Author Archives: Tom Wojciechowski

Metz Appointed to Triathlon National Coaching Commission

Dr. Jon Metz, head women’s triathlon coach at Daemen College, has been appointed to the USA Triathlon National Coaching Commission, an advisory board of certified triathlon coaches that works with the coach development senior manager and USA Triathlon staff to… Read More »

Physical Therapist to Discuss Connecting Students With the Profession

Connecting college students with the physical therapy profession will be discussed by Daemen College graduate Brian Gallagher, who has more than 25 years of experience in the physical therapy field, at an on campus lecture scheduled for April 21. The… Read More »

New Campus Food Pantry Opens

Daemen College has established a new small campus food pantry for students facing food insecurity or in need of emergency food assistance. Named the Villaticum Cupboard (villaticum is Latin for village), the newly created food pantry is open from 5… Read More »

Alum Profile – Col. Jean Anderson ’92

Colonel Jean Anderson, who earned a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from Daemen College, received the Advancement in Career honor at the 2016 Distinguished Alumni Awards dinner. She has served in the U.S. Army Reserves since graduating from Daemen and… Read More »

Albano Receives AVCA 30 Under 30 Award

Daemen College head volleyball coach Stephanie Albano has been named as one of the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Thirty Under 30 Award recipients for 2017. This award was created in 2009 to honor thirty of the up-and-coming coaches under… Read More »

Daemen President Delivers Spring State of the College Address

Daemen College President Gary A. Olson delivered his spring State of the College Address on March 30, during which he reported on an ambitious year full of many key achievements and highlighted institutional progress and new initiatives. “Looking back on… Read More »

National Higher Education Leader to Discuss Challenges Facing Colleges

Dr. David Warren, president of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU) in Washington, D.C., will speak at Daemen College about the risks and opportunities facing higher education. The event, part of its Distinguished Leaders Lecture Series, is… Read More »

National Higher Education Leader to Discuss Challenges Facing Colleges

(L-R) Dr. Michael Berta, Melissa Wilkerson, Dr. Greg Ford, and President Gary A. Olson

Three Daemen College faculty and staff were presented 2017 Outstanding Faculty and Staff Awards by President Gary A. Olson following his spring State of the College Address on March 30. This year’s honorees are Dr. Michael Berta of Cheektowaga, director… Read More »

Daemen Brings Health Clinic to South Buffalo Residents

Buffalo residents in South Park High School’s neighborhood received free health screenings from Daemen College physician assistant students at a community health clinic held March 25 at the school. “By bringing the health clinic right into their neighborhood, local residents… Read More »

Staff Profile – Michelle Copolo

Michelle Copolo joined the Daemen College sports medicine staff as assistant athletic trainer in 2016, having most recently worked in the athletic training department at St. Lawrence University. While there, she worked primarily with the Saints’ NCAA Division I women’s… Read More »

Daemen Celebration Of National Girls & Women In Sports Week Set

Former Boston College basketball player Kathy Sweet and U.S. Paralympian April Holmes will headline a pair of events on the campus of Daemen College during the Athletic Department’s celebration of National Girls and Women In Sports Week which is set… Read More »

Saffrin Named to Daemen Board of Trustees

Paul A. Saffrin, chief executive officer of Vanocur Refractories, has been named to the Daemen College Board of Trustees. “We are pleased to welcome Mr. Saffrin as a new Daemen trustee and believe his depth of business experience, strong leadership… Read More »

Daemen Serves as Practice Site for NCAA Tourney

Daemen College’s Lumsden Gymnasium, home venue for the basketball and volleyball teams, was one of a select number of facilities that served as a practice site for visiting teams as part of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament first… Read More »

Pace Named Human Resources Director at Daemen

Marissa Pace has been appointed director of human resources at Daemen College, effective April 3. In her new position, Pace will oversee all aspects of human resources at the college, including policies, employee recruitment and training efforts, benefits and administration,… Read More »

President of Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus to Speak at Daemen

Matthew Enstice, president and CEO of the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus (BNMC), will speak at Daemen College’s upcoming Nancy Haberman Gacioch Entrepreneurship Lecture Series event taking place at 5 p.m. April 5 in the Research and Information Commons Room 120.… Read More »