Tag Archives: Events

Daemen Honors Veterans

American and military flags lines a table in the Foundation 214 Veterans Success Center

Members of the Daemen University community gathered in the new Foundation 214 Veteran’s Success Center to honor veterans at Daemen, in Western New York, and around the world. “Veterans Day is a federal holiday held on the anniversary of the… Read More »

Animation Department Celebrates Telly Awards

Professor Mike Jones and animation alums take a picture with their telly awards.

Daemen University’s Animation Department celebrated its big year at the 44th Annual Telly Awards, including the institution’s first two gold awards, with a special ceremony in the theatre in RIC 120. Family members proudly watched as faculty members and Dr.… Read More »

Staff Certified in Mental Health First Aid

Faculty and staff at Daemen University participated in Mental Health First Aid training.

Compeer, a non-clinical social service agency that promotes mental wellness through the healing power of friendship, facilitated a Mental Health First Aid training course for student-facing faculty at Daemen University. During the course, participants learned a five-step action plan to… Read More »

Walk for Jenny Promotes Suicide Prevention

Students place purple flowers in front of a memorial for Jennifer "Jenny"McAlmont

Daemen University and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention hosted the second annual Walk for Jenny, to help save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. The walk was held in memory of Jennifer “Jenny” McAlmont, who died… Read More »

President Delivers State of the University Address

During the fall State of the University address, President Gary A. Olson highlighted a very eventful and productive summer for Daemen University – a summer that helped position the institution for long-term success. Faculty and staff joined President Olson in… 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 »

Daemen Celebrates Grand Opening of Saffrin Public Square

President Olson and Scott Bieler cutting ribbon on new square naming

Daemen University hosted an official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Saffrin Public Square on Thursday afternoon, celebrating the opening of the newly constructed quad. “This is a major transformation of our campus, and it symbolizes Daemen’s unwavering commitment to sustainability and… Read More »

Campus Community Observes Founders Celebration

Sister JoAnne Grabowski and Gary Olson ringing Daemen bell

Daemen University’s Founder Celebration – an annual event honoring the institution’s origins, commemorating its rich history of scholarship, and continuing its momentum forward – was observed with a number of traditions and events. The ceremonial ringing of the Founders Bell… Read More »

WNY Native, Author Visits Daemen

Susan Furber reading from her book behind a Daemen podium

Author Susan Furber read from her work and spoke to students at Daemen University about the writing and publishing process on Monday afternoon. More than two dozen students filled the Alumni Lounge in the Yurtchuk Student Center as Furber read… Read More »

Daemen Hosts Medaille Visit Day

Daemen University hosted Medaille Visit Day on Wednesday, May 31, for students affected by the closing of Medaille University. More than 40 students and their families attended the event and had the opportunity to tour campus, meet with representatives… Read More »

Daemen Holds 72nd Commencement

Daemen University celebrated its 72nd commencement with undergraduate and graduate ceremonies on Saturday, May 20, at Kleinhans Music Hall. During his remarks, President Gary A. Olson told the Class of 2023, “Now more than ever, educated citizens are being challenged… Read More »

Disney Animator Inspires Students

Veteran Walt Disney animator John Aquino spent several days working with and advising students in Daemen University’s Animation Program. Aquino is an environmental modeling supervisor with Walt Disney Animation Studios. His credits include “Fantasia 2000,” “Hercules,” “Frozen,” “Moana,” “Tangled,”… Read More »

Former Polish Diplomat Visits Campus

Daemen University’s History and Political Science Department hosted Piotr Klodkowski, a professor and former Polish Ambassador to India, at a reception in Rosary Hall on May 11 where he met with President Gary A. Olson, members of the cabinet, faculty… Read More »

Students Leaders Honored during Luncheon

Daemen University honored students involved with various organizations and departments during the annual Student Leadership Awards luncheon on May 4 in the Wick Social Room. The awards, hosted by the Division of Student Affairs, recognize a student’s leadership, commitment, and… Read More »

Center for Diversity & Inclusion Hosts Graduation Ceremonies

Daemen University’s Center for Diversity & Inclusion hosted ceremonies to celebrate graduating students of LGBTQ+ and ALHANA identities and their allies leading up to commencement weekend. The ninth annual ALHANA (African, Latinx, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American) graduation ceremony was… Read More »