Author Archives: Tom Wojciechowski

News to Know

Christian Brandjes, associate professor of theater at Daemen College, was featured in a Buffalo Spree story as a scheduled preview to “Cherry Orchard,” a play he was to perform in at the Irish Classical Theatre. The show, which was cancelled… Read More »

Student Receives National Athletic Training Scholarship

Moriah Gregory in a black DC AT polo standing in front of a wall smiling.

Daemen College student Moriah Gregory has been selected to receive a highly regarded Richard E. Vandervoort Memorial Scholarship from the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Research and Education Foundation. Gregory is one of less than 70 students from across the… Read More »

President Updates Students on Planning for Classes

In a recent campus letter, Daemen College President Gary Olson praised students for their resiliency and tenacity in moving forward with their academic journey and provided an update on planning underway for classes in the months ahead. “We continue to… Read More »

Daemen Animation Students Create PSA on Coronavirus Prevention

Still from Coronavirus PSA, blue creature standing next to a door.

An animated public service announcement, “8 Ways to Stay Safe from COVID-19,” has been created by the junior class of Daemen College’s animation program. The PSA showing safety tips to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 has been released on… Read More »

Perryman Named Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Daemen College has announced the appointment of Emily Burns Perryman as vice president for institutional advancement. Her appointment is effective June 1. In this role, she will oversee the areas of fundraising, alumni relations, publications, and marketing and communications. “Ms.… Read More »

Giving Tuesday to Assist Students During Pandemic

The Daemen College community will unite on May 5 to participate in the international Giving Tuesday Now (#GivingTuesdayNow) effort, a global day of giving as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19. On Giving Tuesday Now, every… Read More »

Daemen to Continue Remote Learning for Summer Sessions

Side view of Rosary hall during the summer

Due to the evolving coronavirus pandemic, Daemen College will extend online instruction for classes in all summer sessions scheduled from June through August. A decision on the summer Excel-R-8 program for high school students, which will start on July 6,… Read More »

Faculty Profile – Philip Longson

Philip Longson is an assistant professor of visual and performing arts at Daemen College and is the inaugural program director of illustration. He also oversees the department’s foundation design courses. Prior to Daemen, Longson taught courses and workshops in design,… Read More »

News to Know

Dr. Andrew Wise, professor of history and director of Polish studies at Daemen College, has been elected president of the Western New York Chapter of the Kosciuszko Foundation. Also, Brian Hammer, assistant professor of art history and art gallery coordinator,… Read More »

President Shares Positive Outlook in Video Message

President Olson looking at camera with text behind him saying "message for Dr. Olson"

In a newly released video from Daemen College President Gary Olson, he praised faculty and staff for their strength, resiliency, and successes despite facing many challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. President Olson updated the campus community on the well-being… Read More »

Daemen Professor to Serve as Fulbright Scholar in Rwanda

Dr. Joseph Sankoh in a suit standing in front of the Fullbright House sign in India

Dr. Joseph Sankoh, associate professor of political science at Daemen College, has been selected for a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to Rwanda, making this the second time he has been chosen for this prestigious international program. As a Fulbright Scholar,… Read More »

Laboratory Equipment Donation to Enhance Science Learning

Doug Smith standing to the left of donated packages, Dr. Todd Shatkin standing to the right of the donation

Daemen College has received a donation of equipment from local dentist Dr. Todd Shatkin for use in the college’s natural sciences laboratories, which are among the most widely used learning spaces on campus. “We greatly appreciate Dr. Shatkin’s generous donation… Read More »

Process Established for Stimulus Funds

Front of campus viewed from an angle with the the RIC on the left and Lumsden gym in the distance.

The new federal CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act, the largest economic stimulus package in American history, has allocated $14 billion in funding to colleges and universities across the country. According to a recent letter from Daemen President… Read More »

Virtual Festival to Highlight Student Scholarship and Creativity

Two male students wearing suits talking in front of a poster

Daemen College will showcase the academic and creative achievements of students in a special virtual Academic Festival taking place on April 29. The 19th annual festival has been moved to an online format for the health and safety of the… Read More »

Alum Profile – Nekia Kemp ‘05

Nekia Kemp, who earned a master’s degree in executive leadership and change with a concentration in nonprofit leadership from Daemen College, was honored with the college’s 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award for Service to the Community. Kemp serves as executive director… Read More »