Author Archives: Tom Wojciechowski

College Hosting Fall Open Houses

Prospective students and families will have the opportunity to learn about Daemen College’s academic majors, student life, and more at undergraduate fall houses taking place on Oct. 13 and 20. The open houses will be held from 8:30 a.m. to… Read More »

Alum Profile – Robin Dubin Grossman ‘89

Robin (Dubin) Grossman, a graduate of SUNY Oneonta, received a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from Daemen College. Grossman served as a supervisor in the Gurwin Jewish Geriatric Center Physical Therapy Department in Commack, N.Y., until the birth of her… Read More »

Boyar, Swiniarski Named Student-Athletes Of The Month

Junior Jamie Boyar (Williamsville, N.Y.) of the women’s soccer team and sophomore Mike Swiniarski (Akron, N.Y.) of the men’s cross country team have been named the Daemen College Student-Athletes of the Month presented by Western New York Knee and Orthopedic… Read More »

News to Know

Dr. Lisa Parshall, professor of political science at Daemen College, has co-authored, “The Icelandic Federalist Papers,” a volume of articles on Iceland’s constitutional change process.… Read More »

Daemen Opens New Reflective Garden

Daemen President Gary Olson and Carol Sabatino

Daemen College held a ceremony on Sept. 24 to officially open the institution’s new reflective garden, a peaceful space on campus to spend time in quiet reflection and to honor the memory of those who have been lost in the… Read More »

Cytotechnology White Coat Ceremony Celebrated

(L-R) Kelsey Snyder, Emily Almeter, and Allison Christie.

Two recent graduates and a current student in Daemen College’s highly specialized cytotechnology program were honored at a white coat ceremony held on Sept. 24 at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, the college’s program partner. Honored at the ceremony were… Read More »

Community Bike Ride Creates Interactive Service Learning Experience

Assistant Professor Dan Shanahan, right, is shown with Daemen students John Gatto and Ricardo Ruiz Martinez.

Daemen College students working on a semester-long service learning project in Buffalo’s Broadway-Fillmore neighborhood collaborated with Slow Roll Buffalo and The Broadway Market to host a community bike ride on Sept. 24. Nearly 800 Slow Roll participants and area residents… Read More »

Conference to Explore Sustainable Living and Food Safety

Sustainable living, food safety, and organic farming will be highlighted at the 15th annual “World On Your Plate” conference planned for Oct. 5 and 6 at Daemen College. The conference, “Restore the Earth,” will be held from 5 to 9… Read More »

Staff Profile – Jeff Sage

Jeff Sage, who previously served as director of sports medicine at Daemen College, was promoted this year to assistant athletics director for sports medicine and performance. Sage continues to oversee the sports medicine and performance offices, which provide essential health… Read More »

Chasey Named Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance

Steven Chasey, compliance specialist at Cleveland State University, has been appointed assistant athletics director for compliance at Daemen College, director of athletics Traci Murphy announced today. Chasey, who has held compliance positions at three NCAA Division I institutions, will… Read More »

News to Know

Kevin Kegler, professor of graphic design at Daemen College, received second prize in “After the Pedestal,” a small sculpture exhibition at The Sculpture Center in Cleveland. He was honored for his sculpture “Prelude to Dawn.”… Read More »

Daemen’s Successful Brooklyn Program Earns Branch Campus Status

Daemen College’s highly successful Brooklyn-based extension center, which has graduated more than 2,000 students over the past 15 years, has been elevated to branch campus status, the highest level in off-campus instruction granted by the New York State Department of… Read More »

Gilbride Appointed Daemen Trustee

At its September meeting, the Daemen College Board of Trustees appointed Terrence M. Gilbride as a trustee. A partner in the Real Estate, Finance and Bankruptcy Practice Area of Hodgson Russ LLP, Gilbride serves as chair of the firm’s College… Read More »

Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients Named

Daemen College will honor six accomplished graduates at its 2018 Distinguished Alumni Awards dinner scheduled for Oct. 26 in the college’s Wick Campus Center Social Room. The Distinguished Alumni Awards recognize the achievements, growth, and societal contributions of the college’s… Read More »

Summit to Focus on Community Partnerships and Sustainability

Business, educational, and other community partnerships that promote sustainability and environmental change will be showcased at the 14th annual Western New York Environmental Summit scheduled for Sept. 29 at Daemen College. The summit, “We Are All Partners in Change,” will… Read More »