Author Archives: Tom Wojciechowski

Daemen Places 100+ Student-Athletes on ECC Commissioner’s Honor Roll

More than 100 student-athletes from Daemen College have been named to the East Coast Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll, recognizing their academic achievements during the 2019-20 academic year. “We are happy to celebrate the outstanding academic accomplishments of our student-athletes,” said… Read More »

News to Know

Dr. Denise Emer, chair and associate professor of psychology at Daemen College, and Dr. Dennis Poepsel, assistant professor of psychology, have had their research, “Under the Radar: Everyday Sadism Predicts Both Passive-Aggressive Harms and Beneficial Actions After Accounting for Prosocial… Read More »

Simulation Center to Transform Health Sciences Education, Professional Development

Daemen College has opened a new state-of-the-art Center for Interprofessional Learning and Simulation (CILS) designed to educate students using real-life clinical experiences and to serve as a regional resource for professional development in the community. “We are proud to unveil… Read More »

Daemen’s Virtual Commencement Celebrates the Class of 2020

President Gary Olson standing behind a podium in the RIC with American and Canadian flags on the side

Daemen College celebrated the Class of 2020 in virtual undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies that were livestreamed on Aug. 15 on the college’s commencement website. President Gary Olson presided over Daemen’s first-ever virtual commencement, a move that was made… Read More »

Amherst Supervisor Receives Honorary Degree From Daemen

Brian Kulpa standing behind a podium in the RIC with American and Canadian flags on the side

In a private ceremony, Daemen College President Gary Olson formally presented an honorary doctor of humane letters to Supervisor Brian Kulpa, who served as commencement speaker for the college’s 2020 undergraduate and graduate ceremonies. “Supervisor Kulpa has drawn great praise… Read More »

Top Awards for Graduates Presented at Virtual Ceremony

Jennifer Panepento, ABA Academic Excellence Award

The outstanding achievements of graduates in the Daemen College Class of 2020 were recognized at the annual Excellence Awards Ceremony held virtually on Aug. 14 as part of the college’s commencement activities. “Although this year we were unable to celebrate… Read More »

Alum Profile – Kino Quashie ‘13

Kino Quashie in a red suit standing in a classroom

Kino Quashie, who earned a bachelor’s degree in childhood education/special education (grades 1-6) from Daemen College, serves as dean of students and special education liaison at the High School for Global Citizenship. “Daemen’s education department provided tremendous support in my… Read More »

36 Daemen Student-Athletes Earn D2 ADA Academic Achievement Awards

Thirty-six Daemen College student-athletes, representing 16 of the college’s 17 intercollegiate athletic programs, have been named recipients of the Division 2 Athletic Directors Association (D2 ADA) Academic Achievement Awards, recognizing their accomplishments in the classroom during the 2019-20 academic year.… Read More »

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Dr. Laura Watts, associate professor of art history at Daemen College, has published an essay, “Teaching in the Age of COVID,” on the Smerconish website, a clearinghouse on independent politics/thinking.… Read More »

President Underscores Fiscal Health in Face of Pandemic

In his first State of the College address since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Daemen College President Gary Olson praised the campus community for their resiliency throughout the crisis and emphasized the college’s fiscal stability. The virtual presentation covered… Read More »

Who’s Who in Health Care Features Daemen Community

Buffalo Business First has named several members of the Daemen College community to the list of Who’s Who in Health Care 2020, which recognizes professionals in the health care industry who are responsible for the well-being of Western New Yorkers.… Read More »

President Welcomes New Students to Daemen

Last week, Daemen College President Gary Olson formally welcomed new transfer students and their families to the college. Students and their families gathered in a recently transformed Wick Dining room conducive to appropriate physical distancing while still allowing for social… Read More »

MacDonald to Receive Inspiration Award

Daemen College Head Men’s Basketball Coach Mike MacDonald will receive the Jim Satalin Inspiration Award for his extraordinary contributions to the Coaches vs. Cancer program, Daemen College and the American Cancer Society, Inc. have announced. He will be the second… Read More »

Outstanding Faculty and Staff Recognized

Heidi Popek, Dr. Erica Frisicaro-Pawlowski, Tiffany Shadden

Three Daemen College faculty and staff were announced as recipients of 2020 Outstanding Faculty and Staff Awards as part of President Gary Olson’s recent State of the College address, which was presented virtually due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This… Read More »

Staff Profile: Lee Allard

Lee Allard joined Daemen College this year as director of institutional research, bringing 14 years of experience to his new role. He is responsible for a variety of external reporting projects and provides data support for offices across campus. He… Read More »