Author Archives: Tom Wojciechowski

Animation Alums Work with Jack Black

An animated Jack Black is seen on a horse in his music video "Video Games

Not everyone can say they produced a music video for actor and comedian Jack Black, but that’s exactly what four Daemen University alums did. Black and Kyle Gass, the comedy rock duo known as Tenacious D, dropped the official music… Read More »

Moffitt Named CSC Academic All-American

Henry Moffitt (Sydney, Australia) of the Daemen University men’s volleyball team has been named to the Academic All-America Division II Men’s At-Large Team, as selected by the College Sports Communicators (CSC). A second team selection, the award recognizes his combined… Read More »

A Conversation with James Hulse

From student to adjunct professor at Daemen University. James Hulse graduated from the Animation Program in May 2022 and was standing at the front of the class just a few months later. James spoke to us about his role at… Read More »

Daemen Named a 2023-24 College of Distinction

For the sixteenth consecutive year, Daemen University has been named a College of Distinction for providing a high-quality undergraduate education that focuses on hands-on learning, strong student-teacher relationships, community involvement, and outcomes-based learning. Alongside the institution-wide award, Daemen also received… Read More »

Daemen Hosts Medaille Visit Day

Daemen University hosted Medaille Visit Day on Wednesday, May 31, for students affected by the closing of Medaille University. More than 40 students and their families attended the event and had the opportunity to tour campus, meet with representatives… Read More »

Animation Alums Win Daemen’s First Gold Telly Awards

Daemen University’s Animation Department won four statues during the 44th Annual Telly Awards, including the institution’s first two gold awards. The winners, alums from the class of 2022, were all recognized in the non-broadcast general-student category for the short films… Read More »

Daemen Student Athletes Post 20th Straight Semester with 3.0+ GPA

The Spring 2023 semester was a success for the Daemen University Division of Athletics with student-athletes achieving a collective 3.19 grade point average (GPA). It marks the 20th consecutive semester that student-athletes have achieved a 3.0 GPA or higher. The… Read More »

Daemen Earns Northeast Conference Men’s Volleyball Sportsmanship Award

The Northeast Conference (NEC) announced its Team Sportsmanship Award winners for the 2023 Spring season today, and the Daemen University men’s volleyball team earned recognition for its commitment to fair play. Instituted by league Presidents in 2008, the sportsmanship awards… Read More »

A Conversation with Julie Zulewski

As the dean of enrollment management, Julie Zulewski plays a key role in the admissions and recruitment processes here at Daemen University. Let’s get to learn alittle bit more about Julie.

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Daemen Holds 72nd Commencement

Daemen University celebrated its 72nd commencement with undergraduate and graduate ceremonies on Saturday, May 20, at Kleinhans Music Hall. During his remarks, President Gary A. Olson told the Class of 2023, “Now more than ever, educated citizens are being challenged… Read More »

Disney Animator Inspires Students

Veteran Walt Disney animator John Aquino spent several days working with and advising students in Daemen University’s Animation Program. Aquino is an environmental modeling supervisor with Walt Disney Animation Studios. His credits include “Fantasia 2000,” “Hercules,” “Frozen,” “Moana,” “Tangled,”… Read More »

Hicks Authors Book on Nonprofit Fundraising

Dr. Mario Hicks can add author to his resume. Hicks, the vice president for institutional advancement at Daemen University, released “The Strategic Nonprofit: How to Leverage Intellectual Capital and Navigate Emerging Trends for Long-term Success” in April. “I am very… Read More »

Men’s Basketball to Play Syracuse in Preseason Exhibition Game

Daemen University men’s basketball coach Mike MacDonald has announced that the Wildcats will take on Syracuse University in an exhibition game prior to the upcoming 2023-24 season. The game will take place on Friday, October 27 at the JMA Wireless… Read More »

A Conversation with Karen Cash

Karen Cash works in the Division of Student Affairs and is the special assistant to the senior vice president of strategic initiatives. Last month, she was awarded the Unsung Hero Award during the annual Student Leadership Awards. Let’s learn more… Read More »

Former Polish Diplomat Visits Campus

Daemen University’s History and Political Science Department hosted Piotr Klodkowski, a professor and former Polish Ambassador to India, at a reception in Rosary Hall on May 11 where he met with President Gary A. Olson, members of the cabinet, faculty… Read More »