Tag Archives: Faculty and Staff

Wesley Publishes in Language and Literature Journal

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Dr. Charlie Wesley, Associate Professor of English at Daemen University, recently published an article, The Troubled Structures in William Faulkner and Gabriel García Márquez, in the peer-reviewed journal Explorations, Volume 12 (2024). Wesley’s interest in architecture and space inspired… Read More »

Physical Therapy Students Present Research

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Daemen University’s Physical Therapy department hosted its Annual Physical Therapy Evidence Based Clinical Research Symposium on December 7, where Doctor of Physical Therapy students in their third professional year showcased their capstone research projects through 30-minute presentations, marking the culmination… Read More »

Blankschaen’s Moral Philosophy Research Published

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Dr. Kurt Blankschaen, Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Daemen University, co-authored a publication featured in the Journal of Moral Philosophy on October 25 that explores the ethical question of whether it is morally acceptable for straight actors to play queer… Read More »

Daemen Students Plunge For a Cause

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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 »

Sirianni Publishes Research Findings on Heterocyclic Diradicals

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Dr. Dominic Sirianni, Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Daemen University, co-authored a research paper published by The Journal of Chemical Physics on October 16 that examines the chemical structure and properties of heterocyclic diradicals, molecules that have a cyclical… Read More »

Bartlo and Chasey Elected President and Vice President of International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) Middle States Region

Dr. Carol Bartlo, Assistant Professor, Department Chair, MBA Director, and Accreditation Director; and Steve Chasey, Assistant Professor for Business Administration/Sports Management at Daemen University were elected as President and Vice President respectively of the International Accreditation Council for Business Education… Read More »

Daemen Hosts Stop The Bleed Event

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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 »

Knapp Appointed to New York State Board for Applied Behavior Analysis

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Dr. Vicki Knapp, Associate Professor and Executive Director and Chair of the Behavioral Science Department, was appointed to the New York State Board for Applied Behavior Analysis by the Board of Regents on Tuesday, Nov. 5. “I am really… Read More »

Daemen Honors Top First-Year Students

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The top first-year students at Daemen University were recently recognized for their academic excellence during a celebratory luncheon on October 8. The luncheon, which typically honors 10 students, recognized 12 returning second-year students who earned a perfect 4.0 during their… Read More »

D’Amore Publishes Research Findings on Komodo Dragon Teeth

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Domenic D’Amore, Associate Professor of Biology at Daemen University, co-authored a research paper published by Nature Ecology & Evolution that presented his findings about iron in Komodo dragon teeth. After connecting with fellow colleague, Aaron LeBlanc, at the Society of… Read More »

Daemen University Dedicates Graduate Gross Anatomy Lab

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Daemen University hosted a ribbon-cutting event on Nov. 4 to commemorate the official unveiling of the newly renovated Graduate Gross Anatomy Lab, which features state-of-the-art cadaver dissection tables, each equipped with an operatory surgical light for dissection and structure… Read More »

Daemen Named 2024-2025 College of Distinction

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For the seventeenth consecutive year, Daemen University received national acclaim as a 2024-2025 College of Distinction for its commitment to exceptional education. The award reflects Daemen’s dedication to fostering hands-on learning, strong student-faculty relationships, an active campus community, and stellar… Read More »

Interprofessional Education Event Teaches Students About Health Care Collaboration

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Daemen’s Department of Physical Therapy hosted the Annual Interprofessional Educational Event on Sept. 25, during which 190 students and faculty from Daemen University, Niagara University, SUNY Buffalo State University, and SUNY Brockport attended. The virtual event included future health professionals… Read More »

President Delivers State of the University Address

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President Gary A. Olson delivered a powerful State of the University address to staff and faculty on Friday, Oct. 25, as he shared the university’s progress and his vision for its ongoing success. Dr. Olson discussed milestones across multiple projects,… Read More »

Daemen Encourages Students to Stay Civically Fit

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Daemen faculty and staff continue to encourage students to exercise their right to vote with the “Get Civically Fit” initiative. Launched in 2020, co-sponsored by the departments of History & Political Science, Athletics, Institutional Advancement, and Student … Read More »