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Daemen Names 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients

Daemen College will honor five accomplished graduates at its 2020 Distinguished Alumni Awards virtual presentation ceremony scheduled for 7 p.m. Oct. 2. The Distinguished Alumni Awards recognize the achievements, growth, and societal contributions of the college’s outstanding alumni. Award recipients,… 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 »

Alum Profile – Beatrice Laurey (’05) ’09

Beatrice Laurey sitting outside with purple flowers behind her

Beatrice Laurey (’05) ’09, who earned a bachelor of fine arts in graphic design and illustration with a minor in art history from Daemen College, was honored with the college’s 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award for Graduate of the Last Decade.… Read More »

Daemen Mourns Loss of Cherished Alum

Dolores Sapienza sitting on a bench behind rosary hall between two studetns.

Beloved graduate Dolores Attea Sapienza ’53, a member of Daemen College’s second graduating class and a lifelong supporter of her alma mater, passed away on May 16, after a brief illness. She was 88. “We are deeply saddened by the… Read More »

Giving Tuesday a Great Success

Three women standing in front of the stairs in the RIC atrium smiling

The Daemen College community came together on May 5 to generously support students as part of the international Giving Tuesday Now effort, a global day of giving as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19. On Giving… Read More »

Alum Profile – Sandra Thomson ‘66

Sandy Thomson standing infront of a grey wall smiling

Sandra Thomson, who earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Daemen College, was honored with a 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award for Dedication to the College. A native of Kenmore, Thomson began her teaching career at Lindbergh Elementary School. She… Read More »

Giving Tuesday to Assist Students During Pandemic

The Daemen College community will unite on May 5 to participate in the international Giving Tuesday Now (#GivingTuesdayNow) effort, a global day of giving as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19. On Giving Tuesday Now, every… Read More »

Alum Profile – Nekia Kemp ‘05

Nekia Kemp, who earned a master’s degree in executive leadership and change with a concentration in nonprofit leadership from Daemen College, was honored with the college’s 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award for Service to the Community. Kemp serves as executive director… Read More »

Alum Profile – Dr. Michael Geraci, Jr. ’79

Mike Geraci in a suit standing in front of lake

Daemen College physical therapy alumnus Dr. Michael Geraci ’79, was honored with the college’s 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award for Advancement in Career. He is owner of Geraci Spine and Sports Medicine in Williamsville and has devoted more than 30 years… Read More »

New College Magazine Available Online

Daemen Today magazine’s latest issue is now available online in either web or flipbook formats. The Winter 2019-20 issue features stories on innovation in education and teaching at Daemen, the “22 for 22” tree planting initiative, alumnus Anibal Soler, Jr.… Read More »

Alum Profile – Sean Christie ’15, ’17

Dr. Sean Christie ’15, ’17, earned a bachelor’s degree in natural science and a doctor of physical therapy from Daemen College and is currently pursuing a doctorate in health science from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. Christie was one… Read More »

Alum Profile – Robert Huddler, Jr. ’92, 04

Dr. Robert Huddler, Jr., who earned a doctor of physical therapy from Daemen College, received the college’s 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award. He is an experienced physical therapist and prosthetist with more than 25 years of experience as a practitioner and… Read More »

Alum Profile – Leanna Eduardo ‘11

Leanna Eduardo, a Trustee Scholar, received a bachelor’s degree in health science and a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Daemen College. Following graduation, she worked at an otolaryngology practice in Massachusetts and then returned to her hometown of… Read More »

Philanthropy Award Presented Posthumously to Daemen Trustee

Daemen College Trustee Wayne Wisbaum has been posthumously honored as Outstanding Philanthropist of the Year at the Association of Fundraising Professionals of Western New York’s National Philanthropy Day Celebration held on Nov. 13. Wisbaum’s wife, Janet, accepted the award on… Read More »

Join Daemen on Giving Tuesday

Daemen College will once again participate in Giving Tuesday, an international celebration of giving being held this year on Dec. 3. Members of the college community are encouraged to show their Daemen pride by making a gift to the college’s… Read More »