Author Archives: Tom Wojciechowski

Daemen Board Names New Trustee

At its November meeting, the Daemen College Board of Trustees appointed a Daemen alum, Alan H. Turner II, to the college’s board. “We are pleased to have such an engaged and accomplished Daemen graduate join the board, and we are… Read More »

Veterans Day Celebrated

Daemen College honored Veterans Day in a number of significant ways this year to acknowledge all of those who have served the country in war or peace. Taking advantage of the mild Western New York weather, one of those happenings… Read More »

Faculty Profile – Marco Cercone, Esq.

As you take a look at this issue’s Faculty Profile, please join us in congratulating one of our part-time faculty, Marco Cercone, for being named to the WNY Legal Elite 2020 by Business First. Marco is a partner at… Read More »

Daemen Track & Field Athlete & U.S. Army Reservist Is Olympic Boxing Hopeful

It’s a story fit for the silver screen – a man with many lives. But for Astrid “AJ” Amandazi, it’s been a reality filled with many chapters. From amateur boxer to soldier in the United States Army, to now a… Read More »

Charlie Sabatino Scholarship

Charlie Sabatino in a denim jacket with a black cowboy hat

The Charles Sabatino Study Abroad Scholarship annual fundraising event is not forgotten in 2020 as Daemen College worked closely with the Sabatino family to celebrate Charlie’s legacy in our “new normal.” Check out this special message from Charlie’s family with… Read More »

Appreciating Essential Workers in Healthcare Panel

Essentail workers slide with headshots of all particaptns

Daemen College hosted the fifth installment of our virtual panel series, “Appreciating Essential Workers in Healthcare,” on Nov. 12 in a live streamed event. The panel featured alumni, faculty, and community members from Daemen, highlighted the U.S. response to COVID-19… Read More »

Panel Discussion Concludes ‘Get Civically Fit’

Willie the wildcat holding up weights, text says Get Civically Fit

Daemen College’s successful “Get Civically Fit” initiative culminated with students, faculty, and staff casting their votes on Election Day, and with an expert panel post-election discussion held during the week for the college community. Classes were cancelled on… Read More »

Ceremony to be Held in Honor of Veterans Day

US and Daemen flag on the flag pole in front of RIC

A tree planting ceremony in recognition of the sacrifice of U.S. veterans will be held on Veterans Day at 10 a.m. Nov. 11 at Daemen College’s Founders Walkway, outside of the college’s historic Rosary Hall. Opening remarks will be given… Read More »

Staff Profile – Toni Wendland

Toni Wendland serves as administrative assistant in the Daemen College Applied Behavioral Analysis Department. In this role, Wendland provides administrative and clerical support to the department, and assists with a variety of ABA-related projects and events. She brings with her… Read More »

Men’s Volleyball To Hold Blue-White Scrimmage On Nov. 13

The Daemen College men’s volleyball team will hold its annual Blue-White Scrimmage beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, November 13 at Lumsden Gymnasium, head coach Don Gleason announced today. With no spectators permitted due to COVID-19, the intra-squad matchup will… Read More »

News to Know

Erin Carman, assistant professor of social work at Daemen College, is serving as chair of the Housing Opportunities Made Equal Governance Committee.… Read More »

Dedication Honors Gift for Campus Stone Wall

Wall dedication group at the front of campus wearing masks

Daemen College hosted a dedication ceremony on Oct. 23 to honor Estelle Siegel and her late husband, Bernard, for their generous support for the construction of a decorative stone wall that beautifies the front and west end of campus. In… Read More »

“Get Civically Fit” Panel Provides Analysis as Election Day Arrives

Willie the wildcat dressed like Uncle Sam saying I want you to vote

In the week leading up to Election Day, Daemen College’s “Get Civically Fit” initiative offered a 2020 election preview panel discussion that featured experts on presidential elections. The question and answer discussion on the upcoming election included panelists… Read More »

Triathlon Coach Co-Authors Book on Leadership

Dr. Jon Metz, head women’s triathlon coach at Daemen College, has co-authored a book about leadership and the importance of developing common purposes, values, and aspirations for organizations to attain success. The second edition of “Shared Vision: Building Team Success… Read More »

Alum Profile – Dan Erickson ‘07

Dan Erickson standing in front of his artwork hung on a wall

Dan Erickson, who had an artistic interest since an early age, earned a bachelor’s degree in art from Daemen College. “My college experience at Daemen was everything I had hoped for as a student,” said Erickson. “Small class sizes established… Read More »