Author Archives: Tom Wojciechowski

News to Know

Dr. Shirley Peterson, professor of English at Daemen College, will give a presentation, “An Elm, Shadowy and Vast, Spreads its Aged Branches: Tana French’s “The Witch Elm,”’ at the American Conference for Irish Studies being held in March in Boston.… Read More »

Daemen Alum Wins Grammy Award

Daemen College graduate Annie Stoll ’08 received a 2019 Grammy Award for Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package for her work on “Squeeze Box: The Complete Works of Weird Al Yankovic.” The award was presented at the nationally televised… Read More »

Students Participate in Human Trafficking Prevention Efforts in Thailand

Group photo os Daemen students in Thailand

While participating in a recent service learning opportunity in Thailand, Daemen College students experienced first-hand efforts to prevent human trafficking in a country where this remains a serious issue. For the three-week international service learning experience, which took place during… Read More »

Leave a Legacy

Every gift to Daemen College’s “Drive to 75” campaign, the college’s largest-ever fundraising initiative, will make a difference in helping us to achieve our $22 million goal. One way to support the campaign and make a gift to Daemen is… Read More »

Staff Profile – Joyce Strobel

Joyce Strobel has been promoted to assistant director of publications at Daemen College, having most recently served as a graphic designer. In this role, she continues to support the graphic design needs of campus clients and is also responsible for… Read More »

MacDonald Named HoopDirt.com Division II Coach of the Week

aemen College head men’s basketball coach Mike MacDonald has been named the HoopDirt.com Division II Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions. MacDonald guided the Wildcats (19-3, 11-1 ECC) to wins over Molloy College and Queens College this… Read More »

News to Know

Margaret Phillips, associate professor and director of paralegal studies at Daemen College, gave a presentation this month on “Ethics and Paralegals: Effective Client Representation” to the Western New York Paralegal Association.… Read More »

Daemen Professor Contributes to Award-Winning Film Animation

Michael Jones, assistant professor and program director of animation at Daemen College, was a member of the animation team for “Mary Poppins Returns,” which has been recognized with two prestigious Annie Awards presented by the International Animated Film Society. The… Read More »

Daemen Regionally and Nationally Ranked

A recent seven-game winning streak has elevated the Daemen College women’s basketball team into the latest version of the NCAA Division II Sports Information Directors of America (D2SIDA) East Region media poll, with Daemen coming in tied at No. 10.… Read More »

Office of the President Appoints Executive Assistant

Daemen College Chief of Staff Amanda Gross has announced that Sarah Porzucek has been named executive assistant in the Office of the President. She will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day administrative operations of the office as well as a… Read More »

Free Tax Preparation Available at Daemen

Daemen College accounting students will provide free tax preparation services to eligible individuals and families starting on Feb. 11. Tax preparation services, which are being offered through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, will be available by appointment only… Read More »

Faculty Profile – Gina Kearney

Dr. Gina Kearney joined Daemen College last fall as an assistant professor of nursing, having most recently served as an adjunct faculty member in the department. Kearney, who has 30 years of experience as a nursing professional, has previously worked… Read More »

Upcoming Girls & Women In Sport Day Activities Announced

The Daemen College Athletics Department will hold an essay/art contest in observation of National Girls and Women in Sport Day, head women’s volleyball coach/senior woman administrator Stephanie Albano announced today. The Daemen Athletics Department is partnering with local schools to… Read More »

New to Know

Torn Space Theater’s original stage adaption of the film classic, “The Killing of a Chinese Bookie,” is being directed by Daniel Shanahan, assistant professor and coordinator of the Daemen College Entrepreneurism Program. The show will run from Feb. 15 to… Read More »

Community Health Projects Have Lasting Impact in Uganda

Several Daemen College students traveled thousands of miles to rural Uganda to partner on a project aimed at supporting the health and well-being of children and young adults in the region as part of a unique international service learning experience… Read More »