Dear UR Family,
I write with the bittersweet news that our beloved colleague, Chris Walsh, will be stepping away from his role in development on September 18th after an accomplished 12 years of service at Our Lady’s University.
Chris is known for incredible kindness and care for his colleagues. So many have recently communicated to me the encouragement, thoughtfulness, and mentorship they received from Chris. His impact will continue through those relationships and the positivity he spreads.
Chris’s accomplishments were not limited to his impact on his coworkers. Throughout his twelve years, he accounted for over $100M in production, nearly $5M in unrestricted funds, and 90 total leadership gifts. These gifts varied in their impact, with $18M to the Keough School of Global Affairs, $12M to the College of Science, and $16M to athletics…fitting as a former Notre Dame student-athlete.
In recognition of Chris’s accomplishment, we plan to celebrate him at a later date.
Please join us in expressing our heartfelt gratitude to Chris, Stephanie, and their family.
Best,
Tim Kelly
Senior Director, South Region
You will be deeply missed, Chris! Thank you for being so kind to me on my very first UR Walk with Lou. More importantly, thank you for your selfless service to Our Lady and Her students. I wish you and your family the best in this new chapter.
Chris, we will miss you! We are incredibly thankful that God shared you with us for the past 12 years. We hope and pray that your next chapter will be as inspiring as the last one. God bless you and your family!