Author Archives: Tom Wojciechowski

A Conversation with Diane Bessel

What do you do as a Social Worker?

As a social worker I have the opportunity to work with individuals, families, organizations and communities all with the goal to help well being and to create change. That is what social… Read More »

Women’s Bowling Cruises to Grapevine Classic Championship

The Daemen University women’s bowling will be coming hone with some hardware after posting a perfect 5-0 record and claiming the 2022 Grapevine Classic championship today. The one-day tournament featured four teams and was hosted by Penn State Behrend. Daemen… Read More »

Daemen Open House Showcases a World of Opportunities

Professor Matt Ward in front of classroom speaking to students

The changing colors of the season on campus provided the perfect backdrop for Daemen University’s annual Fall Open House as we welcomed a steady crowd of prospective students starting their college searches. The premier event on October 15 drew students… Read More »

Daemen University Dedicates ‘Girard House’

Former Daemen President Martin Anisman, Sue Girard, President Gary Olson and Jay Girad standing in front of sigh for Girard House

Daemen University held a ceremony in October to officially name its building at 39 Getzville Road the “Girard House” in honor of Jay and Sue Girard, who have dedicated much of their lives to the university. Daemen President Gary Olson… Read More »

Walk for Jenny to Honor Former Student and Promote Mental Health

Daemen University has partnered with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) to host the inaugural Walk for Jenny at noon tomorrow, Oct. 20, in honor of former Daemen student Jennifer “Jenny” McAlmont who passed away in 2014. During her… Read More »

Daemen Initiative Increases Access to Free Menstruation Products on Campus

Thanks to the diligent work of the CHIP Center, Student Government Association and many other departments on campus behind the Daemen Period Product Initiative, Daemen University now has dispensers in every campus bathroom that provide either free or low… Read More »

A Conversation with Greg Ford

What can prospective PT students expect during their time at Daemen?

Within the first year, which is the orthopedic or musculoskeletal year, students go out into the community where they work side by side with licensed physical therapists in their… Read More »

Bartlo Scores Twice To Lead Wildcats To 6-1 Win Over Saints

Daemen University senior Derek Bartlo scored twice and graduate student Carlos Espana added a goal and an assist to lead the Daemen University men’s soccer team to a 6-1 victory over D’Youville University on October 15 at Williamsville South High… Read More »

New Behavioral Science Department Reflects ABA’s Growth and Out-of-State Appeal

The Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Department at Daemen has changed its name – now known as the Behavioral Science Department – in order to better reflect its growth in enrollment and degree programs, which are becoming increasingly attractive to out-of-state… Read More »

Daemen Recognized in National Rankings

Daemen College has earned an array of national distinctions from Niche, an online higher education rankings platform. More than 1,600 colleges and universities were included in the annual assessment for 2021, which took into account data from the U.S. Department… Read More »

Daemen “Selfie” Spot Highlights Inventive Arts and Business Collaboration

A popular “selfie” spot in downtown Buffalo is bringing attention to an innovative collaboration between Daemen College and the Western New York Book Arts Center. Since its installation in late April, the window display by Daemen has served as an… Read More »

New E-Commerce and Web Design Minor Available this Fall

A new minor, in e-commerce and web design, will be offered to students starting this fall semester. “This concentration is focused on how we’re doing business now—and in the future: a blend of brick-and-mortar stores and online offerings,” said Sharlene… Read More »

Daemen to Host Small Pfizer Clinic this Week

Daemen College will hold an on-campus clinic offering up to 170 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday, May 12, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The vaccines are available to current college faculty, staff and students and their… Read More »

Staff Profile – Mike Morgan

A love of learning and education has always played a pivotal role in major life endeavors for Mike Morgan, the director of publications at Daemen College since 1984. Morgan has fond memories of attending Buffalo State College, earning a bachelor… Read More »

First-ever Daemen Equity Summit Focuses on Inclusion for All

The inaugural event—“From Moment to Movement”—stressed togetherness, community and action in face of inequality and deficits in social justice. Organizers of the 2021 Equity Summit wanted to make it clear: This first-ever event of its kind on campus was not… Read More »