Tag Archives: Community

Daemen to Honor Mary Wilson with Community Excellence Award

Mary Wilson, a Life Trustee with the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, will receive this year’s Daemen University Community Excellence Award at the Annual Scholarship Gala – the university’s premier event to raise scholarship support for students – on… Read More »

Daemen Announces Commencement Speakers

An ariel view of the Daemen University 2023 undergraduate commencement ceremony.

Daemen University is proud to announce that Lana Benatovich and Robert Gioia, both members of the university’s Board of Trustees, have been selected as the 2024 commencement speakers. Benatovich will serve as the undergraduate ceremony speaker, and Gioia will… Read More »

Sports Management Students Get NHL Experience

Sports management students and faculty members attend a Buffalo Sabres game at the KeyBank Center.

Before the puck even dropped, some Business Administration majors at Daemen University had a winning experience at a recent Buffalo Sabres game. Students in the Sports Management Program and members of the Sports Management Club, along with three faculty members,… Read More »

All High Art Weekends Showcase High School Artists

Daemen University continues to celebrate local aspiring artists during its annual All High Art Weekends. The 56th annual All High Art Exhibition opened on Saturday, February 3, in the Elizabeth C. and Peter Tower Gallery in the Nancy Haberman … Read More »

Daemen Announces Public Event to Celebrate National Girls & Women in Sports Day

The Daemen University Division of Athletics is pleased to announce that it will host a celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day powered by the Women’s Sports Foundation on Sunday, February 25, at the John R. Yurtchuk Student… Read More »

University Dedicates Scott Bieler College of Health Professions

Scott Bieler and his wife Kathy cut the ribbon at the ceremony with President Gary Olson and Chairman John Yurtchuk

Daemen University celebrated the naming of the Scott Bieler College of Health Professions during a dedication ceremony on Tuesday in honor of Scott Bieler, a member of the university’s board of trustees and the president and CEO of West Herr… Read More »

Accounting Students to Offer Free Tax Prep

Generic picture of tax prep materials including tax forms and a calculator.

Daemen University accounting students will once again offer free tax preparation services to eligible individuals and families through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program starting February 7. The tax prep services will be available by appointment only to local… Read More »

Alums to Have Film Screened at International Festival

A picture of The Monster Under the Bed from a scene in the movie.

“Unplugged,” a short film produced by three Daemen University alums, will be screened at the Filmapolooza 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal. The family comedy is about a monster under the bed who has to take on his biggest job yet –… Read More »

President and Trustees Named to Power 250 List

Daemen University President Gary Olson and three trustees earned spots on the 2024 Buffalo Business First Power 250 List, the 12th annual ranking of the most influential leaders in Buffalo and Western New York. “Over a year, some people stand… Read More »

Trustee Dedicates Tree to Founding Sisters

Rebecca McCormick-Boyle and Sister Jo-Anne Grabowski ‘73 stand with certificate of appreciation.

A newly planted tree in Daemen University’s Saffrin Public Square stands in honor of the Sisters of St. Francis of Penance and Christian Charity, who established the institution as Rosary Hill College in 1947. Rebecca McCormick-Boyle, a member of the… Read More »

Daemen to Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Scholars Day

Three current Trustee Scholars at last year's Scholars Day event.

Daemen University’s 20th annual Scholars Day will take place on Saturday, February 3, 2024, marking two decades of the institution’s commitment to celebrating our highest-achieving prospective students. “The 20th anniversary of Scholars Day means so much because it shows that… Read More »

Univera Presents Daemen with Innovation Award

From left to right. Gary A. Olsen, Daemen University president and Art Wingerter, Univera Healthcare president holding a sign that says 2023 Health Equity Innovation Award Recipient, addressing racial and ethnic health disparities.

On behalf of Daemen University, President Gary A. Olson accepted the 2023 Health Equity Innovation Award from Univera Healthcare, recognizing the institution’s commitment to addressing racial and ethnic health disparities across the Western New York region. Dr. Olson was… Read More »

Daemen Makes Big Splash at Polar Plunge

Members of the Daemen University community participate in the 17th annual Polar Plunge

For the third consecutive year, Daemen University was the top college fundraiser for the Buffalo Polar Plunge, raising $13,587 for local athletes. The 17th annual event was held at Woodlawn State Park on Saturday afternoon, with more than 1,000… Read More »

Daemen Receives Innovation Funding

Univera Healthcare has named Daemen University a recipient of its 2023 Health Equity Innovation Awards and will provide the institution with $30,000 in funding to implement health equity training. The awards program aims to provide financial support to community programs… Read More »

Ringo Starr’s ‘Peace & Love’ Statue Unveiled in Honorary International Peace Garden

A chrome peace sign is dedicated in a peace garden at Daemen University.

“Let the seeds of peace begin here and spread around the world.” The motto of the International Peace Garden Foundation was repeated over and over as Daemen University dedicated its new honorary peace garden and unveiled Ringo Starr’s ‘Peace &… Read More »