room. and weighting for the list were developed with the assistance of an Academic Advisory Board, or AAB, consisting of educators from across the country. “The Commons” not only addresses an increased demand for on-campus housing but also G.I. Jobs Magazine gives Walsh the opportunity to establish a new Living-Learning Community on campus. wasn’t the only national organization to recently recognize Walsh The Chronicle of Higher Education Walsh Living-Learning Communities, such as those created for students in the Honors, University. For the second year in a row, recognized Walsh University as one of 103 universities named nationally as a “Great College to Work For.” International and Nursing programs, help to bring academics to residence halls by allowing The Chronicle’s “Great Colleges to Work For” program recognizes small groups of students to live and learn among others who share their academic, professional and colleges, based on enrollment size, for specific best practices and policies. Also for the personal interests. second year, Walsh was accepted for membership into the Catholic Colleges of Distinction TOP TO BOTTOM: The new commons building will provide a literal “home” for the first students of the Br. Guide and The International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU). TOP TO BOTTOM: Vice Presidential Candidate Rep. Paul Ryan Francis Blouin Global Scholars Program. This new learning opportunity offers 15 students Annual President's Club Clam Bake Dana Rosemary Scallon the unique chance to become part of a community dedicated to using scholarship to address Military Friendly School New Commons Building major global issues. Great College to Work For

1 Walsh Times FALL 2012 Walsh Times FALL 2012 2 Named in honor of Walsh University’s “Rome is the headquarters of the United and to help the greater good,” Julie Kaminski Br. Francis Blouin Global Scholar Program third president, Br. Francis Blouin, scholars Nations Food and Agricultural organization explained. “As Blouin Scholars, we are in the program will live and take classes and the World Food Program,” Palmer going to make a huge difference, not only Brings Students of Different Majors Together to Address World Issues with a cohort of students who are similarly continued. “We began to have a discussion in our community but also in the world. dedicated to becoming leaders in service to about food security and food issues and our That was big for me.” the global community. They will participate interest in the developing world in Uganda “In my high school, there was a big in global learning opportunities in Africa and Tanzania and what students could be emphasis on service,” added Rachel Civittolo. and a capstone experience at Walsh’s Rome doing in Rome. Our students and our faculty “And they offered it in such a way that it campus, where they will apply what they have met people who have been affected was fun and something that you wanted to Most universities prepare you to impact the have learned through the program. Students by hunger, by starvation. I think we have participate in. I feel like the Blouin Scholars can choose from any major or minor, with a responsibility as an institution to make a program was an extension of what my high world after graduation. As a Blouin Scholar, you’ll classes built into the Walsh core curriculum contribution to help solve this problem.” school experience had instilled in me.” and centering on a common global theme. start on the first day of your college experience. Palmer continued: “And finally we know The inaugural group will address the issues that this approach to education – Even though the Blouin Scholars are coming of food sustainability from both a local and from a variety of disciplines, including Walsh University welcomed its first group of Br. Francis Blouin Global Scholars world view and will work closely with nursing, sociology and business, Palmer the Michigan-based, non-profit and his colleagues have structured a to campus for the 2012-2013 academic year. The group of 15 officially began Growing Power. curriculum that answers the question, their four-year journey to live, learn and make a difference – together – locally Established originally in 1993 as a “how do you feed a starving world?” BGloballouin Scholars and globally. program that offered teens an opportunity The group will have plenty of time to to work and grow food in their problem-solve and brainstorm on that community in an effort to change the topic given the fact that they will be landscape of the north side of Milwaukee, living together in a Living-Learning Growing Power has blossomed into a Community in the new Commons national and a global commitment to Building, completed just in time for sustainable food systems. The brainchild the new academic year. of former NBA player Will Allen, Walsh Living-Learning Communities, Growing Power addresses three such as those created for students in essential areas, including projects and the Honors, International and Nursing growing methods, education and programs, help to bring academics technical assistance and food production Former NBA player and Growing Power creator, Will Allen into the residence halls by allowing and distribution. students to live and learn among interdisciplinary, problems-based learning – “We’re already active in an international others who share their academic, professional is actually a really effective way for setting,” noted Dr. Douglas Palmer, executive and personal interests. Students in these students to learn, and it helps to develop director of global learning for Walsh. “We communities live together on the same Walsh as an innovative teaching institution have some students who are already doing residence hall floor to assist in developing as well as one dedicated to global service.” great work, especially in Uganda, Tanzania supportive peer relationships. and at our campus in Rome.” Walsh University’s reputation as a leader in National statistics show that students global service was a factor not lost on the Palmer wanted to offer global learning involved in Living-Learning Communities incoming Blouin Scholars. opportunities that would truly fulfill the have a greater satisfaction with their college University’s mission of developing leaders “For me, the Blouin Scholars program was and residence hall experience, are more in service. an opportunity to get involved in community academically engaged and involved on campus, achieve higher grades and, as a result, As Blouin Scholars, we are going to make are more likely to return the next year. “I visited a lot of schools but really couldn’t a huge difference, not only in our community find anything that made me really excited,” said Missy Kemper. “But when I heard but also in the world. about this program, I was instantly excited.”

3 Walsh Times FALL 2012 Walsh Times FALL 2012 4 “We designed the weekend to provide our It was that personal touch that helped New and Upcoming online students an opportunity to not only actively engage with their academic colleagues and professors but also directly them understand what it means to be a experience the programs, services and mission of Walsh University,” said Amy Walsh student. Academic Initiatives Malaska, Vice President of Student Affairs/ Dean of Students. “We really thought about the changing have the technological skills required to be landscape of education and researched the career and college-ready by graduation. The “I think the weekend went extremely well. current and future needs of educators, not grant funded the purchase of equipment for Students remarked that they felt welcomed Some of the changes are obvious – 12 new Club Luncheon in February,” said Mathieson. just locally but also globally,” said Dr. Gary Walsh University, including iPads, Kindles, What’s New by the faculty and staff,” added Dr. Gehrling. buildings in 10 years; NCAA Division II “In preparation for that visit, I began to learn Jacobs, Director of Graduate Education SMART Pens, document cameras, and status and a rich storied athletic program; New 12-Month Online MBA about Walsh and its history. I was totally Studies. “We wanted to provide a other devices. As a result, these teaching thriving international campuses in Uganda Over the past year, Walsh has carefully laid impressed. When I came to the campus I was solid foundation that would help to technologies are being used in many of the and Italy. the foundation necessary to support an blown away by the sense of community. As prepare educators to meet the needs Division’s education course offerings. a strong proponent of the digital economy, While there has been a lot of talk over the eLearning curriculum that will boast the of an ever-changing and developing Redesign of the Master of Arts years about the physical transformation and same rigor as traditional classroom instruction, I decided that I was going to complete my educational landscape.” while also reflecting Walsh’s founding mission MBA online and affiliated with an institution in Theology Program overall growth of Walsh University through As school and state administrators and values. that boasts an impeccable track record and Graduate students interested in pursuing its facilities, athletics, and new campuses, continue to focus on the development reputation like Walsh.” their studies with a Master of Arts in Theology what may not be as obvious to the casual The DeVille School of Business launched a of literacy skills in the classroom, the major this fall will find a renovated observer is the academic evolution of the new 12-month online MBA program this Online Doctorate of demand for highly qualified teachers curriculum that includes a traditional M.A University’s educational core. With a strong fall designed with a flexible completion time Nursing Practice in the area of language arts has also in Theology with a required thesis, or the foundation grounded in the legacy and for busy working adults. Students can now The program was approved in Spring 2011, increased. The Reading Literacy Online Doctorate of Nursing student may choose a program that is teaching tradition of the Brothers of Christian earn a Walsh MBA either entirely online and this fall the Doctorate of Nursing Practice Students track serves to strengthen a teacher’s cross-curricular and offers three tracks in Instruction, Walsh continues to explore new or in a traditional classroom setting, with Practice (DNP) degree is now fully online, competency, making graduates addition to a more convenient course schedule academic and service-based opportunities specialties in Healthcare Management and with students required to come to campus extremely valuable in the area of to better suit their needs. Courses now run that are 21st Century relevant and meet the Management. In addition, Walsh will offer a only twice a year. The program was initially “It was that personal touch that helped reading proficiency. eight weeks, meeting one evening per week ever-changing demands of our time. new MBA degree specialty in Entrepreneurship launched as an online hybrid program and them understand what it means to be a The MAED in Leadership track was and one Saturday per month. With a and a redesigned specialty in Marketing, will celebrate its first graduates in spring 2013. After months of careful planning and design, Walsh student.” designed for current teachers seeking to curriculum built upon a solid base in theology, either of which can be completed in 24 Walsh began the fall semester with the launch The post-master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice enhance their leadership potential months. Walsh’s newest MBA offering Master of Arts in Education of an impressive number of new academic was designed for nurses seeking a terminal Tracks within an educational organization. offerings in place, new staff members in key in Entrepreneurship is designed to prepare degree in nursing practice and offers an The Master of Arts in Education (MAED) Pending approval from the Ohio positions and exciting plans for the future business leaders to assess problems and create alternative to research-focused doctoral has also expanded its offerings beyond the Board of Regents, the Leadership with development of new areas of study. viable and sustainable business opportunities programs. Walsh’s DNP is the degree for traditional program to include three new Principal Licensure track will be available within an entrepreneurial environment. the master’s prepared nurse, providing more tracks to address the shifting educational starting this spring. The program began registering students content in the area of leadership, management, climate. The new tracks are: Reading Associate Professor of Educational this August and has already attracted its organizational theory, finance and business. Literacy, Leadership and 21st Technology Dr. Jacqueline Mumford’s first international participant from Canada. All students enrolled in the DNP program Century Technologies. research and outcomes from the 2011 After hearing about the launch of the new are required to visit the Walsh campus twice eTech Ohio Teacher Planning Grant program through his Intelligent Community a year, once in August and once in April. became a catalyst for the new track in Forum (ICF) connections with Walsh, the “As I tell them, they can come anytime they 21st Century Technologies as well Mayor of Stratford, Ontario, Dan Mathieson, want to visit; these are just the required as an enhanced undergraduate Master of Arts in Theology Program was one of the first to register for his MBA times,” said Dr. Karen Gehrling, School of course offering in Instructional online degree in Management to supplement Nursing Graduate Program Director. Technology. his Master’s of Public Administration Degree from the University of Western Ontario. The School of Nursing in conjunction with According to Dr. Mumford, one students can now choose to pursue their Student Affairs hosted the first annual critical competency for future teach- Master of Arts in Theology degree in four “I was first introduced to Walsh University “Experience Walsh” Weekend for the program’s ers will be the utilization of education different concentrations with cross-divisional through the ICF when President Jusseaume New 12-Month Online MBA 16 DNP students at Walsh University, technologies to ensure K-12 students coursework through Walsh’s Education invited me to speak at the Annual Business August 17-18. Master of Arts in Education Tracks

5 Walsh Times FALL 2012 Walsh Times FALL 2012 6 years on the financial management side of funding proposal for a new language learning leadership from within and capitalizing on grants and over 12 years on the pre-award center resulting in the successful procurement our strengths,” said Dr. Bove. “We owe it to (grant submission) side. Her past experience of a one-million dollar internal funding grant, the next generation of Walsh leadership to includes two years at The Ohio State University which she used to create a new state-of-the-art do all that we can to maintain our stability where she served as Grants Manager in the learning center, for which she developed a without hindering efforts to move the Uni- Department of Internal Medicine and Program series of faculty development workshops. versity forward. It is our responsibility to Manager in the Institute of Materials Research. Dr. Ute Lahaie earned both her M.A. and our staff, our students and our Walsh legacy.” “It is an exciting time at Walsh, and I am Ph.D. from Justus-Liebig University. Shaping the Future delighted that I was selected to become a In addition, Dr. Lahaie currently serves as Several new Walsh undergraduate and part of the University community,” said the President of the International Association graduate programs are currently in the Kraft. “I look forward to building rapport for Language Learning Technology (IALLT). development phase for the 2013 school year. about grant funding opportunities and Succession Planning Initiatives on the horizon include: working directly with faculty members to In response to a mandate from the Walsh • Visual Communications identify and secure grant funding sources University Board of Directors, over the • Dietetics that will support Walsh University’s vision past year President Richard Jusseaume and • Environmental Science and mission.” Provost Laurence Bove began to carefully • Exercise Science Walsh’s first Dean of construct a succession plan for the transition • Actuarial Science Undergraduate Studies, of retiring long-time faculty members such • Psychology – Pre-OT Track as Dr. David Baxter and Dr. Andrew Grant. • Biology – Pre-OT Track The Brother Francis Blouin Global Scholars Program Dr. Ute S. Lahaie • Redesigned Computer Science program In July, Walsh “There will be a number of changes that will • Graduate program in announced the begin to happen in the next five years with the Occupational Therapy appointment of retirement of long time administrators like Division, the DeVille School of Business, Announced in December 2011 and named The New Office of Grants and Dr. Ute S. Lahaie as Dr. Grant and Dr. Baxter,” said Dr. Larry • Family Nurse Practitioner Track and the Counseling and Human Develop- in honor of Walsh’s third president, Brother Sponsored Research the University’s first Bove. “We began to ask the important In addition, Walsh University is in the questions and look for ways to cultivate ment Division. Francis Blouin, FIC, the Blouin Scholars Over the past years, Dean of Undergraduate development phase of four additional leadership opportunities for our staff. We The redesigned program offers four tracks: Program offers 15 students a unique Walsh has seen a Studies. articulation agreements with Stark State opportunity to become part of a community began to design an infrastructure for central College for spring 2013. These new • Academic, non-terminal track which marked increase As Dean of Under- dedicated to using scholarship and service academics that has succession built right articulation agreements will provide a provides a stepping stone to pursuing in the number of graduate Studies, to address major global issues each year. The Dr. Ute S. Lahaie into it.” seamless transfer of credits for Stark State a Ph.D. faculty produced Dr. Lahaie will provide first cohort of students will study alternatives research projects administrative support and oversight for With the retirement of Dean of Instruction College graduates seeking a bachelor’s • Parish Administration and solutions to address the problem of world and grant awards. all undergraduate majors and programs, Dr. David Baxter in the spring, Dr. Christopher degree at Walsh University and signify an • Pastoral Ministry hunger through global food production The new Office of including general education and honors. Petrosino was appointed Associate Academic important collaboration between the two • Religious Education and distribution. To kick-off the program’s Grants and Sponsored In addition, she will co-chair the Faculty Vice President reporting directly to the higher education institutions. Peggy Kraft Research will oversee Provost and Academic Vice President “By collaborating coursework across divisions, inaugural year, the scholars began their Committee on Retention, Promotion, and the submission of sponsored proposals Dr. Bove. Dr. Baxter will continue working It is the natural evolution for we were able to expand our offerings and journey together with an overnight retreat Tenure, the Academic Leadership Council, on behalf of Walsh University. After an at Walsh on a part-time basis as the special better prepare our graduates for ministry in to Malabar Farm State Park, a working- and adjudicate undergraduate academic extensive search process, Peggy Kraft was assistant to the provost working on faculty Walsh University. It’s that the church,” said Rev. Patrick Manning, sustainable farm. grievances. appointed in July as Walsh’s first Grants and orientation, scholarship of teaching and Division of Theology Chair. “The new program Dr. Lahaie joins Walsh from Gardner-Webb New Positions Support Growing Sponsored Research Administrator. Among learning program development. In addition, time in Walsh’s history – has been designed to connect the gifts and University in Boiling Springs, North Programs and Initiatives her responsibilities, Kraft will help to facilitate Dr. Petrosino will continue in his role as the talents of our students to best meet the Carolina, where she served as Chair of Reinforcing the new academic offerings will the full grant submission process and provide Dean of Graduate Studies. As the University a time of transition and needs of the Church, now and in the future.” the Department of World Languages, be several new positions that will bring support to faculty in the management of transitions and prepares for the retirement Literatures, and Cultures, and as Professor The Brother Francis Blouin enhanced faculty support and oversight to grant reporting. of Dr. Andy Grant in 2013, Dr. Cynthia building plans, building of French and German. Prior to her Global Scholars Program the rapidly growing academic side of the Staudt was recently appointed Assistant Kraft brings to Walsh over 30 years of position at Gardner-Webb University, Dr. leadership from within Walsh’s newest residence hall, “The Commons,” University. Two new positions were developed Dean of Academic Services. experience and breadth of knowledge in the Lahaie held a dual appointment as Director became home to the first group of 15 to support the University’s growing research Grants and Sponsored Research Adminis- of the Language Acquisition Center and “It is the natural evolution for Walsh University. and capitalizing on our students in the Brother Francis Blouin initiatives and evolving academic offerings tration arena. Prior to Walsh, Kraft served Professor of German at Baylor University in It’s that time in Walsh’s history – a time Global Scholars Program on August 24. at the undergraduate and graduate levels. for 29 years at The University of Akron, 18 Waco, Texas. As Director, she developed a of transition and building plans, building strengths...

7 Walsh Times FALL 2012 Walsh Times FALL 2012 8 Cavs Continue Along the Road to NCAA Membership Walsh is approved for the provisional year, expected to achieve Div. II status in 2013-14. Selection Committee, she helped select players Walsh welcomes for the Midwest National Lacrosse Team another alum, Rob from 2006 to 2010. Mizicko (’94), to This summer Walsh University reached a new milestone in the arduous quest toward NCAA Division II “Christy’s experience developing new women’s direct the men’s membership. After successfully completing candidacy years one and two, the Cavs have been approved for the and women’s cross provisional year in the membership process, putting the program one step closer toward full-fledged Div. II lacrosse programs at the high school level, coupled with her numerous contacts in the country and track membership in time for the 2013-14 academic year. lacrosse world, will be invaluable assets as and field programs. Former women’s As provisional members, Walsh is now permitted to sport the NCAA logo around campus and on athletic she develops the Walsh University Women’s Rob Mizicko ’94 coach Al Campbell uniforms. During this time, Walsh will function like a Div. II institution. The University will maintain the filing Lacrosse program during this, our inaugural season,” Howard said. will remain as an assistant coach, and of necessary paperwork, and the athletic department faces a key compliance audit in the fall. former men’s coach Dan McCallion, who Currently, seven colleges and universities in Ohio – Ashland, Central State, Findlay, Lake Erie, Ohio Dominican, Also new this year, coached Mizicko at Walsh, will stay on as a Bryan Whittaker Tiffin, and Urbana – are active NCAA Div. II members. Cedarville and Notre Dame just completed the three-year volunteer assistant. (’92) will take over transition process and will become full members for the 2012-13 year. Malone and Ursuline University, like as head coach Most recently, Mizicko coached at Perry Walsh, are on track for full membership in 2013-14. for the men’s and High School, where he was a four-time women’s tennis Stark County Coach of the Year and nine-time Walsh University’s teams. Former Federal League Coach of the Year. Prior to NCAA Membership head coach Sherry taking the helm at PHS, he coached at Lake Cavs Welcome New Coaches Bryan Whittaker ’92 Bossart will remain High School for four years. Process Timeline Also beginning served as assistant coach. Previously, he This spring will on staff as an assistant coach. Looking to the year ahead, Vice President and Director of Athletics Dale Howard this year, Walsh worked as assistant lacrosse coach at mark the inaugural A Walsh alum, Whittaker played tennis for expresses pride and exhilaration that Walsh will officially add Hartwick College in New York. season for Walsh’s the Cavs from 1988-1992 and served as July 2010 – Application approved has been approved for the provisional year men’s and women’s women’s lacrosse a graduate assistant coach last season. He for Candidacy Year 1 “As the men’s lacrosse program at Walsh of the NCAA membership process. lacrosse to the varsity team, which will currently holds the all-time record in wins sports lineup. Jason transitions into the NCAA II and the be led by new at the first singles position with 56 and was “Many staff members have contributed July 2011 – Approval granted for Fautas was hired ECAC lacrosse league, Walsh is excited to head coach Christy inducted into the Walsh Wall of Fame in to our achieving this next milestone in the Candidacy Year 2 to serve as full- welcome Jason as our first full-time lacrosse Mitchell and will Jason Fautas Christy Mitchell 2007. He was also a two-time first-team process, from every corner of the University. coach,” said Dale Howard, Vice President time head coach compete in the All-District 22 selection and was Walsh’s Without each of their collective efforts, this for men’s lacrosse, replacing Ron Meiser Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic and Director of Athletics. “Having played co-Male Athlete of the Year in 1992. new phase in Walsh University athletics July 2012 – Approval granted for who coached the squad for three years as a and coached lacrosse at some of the highest Conference (GLIAC). would be impossible,” he added. “We are now Provisional Year Whittaker previously served as Lake High club sport. Beginning in 2013, the team will levels, Jason brings the necessary experience Mitchell previously coached teams at Sylvania looking forward to competing in the Great compete as an intercollegiate varsity sport in School’s boys’ tennis coach, where he led and passion to elevate the program to the High School and Kent Roosevelt High Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference July 2013 – Potential announcement the Eastern College Athletic Conference the Blue Streaks to their first ever Federal next level. He is a coach who can hit the School before joining Walsh. In addition, (GLIAC) beginning this fall as well as the of full NCAA Division (ECAC) Division II Lacrosse League. League championship and was voted Stark ground running and has already been very she has coached the Team Ohio Lacrosse Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC ) II membership Fautas joins Walsh from Lafayette College, active in laying the groundwork for the Club and the Ohio Premier Lacrosse Club. County Coach of the Year by the Stark for men’s lacrosse, as both conferences County Coaches Association. a Div. I school in Pennsylvania, where he upcoming year.” As a member of the Ohio All-American offer NCAA II competition at its very best.”

9 Walsh Times FALL 2012 Walsh Times FALL 2012 10 Walsh University Institute for the Study of the Intelligent Community presents Mayors in the development of a strategy for the economic viability of American cities in Schedule of PUBLIC Events 2030. In addition to his work on economic Seizing Our Destiny: development, he has also worked with Thursday, October 25 governments on the creation of collaborative environments for citizens to deliver 8 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Workshop New Models for Re-energizing Our Communities, public services. Seizing Our Destiny: Imagining New Models for Educating Our Communities Our Schools, Our Economies Directly following the keynote address, attendees will participate in a roundtable • Logan Smalley, TED-Ed Director discussion that will highlight the signature • Christian Long, Vice President of Canon Design and The Third Teacher approach of Stratford, Ontario’s, ICF • Representatives from Riverside, California’s, All-Digital Ramona High School Inaugural Symposium October 24 – 25, 2012 movement, the Triple Helix model, by bringing together representatives from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Keynote Luncheon This October, over 200 attendees from as Steve Reneker, Chief Information Officer “It is our hope that the interactive format of government, business and education. In a Seizing Our Destiny: Getting a Grip on the World Economic Shift far away as South Korea will travel to Walsh for the City of Riverside, CA, and Executive the workshop will aid in the development fun, open and interactive style, Institute • Dr. Norman Jacknis, Director, Cisco’s IBSG Public Sector Group University to participate in the inaugural Director of SmartRiverside, will kick-off of global partnerships for everyone in panelists-Stratford, Ontario, Mayor Dan ICF Institute for the Study of the Intelligent the event with a keynote address at the attendance,” said DeGarmo. “Our goal is Mathieson, SmartRiverside CIO Steve 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Community International Symposium, President’s VIP Dinner on Wednesday to promote continued collaboration and Reneker, and Case Western Reserve Vice Seizing Our Destiny: evening and participate in the business The Triple Helix Model for Transforming October 24-25. The Intelligent Community dialogue between educators in the creation President for Information Technology Local Economies Forum (ICF) two-day symposium “Seizing roundtable discussion on Thursday. Reneker of new ‘hybrid’ teaching models for the Services Lev Gonick-will weigh in on the • Dan Mathieson, Mayor of Stratford, Ontario, an Intelligent Community Our Destiny: New Models for Re-energizing will outline the steps that Riverside took to future redesign of educator training.” critical roles and collaborative strategies of Forum Top 7 Community Our Communities, Our Schools, Our re-invent itself for the broadband economy, The keynote luncheon government, business and education that • Steve Reneker, CIO and Executive Director of SmartRiverside – Riverside, CA, Economies” share the city’s strategies for future growth has been carefully designed to on Thursday will are paramount to re-energize communities was named the 2012 Intelligent Community of the Year provoke discussion and creative solutions in and highlight innovative projects including a smart phone app created to battle graffiti. feature Dr. Norman for the global knowledge economy. • Lev Gonick, Vice President for Information Technology Services and Chief an interactive format. Attendees will include Jacknis, Director, Cisco’s Information Officer at Case Western ReserveUniversity in Cleveland, OH Thursday morning will begin with a dynamic According to DeGarmo, the Symposium’s global business executives, international IBSG Public Sector solutions-driven exploration of “A World political leaders, highly-respected educators Group with his presenta- theme falls directly in line with the Walsh All events will take place on the campus of Walsh University. Without Schools” for symposium guests and local partners who will participate in tion on “Getting a Grip University ICF Institute overall vision to Event registration for one or all three of these events at: and more than 100 local K-12 educators lectures, activities and networking opportunities. Dr. Norman Jacknis on the World Economic be a resource and venue for thought leaders walshicfsymposium.eventbrite.com The Symposium will be supported by a and administrators from Northeast Ohio. around the world. In addition, The ICF The “Seizing Our Destiny: Imagining New Shift.” Dr. Jacknis is a globally recognized Limited space available. Register by October 15, 2012. generous grant from the Herbert W. Hoover Institute for the Study of the Intelligent Models for Educating Our Communities” expert in government innovation and Foundation. Community will focus on the exploration of workshop will be led by facilitators Christian transformation. Government Technology The global symposium will kick-off with Long, Vice President of Cannon Design Magazine selected him as one of the new models for the preparation of educators the Institute’s Advisory Board meeting on and Educational Strategist; Logan Smalley, Nation’s “Top 25 Doers, Dreamers and for the knowledge economy. Wednesday, October 24. Board members “With the establishment of the ICF Institute for the ICF Institute for the Study of the “The board meeting is especially exciting in February 2012, Walsh made a bold This event was made possible through the generosity of: Intelligent Community were formally commitment to shift its learning culture announced in June 2012. because it will be the first time our and investigate new teacher training models “The board meeting is especially exciting with global partners,” said DeGarmo. because it will be the first time our inter- international board members will be “President Richard Jusseaume’s vision is that national board members will be here on each new initiative on campus should be our campus,” said Jackie DeGarmo, Project here on our campus,” carefully planned to move the culture and Director for the Institute. mission of the campus forward. The Institute Drivers who, using technology…broke Event organizers are honored that represen- the Founder and Director of TED-Ed; and is grateful that Walsh University has the bureaucratic inertia to better serve the tatives from the 2012 Intelligent Community district representatives from Riverside’s courage and energy to help propel these public.” At Cisco, he has worked extensively of the Year Riverside, CA, will also be on Ramona High School, California’s first ideas forward with events like the Institute’s and in-depth with the National Association hand to share their expertise and experience comprehensive public high school and the global symposium.” in several of the sessions. third in the nation, to go all digital. of Counties and the US Conference of

11 Walsh Times FALL 2012 Walsh Times FALL 2012 12 Alumni profile Generations Defined by Legacy and Community

The Biery Family:

Growing up in Louisville, Ohio, Ben Biery 2001. Today, they are the proud parents of the Education Club. After graduation she (’00) lived only about 15 minutes from the daughters Peyton and Reagan and make spent seven years teaching at Plain Local campus. But he first remembers hearing their home in Louisville, Ohio. Schools, Frazer Elementary School, where about Walsh University on the ski slopes of Michelle’s path to Walsh began in the small she completed her student-teaching experience Mont Tremblant in Quebec, Canada, at the town of Apollo, PA, about 40 minutes through Walsh. age of five. outside of Pittsburgh. Michelle was drawn The son of Dennis and Lynne Biery, Ben “One of our annual family traditions was to the warm campus and Catholic faith of was taught at an early age the importance to go skiing at Mont Tremblant,” said Ben Walsh University to pursue her degree in of giving back to the local community. Ben, Biery. “That’s where I got to know Brother education. “A family friend was attending Michelle, Lynne and Dennis are all very Roland Vigeant. Each year he active in local organizations would organize the Walsh Ski such as the Louisville YMCA Club trips to Mont Tremblant Looking back, I can honestly say I Board, YMCA Stark County that would include several Board, United Way, Louisville With a strong belief in post secondary 2007. Michelle served on the Walsh Alumni growth Walsh has taken on and how closely Walsh students, my family, was a part of Walsh before I knew Elementary Schools PTA and education, the Biery family remains active board for four years. The Biery family not the Walsh of today resembles those plans. and friends of our family. We Ben’s alma mater Louisville in their support of local higher education only dedicates its time to the universities Legacy is something that my family has did this for about 10-12 years. High School where his father I was going to be a part of Walsh institutions including Malone, Mount but has also sponsored several endowment always stressed and supported. As alums, it’s Looking back, I can honestly Dennis has served as a lead on Union and Walsh. scholarships at Walsh University. gratifying to know that the Walsh University say I was a part of Walsh before several fundraising efforts legacy will be shared for generations to come.” I knew I was going to be a University. towards new baseball and soft- “Our area is blessed with three excellent As students, Ben and Michelle note that part of Walsh University.” ball fields and a new stadium. private universities,” said Ben. “While they were in the unique position to graduate Michelle and I have a soft spot for our alma just before Walsh’s physical campus As alums, it’s It was through Walsh University that Ben Walsh at the time,” said Michelle. “So I The Biery family has strong ties to the mater Walsh, we do feel that having such transformation began in 2001. As a senior, met his wife Michelle (Kolessar) Biery (’98), decided to visit and just fell in love with the Louisville area where four generations have environment. I was immediately attracted strong competitors within the region has Ben recalls studying the displayed campus gratifying to know but not in the way you would expect. Ben owned and operated Biery Cheese Company to the campus, and my experience as a helped to bring out the best in each renderings showcasing the future plans for transferred to Walsh from the University of since 1929, with Ben now serving as the student has left me with life-long friends institution.” new buildings and campus renovations that that the Walsh Louisville, KY, to play baseball for Coach company’s current CEO. Biery Cheese, and wonderful memories.” Dr. Kenneth Hamilton envisioned. Tim Mead. Although Michelle and Ben which processes, packages, and distributes Ben’s mother, Lynne Biery, served on the attended Walsh together for one year and When asked to recall her favorite professor, cheese throughout the US and 20 countries, Advisory Board of Mount Union College “Looking back, it’s like we were on the University legacy had mutual friends, they never met on campus. Michelle is quick to also name Brother Ro- has doubled the company to over 400 people and now is a member of the Inaugural outside looking in on what Walsh would Instead, they were introduced through a land and has her own special memories of in the last 2 years. The Biery family also owns University of Mount Union Advisory Board. become,” said Ben. “While we just missed will be shared for mutual friend during Ben’s senior year and him during her time at Walsh. As a student, a logistics and trucking company named His father, Dennis Biery, has served on the the opportunity to enjoy the new buildings were married soon after his graduation in she was active in the Student Council and after Michelle’s hometown, Apollo Sky Inc. Walsh University Board of Directors since and facilities as students, it’s great to see the generations to come.

13 Walsh Times FALL 2012 Walsh Times FALL 2012 14 Walsh University Building a Life and Career on the Foundation of Faith Events2012-2013 CALENDAR 2012 oCTOBER oCTOBER continued NOVEMBER continued October 2 October 20 November 9-10 “Rome and the Ways of the Empire: Homecoming Tailgate Immaculée Retreat From Augustus to Constantine” • 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Fawcett Stadium • Friday, 4 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. • 7 p.m., Tower Theater, Wilkof Towers Walsh Football vs. Tiffin University • $95/person • For details, email: [email protected] • 12 p.m., Fawcett Stadium • For details, walsh.edu/immaculee Fall Family Festival October 4 • 3-6 p.m., Walsh University’s Hoover Park November 9-11, 15-17 Early Christian Ecclesiology • For tickets, email: [email protected] The Genesius Players Present • Birk Center for the Arts, Rm. 102 “The Mousetrap” by Agatha Christie • 6 p.m. October 21 • For details, call 330.490.7511 Alumni Mass October 14 • 11 a.m., Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel November 11 Almeda Trio in Concert Outstanding Alumni Brunch Summit Bells • 7:30 p.m., Betzler Auditorium • 7:30 p.m., Our Lady of Perpetual • 12:30 p.m., Barrette Business and help Chapel Meet Walsh University’s New Vice President for Advancement • Tickets: $6 (Free with Walsh ID) Community Center • Tickets: $6 (Free with Walsh ID) and University Relations: Eric Belden • For details, call 330.490.7511 • For details, email: [email protected] Men’s Soccer vs. Malone University • For details, call 330.490.7511 Eric’s passion for relationship-building combined with his strong Pathway increased its services across Northeast Ohio by 40 percent October 16 • 3:30p.m. DECEMBER background in fundraising, marketing and volunteerism will serve and increased annual campaign contributions by 50 percent. In “Roman Religion and the Religion Women’s Soccer vs. University of Findlay of the Jerusalem Temple” • 1 p.m. in the successful implementation of the University’s fundraising, addition, the organization increased awareness in the community December 2 • 7 p.m., Tower Theater, Wilkof Towers Christmas on Hoover Farm alumni programs, major gifts campaign, annual giving, and through regional marketing campaigns and helped to reduce the • For details, email: [email protected] October 25 • 1-4 p.m., Hoover Historical Center corporate/foundation relations. organizational debt by $1.2 million. Evangelization and Ministry in the Roman Catholic Church • For details, call 330.244.4667 As a product of parochial schools, Eric also appreciates the importance October 18 Prior to his position at Pathway Caring for Children, Belden served Byzantine Catholic Ecclesiology and • Birk Center for the Arts, Rm. 102 of a values-based educational experience. The son of David and December 7 as Sponsorship Manager for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Festival Contemporary Issues • 6 p.m. Sonnie Belden, Eric was born and raised in Stark County with his Walsh University Chorale from 2003 to 2009. He was also a founding member in the • Birk Center for the Arts, Rm. 102 Christmas Concert two sisters and brother, where he attended St. Michael Elementary • 6 p.m. October 26 A celebration of lessons and carols. School and Central Catholic High School before leaving the area for development and launch of ystark! Young Professionals Engaged Haunting at Hoover Park • 7 p.m., Alumni Arena in the Cecchini Center college at St. Bonaventure University in Olean, New York. in Stark County. • 7:30 p.m., Hoover Dance Hall; Cost is $3 “With 16 years of Catholic education, there has always been that Community involvement has always been a priority for Eric Belden. October 27 2013 strong tie of faith in my life. To be able to now have that in my job An avid golfer himself, Belden serves as a Board Member of First Fall Fashion Show and Luncheon JANUARY as well as my family life is a true blessing,” said Belden. Tee of Canton. He has formerly served on the boards and councils • 11 a.m., Brookside Country Club of several community organizations including the J. Babe Stern • For details, call 330.490.7111 January 24-March 10 It was his strong family ties that brought Belden back to the Stark Focus Around the World: Walsh County area after earning his B.A. from St. Bonaventure. Center, United Way of Greater Stark County-Vision Council, Global Learning Exhibition ystark!, the Players Guild of Canton, Executive Committee October 19-21 October 30 “I met my wife Cathie at Central when she transferred our junior “Jewish Rebellions and the Birth • Daily, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Birk Center for year,” said Belden. “I was walking down the hall with my best friend member of the Alliance of Summit County Child Caring Providers Pangs of Rabbinic Judaism: Rabbis the Arts from the Rubble” • For details, email: [email protected] the first time I saw her. I told him ‘See that girl? She’s going to be and a Council Member of Carroll County Family & Children October 19 First Council. Eric was a member of the 15th Class of Leadership • Men’s Soccer vs. Lake Erie College 7:30 p.m. • 7 p.m., Tower Theater, Wilkof Towers my wife someday.’ We began dating my senior year and have been Residence Hall January 29th & 30th together ever since.” Stark County and was honored as a ystark! Twenty under 40 Award • Women’s Soccer vs. Tiffin University 5 p.m. • For details, email [email protected] Professor for a Day Recipient in 2009. • For details, email: [email protected] After college, Eric married his high school sweetheart Cathie in November 2001, and the two are now the proud parents of three children: “For so many years I have admired the progress of Walsh Univer- Wall of Fame Dinner Kaitlin (8), Sarah (5) and Harrison (3). Catherine works at the JM sity,” said Belden. “The energy on the campus is infectious, and • 6 p.m., reception; 7 p.m., dinner; November 1 All Events are Smucker Company as the company’s Trade Marketing Manager. the overall direction that we are heading in the next 5-10 years is Barrette Business and Community Center Orthodox Christian Ecclesiology FREE Admission • $25, adults; $9, children Belden joined Walsh from Pathway Caring for Children where he exciting…not only for Walsh University but also for our alumni and • Birk Center for the Arts, Rm. 102 • For tickets, call 330.490.7035 • 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted served as Executive Director since 2009. Under his leadership, all of Northeast Ohio.”

15 Walsh Times FALL 2012 Walsh Times FALL 2012 16 alumni notes

Marriages 2002 2007 Nicole (Tuttle) Aber and her husband Timothy Geabler and his wife Colleen are 2007 Shawn are proud to announce the birth of proud to announce the birth of their son, Kristen Moeglin was married to Rick Moore their son, Dylan Aber, on August 12, 2011. Collin Edward, born June 13, 2012. The on May 7, 2012. She is employed by Mercy The family resides in Ashland, Ohio. family resides in Fairborn, Ohio. Medical Center as a Registered Nurse. Kristen and Rick reside in Canton, Ohio. 2007 Jen (Poinar) Golembiewski and her husband, 2008 & 2010 Dominic, are proud to announce the birth 3 5 Greg Keller married Kristin Bursa on June 4 of their daughter, Mela Mela, who was 8, 2012. Greg is working at American 2010 born on 11/11/11. They are expecting their Electrical Power as an Accountant. Kristin is second, baby boy Dominic (“Nico”), who is Kelly Beard was married to Brent Crawford 2005 due to arrive in November. 6 employed at Akron Children’s Hospital as an on October 8, 2011. She is an RN with Paul Dunlap and his wife Kaitlyn are proud 1 RN. The couple resides in Canton, Ohio. Summa City Hospital. The couple resides in to announce the birth of their son, Carson Michael, on July 1, 2011. The family resides 2008 Copley, Ohio. 2 in Canton, Ohio. 5 Dionne Beasley and her husband are proud to announce the birth of their son, London 2003 & 2006 Beasley, on December 11, 2011. The family Rebecca Coneglio and her husband, Ben resides in Akron, Ohio. 6 Staudt, announce the birth of their second daughter, Julia Elizabeth, on December 2, 2008 2012 2011. She was welcomed by big sister, Olivia Katie (Schnitzler) Jennifer Lamp was married to Michael Claire, who will be two on August 25th. The Hutchinson and Penso on June 30, 2012. Jennifer is currently family resides in North Canton, Ohio. 2 her husband Jamie 1 employed as a secretary/receptionist at are proud to 4 Aultman College. The couple resides in 2004 announce the birth 2008 & 2009 Bolivar, Ohio. Rachel (Riley) Hosler and her husband, 5 of their daughter, Eleanor Elizabeth, Josh Rogers married Erin Koppel on June Rob, announce the birth of their son, Riley 2010 Thomas Hosler, on June 6, 2012. Rachel on May 30, 2012. 12, 2010. Erin is a Kindergarten Teacher at Laura Clunk was married to Matt Testrake 2006 7 Birth Announcements now serves as the Associate Director of Eleanor Elizabeth Roosevelt Elementary in McDonald, Ohio on January 7, 2012. She is currently Crystal (Phillips) Yingling and her husband Residence Life at Walsh University. 3 was born 7 lbs. 11 oz. and 18.5” long. Katie and Josh is a Physical Education Teacher at employed as a Physical Therapist at the 2001 Shawn are proud to announce the birth of is the Assistant Librarian for Archives and the Edge Academy in Akron. The couple Barber National Institute. Matt and Laura Michael Koluch and his wife, Amanda, their daughter, Sienna, who was born in Special Collections at Walsh. 7 resides in Tallmadge, Ohio. 2 reside in Erie, Pennsylvania. 4 announce the birth of their son, Cooper November 2011. The couple was married Douglas Koluch, on April 19, 2012. on September 11, 2010. Crystal is an Inter- Michael is the Assistant Dean of Students vention Specialist at the Summit Academy. 2010 2010 Heather (Fenner) Stephanie Melby was married to Eric Arbo- at Walsh University. 1 The family resides in Canton, Ohio. Waechter and her gast on May 26th at the Honeyrun Inn in husband Matt Millersburg. Stephanie is a Registered Nurse are proud to at Akron General Medical Center. The announce the couple resides in Kent, Ohio. 5 birth of their daughter, Ava 2011 Michelle, on Chris Steil married Jessica Payton on 3 8 August 8, 2012. 2 September 4, 2011. Chris graduated from Walsh’s Master’s of School Counseling Heather is the Women’s Basketball Assistant 2004 Coach at Walsh University. 8 2009 program in 2011 and was also a member Danielle (Fladung) Sommers and her husband of the 2007-2010 Walsh Cavalier football Kristen Sasin was married to Drew Mazak Brad Sommers are proud to announce the birth team. Chris is working as a Middle School on May 5, 2012. The couple resides in of their son, Tyler Neil Sommers, on March 6, Counselor at Wake County Public Schools Cuyahoga Falls. 3 1 2012. The family resides in Richmond, VA. 4 6 in North Carolina. 6

17 Walsh Times FALL 2012 Walsh Times FALL 2012 18 Business Administration from Walsh. Lora 1981 recent assignment, earning the Trooper has worked with abused and neglected boys Lutheran Church in Parma Heights, where In Memoriam was a member of Brookside Country Club, Recognition Award in 2006 and 2008. and girls for 66 years providing residential, Don Detore is the new she is currently one of the three organists. a former member of the Junior League of Laura resides in New Philadelphia, Ohio. day treatment, treatment foster care, respite 1970 Executive Editor of She has performed locally with the Parma Canton and previously served as a member care and alternative school programs. Margaret Kobelt, age 85, passed away July 30, The Repository, CantonRep. Symphony Orchestra, and frequently solo’s of the Canton Symphony Board of Camille previously worked at a state hospital, 2012. She was a retired teacher from St. Paul’s com, and GateHouse 1988 in her home congregation. In 2006, Marlene Directors. Lora began her business career John Sabol is the 24th recipient of the Clem child service organization, and a public Catholic School in North Canton. Margaret Ohio Media. Don has and her husband, of 43 years, Fredric, as a partner with R.S. Rownd Agency and Caraboolad Memorial Coach of the Year childcare agency. enjoyed her family, reuniting with former served as a Sports Writer, Assistant Sports founded Arts in Action, a community outreach became President of UNIZAN Financial award from the Akron Beacon Journal and students, traveling, and her flower garden. Editor, Sports Editor and most recently as program. Marlene looks forward to spending Advisors Inc. Most recently she was Vice the Touchdown Club of Greater Akron. Managing Editor. He joined The Repository 1990 more time with her husband and hobbies, President and Life Insurance Manager for John contributed to St. Vincent – St. Michelle (Anderson) Toth is a Child 1980 in 1985. Don and his wife, Shelley (Border) traveling, crocheting, and embroidering. She Huntington Insurance, Inc. Mary’s 1982 Class AA state runner-up team Psychologist at Child Guidance and Family Ronald W. Daubert, age 54, passed away ’82, live in Lake Township. also plans to continue her arts-related work April 18, 2012. He was a Lab Technician and was a four-year starter in college. He Solutions in Akron, Ohio. She and her husband, to benefit area residents. at Aultman Hospital. Ron was an active Faculty/Staff 1983 teaches honors U.S. History and Sociology Bill Toth ’90, reside in Cuyahoga Falls. Sister Marie Helene at Barberton High School. John’s teams member of St. James Catholic Church, Beth Hill has been selected to a two-year 1994 Chismar, age 91, passed have received several sportsmanship awards where he had been a member of the Parish term on the Ohio High School Athletic 1990 Rob Mizicko is the now away on June 20, 2012. and again won the Ohio Scholastic Soc- Robert Williams is now Doctoral Candidate Council, and St. James Council #14491 of Association’s Board of Directors. Beth has the new Head Coach of She entered the Ursuline cer Coaches Association Team Excellence at the University of Huddersfield in the Knights of Columbus. served as Principal of Newark Catholic High the Walsh Cavaliers’ men’s Sisters on February 1, 1947, Award. John completed his 23rd season Huddersfield, England. He resides in School for the past 15 years. and women’s track and 1989 and professed perpetual vows on August 13, coaching boys soccer last fall. He has guided Walsall, England. cross country teams. Rob Kathleen (Lukens) Gfeller, age 60, passed 1952. Sister Marie Helene studied and did 1983 Barberton to records of 10-7-1, 11-6-1 and was a high school track and cross country away July 7, 2012. Kathleen pursued her post graduate work at numerous universi- Sharon (Nelson) Ward is the Office As- 11-3-4 the past three seasons. John got his 1992 coach for 18 years and worked at Perry High Bryan Whittaker has been named the Head Master’s Plus Degree from Walsh University, ties throughout her life earning a bachelor’s, sistant at Glenn Ward Financial Services. start as a freshmen coach for four years at School for his last 14 years. He was a four-year master’s, and Ph.D. In 1966, she joined his alma mater St. V-M. He then was the Coach of Walsh’s men’s and women’s tennis was employed for several years with Molly Sharon and her husband Glenn reside in letter winner in both track and cross country the faculty of Walsh in elementary teacher Irish varsity coach for four seasons, winning teams. He has coached the Lake High Stark, and retired from Louisville School Norwalk, Ohio. who qualified for national competitions five education, a position she held until 1983. a 1992 Division II district title and finishing School boys tennis teams since 2005 and District in 2006 following 32 years of times. Rob spent four years coaching track Since her retirement in 2006, Sister Marie 1994 as a Division II district runner-up. was named the most outstanding spring employment. She was a part time instructor 1984 and cross country at Lake High School Helene has remained active in service at the John is also in his 23rd year as a teacher coach by the county’s spring sports head with the S.U.P.E.R. Learning Center in Patricia (Bathe) Nofsinger recently retired before taking over the boys track and cross motherhouse. (16 at Barberton and seven at St. V-M) and coaches in June. He also was a graduate Lakemore, Ohio. Kathleen was a member from Charlotte/Mecklenburg Schools where country programs at Perry High School in was an Assistant Principal at Barberton for assistant last season for the Cavaliers. Bryan of Faith Community Church where she was Edna Mae Stephens, age 69, passed away she worked as a Counselor. 1998. He added girls track to his responsi- a year. played tennis for Walsh from 1988-92. He involved with the Stretch and Grow Bible May 9, 2012. She retired from Walsh bilities in recent seasons, ultimately helping earned four team MVP awards and was an Study and Exercise Group and taught Sun- University where she had been employed 1986 1988 NAIA Academic All- American in 1991 the Perry girls capture a district title this day school. She was an avid reader and was a as a senior cook. Diane (Cherven) Klebanow is now a spring. While at Perry, Mizicko was a nine- member of a Tea Group for 25 years. Michael Whitmer is now the Senior IT and 1992. A Walsh Wall of Fame honoree, Volunteer Specialist for Orange & Osceola time Federal League Coach of the Year and Counties at Cornerstone Hospice and Pal- Developer at New York Community Bank Bryan still holds the school’s all-time record 2006 Class Notes in Cleveland, Ohio. for wins at first singles with 56. was selected as Stark Country Coach of the liative Care in Orlando, Florida. She and Year on four separate occasions. Rob and Michelle Shaffer, age 41, passed away on 1964 her husband Ken reside in Sanford, Florida. 1989 1993 his wife, Jennifer (Teutsch) ’96, reside in June 17, 2012, after a very courageous fight Charles Lennon is an Engineering Consultant Ahmad Alostad is the new Specialized Marlene Chrewan Dray Canton, Ohio. with brain and spinal cancer. Michelle was at Goodyear. Charles and his wife, Jane, 1986 Trainer/ Lecturer for The Higher Institute of retired on May 31, a longtime volunteer with the Rape Crisis reside in Massillon, Ohio. Patricia Newkirk is employed as a Nurse 1995 Center here in Canton, Ohio, and the Stark at Mercy Medical Center. She resides in Telecommunication & Navigation Computer 2012, after working for Alyson Bachtel is now the Director of County Humane Society. Canton, Ohio. Department. He resides in Fintas, Kuwait. more than 30 years for 1976 the Parma City School Internships at Walsh University. She resides Denise (Rhea) Greiner is employed as an 1990 District at Lt. Col. John Glenn Elementary in Massillon, Ohio. 2008 Administrative Specialist at the University of 1987 Camille Lindon has been School in Seven Hills. She is also a seasoned Lora (Rownd) Marcelli, age 43, passed Virginia Healthcare Department. Laura Taylor has been promoted to the rank 1997 away Tuesday, July 3, 2012, after a year’s of Sergeant with the Ohio State Highway named the Assistant performer who is an accomplished organ- Amia (Culler) Freeman is a Fitness Profes- courageous battle with cancer. She attended Patrol and will transfer from her most recent Network Coordinator ist and pianist. Marlene has held a variety 1979 of the Village Network- of organist positions, including at Trinity sional & Healthy Living Ambassador at Bentley College of Business in Witham, Sue Schenker is the new Senior Account assignment at the Cambridge District’s Uhrichsville. She will Episcopal Cathedral, Amasa-Stone Chapel Fitfluential, LLC in Atlanta, Georgia. Massachusetts, received a Bachelor’s Degree Executive at Clear Channel Media and Office of Investigative Services to serve as an in Business Administration from Kent Entertainment. She resides in Assistant Post Commander at the Cambridge work with youth in both the day treatment at Case Western Reserve University, Ridge State University and her Master’s Degree in Miramar, Florida. Post. In 2004, she transferred to her most and treatment foster care programs. TVN Road United Christ of Christ, and Divinity

19 Walsh Times FALL 2012 Walsh Times FALL 2012 20 1997 2003 2005 2007 David YMCA. Mary and her husband, Chris, 2009 recently moved to Massillon, Ohio. Vera Thomas does consulting work with Jarod Latch started Spiracle Media LLC Ryan Kumpf was hired as the new Assistant Lisa Marie Braun is the Office Manager at Brother Mugabo Augustine youth and adult training and development last March with two of his colleagues. The Principal at Green Intermediate School. the Fairlawn School of Music. Lisa currently 2008 is the new headmaster of for VT and Associates. Vera resides in company provides services in developing Ryan taught at Perry Local Schools for two resides in Stow, Ohio. St. Henry’s College Kitovu, Lindsay (Cooper) Frame is a Senior Tax Lexington, Kentucky. social media strategy, video production, and years and previously taught at North Canton Uganda. He joined the Accountant at Apple Growth Partners. She website development. They are currently City Schools. Ryan resides in Canton, Ohio. 2007 Brothers of Christian and her husband, Alan Frame ’08, reside in 1999 working with businesses, professional Laura (Balthis) McGill graduated in June Instruction in 1994. Brother Augustine has athletes, and universities. Jarod is still active Akron, Ohio. Jennifer (Hawkins) Gooding has recently 2005 2011 with a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine taught at Ibanda Secondary School, St. in the broadcast business and is the head accepted a promotion within the Jackson Gary Robinson is the Store Manager of degree. She is a Resident Physician at the 2008 Edwards Bukuumi, St. Leo’s Kyegobe until instructor at the Connecticut School of Fit2Run. Gary and his wife, Meagan, reside St. Petersburg General Hospital. Laura and 2005, when he arrived at Kitovu. He has Local Schools District where she has been Jordan Harkless is an Admissions Counselor Broadcasting’s Charlotte Campus where he in St. Petersburg, Florida. her husband, Ryan, reside in Lakewood already embarked on securing an independent teaching third grade for 13 years. She will oversees the entire television program. and the Coordinator of Multicultural Ranch, Florida. water source for the school, improving the be teaching Reading Recovery for half of her Retention and Community Outreach at 2005 syllabus, and reviving cultural festivals at day and will be a Curriculum and Instruc- 2003 Walsh University. Andrea (Elsasser) Von Der Vellen is an 2007 Kitovu to complement academics. tional Coach for the other half. Jennifer Ged Tarpey recently accepted a position MSN, Certified Nurse Practitioner, at Greg Miller has accepted a position with with Twitter Inc as the new Head of resides in Canton, Ohio, with her husband Parma Community General Hospital. Rockwater Energy Solutions in Canonsburg, 2008 2009 Chad Gooding ’98 and their two children, Entertainment Sales. He is responsible for Kathryn Hawk is a Language Arts Teacher Andrea and her husband, Derek, reside in Pennsylvania. He will serve as the Regional Lindsey ‘Lu’ Cady was recently promoted building global advertising partnerships Noah (who turns 5 in September) and Parma, Ohio. Business Analyst – Fluids Management at Maplewood Career Center. Kathryn lives between Twitter and the movie studios. Ged to Store Manager at the Belden Village Isabella (who is 1). in the Northeast Region. The Northeast in Akron, Ohio. and his wife, Ana, reside in Los Angeles. Sherwin Williams. Lindsey resides in Region focuses primarily on the Marcellus Follow him @GedT. 2006 Canton, Ohio. 2002 Derrick Wyman is now the Director of and Utica shale formations. Greg currently 2008 Kevin McKenna on May 13, 2012, received Jeffrey Dolan is an Assistant Principal at Strategic Initiatives at Walsh University. He resides in Pittsburgh. 2009 2004 his Juris Doctorate Degree from The Sanders High School in Raleigh, North and his wife, Angela D’Orazio, reside in Jennifer Carona is the Office Manager for Carolyn (Ratka) Miller is employed as an University Of Akron School Of Law. Carolina. Sanders High School was recently Intervention Specialist at Shaker Heights North Canton, Ohio. 2007 Advantage Home Health. Jennifer resides in ranked 12th in the top High Schools in City Schools. Carolyn and her husband, Stephanie Reynolds is now the Assistant to 2008 Canton, Ohio. North Carolina. Robert, reside in Beachwood, Ohio. 2006 the Vice President of Student Affairs and Natasha Elia is now a Staff Accountant - Dean of Students at Chatham University. Christopher Norris is the Account 2009 Manager at TEKSystems. Chris resides 2002 Invoicing Specialist at Middough Inc., Stephanie resides in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Ben Daleiden was promoted to the 2004 in Massillon, Ohio. Josephine McCormick started a new job as located in Wadsworth, Ohio. Jarred Zapolnik has been named the new 2008 Coordinator of Residential Administrative the News and Content Editor for the principal of Alliance Middle School. 2008 Services & Hall Director at Walsh University. Coshocton County Beacon in December 2011. Formerly, Jarred was the principal of the 2006 Tonya Strahler recently joined Koyo Bearings He previously held the position of Hall Jeremy Pogorelec is the new R&D Chemist McKinley High School Freshman Academy Brandon Foster is employed as a Forensic in Canton as the Senior Staff Accountant. Coordinator for Wilkof Towers for the at Emerald Performance Materials. He in Canton. Counselor at Lucas County Sheriff’s Office. Before that, Tonya spent 9 years at Wayne past year. 2003 resides in North Canton, Ohio. Scott Custer is now the Lead Oracle Analyst Homes in accounting. She has also been the 2005 2006 Accounting Chair for the Relay for Life in at Sherwin Williams. Scott and his wife, 2008 2009 Jonathan Boldon is an Account Manager at Tiffany “TK” Kinnard is now the Coordinator Green for the past 3 years and has been on Katie Hanish received her Master’s of Busi- Mandi, reside in Wadsworth, Ohio. Andrew Schulz received his medical degree Integrated Landscape Management out of of Residents Education and Leadership as the board for Hammer & Nails since last ness Administration on May 5, 2012, from in anesthesiology on May 19, 2012, from 2003 Las Vegas, Nevada. well as the Hall Director for Wilkof Towers July, currently serving as Treasurer. Baldwin-Wallace College. at Walsh University. Northeast Ohio Medical University in Michael Hannon is now the Manager of 2005 2008 Rootstown. Andrew resides in Rootstown, 2009 IT Operations at EEDAR. EEDAR is the Ohio, with his wife, Sierra. Mike Cinson is now the Director of Student 2006 Josefa Britt is employed as a Registered Megan Garin is now the Project Coordinator largest specialty video game research firm Life at Walsh University’s campus in Rome. Stephany Quinn graduated Nurse at Eisenhower Medical Center. at MC Sign Company. in the world. Michael resides in Escondido, He will reside at the Castel Gandolfo cam- from McMaster University 2008 California. pus most of the year. on May 18, 2012, where 2008 Brandon Weems will serve as Staff Assistant 2009 for the men’s basketball team at Drexel she received her doctorate Cody Combs is now a reporter for WTAJ-TV/ Nicholas Gallo is a Language Arts Teacher at 2003 2005 in medicine. She is cur- Channel 10, Altoona, Pennsylvania. University. He has spent the past three Scott Haws is now a member of the Board Wickliffe City School. Clark Harvey is now the Senior Talent rently employed at the University of British years as an Assistant Director of Basketball of Directors at Stark County Land Acquisition Analyst at the Timken Company. Columbia where she will be doing her four 2008 Operations at the University of Kentucky. Reutilization Corporation. Scott resides in Clark and his wife, Tara (Dalton) ’05, reside 2009 year pediatric residency. Mary (Moauro) Coverdale is the Associate Child Brandon earned his master of science degree Abigail Marshall is a Pharmacy Intern at the Canton, Ohio. in Canton, Ohio. Care Development Director at the Paul & Carol in sports leadership in 2011. Discount Drug Mart. Abbey has one year

21 Walsh Times FALL 2012 Walsh Times FALL 2012 22 left in the Pharmacy Doctorate program 2010 2011, he was recruited by the corporate 2011 2012 on August 6, 1969. Sister Pauline Dalpe at Northeast Ohio Medical University office of Service Master out of Memphis, completed her post-graduate work at Walsh, Megan Gardner is a Registered Nurse at Jeffrey Liptak is employed as a Registered Tracy Haltrich was promoted to Project (NEOMED) and currently resides in North Tennessee, as their Mid Atlantic Regional Sister Patricia McNicholas taught as an Robinson Memorial Hospital. She resides in Nurse at Parma Community General Hospital. Manager at Rolling & Hocevar, Inc. She Canton, Ohio. Account Executive covering a 5-state adjunct professor at Walsh, and Sister Ravenna, Ohio. He resides in Independence, Ohio. resides in Westfield Center, Ohio. territory (Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, Kathleen Minchin finished her scripture 2009 2010 Delaware, Maryland). 2011 2012 studies at Walsh. Karen Niedenthal received her MBA from Jenna Gaston is the Accounts Payable Bradley Rader is employed as Walsh University’s Courtney Klemens is now the Hall Walsh University this past April. She is now 2010 Men’s Junior Varsity Basketball Coach. Specialist at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Coordinator of Alexis Hall at Walsh employed as an Accounting Analyst at The Brenden Lalli is an Administrator at Erie She resides in Canton, Ohio. University. Timken Company. Her husband, Jorden Insurance. Brenden currently resides in Erie, 2011 Niedenthal ’10, is the Telecom Systems Pennsylvania. Leah Seaman is the Logistics Coordinator at 2012 Administrator at Walsh University. The 2010 the Keenan Advantage Group. Leah resides Dustin Hershberger is a Technical Writer Barbara Lewis is the Product Support couple resides in North Canton, Ohio. 2010 in Louisville, Ohio. for Lexmark International. Dustin currently Specialist at Gordon Food Service. Barbie Eric Leidlein is a Booth Technician at Regal resides in Westerville, Ohio. 2009 resides in Wilmore, Kentucky. Entertainment. Eric resides in New 2011 Gary Stubbs is the Manager of the Arlington Philadelphia, Ohio. Donald Sabine is a Staff Accountant for 2012 Road Sherwin Williams. Gary resides in 2010 Novogradac & Company LLP. He resides in Carolyn Horning is employed by the Millersburg, Ohio. Benjamin Louis was selected for a Fulbright Canton, Ohio. 2010 Grant through the U.S. State Department Department of Homeland Security. She Stephanie Naoum is now employed at 2011 and is currently teaching the English lan- resides in Oberlin, Ohio. Turning Technologies. She currently resides 2009 Jason West is now the Coordinator of guage at Gwangyang High School, an Kathleen Vass is employed as a Physical in Youngstown, Ohio. Multicultural Programming and Leadership all-boys public high school located in Therapist at the Cleveland Clinic. Kathleen 2010 Development at Walsh University. Gwangyang, Jeollanam-do, Korea. resides in Akron, Ohio. Megan Black is employed as a Pediatric 2011 Nurse at the Holzer Medical Center. Zachary Clark is now employed as a Police 2011 2012 2009 Officer for the Louisville Police Department. Ryan Whiteleather is an Account Manager Matt McLain is the Office Manager of the Nancy Wenner is an Early Intervention 2010 and Sales Representative at Coca-Cola. He Academic Support Center at Walsh University. Specialist at the Carroll County Board for Maggie Fuller is employed as a Sales Manager 2011 resides in Chicago, Illinois. the Mentally Disabled. Nancy resides in for Merry Maid. She resides in Clinton, Ohio. Melvin Claure is now the MIF Consultant 2012 Akron, Ohio. at InterAmerican Development Bank in 2011 Jennifer (Lamp) Penso is the new Secretary/ 2010 Brian Williams, Jr, is the Marketing Specialist Washington D.C. Receptionist at Aultman College. Jennifer Jessica Hudnall is a Veterinary Assistant at at Multi-Development Services of Stark 2009 along with her husband, Michael, resides in Brittony Wilson is a Pre-School Teacher at the Mogadore Veterinary Hospital. County. He resides in Canton, Ohio. 2011 Bolivar, Ohio. St. Josephs Elementary School in Canton, Joseph Fiorello is an Admissions Counselor Ohio. 2010 at Walsh University. 2011 Chentelle Jackson is a Physical Therapist at Anna Wilson is the Marketing Coordinator 2012 Jennifer Sielski is the Hall Coordinator of the Riverside Manor Rehabilitation Center at Echogen Power Systems in Akron, Ohio. 2010 2011 Lemmon Hall and the new Commons Hall in New Philadelphia, Ohio. Stacey Black is a 7th Grade Teacher at Katie Genetin is employed as a Registered that will open its doors this Fall at Walsh Brunswick City Schools. Stacey lives in 2012 Nurse at Aultman Hospital. She resides in Alissa Brooks is self employed as a Social University. Medina, Ohio. 2010 North Canton, Ohio. Jennifer Kirkpatrick is employed as a Regis- Media Consultant in the Greater Boston area. 2012 tered Nurse at Freemont Memorial Hospital. 2010 2011 Vince Shape works in Logistics at the Kenan She resides in Tiffin, Ohio. 2012 Jason Blank is an Analyst for Andover Bank. Benjamin Gwinn is now the AP Analyst at Rita Eisenhauer is the Advantage Group. Vince resides in North Jason resides in Ashtabula, Ohio. Sterling Jewelers in Akron, Ohio. Hall Coordinator of Canton, Ohio. 2010 Olivieri Towers at Walsh 2010 Aron Kitzmiller, the former Director of 2011 University. She will enter 2012 Erin Elliott is the Supportive Housing Marketing for Westfield Belden Village Mall, the Physical Therapy Meredith Kreye is a Veterinary Assistant at The Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown celebrate Program Administrator at ICAN Housing has accepted a new position as Account program this fall. the Hudson Veterinary Hospital. as three members of the religious community in Canton, Ohio. Supervisor at Innis Maggiore. mark their 50th anniversaries. They all 2011 2012 entered the Ursulines on September 10, 1961; 2010 Dustin Lancy is the Marketing Manager Jonathan Esber is now the Graduate 2010 were received into the novitiate August Alexis Fox is a teacher at Claymont Junior Greg King went to work for Paychex as an for Legacy Business Cultures out of Assistant for the Men & Women’s Tennis 9, 1962; and made their final professions High. She resides in Uhrichsville, Ohio. Insurance Consultant after graduation. In Cleveland, Ohio. Team at Walsh University.

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