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Best of the yearJUNE 20121. Walsh Institute for the Study of19. Head Football Coach Jim Dennison announces retirement after 18 years onJULY 20122. Walsh approved for the provisional year21. Special blessing ceremony held to commemorate the beginning phase ofAUGUST 2012Edward Mahoney ’66 selected as Co-Chairs for “We Believe: The Campaignfor Walsh University”the sidelines at Walsh University and a 53-year career as a coach and administrator20. Walsh unveils first permanent art installation on campus, “All Roads Lead toWalsh,” in the Paul & Carol David Family Campus Centerthe Intelligent Community announcesinternational board members“We Believe: The Campaign for Walsh University”22. Brother Francis Blouin, FIC, named Honorary Chair and Gerald Walsh and(three) in the NCAA membership process3. DeVille School of Business launchesnew online MBA programs including a12-month program with specialties inHealthcare Management and Management,as well as a new specialty inEntrepreneurship and a redesignedspecialty in Marketing, both of whichcan be completed in 24 months3923. The DeVille School of Business welcomes 14 members to its newly re-establishedAdvisory BoardDECEMBER 201224. Harold Ziegler honored with the Distinguished Service Medal, and international6singer, politician, and advocate of Catholic faith Dana Scallon was awardedan honorary Doctor of Humane Arts and Letters degree during the WalshUniversity Winter Commencement ceremony3325. Ted Karras Jr. named head football coach4. Dr. Ute S. Lahaie appointed Dean of42Undergraduate Studies5. Walsh once again named amongthe “Great Colleges to Work For” by theChronicle of Higher Education30. The School of Nursing received approval for the new6. Vice Presidential Nominee U.S. Rep.Paul Ryan hosts campaign rally at Walsh’sCecchini Center387. Walsh’s first group of Blouin GlobalScholars move into the University’snewest residence hall, the Commons,which opened this month73111MARCH 201333. Inaugural season begins for new Women’s Lacrosse at Walsh.34. Leah Beatty set a Walsh record in the hammerSEPTEMBER 20128. Walsh University one of 33 top Catholic universities to be listed in the National CatholicRegister’s College Guide9. Walsh formally recognized as a Military Friendly School for 2013 by G.I. Jobs Magazine10. Walsh professors, students and staff are featured on EWTN. Dr. Chad Gerber appeared2012-20131235on EWTN’s “The Journey Home” program and Marcus Grodi’s radio program “Deepin Scripture.” In addition, Dr. Doug Palmer and students Molly Higgins and MaggieVinopal discussed the Uganda program on EWTN’s “Life on the Rock”OCTOBER 201211. Walsh welcomes international leaders for inaugural ICF Institute Symposium12. Walsh featured in 2013 Newman Guide to Choosing a Catholic College13. 2012 Outstanding Alumni Achievement Awards to Dr. Peter Rogers ’64, Donald Detore’81 and Beverly Jordan ’9514. Brother Ernest Paquet, FIC, honored with Walsh’s Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award15. Dr. Richard Reichert ’78 is awarded the Alumni Distinguished Service Award16. Six inducted into the 2012 Wall of Fame Class - Justin Atkinson (Men’s Soccer, 1991-94),Derek Besgrove (Football, 2000-03), Rosie (Giles) Hall (Volleyball, 1978-79), KellyGreen (Softball, 1996-99), Brad Hubert (Baseball, 2000-04), Kevin Surnear (Track andField, 2001-04), the 1998 Women’s Basketball Team, and the 2005 Men’s Basketball Team17. Three new members join the National Alumni Board of Trustees: Mark Carrow ’82,Jennifer Grossman ’06, and Cathy Shew ’79 (Akron Chapter President)253Walsh Times s u m m e r 2 0 1 3NOVEMBER 201218. Rwandan genocide survivor Immaculee Ilibagiza returns to Walsh to speak tofirst-year students, faculty and staffmaster’s degree track for Family Nurse Practitioner andalso launched an RN to MSN degree track for diplomaand associate degree nurses31. TED-Ed founder Logan Smalley returns to Walshto announce a collaborative project among Walshstudent teachers, Stark County schools and TED-Ed32. Walsh Global Learning students witness the historicretirement of Pope Benedict XVI in Castel Gandolfoand were also interviewed by reporters from MSNBC,ABC, BBC and several worldwide news agencies whowere in Castel Gandolfo reporting32JANUARY 201326. In honor of Catholic Schools Week, Walsh launched a national photo contestasking students from Catholic high schools to submit photos depicting whatCatholic education means to themFEBRUARY 201327. New undergraduate programs approved for Environmental Science, ExerciseScience, Spanish for Healthcare, Graphic Design, and revised programs inChemistry and Sociology. Also added are two new minors in Forensics andActuarial Science28. Two new additions approved for Psychology will include majors inPre-Physical Therapy and Pre-Occupational Therapy29. New graduate program highlights include the recently expanded MAEDprograms with 21st Century Technologies, Reading Literacy and theLeadership with Principal Licensure Track, which was just approved by theOhio Board of Regentsthrow (151’06”).35. Walsh named to the 2013 President’s Higher EducationCommunity Service Honor Roll36. Walsh students in Rome witness the historical selectionof Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio as newly electedPope Francis. The Walsh University flag was seen onnational and international news coverage around theworld including CNN, ABC News and EWTN.APRIL 201337. Kenny Kornowski named first-team All-GLIAC and afirst-team NABC All-American.38. Maria Marchesano named Women’s Basketball head coach39. 47th Annual Business Club Luncheon, featuringA.J. Hyland, Former CEO of Hyland Software,40. Walsh University unveils second painted mosaiccommunity art project “The Art of Building Community”in the Towers Connector41. First graduates of Walsh’s online Doctorate of NursingPractice are honored42. PGA professional and educator Renee Powell honoredwith the Founders' Award and long-time Walsh UniversityWomen's Committee Member Audrea Wynn awardedthe Distinguished Service Medal during Walsh SpringCommencement Ceremony.Walsh Times s u m m e r 2 0 1 34

2013Commencement“To the 2013 Walsh University graduating class, I challenge you to seek and findyour legacy Whatever your gift, embrace it. True community service is giving ofyourself for the common good.” – Ashley Boyson ’13, Tower of Excellence Recipient, Commencement Senior Class AddressWalsh University Celebrates Largest GraduatingClass at 2013 Commencement CeremonyThe Walsh community came together to recognize the spring graduatesat a special commencement ceremony on Sunday, April 28, in theGaetano M. Cecchini Health and Wellness Center. This year reflectedthe largest total number of graduates (695) in the school’s history, afull 65 more than last year, largely due to new programs such as theaccelerated BSN program and Walsh’s MAEd program in Kisubi,Uganda. During the celebration, Walsh also honored PGAprofessional and educator Renee Powell with the prestigious Founders’Award, and longtime Walsh Women's Committee Member AudreaWynn was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal.Founders’ Award and Distinguished ServiceMedal RecipientsThe Founders' Award was established in1985 and is awarded to those who haveachieved national stature by illustratingin their lives the same ideals that inspiredthe Venerable John de La Mennais andFather Gabriel Deshayes in foundingthe Brothers of Christian Instruction.These ideals are faith in God, fidelity tothe Catholic Church, active concern forFounders’ Award recipientRenee PowellChristian education, dedication to authentic social justice and courageous promotion of human welfareespecially among those less fortunate and disenfranchised.This year’s Founders’ Award recipient Renee Powell is one of onlythree African American women to ever compete on the LadiesProfessional Golf Association (LPGA) Tour. Powell made herprofessional debut on the LPGA Tour in 1967 and on a grand stageat the U.S. Women's Open conducted by the United States Golf5Walsh Times s u m m e r 2 0 1 3Association. In 2003, Powell was the recipient of the PGA FirstLady of Golf Award. In 2008, Powell became the first female golferand ninth golf professional in the 600-year history of the Universityof St. Andrews, Scotland, to be conferred with an honorary doctorof letters (LLD) degree. A member of the Ohio Golf Hall of Fameand the Ohio Women’s Hall of Fame, Powell was selected by GolfDigest as one of the top 50 women professional golf instructors.Powell has served as development and programming consultant forThe First Tee and began the LPGA Girls Golf Club in East Cantonin 2000. In 2011, Powell set another historic benchmark, foundingClearview HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere). It is thesole year-round women’s military rehabilitative golf program in theUnited States. Today, Clearview HOPE serves more than 50 femaleveterans from throughout Northern Ohio.The Distinguished Service Medal isawarded to those who have rendereddistinguished professional or voluntaryservice to others within the national,regional or local community. This year’srecipient, Audrea Wynn, has served as adedicated member of the Walsh UniversityWomen’s Committee for over 40 years.As a 1970 charter member, she has heldevery major leadership position in theDistinguished Service Medalrecipient Audrea Wynnorganization since its inception and remains an active member today. In addition to her support of WalshUniversity, Audrea has served on numerous local organizations andcommittees including the Timken Mercy Service League, the GirlScout Council for over 25 years, United Way, YWCA Board, AllenDay Care Center, Catholic Community League Board, CantonWomen’s Club Board, Hoover Historical Center, St. Michael'sCatholic Church and Meals on Wheels. In 1987, she was honored asWoman of the Year by the Junior League of Canton for her extensivevolunteer work in the areas of social/cultural, health/welfareand education.Tower of Excellence and OutstandingStudents Honoredby the Walsh students and given annually to a professor who is aprime example of a true, all-around educator.During her time at Walsh, the Towerof Excellence Award recipient andsenior class speaker Ashley Boyson hasconsistently personified the leadershipand dedication to service beyond theclassroom that is characteristic of a Towerof Excellence recipient. Boyson earnedher Bachelor of Science degree in biology/pre-physical therapy, with a psychologySenior Speaker Ashley Boyson ’13 minor. Since her freshman year, she hasproudly served as one of Walsh University’scheerleaders and was named captain her senior year. Boyson alsoserved as a campus ambassador, student blogger, 2010 orientationleader and orientation coordinator. In 2012, Boyson assumedthe role of University game room coordinator, responsible for allprogramming and day-to-day operations of this student-centeredfacility. She was a member of the Pre-Physical Therapy Club andvolunteered over 100 hours at various physical therapy facilities inOhio. Boyson also worked with Dr. Adam Underwood as part of ateam of six students performing research in various levels of cellularand molecular physiology.In addition, the senior class honored Director of Campus MinistryMiguel Chavez with the 2013 Terrance Portis Mentor of the YearAward. This recipient is nominated by members of the senior classfor their outstanding guidance, education outside the classroom andsignificant contributions to their college experience. Miguel worksclosely with Walsh students on a daily basis, getting to know themon a personal level.During the April 7 Honors Convocation, graduate Zachery Bereswas honored with the Outstanding Student Award, Walsh’s mostprestigious academic honor. During his educational career at Walsh,Beres earned a cumulative GPA of 3.96 while pursuing his Bachelorof Science degree with a double major in biology and chemistry anda minor in mathematics. As a member of the Honors Program, hishard work earned him a 4.0 GPA in his majors, consistently placinghim on the Walsh Dean’s List every semester. Following graduation,Zachery has been awarded a Distinguished University Fellowship atThe Ohio State University, where he will attain his Ph.D. in evolution,ecology and organismal biology.First DoctoratePractice gradua of NursingtessurvivorBrain cancer and familyckrieyDoug Wganda, NabukeeraFlying in from U milyGorret and her faStudents Name 2013 Outstanding Educator andMentor of the YearAssistant Professor of Theology Dr. Chad Gerber was named the2013 Outstanding Educator. Sponsored by the Walsh UniversityStudent Government, the Educator of the Year Award is voted onHusband and wife team,Mr. and Mrs. GolembiewskiWalsh Times s u m m e r 2 0 1 36

ChangingLives:One Piece ofthe Puzzle ata TimeStudent ResearchOpportunities on theRise in the Division ofMath & ScienceWater science, anti-cancer treatments, bloodpressure, cardiovascular health, green chemistry:these are just some of the numerousresearch projects in which students andfaculty in the Division of Math and Sciencesare engaging as they work toward their goalof becoming a regional center of excellencefor teaching and research.Lilly Conference, among others. In addition,student involvement has been enhancedthrough the Walsh Honors Program andthrough faculty mentoring which hasresulted in 42 published and presentedresearch publications.The summer is typically the busiest time ofyear for undergraduate and faculty researchprojects to take place. This summer, theWalsh labs will be fully occupied in the TimkenNatural Sciences Center with several important projects that have the potential toimpact lives through research discoveries inhealthcare, hygiene and our overalldaily life.Cardiovascular Diseasein WomenDr. Jackie NovakCould a “forgotten” hormone called relaxinbe the key to stopping the number onekiller of American women, cardiovasculardisease? Through Walsh’s first federallyfunded research grant, Dr. Jackie Novak,Associate Professor of Biology, is workinghard to prove that it can, while also providinga valuable research opportunity forher students.Historically labeled as a "man's disease,”women were often excluded from medicalresearch studies specific to heart diseasebecause it was commonly known thatwomen have a lower risk rate than men. Butas a woman ages, her chance of developingcardiovascular disease increases, an elevatedrisk that coincides with declining levelsof estrogen after menopause. During the1980s clinical trials of estrogen hormonereplacement were introduced as an effectiveintervention strategy. But the Women’sHealth Initiative abruptly ended its studybecause women on hormone replacementtherapy experienced an unacceptable,increased risk of complications such as stroke.Relaxin, like estrogen, is produced by theovaries and also significantly decreases inwomen after menopause.“Estrogen didn’t work. Will relaxin? Ourstudents are looking at whether relaxinimproves heart function in animal modelsof post menopause. This is the first step indetermining if this will be an alternative tohormone replacement therapy,” explainedDr. Novak. “So far, our research has shownimproved function. Our data supports ourhypothesis. We are now developing manuscripts in preparation for publication.”Above: Dr. Underwood works with students on protein SRY transcription researchFor Walsh senior Cody Kilar the researchhad a huge impact on his life’s plans. “Ioriginally started at Walsh with the intentionto go pre-med and on to med school,” saidKilar. “But through the relaxin researchduring my undergraduate years, I decidedto look into PhD science programs. Overall,it has been a great experience. It literallychanged my life.”knowledge of cardiovascular disease inwomen. This is research with the potentialto save lives.”High Blood Pressurein MenDr. Adam UnderwoodNot to be left out, men are also a subjectThe study is currently the only nationalCody Kilar and senior Jack Dawson willof research initiatives in the Walsh labs thisresearch focused on relaxin as it relates tohave the honor to present a synopsis of their summer. Dr. Adam Underwood, Assistantcoronary function after menopause. Dr. Novak research at the Experimental Biology meeting Professor of Biology, is conducting researchand her husband Dr. Rolando Ramirez, from in Boston, MA, this May. After graduation,on the SRY protein as it relates to highThe University of Akron, have collaboratedblood pressure in men.Kilar will begin the pursuit of his Ph.D. inwith a team of senior investigators fromBiomedical Sciences at the University of“By training I’m a molecular biologist,major universities in the United States,Florida School Of Medicine.and I use this specialization to study theincluding the University of Florida and thegenetic attributes of hypertension or sity of Mississippi. The three-yearblood pressure,” said Dr. Underwood. “MyDr. Novak. “We are trying to answer angrant for more than 350,000 from theresearch has centered on the developmentalimportant scientific question and, at theNational Institutes of Health (NIH) hasprotein called SRY, which when producedsametime,provideuniqueresearchalso provided an opportunity for Walshleadsto male development during the earlyopportunities for our students. It’s not justundergraduate students to join in theembryoticstages; however, my focus is onthe fun of doing a project. Our students areresearch and collaborate with graduatehow alterations in this protein mayactively contributing to the world’s scientificstudents from The University of Akron.With 20 active faculty members in Chemistry,Biology, Mathematics and Computer Scienceproviding students with the opportunity tochoose from 10 majors and 5 minors, theMath & Sciences Division has createdsignificant momentum with current successesand pathways for future growth.Since 2009, students have been directlyinvolved in publishing papers in peer-reviewedjournals, presenting posters and givingpresentations at local, regional, national andinternational scientific meetings includingthe American Chemical Society, Federationof American Societies for ExperimentalBiology, Ohio Academy of Science and theAbove: Students from Dr. Novak's class work on

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