Tag Archives: Community

Founders Celebration Marked by College Community

Founders Bell ringers (L-R) John Yurtchuk, Dr. Alex Pleshkewych, President Gary Olson, Dr. Lynn Worsham, Ricardo Marquez, Jo-Anne Grabowski, O.S.F., Catherine LePage-Campbell, and Dr. Greg Ford.

The Daemen College community commemorated this year’s Founders Celebration with several new events that included the official opening of renovated science facilities and an inaugural Day of Service. The celebration, which was held Sept. 19 to 21, kicked off with… Read More »

Founders Bell Ringing to Open Celebration

Daemen College will kick off its annual Founders Celebration, a tradition to mark its rich history of academic excellence and the college’s founding, with a ceremonial ringing of Founders Bell at 11 a.m. Sept. 19 on Founders Walkway, located outside… Read More »

Daemen Day in Amherst to Connect Campus With Community

Daemen College will hold its fifth annual Daemen Day in Amherst on Sept. 20, a special celebration to connect the college community with Main Street’s thriving business district. Free trolley rides will be available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.… Read More »

College Expands Founders Celebration Festivities

Daemen College’s rich history of academic excellence and its founding will be commemorated with an expanded slate of special events, including the official opening of newly renovated science learning spaces and a Daemen Day of Service, at the college’s annual… Read More »

Daemen’s Regional Economic Impact Reaches Nearly $134 Million

Daemen College’s economic impact on the Buffalo Niagara region in 2017 totaled nearly $134 million, according to a new study released today, Dec. 10, by the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (CICU). The college’s total economic impact represents a… Read More »

Nursing Students Promote Healthy Living in Local Community

Nearly 20 Daemen College nursing students helped educate South Buffalo residents on healthy living at a Community Health Fair held Nov. 14 in the Seneca-Babcock Community Center. Under the supervision of Daemen nursing faculty, students discussed various health topics with… Read More »

Community Bike Ride Creates Interactive Service Learning Experience

Assistant Professor Dan Shanahan, right, is shown with Daemen students John Gatto and Ricardo Ruiz Martinez.

Daemen College students working on a semester-long service learning project in Buffalo’s Broadway-Fillmore neighborhood collaborated with Slow Roll Buffalo and The Broadway Market to host a community bike ride on Sept. 24. Nearly 800 Slow Roll participants and area residents… Read More »

News to Know

Daemen College has been included in a mural unveiled at the grand opening of a new Spot Coffee in Snyder. The mural, which was painted by Amherst High School students, was overseen by Steven Appler, adjunct professor of ceramics at… Read More »

College Community Observes Founders Celebration

Daemen President Gary Olson and his wife, Dr. Lynn Worsham, participate in the ceremonial ringing of Founders Bell.

Daemen College’s annual Founders Celebration brought together the campus community for several exciting events to mark the college’s rich history of academic excellence and to pay tribute to its founding. The celebration officially started with the ceremonial ringing of Founders… Read More »

Daemen Day in Amherst to Connect Campus With Area Community

Alumna Jacki Rizzo ’70 enjoys last year’s Daemen Day in Amherst.

Daemen College will host its fourth annual Day in Amherst on Sept. 7, a special celebration to connect the college community with Main Street’s thriving business district. The festivities are a part of activities taking place Sept. 6 and 7… Read More »

News to Know

Daemen College employees may have their spouse/partner sign up to receive campus alerts on emergencies, college closing information, severe weather notifications, and other emergency communications. Parents and families of current students are also welcome to receive Daemen campus alerts. To… Read More »

Thank You For Supporting Day of Giving

Willie the Wildcat and students holding thank you signs.

Daemen College’s second annual Day of Giving was a great success, raising more than $21,000 during the 24-hour campaign. The one-day fundraising effort held on April 25 brought in an average gift of $120 per donor. Supporters helped Daemen reach… Read More »

Notary Public Test Preparation Class Planned

Daemen College’s Paralegal Studies Program will hold a free notary public test preparation class from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 21 in the Business Building Room 101. Participants will receive links to practice tests and test preparation material in… Read More »

Panel to Explore Impact of Immigration Policies on WNY Refugee Community

Buffalo area refugees will share their personal perspective in a panel discussion with local experts on the impact current refugee and immigration policies are having on Western New York families and children at an event taking place from 11:30 a.m.… Read More »

Conference to Focus on Social Factors in Health Promotion

friendly doctors with little baby in medical clinic

A community leader on social factors that impact health and a panel discussion by health promotion experts in the Buffalo Niagara region will be featured at a professional development conference being hosted by Daemen College. The conference, “Beyond Biology: Social… Read More »