Author Archives: Tom Wojciechowski

Alum Profile – Amanda Dickerman, ’06, ‘10

Amanda Dickerman graduated from Daemen College in 2006 with a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education and continued on at the college to receive a master’s degree in special education in 2010. “Pursuing a career in education made it possible… Read More »

Wildcats Ranked Third In USTFCCCA Preseason Regional Rankings

The Daemen College women’s cross country team is the NCAA Division II East Region’s No. 3 ranked team in the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) preseason regional rankings which were released from the USTFCCCA national… Read More »

Daemen Celebrates Completion of Dining and Entertainment Venue

(L-R) Bryan West, Daemen President Gary A. Olson, Brandon Michael, and Dr. Greg Nayor.

Daemen College celebrated the completion of its totally redesigned campus dining and entertainment venue, newly named The Den, at a grand opening held on Sept. 9 in the Wick Campus Center. The official opening included a ribbon cutting by Daemen… Read More »

Environmental Summit to Focus on Solar-Powered Energy

The benefits of solar power as a renewable energy and Canalside Buffalo’s unique solar-powered carousel project will be explored by industry experts at the 12th annual Western New York Environmental Summit scheduled for Sept. 24 at Daemen College. The summit,… Read More »

Students Welcomed by Education Commissioner at Convocation

New York State Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia, a Daemen College graduate, welcomed more than 570 new students to the college at the 2016 Fall Convocation held on Sept. 8. Offering the welcome on behalf of the Daemen College/Rosary Hill Alumni… Read More »

Staff Profile – Darrell Porter

Darrell Porter serves as Web content specialist at Daemen College, and is responsible for creating original content to support the college’s marketing initiatives. Porter holds a master’s degree in higher education and student affairs administration and a bachelor’s degree in… Read More »

Daemen Opens New Honors Facility

Daemen College has opened its first-ever dedicated honors facility, dubbed Honors House, located in a newly renovated home near the college’s Getzville Road entrance. The facility will serve as a study and communal space specifically for Honors Program students. The… Read More »

Juliano’s Golden Goal Lifts Wildcats Past Findlay

Alex Juliano netted the overtime game-winner

Junior forward Alex Juliano (Hamburg, N.Y./Nardin Academy) scored five minutes into overtime to lift the Daemen College women’s soccer team to a 2-1 victory over host University of Findlay here this afternoon. It marked the first win of the 2016… Read More »

Hochul to Discuss Threats to U.S. in Daemen Lecture

U.S. Attorney for the Western District of New York William J. Hochul, Jr. will discuss international terrorism and other threats to the country as Daemen College’s Distinguished Leaders Lecture Series speaker at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 20 in the Wick Campus… Read More »

Bichler Named New Daemen Trustee

Gary Bichler, president and chief operating officer of R&P Oak Hill Building Company, Inc., has been appointed to the Daemen College Board of Trustees. “We are pleased to welcome Mr. Bichler to the Daemen board, and are confident he will… Read More »

Renovated Classroom at Daemen First of Other Science Facilities Upgrades

Daemen College has completed extensive updates and improvements to the institution’s main science classroom, the first of many renovations anticipated to science facilities housed in the college’s Duns Scotus building. With a focus on enriching the learning experience, the refurbished… Read More »

Campus Takes Part in Daemen Day in Amherst

On September 9, businesses from up and down Main Street welcomed Daemen faculty, staff, and students with discounts, prizes, and raffles during the second annual Daemen Day in Amherst festival, a celebration of Daemen’s prominent role in the community. “Daemen… Read More »

Filmmaker to Share Inspiring Stories of Female Entrepreneurs at Screening

Filmmaker and Buffalo native Erin Bagwell will discuss her powerful documentary “Dream, Girl,” which showcases the stories of inspiring female entrepreneurs, at a special film screening scheduled for 7 p.m. Sept. 28 in Daemen College’s Wick Campus Center Social Room.… Read More »

Daemen Launches New Google Virtual Tour

Daemen College has partnered with PlacesMobile.com, an official Google Street View photography team to create a new virtual tour that captures 360-degree panoramic views of the college’s facilities and surrounding areas of campus. In the tour, virtual visitors can… Read More »

Faculty Profile – Vicki Madaus Knapp

Dr. Vicki Madaus Knapp joined Daemen this year as an assistant professor of education, having previously held various clinical and leadership positions at The Summit Center. An expert on applied behavior analysis and autism spectrum disorders, Knapp has been practicing… Read More »