Author Archives: Tom Wojciechowski

Daemen hosts Tower Gallery exhibit Adam Kreutinger: Puppetry for Everyone

Daemen University is hosting an extensive showcase that spans over 15 years of Kreutinger’s puppet building, video production, book writing, and paintings. An opening reception will take place in the Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower Gallery in the Nancy Haberman… Read More »

Burns Advances in the NCAA Woman of the Year Award Selection Process

Maggie Burns holding ECC volleyball champion trophy

Former Daemen University women’s volleyball standout Maggie Burns (Louisville, Ky.) is moving on to the next round of the 2024 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Woman of the Year award process after being named the East Coast Conference (ECC) nominee… Read More »

Daemen Supports Peace and Love Event

People sitting on quad lawn by peace statue listening to live music

Over 60 community members gathered on July 7 at the Ringo Starr Peace and Love Statue on Daemen’s new quad to show their support for peace and love in our increasingly violent world. This annual event coincides with Starr’s birthday… Read More »

Daemen Holds Successful Animation Academy

Mike Jones working on white board at front of classroom

In July, Daemen held a successful Animation Academy focused on introducing area high school students who are aspiring animators to the fundamentals of animation through hands-on learning. Led by Mike Jones, Associate Professor of Animation, the program helped students gain… Read More »

Kate Hammer ’06 returns to Daemen as Associate VP for Advancement

Kate Hammer ‘06, a well-loved alum and former employee, is returning to Daemen as the Associate Vice President for Advancement on August 19, 2024. Kate previously served in Alumni Relations at Daemen from 2008-2022. She most recently served as Director… Read More »

Daemen Finishes Fourth Among East Region Schools In Final Learfield Directors’ Cup Standings

Daemen finished 4th and is ranked 82nd overall

The Daemen University Department of Athletics ranked fourth among East Region institutions and is among the Top 100 schools in all of Division II in the final 2023-24 Learfield Directors’ Cup Standings. The final standings were released yesterday. The Learfield… Read More »

Daemen Student-Athletes Post 22nd Straight Semester With 3.0+ GPA

Various Daemen athletes academic student accomplishments

The Spring 2024 semester was a success for the Daemen University Division of Athletics, with student-athletes achieving a collective 3.36 grade point average (GPA). It marks the 22nd consecutive semester that student-athletes have achieved a 3.0 GPA or higher. The… Read More »

Daemen Announces Two Cabinet Appointments and Promotion

Daemen University President Gary A. Olson has announced two key appointments to his cabinet and the promotion of a current member. Following national searches, Dr. Mimi Steadman has been appointed Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing, and Dr. Kerry… Read More »

University to Name College of Health Professions After Scott Bieler

President Gary A. Olson in tuxedo and Scott Bieler in suit holding excellence award

Daemen University’s College of Health Professions will be named The Scott Bieler College of Health Professions in honor of Scott Bieler – a member of the university’s board of trustees and the president and CEO of West Herr Automotive Group,… Read More »

Daemen Celebrates Grand Opening of Saffrin Public Square

President Olson and Scott Bieler cutting ribbon on new square naming

Daemen University hosted an official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Saffrin Public Square on Thursday afternoon, celebrating the opening of the newly constructed quad. “This is a major transformation of our campus, and it symbolizes Daemen’s unwavering commitment to sustainability and… Read More »

Campus Community Observes Founders Celebration

Sister JoAnne Grabowski and Gary Olson ringing Daemen bell

Daemen University’s Founder Celebration – an annual event honoring the institution’s origins, commemorating its rich history of scholarship, and continuing its momentum forward – was observed with a number of traditions and events. The ceremonial ringing of the Founders Bell… Read More »

Scime Collets ECC Weekly Honors for the Third Time This Season

Junior Kitsa Scime (Williamsville, N.Y.) of Daemen University has been honored by the East Coast Conference for her outstanding play last week. Scime was named the ECC Co-Player of the Week, marking the second-straight week and third time this season… Read More »

Wildcats Ranked 11th in Preseason NTCA Division II/III Poll

The Daemen University women’s bowling team is ranked No. 11 in the National Tenpin Coaches Association (NTCA) Division II/III Preseason Poll released today. The No. 11 ranking equals the highest in program history. The Wildcats were ranked 13th in the… Read More »

Daemen and Catholic Health Partner to Provide Orientation Program

Diane Bessel talking to crowd in RIC classroom

A new partnership between Daemen University and the Catholic Health System (CHS) will allow the healthcare system to provide an orientation program on campus, with new CHS employees receiving trauma-informed training through Daemen’s Center for Interprofessional Learning and Simulation (CILS)… Read More »

Associate Professor Honored by the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants

Danielle Johnston, PA-C, MPAS, an assistant professor and clinical education specialist in the Physician Assistant Studies department and Daemen University alum, has been named the 2023 Preceptor/Educator of the Year by the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA). The… Read More »