[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 17]
[House]
[Page 22866]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             WALSH UNIVERSITY 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

  (Mr. BOCCIERI asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BOCCIERI. Madam Speaker, this academic year represents a most 
momentous occasion for the 16th Congressional District of Ohio. We 
celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of Walsh University. On 
November 17, 1960, the six founding brothers of Walsh University 
brought their dream to life when Walsh College enrolled 67 male 
students united under the mission of creating leaders in public service 
and educating the working class.
  Walsh's 50-year history is full of many highlights, but some stand 
out from the rest. In 1967 Walsh opened its doors to women and 
officially became coed. In 1981, Walsh established its first graduate 
program, offering a master of arts in counseling. In 1993, Walsh 
College became Walsh University, paving the way for further growth and 
expansion. Under the leadership of President Richard Jusseaume, the 
university has experienced unprecedented growth not only in enrollment 
but also in physical growth with the addition of several academic 
buildings, residence halls and athletic facilities.
  Today, Walsh University offers more than 50 majors, six graduate 
programs, a doctorate program in physical therapy, and boasts four 
campuses throughout northeast Ohio, one just outside of Rome, Italy, 
and welcomes more than 3,000 students to our great district. We can 
only imagine what the next 50 years will bring, but I am certain a 
bright future lies ahead for Walsh University.

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