Category Archives: September 9 2020

Simulation Center to Transform Health Sciences Education, Professional Development

Daemen College has opened a new state-of-the-art Center for Interprofessional Learning and Simulation (CILS) designed to educate students using real-life clinical experiences and to serve as a regional resource for professional development in the community. “We are proud to unveil… Read More »

Daemen’s Virtual Commencement Celebrates the Class of 2020

President Gary Olson standing behind a podium in the RIC with American and Canadian flags on the side

Daemen College celebrated the Class of 2020 in virtual undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies that were livestreamed on Aug. 15 on the college’s commencement website. President Gary Olson presided over Daemen’s first-ever virtual commencement, a move that was made… Read More »

Amherst Supervisor Receives Honorary Degree From Daemen

Brian Kulpa standing behind a podium in the RIC with American and Canadian flags on the side

In a private ceremony, Daemen College President Gary Olson formally presented an honorary doctor of humane letters to Supervisor Brian Kulpa, who served as commencement speaker for the college’s 2020 undergraduate and graduate ceremonies. “Supervisor Kulpa has drawn great praise… Read More »

Top Awards for Graduates Presented at Virtual Ceremony

Jennifer Panepento, ABA Academic Excellence Award

The outstanding achievements of graduates in the Daemen College Class of 2020 were recognized at the annual Excellence Awards Ceremony held virtually on Aug. 14 as part of the college’s commencement activities. “Although this year we were unable to celebrate… Read More »

Alum Profile – Kino Quashie ‘13

Kino Quashie in a red suit standing in a classroom

Kino Quashie, who earned a bachelor’s degree in childhood education/special education (grades 1-6) from Daemen College, serves as dean of students and special education liaison at the High School for Global Citizenship. “Daemen’s education department provided tremendous support in my… Read More »

36 Daemen Student-Athletes Earn D2 ADA Academic Achievement Awards

Thirty-six Daemen College student-athletes, representing 16 of the college’s 17 intercollegiate athletic programs, have been named recipients of the Division 2 Athletic Directors Association (D2 ADA) Academic Achievement Awards, recognizing their accomplishments in the classroom during the 2019-20 academic year.… Read More »

News to Know

Dr. Laura Watts, associate professor of art history at Daemen College, has published an essay, “Teaching in the Age of COVID,” on the Smerconish website, a clearinghouse on independent politics/thinking.… Read More »