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Memories of Walsh College

This year, Walsh College celebrates 90 years and the campus is abuzz with preparation for Homecoming and alumni share memories of Walsh College and why they keep coming back.

Donald Carr, class of 1963, tells tales of getting stuck in the elevator in the 120 Madison Avenue building and of seeing Mervyn Walsh walking the halls, wearing the same-looking dark pinstripe suit every day.

Read more memories of Walsh or share your own HERE.


Walsh College celebrated its 50th anniversary in 1972 with an alumni dinner. Pictured are, from left, Howard Wendall, Don Carr, Donald Clayton, Terry Kaye, Archie Waring, and Larry Butala.

If you would like to submit a blog entry or be a featured Alumni contact Duc Abrahamson at (248) 823-1298.

Alumni-in-Action
Visit Alumni-in-Action at walshcollege.edu/alumniinaction to find out which of Walsh's elite was named Senior Vice President of National Bank Card Services for Comerica, has joined the Michigan's Treasury Department as the investment administrator, or is the new CFO of Quantum Ventures of Michigan in Auburn Hills.

Find out what your fellow grads are up to now. View Alumni-in-Action. Keep us informed by updating your contact info and sending in news about your life and career.

By e-mail: alumni@walshcollege.edu
By mail: Alumni Relations
Walsh College, PO Box 7006
Troy, MI 48007

No phone calls, please; information must be in writing.


Buy A Brick
Want to purchase a commemorative engraved brick and see it installed at the 90th Anniversary Homecoming Celebration? Make your purchase before September 5th, and the brick will be installed in time for your visit to the Troy Campus on September 22nd. Visit walshcollege.edu/buybrick for more details. Limited time special pricing still available!

Upcoming Events
Walsh College Alumni Association features many opportunities, resources and benefits for your involvement. Learn more about Alumni Events at walshcollege.edu/alumnievents.


Walsh College Alumni Association Meeting
Thursday, September 6, 2012     Add to Calendar
Troy Campus
This bi-monthly Board Meeting is open for all WCAA members to attend, network and participate in the leadership of the WCAA. For complete details visit walshcollege.edu/alumnievents.


Fall Career Fair in Troy

September 19, 2012 at 1-4 p.m.     Add to Calendar

There is no registration for this event. Please wear professional interviewing attire and bring plenty of resumes with you. Make the most of this event and contact Career Services for a listing of employers who will be at the event. For complete details visit walshcollege.edu/careerfair
For all Career Service Events visit walshcollege.edu/careerserviceevents


Business Briefing: Health Care Reform

September 25, 2012 at 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Troy Campus

This presentation will focus on individual and small group insurance exchanges. It will go into detail regarding the current status of health exchanges, government subsidies and penalties associted with the individual mandate and decisions employers should make in preparation for 2014. Presenter: Don Whitford, Vice President, Eastern Region, PriorityHealth, Walsh College alum.
For all Walsh Leadership Center has to offer visit thewalshinstitute.com/lcbriefings


WCAA Past President VIP Reception
Saturday, September 22, 2012     Add to Calendar
Troy Campus

Walsh College invites all Walsh College Alumni Association past presidents to a WCAA Past President VIP Reception hosted by the Office of Alumni & Student Relations. Prior to Homecoming Celebration. Please contact Duc Abrahamson at (248) 823-1298 for details and to RSVP.



Homecoming
September 22, 2012
Troy Campus

Join us to celebrate 90 years of Walsh College! You are invited to join our homecoming celebration at both campuses. Reunite with classmates, faculty, and friends and see the changes happening at Walsh. Learn more HERE.

To volunteer or be a participant in our "Walsh Wars" Game Show hosted by Professors Rick Berschback and Professor Dan Hoops contact the Alumni Office at (248) 823-1298.


Blackstone LaunchPad
Savvy Entrepreneur Webinar: New Markets, New Technologies and Your First Customers

New Markets, New Technologies and Your First Customers will help you understand the potential of connecting the dots as an entrepreneur working with university research partnerships and lead customer partners.   The panel will share how they connected these dots and answer your questions on how to leverage a huge portfolio of research intellectual property.  The program will cover examples of how universities can be engaged and how a small firm can leverage relationships with these institutions.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012, 5:45pm-8:00pm
Walsh College, Troy Campus, Room 201
Learn more and register at:  http://walsh.thelaunchpad.org/
 
Walsh Institute
PHR (Professional in Human Resources) certification prep course
Considering PHR certification? Walsh now offers the PHR certification prep course. The course utilizes the SHRM learning system, in partnership with the Society of Human Resources Management.

Tuesdays (starting October 2)
6-10 p.m.
Novi Campus
Learn more at thewalshinstitute.com/phrexamprep

Webinars
We'll come to your desk during lunch hour! Most webinars are offered from 12:15-1 p.m. ET. These information-packed sessions are designed for busy working professionals.
Upcoming admissions information webinars include:
  • Finance Degrees
  • Bachelor of Business Administration
  • Boots to Briefcases
  • Doctor of Mangement
Learn more at walshcollege.edu/webinars.

Monthly Networking
Toastmasters
Improve your public speaking and leadership skills, or remain competitive during a job search. walshcollege.edu/toastmasters

Inforum
Michigan's largest professional organization for women. walshcollege.edu/inforum

Walsh College Open Source
Share and educate the group on all facets of web development tools and techniques, as well as initiate and publish open source web-based software projects.

Topic: Alternatives to Drupal
September 8, 2012
Troy Campus
10:00 a.m. to noon
walshcollege.edu/opensourcecommunity

The Bottom Line

Walsh College Donor Newsletter

Walsh proudly announces newly created donor scholarships at the President's Appreciation Reception. Read more HERE.

know IT all

A newsletter for and about Information Assurance, Systems, and Technology alumni and students of Walsh College

Hall of Justice: James Hall (MSBIT '06), chief information officer in the Office of the Federal Detention Trustee, oversees the IT systems of federal agencies responsible for federal detainees. Hall's department supports the U.S. Marshals, U.S. Federal Courts, and Federal Bureau of Prisons.

Read more HERE

The Marketing Mix

A newsletter for and about Walsh alumni and students who work in sales, marketing, advertising, and PR

Marketing, Taught from a Unique Perspective: "Marketing is no longer a soft science," Department Chair Michael Levens, Ph.D., said. "Quantitative measurements and extensive marketing research have made marketing results measureable and actionable."

Read more HERE.  

Walsh College Press Releases
  • Walsh College Professor to join Heidelberg Project Creator of Legal Discussion in Switzerland.
  • Walsh College Seeks Employers for Fall Career Fair
For complete press releases visit walshcollege.edu/news

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Contact Us
Office of Alumni Relations
Walsh College
3838 Livernois Road
PO Box 7006
Troy, MI 48007
alumni@walshcollege.edu

Duc Abrahamson
Manager, Alumni & Student Relations
(248) 823-1298
dabrah2@walshcollege.edu

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