Author Archives: Tom Wojciechowski

Community Outreach Program Receives National Honor

The City of Lockport has received national recognition from the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for Game Changers, a community outreach program coordinated by Daemen College Head Men’s Basketball Coach Mike MacDonald in collaboration with the Buffalo office of… Read More »

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Dr. Janet Hobba-Glose, assistant professor of nursing at Daemen College, has received a Zonta International Yellow Rose Award in honor of her contributions to the betterment of women. She was also presented a New York State legislative resolution by Senator… Read More »

Daemen Commencement Celebrates Class of 2017 Graduates

Daemen College celebrated the Class of 2017 at undergraduate and graduate ceremonies held for the institution’s 66th annual commencement that took place on May 20 in Kleinhans Music Hall. “Graduates, this is a special day, and you have worked many… Read More »

Donahue Caps Career With Second Team All-America Honors

Daemen College track and field star Mackenzie Donahue completed her final race as a Wildcat, running to a ninth-place finish in the 10,000-meter run competition at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field National Championship meet on May 25… Read More »

Alum, Trustee Earns Recognition

President Gary A. Olson and Catherine LePage-Campbell

President Gary A. Olson presented Daemen College alum and trustee, Catherine LePage-Campbell, with an engraved plaque recognizing her 20 years of attendance at Daemen’s annual Student Excellence Awards Ceremony, formerly called the “Baccalaureate Awards Ceremony,” at this year’s event, held… Read More »

Information Night Set for New Applied Behavior Analysis Programs

Daemen College will host an information night for its newly launched applied behavior analysis master’s degree, the only New York State-approved ABA graduate program, and the new advanced certificate program. Prospective students may attend the event from 6:30 to 8… Read More »

Inclusive Exercise, Fitness Trainer Summer Programs Being Offered

Daemen College will hold free exercise sessions this summer for individuals of all abilities and an online educational program for fitness trainers on modifying programs to be more inclusive for participants with disabilities. The exercise program, “Get Movin’,” will be… Read More »

Alum Profile – Lisa Schmidt ’13

Lisa Schmidt, who earned a master’s degree in executive leadership and change from Daemen College, was honored with the Graduate of the Last Decade award at the 2016 Distinguished Alumni Awards ceremony. Schmidt is vice president/chief operating officer of core… Read More »

Beverly Reflects On First Season In NBA D-League

At the start of every college basketball season, there’s literally thousands upon thousands of players who dream about taking their game to the professional level. While few get the opportunity to extend their careers, sending players to the professional ranks… Read More »

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Elizabeth Wright, dean and associate professor of education, has been appointed to serve as dean of the Daemen College Health and Human Services Division, effective June 1.… Read More »

Daemen Graduating Students Receive Top Awards

The outstanding achievements of graduating students in the Daemen College Class of 2017 were recognized at the annual Excellence Awards Ceremony held on May 19 as part of the college’s commencement weekend activities. “This ceremony is a wonderful Daemen tradition… Read More »

Center’s Director Honored by Big Brothers Big Sisters Organization

Cheryl Bird, executive director of Daemen College’s Paul A. Saffrin Center for Sustainability and Civic Engagement, has received a 2017 Women Who Move the City award from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie County. The award was presented at a… Read More »

Top Student Leaders Recognized

Emily Currier and Dr. Greg Nayor, vice president for student affairs

Daemen College honored outstanding student leaders in clubs, organizations and departments at the college’s annual Student Leadership Awards Luncheon hosted May 4 by the Office of Student Affairs. “Both academics and student engagement in leadership and co-curricular activities outside the… Read More »

Staff Profile – Kyle Harman

Kyle Harman, a 2013 graduate of Daemen College, has been named to the part-time position of head men’s golf coach. He returns to his alma mater and the program for which he played as a collegiate student-athlete from 2011-13, helping… Read More »

Donahue Earns Third National Championship Invitation Of Career

AMHERST, N.Y. – Daemen College track and field standout Mackenzie Donahue (East Aurora, N.Y./East Aurora) has earned an invitation to compete in the 10,000-meter run at the 2017 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field National Championship meet which will… Read More »