Author Archives: Tom Wojciechowski

Feneziani Claims Medalist Honors In Golf Season Opener

Daemen College golfer Mitch Feneziani (West Seneca, N.Y./West Seneca West) put up the low round of 74 (+3) to claim medalist honors, and help the Daemen men’s golf team to a tie for third place in the team standings at… Read More »

Daemen President Delivers State of the College Address

Daemen College President Gary A. Olson announced the opening of two new buildings on campus among many recent accomplishments that he reported on in his fall State of the College Address delivered on Sept. 22. Both of the new facilities… Read More »

Noted Scholars to Examine American Presidency at Daemen Forum

As the U.S. prepares for the national election in November, the historical legacy of past presidents will be explored by renowned scholars at a forum on the American presidency scheduled from 1 to 6 p.m. Oct. 1 in Daemen College’s… Read More »

Hochul Shares Insight on Terrorist Threats Against U.S.

Citing the recent attacks in New York City and New Jersey, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of New York William J. Hochul, Jr. emphasized the importance of vigilance in fighting terrorism during his Daemen College Distinguished Leaders Lecture on… Read More »

Daemen Toastmasters Members Win Area Speech Contests

Daemen College staff members Dr. Michael Berta and Dr. Hella Jacob, members of the college’s Rhetorical Roar Toastmasters Club, have each received top honors at a Toastmasters International Speech Contest hosted Sept. 16 on campus. This marks the third consecutive… Read More »

Alum Profile – Cleon Clayton ’14, ’15

Cleon Clayton earned a master’s degree in athletic training and a bachelor’s degree in health care studies with a minor in biology, both from Daemen College. He is currently an athletic trainer for the Dunkirk City and Silver Creek Central… Read More »

Daemen Duo Earns ECC Weekly Honors

Daemen College volleyball players Amber Drzymala (West Seneca, N.Y./ St. Mary’s of Lancaster) and Bailey Dolegowski (Marilla, N.Y./ St. Mary’s of Lancaster) have earned ECC Player of the Week accolades. Drzymala has been named the East Coast Conference Player of… Read More »

Sustainability Program Ranked No. 1 Among Nation’s Small Colleges

Daemen College’s unique Global and Local Sustainability Program has earned the top ranking in the nation among the “Best Value Small Colleges for an Environmental Science Degree,” making it the only Western New York college to be named to the… Read More »

Daemen Student-Athletes Achieve High Academic Success

In what has become a growing trend, Daemen College student-athletes put forth a solid collective effort in the classroom in the Fall 2016 semester with more than 60 percent achieving grade-point-averages (GPA) of 3.0 or higher, director of athletics Bridget… Read More »

Daemen Awarded Grants for Refugee Teen Program

Daemen College has received two grants totaling more than $21,800 to support the institution’s Refugee Teen Empowerment Program, which provides mentoring and educational assistance to refugee youth living on Buffalo’s West Side. Daemen’s program has been awarded a $15,000 grant… Read More »

Daemen Student Named Semifinalist for Prestigious Award

Daemen College women’s basketball player Natalie Galus has been named one of 20 semifinalists for the prestigious Coach Wooden Citizenship Cup awarded by the Athletes for a Better World (ABW) organization. Named for legendary University of California-Los Angeles basketball coach… Read More »

Staff Profile – Ryan Ackley

Ryan Ackley serves as director of information management at Daemen College. In this role, he is responsible for the college’s ERP and reporting systems, and is a member of the college’s Data and Information Committee. Ryan, who earned a bachelor’s… Read More »

Wildcats Knock Off Nationally-Ranked St. Thomas Aquinas

Supreme Hannah has scored in double figures in seven consecutive games

In a game that featured 10 ties and 13 lead changes, the Daemen College men’s basketball team survived with a 67-64 win over visiting Saint Thomas -Aquinas College tonight in East Coast Conference play at Lumsden Gymnasium.… Read More »

Daemen Receives National Recognition for Community Service

For the eighth consecutive year, Daemen College has been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, the highest federal recognition an institution can receive for its commitment to the community, service learning, and civic engagement. The national… Read More »

Daemen to Host Conference on Sustainable Living, Organic Food Production

Sustainable food systems for healthy living and New York State’s organic food production will be discussed at the 13th annual “World On Your Plate” conference planned for Oct. 7 and 8 in Daemen College’s Wick Campus Center. “The conference will… Read More »