Author Archives: Tom Wojciechowski

CAUSE Initiative Allowing Those With Disabilities to Compete and Grow as Student-Athletes

A new initiative at Daemen College is helping promote physical exercise and sportsmanship. CAUSE (Center for Allied and Unified Sports Exercise) was introduced this Fall and pairs student-athletes and their classmates at Daemen College with younger athletes who suffer from… Read More »

News to Know

Exhibits featuring the works of visual and performing arts seniors will be on display through May 23 in Daemen College’s Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower Gallery and the Karamanoukian Gallery located in the Visual and Performing Arts Center.… Read More »

President Presents State of the College Address

Daemen College President Gary Olson reported at his spring State of the College Address on April 20 that the institution is strong and thriving, emphasizing the college’s continued success in several new initiatives and its emerging national distinction. “Despite several… Read More »

NCAA CHOICES Grant Awarded to Daemen

Daemen College will receive $30,000 over the next three years as a recipient of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) CHOICES Grant, a funding mechanism for a collaborative effort between the Athletics and Student Affairs Departments to provide increased alcohol… Read More »

Outstanding Faculty and Staff Recognized at Daemen

(L-R) Dr. Gregg Shutts, Floyd Scheifla, President Gary Olson, Adriane, Williams

Three Daemen College faculty and staff were honored as recipients of the 2018 Outstanding Faculty and Staff Awards by President Gary Olson following his spring State of the College Address on April 20. This year’s honorees are Floyd Scheifla, facilities… Read More »

Join in Daemen Day of Giving

Building on the success of last year’s inaugural event, Daemen College will hold its second annual Day of Giving on April 25, a 24-hour campaign that brings together the college community to raise support for Daemen students and the institution.… Read More »

College Reorganizes HR Operations

As Daemen College continues its commitment to advancing administrative operations, the human resources and payroll offices have been restructured into one department, a move that will enhance these vital services for college employees. Daemen’s Offices of Human Resources and Payroll… Read More »

Faculty Profile – Penny Messinger

Dr. Penny Messinger, associate professor of history and chair of history and political science at Daemen College, teaches a range of classes in American history, women’s history and women’s studies. She also directs women’s studies at Daemen and has coordinated… Read More »

Saba Heading To Europe, Signs First Pro Contract

Senior standout Sarah Saba (Lancaster, N.Y.), who put together one of the finest careers in the history of the Daemen College women’s basketball program, is taking her talents overseas where she’ll continue her career at the professional level. The 6-foot… Read More »

News to Know

Margaret Phillips, assistant professor and director of paralegal studies at Daemen College, will address the important role of paralegals in the legal profession as a guest speaker at the Erie County Bar Association’s “Life After Law School” seminar series in… Read More »

Daemen Announces 2018 Commencement Speakers

Dr. Candace S. Johnson, president and CEO of Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Paul A. Saffrin, chief executive officer of Vanocur Refractories, will address the Class of 2018 at Daemen College’s commencement ceremonies on May 19 in Kleinhans Music… Read More »

Daemen Names New Vice President for Business Affairs

Dr. Robert E. Rood, who has more than 35 years of experience in financial management and operations, has been appointed vice president for business affairs and treasurer at Daemen College, announced President Gary Olson. His appointment, which is effective June… Read More »

Shutts Recognized As a Health Care Champion

Dr. Gregg Shutts, professor and chair of the Daemen College Physician Assistant Studies Program, has been named a 2018 Health Care Champion by Buffalo Business First. In announcing the honorees, Business First noted, “Twenty-nine professionals have been named to the… Read More »

Alum Profile – Nicole DeLiberis ‘14

Nicole DeLiberis received a bachelor’s degree in Spanish adolescent education from Daemen College in 2014, and went on to earn a master’s degree in student affairs administration from the University at Buffalo. Relocating to Decatur, Ill., DeLiberis serves as a… Read More »

Mickayla Ivy (left) & Katie Titus (right) are the latest additions to head coach Jenepher Banker's 2018 recruiting class

Daemen College head women’s basketball coach Jenepher Banker has announced the signing of two student-athletes to National Letters of Intent. Mickayla Ivy (Grand Rapids, Mich.) and Katie Titus (Penfield, N.Y.) will join the Wildcats for the 2018-19 academic year. Ivy,… Read More »