Author Archives: Daniel Robison

As Sole Conference Unbeaten, Women’s Basketball Stands Atop ECC

Daemen’s latest victory marked the team’s 16th consecutive regular season victory in ECC play. The team is also ranked – for a fifth consecutive week – in the Division II Sports Information Directors of America (D2SIDA) East Region poll.… Read More »

Staff Profile – Justin Iwankow, Classroom and Events Specialist (and DJ)

Justin Iwankow began working in Daemen College’s Facilities Services Department in 2018 – and recently switched gears, becoming the college’s classroom and events specialist. In his new role, Iwankow prepares and upgrades equipment for campus events and ensures all classroom… Read More »

New NYS Law Wins Passage with Daemen Advocacy

A new New York State law will help improve the treatment of thousands of people with autism spectrum disorder and those with behavioral health needs in the state. Influential in securing the passage of the bill and lobbying for the… Read More »

American Dad! Debuts New Season Featuring Daemen Professor’s Character Designs

On January 24, adult animated sitcom American Dad! will debut its 17th season on TBS. Like many of its other 320-plus episodes, the show will feature the work of Caleb Meurer, an adjunct professor for animation in the Visual &… Read More »

Psychology’s Peltz Publishes COVID-19 Study in Influential Journal

Nearly two years after the first case of COVID-19 was diagnosed in the United States, newly published research from a Daemen professor highlights how families have been affected during the pandemic. Jack Peltz, assistant professor of psychology at the college,… Read More »

International Alum Publishes Children’s Books in Kenya

Daemen College alum Berttila Kithia ’21 recently published two children’s educational books in Kenya, her native country. Her first book titled, Scouts Camp and Other Stories, includes four stories: The New Neighbors, The Birthday Party, The Scouts Camp, and The… Read More »

Daemen Named Finalist For 2022 NCAA Division II Award of Excellence

Daemen College’s partnership with Team IMPACT is being recognized by the NCAA. Daemen has been selected as one of 28 finalists for the NCAA Division II Award of Excellence which honors “initiatives in the past year that exemplify the Division… Read More »

Laura Azzarella – Vice President for Employee Engagement

Laura Azzarella recently joined Daemen as associate vice president for employee engagement. She oversees human resources – supporting the college in its practices and procedures to ensure they are as contemporary as possible. She has also been appointed to the… Read More »

Daemen in the News

China Global Television Network (CGTN) World Today – Lisa Parshall – The January 6 Capitol riot: one year later Buffalo News – Daemen’s Andrew Sischo becomes all-time leading scorer in WNY men’s college basketball In Good Health – Greg Ford… Read More »

Daemen Remembers Destiny Nazaire

Destiny Nazaire was kindhearted and quiet, known as a giver of hugs to anyone in need and for her compassion for animals. On Tuesday, Dec. 14, Destiny passed away from natural causes in Buffalo. She was 20 years old. Deeply… Read More »

Greg Ford Named to National Commission

Greg Ford – chair of Daemen’s Physical Therapy Department – has been elected to serve as a commissioner on the national Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), for a four-year term. As a commissioner, Ford ’95, ’00, ’04… Read More »

USA Hockey Chooses Daemen for National Camp

USA Hockey has chosen Daemen College to host the nation’s top young players in the sport this coming summer. In June and July, hundreds of American players ages 15 to 17 will be based at the college’s main campus –… Read More »

Oishei Foundation Awards $300K to Daemen’s IMIT

The John R. Oishei Foundation has given $300,000 in support of the Todd & Leslie Shatkin Institute for Mobility Innovation & Technology (IMIT) at Daemen College. The three-year grant will support IMIT’s staff, specifically the clinical director position, which will… Read More »

Clinical Research Symposium Draws Over 250 to See Student Presentations

The Daemen College Physical Therapy Department held its annual “Evidence Based Practice Clinical Research Symposium” on Dec. 11. The event showcased the work of third-year professional doctor of physical therapy (DPT) students who presented their capstone research projects. Each project… Read More »

Wildcats Win In Nation’s Capital

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Andrew Sischo recorded his 10th consecutive double-double and Ryan Salzberg posted season-highs in points, rebounds and assists to lead the Daemen Wildcats to a 74-64 victory over the District of Columbia Firebirds in East Coast Conference men’s… Read More »