Tag Archives: Community

Daemen Students Plunge For a Cause

Group of Daemen students dressed in Daemen gear inside a tent at the Polar Plunge

For the fourth consecutive year, Daemen University participated in the 18th Annual Buffalo Polar Plunge, the largest fundraising event for Special Olympics New York, held at Woodlawn Beach State Park on Saturday, December 7. The Wildcats team,… Read More »

Daemen Hosts Stop The Bleed Event

Two males and three females stand in front of a table showing items used in the Stop the Bleed event

Daemen’s Center for Interprofessional Learning & Simulation (CILS) held its first Stop the Bleed training course in the CILS Center on November 9. The course, which is U.S. Department of Defense-approved, was led by instructor Mark Weidmann, a member of… Read More »

Daemen Career Services Hosts Career Closet Pop-Up Shop

A room with several tables and clothing racks with business attire on display. Students browsing apparel.

Daemen University Career Services hosted its fall semester Career Closet Pop-Up Shop on November 4, which featured a wide array of gently used business attire for students to browse for their personal and professional needs. Over 150 students attended the… Read More »

Daemen Remembers Jennifer “Jenny” McAlmont

Jenny's mom poses with Daemen faculty, staff, students and friends at Jenny's memorial on campus

Daemen University and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention honored Jennifer “Jenny” McAlmont in the third annual Walk for Jenny, raising awareness and support for suicide prevention in her memory. During her time at Daemen, Jenny was a vibrant and… Read More »

Daemen Supports Peace and Love Event

People sitting on quad lawn by peace statue listening to live music

Over 60 community members gathered on July 7 at the Ringo Starr Peace and Love Statue on Daemen’s new quad to show their support for peace and love in our increasingly violent world. This annual event coincides with Starr’s birthday… Read More »

Daemen Holds Successful Animation Academy

Mike Jones working on white board at front of classroom

In July, Daemen held a successful Animation Academy focused on introducing area high school students who are aspiring animators to the fundamentals of animation through hands-on learning. Led by Mike Jones, Associate Professor of Animation, the program helped students gain… Read More »

University Holds 73rd Commencement

President Olson speaks at undergraduate ceremony

Daemen University celebrated its 73rd commencement with undergraduate and graduate ceremonies on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Kleinhans Music Hall. During his remarks, President Gary A. Olson told the Class of 2024, “While you have demonstrated mastery of your academic… Read More »

University Secures Record-Breaking External Funding

Beauty shot of entrance to Daemen University

Daemen University secured nearly $10 million in external funding so far during the 2023-2024 fiscal year – a record-breaking amount for the institution – including three of the largest donations in the institution’s history. “This is a new level of… Read More »

Nursing Professor Volunteers at Winter Sports Clinic for Vets

A veteran takes part in skiing at the Winter Sports Clinic

Janice Hobba-Glose, an associate professor in the Nursing Department at Daemen University, spent a week serving our nation’s heroes – volunteering at the 38th National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic. The annual event took place from April 1-7, 2024,… Read More »

Daemen Hosts Inaugural Vets Expo

Veterans attend the opening address at the Expo

Nearly 200 veterans and their families attended the Inaugural Vets Expo at Daemen University on Saturday, May 11, 2024, in the Yurtchuk Student Center. The event was hosted by the Veteran Services Department as a way to connect veterans, active-duty… Read More »

Daemen Trustee Confirmed as IJC Commissioner

The United States Senate has confirmed the appointment of Daemen University Board of Trustees member Robert Gioia as a commissioner of the International Joint Commission (IJC). Gioia was nominated by President Biden in February 2023 to serve on the IJC,… Read More »

Dean Rafalson Appointed to ESERB Board

Lisa Rafalson, the founding dean of the College of Health, Human Sciences, and Business at Daemen University, has been elected to the board of the Empire State Employment Resources for the Blind (ESERB). “As a visually impaired person myself –… Read More »

Illustration Student Wins Allentown Art Fest Design Competition

Elisa Church-Goupil's winning poster design

Elisa Church-Goupil, a junior illustration major at Daemen University, won first place in the student category of the 2024 Allentown Art Festival poster design contest. “I’m glad to have created something that expresses what summer and Allentown mean for me,”… Read More »

CDI Hosts Diversity & Equity Summit

Tiffany Gaines delivers the keynote address at the Diversity & Equity Summit

The Center for Diversity & Inclusion (CDI) hosted the fourth annual Diversity & Equity Summit at Daemen University on Saturday, April 20, providing a safe space for students, faculty and staff, alums, and members of the community to engage in… Read More »

Kennedy Secures $1.2M in Funding for Institute for Mobility Innovation & Technology

New York State Senator Tim Kennedy (D-Buffalo) secured $1.2 million in grant funding for Daemen University’s Institute for Mobility Innovation & Technology (IMIT) at Villa Maria College. The state-of-the-art facility will launch in collaboration with Villa Maria and Buffalo Rehab… Read More »