Author Archives: Tom Wojciechowski

Yerington, Schneider Grab All-Independent Team Honors

Zach Yerington and Zach Schneider side by side in volleyball uniforms

Daemen College men’s volleyball student-athletes Zach Yerington (Hamburg, N.Y.) and Zach Schneider (Lockport, N.Y.) have been named the 2020 Off the Block/Frisco Mo All-Independent Team. The All-Independent Team recognizes the best players during the regular season from National Collegiate Athletic… Read More »

News to Know

Gerda Weissman Klein, a past recipient of an honorary doctorate of humane letters from Daemen College, is featured in an inspiring USA today story, “96-year-old Phoenix Holocaust Survivor Becomes Beacon of Hope During COVID-19 Crisis.”… Read More »

Daemen Educating Future Health Care Professionals on Coronavirus

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to unfold, the impact of COVID-19 on patient care and health care professionals is being discussed with Daemen College students in a range of spring semester classes, which transitioned to an all online format last… Read More »

President’s Video Updates Faculty and Staff

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

Daemen College President Gary Olson addressed the college’s ongoing response to the coronavirus pandemic, finding strength in the Daemen family, and other updates in a new video message released to faculty and staff on April 3. In his latest message,… Read More »

Daemen Adopts Alternative Grading Option

In light of the unique academic challenges Daemen College students and faculty are experiencing with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, an alternative grading option for the spring semester has been made available to undergraduate students. The temporary grading policy, which has… Read More »

Online Workouts to Help Students Stay Fit

Female Daemen instructor in the gym standing in front of mats

A series of virtual workouts have been created to help Daemen College students stay fit and healthy during the statewide stay home order in an effort to combat the spread of the coronavirus. The Wildcat Workout sessions were the brainchild… Read More »

Students Receive Special Message

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

In a new video message to students, Daemen College President Gary Olson offered words of support and encouragement as students settle into many changes in their Daemen experience because of the COVID-19 crisis. President Olson extended thanks to students for… Read More »

Sischo Named to D2CCA All-America First Team

Andrew Sischo crouching down to shoot a basket

Star men’s basketball player Andrew Sischo (Guilderland, N.Y.) of Daemen College has been selected to the Division II Conference Commissioner’s Association (D2CCA) All-America First Team following a vote of sports information professionals from around the country. The announcement of the… Read More »

News to Know

Due to the upcoming spring holiday recess, the next issue of the Daemen Voice will be published on April 20. Best wishes for an enjoyable and relaxing holiday.… Read More »

Rapid Transition to Online Learning a Great Success

Daemen College has successfully completed its first week of fully online classes, a monumental transition achieved in less than a week through a college-wide effort following the decision to move to remote learning on March 23 due to the coronavirus… Read More »

Commencement to be Celebrated on New Date

Students sitting and smiling at undergraduate ceremony

In the interest of the health and safety of the campus community amid the coronavirus crisis, Daemen College President Gary Olson has announced the 2020 commencement ceremonies originally scheduled for May 16 have been postponed. Daemen’s 69th annual commencement ceremonies… Read More »

Daemen Donates Thousands of Gloves to Kaleida

Daemen College has donated 8,000 gloves to Kaleida Health in response to the critical shortage of personal protective equipment for local health care providers as the Buffalo Niagara region deals with the coronavirus pandemic. “Western New York is facing an… Read More »

Athletics Shows Support for NCAA Initiative

Daemen College is proud to stand with NCAA member institutions across the country in support of the #UnitedAsOne campaign. The social media initiative started less than 24 hours after the NCAA announced its unprecedented decision to cancel the remaining winter… Read More »

Daemen Collaborates With Officials on Crisis Management

With the COVID-19 crisis, each new day brings a new challenge. In response to this rapidly evolving situation, Daemen College has been actively collaborating with local, state, and federal officials on measures to ensure the safety and well-being of the… Read More »

President Shares Video Message

As much of the nation has now moved to communicating via a computer screen, Daemen College President Gary Olson has addressed the campus community via a video message. In this address, he speaks to the college’s response to the coronavirus… Read More »