Daemen University honored student scholarship recipients and their respective donors at the university’s annual scholarship brunch on Saturday, April 12, in Rosary Hall. 
Donors, including trustee Scott Bieler; trustee emeritus Robert M. Chur, Carla (Chur) Suero, and Terry Suero, II; Renée E. Conners-Wilkins; trustee emeritus Dale B. Demyanick ’79; Carol S. Sabatino; and faculty trustee emeritus Dr. Peter A. Siedlecki were recognized during the event.
Jason Feminella, this year’s student keynote speaker and recipient of the Bieler Scholarship, shared his journey and the impact of receiving scholarship support.
Jason Feminella, Scott Bieler, and Addy Smart
“I would like to express my sincerest gratitude to the donors, especially my donor, Mr. Scott Bieler, for not only the financial support, but for the vote of confidence in our abilities to be excellent providers in the future,” said Feminella. “I hope every student in this room understands that a scholarship is a lot more than just a check. It means that someone sees something special in you that’s worth investing in.”
Students honored at the event include:
The Scott Bieler Foundation Scholarship / Bieler Scholarship
- Jason Feminella
- Addy Smart
Robert and Carol Chur Scholarship Fund
- Alyssa Kilner
- Josh Weil
Richard and Lorraine Demyanick Endowed Scholarship for JFK High School Graduates
- Matt Golubski
Charles Sabatino Study Abroad Endowed Scholarship
- Adeline Ford
- Madisyn Kilby
Peter A. Siedlecki Endowed Scholarship Fund for Honors Program Students
- Jenna Havert
- Bridget Thornton
- Peri Swackhammer (Charles Sabatino Study Abroad Endowed Scholarship recipient)
Joseph and Joy Spanich Endowed Scholarship Fund
- Brooke Czajkowski
Brian and Renée Wilkins Endowed Scholarship Fund
- Nicholas Martinucci
The scholarship brunch remains a key event in recognizing the impact of donor-funded scholarships on student access and achievement.