Author Archives: Tom Wojciechowski

Top Student Leaders Recognized at Daemen

Daemen College recognized outstanding student leaders in clubs, organizations, and departments at the college’s annual Student Leadership Awards luncheon held on May 3. “Our student leaders at Daemen are among some of the most impressive in the nation,” said Dr.… Read More »

News to Know

Please join the Daemen College community in celebrating the Class of 2018 at the college’s 67th annual commencement on May 19 in Kleinhans Music Hall. The undergraduate ceremony is scheduled for noon and the graduate ceremony will take place at… Read More »

President Addresses Amherst Chamber

President Gary Olson addresses the Amherst Chamber of Commerce.

President Gary Olson addressed the Amherst Chamber of Commerce in a May 8 meeting in which officials from the town’s three colleges—Daemen, the University at Buffalo, and SUNY Erie Community College—joined town Supervisor Brian Kulpa in describing their respective visions… Read More »

Oishei Grant to Benefit Daemen’s Nonprofit Resource Institute

Daemen College has received a $350,000 grant from the John R. Oishei Foundation for the Institute for Government and Nonprofit Innovation, Training, and Evaluation (IGNITE), which is housed in Daemen’s historic Curtis Hall. The foundation funding will provide support toward… Read More »

Hamm to Head Growing Esports Program

Daemen College has appointed Jeffrey Hamm as head coach of the college’s growing esports program. Announced earlier this year, the formation of the esports club team made Daemen the first private institution in the Buffalo Niagara region to join the… Read More »

Multicultural Celebration Honors Graduating Students

Daemen College Class of 2018 graduating students from diverse backgrounds were recognized at the college’s second annual ALHANA (African, Latino, Hispanic, Asian, Native American) Graduation Celebration held on May 2. College faculty and staff joined together to honor graduates and… Read More »

Faculty Profile – Hamish Dalley

Dr. Hamish Dalley is an assistant professor of English at Daemen College and teaches in the areas of ancient and modern world literature, contemporary literatures from South Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean, first-year writing and literature, and postcolonial studies. He… Read More »

Daemen to Host Commencement Ceremonies

Daemen College President Gary Olson will confer degrees to more than 1,025 undergraduate and graduate candidates in the Class of 2018 at the college’s 67th annual commencement on May 19 in Kleinhans Music Hall. The undergraduate ceremony will take place… Read More »

Ringler Named Regional Recipient of Arthur Ashe Award

Gretchen Ringler, a senior on the Daemen College women’s tennis team, has been named the NCAA Division II East Region’s recipient of the Arthur Ashe Leadership and Sportsmanship Award from the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA). She is one of eight… Read More »

Alum Profile – Ian Gattie ‘06

Ian Gattie received a bachelor of fine arts degree from Daemen College in 2006. Shortly after receiving his degree, he began doing freelance photography and video production in Buffalo, where he collaborated with musicians and artists from around the country.… Read More »

Daemen Elevates Cheerleading To Varsity Status

The Daemen College cheerleading team will be elevated from club to varsity status beginning with the 2018-19 academic year, and head coach Brianna Aichinger has been selected to lead the program, interim director of athletics Brandi Guerinot announced today. “We… Read More »

News to Know

Dr. Dominic D’Amore, associate professor of biology at Daemen College, is quoted in a Washington Post story, “Scratches on Dinosaur Teeth Reveal Their Fierce, Efficient Eating Habits.”… Read More »

Daemen Nationally Recognized As a Military Friendly School

Daemen College has been selected for the ninth consecutive year by Victory Media as a Military Friendly School, making it one of the best colleges in the country for veterans to receive a college education. This national designation is awarded… Read More »

AAUW Grant to Support Study Abroad Experience

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Buffalo Branch has awarded a 2018 Chamberlin Fund Grant to Daemen College student Taqiyah Gibbons. The grant provides financial support for educational expenses for female college students. Recipients are selected based on academic… Read More »

Thank You For Supporting Day of Giving

Willie the Wildcat and students holding thank you signs.

Daemen College’s second annual Day of Giving was a great success, raising more than $21,000 during the 24-hour campaign. The one-day fundraising effort held on April 25 brought in an average gift of $120 per donor. Supporters helped Daemen reach… Read More »