Tag Archives: Faculty and Staff

Daemen Reigns as Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Top Fundraising College

Daemen University Polar Plunge participants on beach

For the second consecutive year, Daemen University earned the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Top Fundraising College title, raising a grand total of $6,821. Held on Dec. 3, the event saw teams plunge into Lake Erie’s cold water at Woodlawn… Read More »

A Conversation with Penny Messinger

Daemen University history and political science chair penny messinger

We sat down with Penny Messinger, chair of Daemen University’s History and Political Science Department and director of Women’s Studies, to talk about what graduates can do with a history and political science degree. Can you tell us about the … Read More »

Daemen Promotes Health Awareness as Semester Concludes

Daemen University's Andrea Jeski at CHIP Center

This cold and flu season, Daemen University officials are raising awareness about how the campus community can stay healthy and prevent the spread of illness. In a campus-wide message, Daemen Senior Vice President for Strategic Initiatives Greg Nayor reminded everyone… Read More »

VPA Faculty Artwork on Display at Tower Gallery

A tradition of more than 50 years, Daemen’s Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) Faculty Exhibit showcases the work of full- and part-time faculty who are active, professional artists in the Western New York community and beyond. The exhibit will be… Read More »

A Conversation with Robert Waterhouse and Dan Shanahan – Emergence Edition

Daemen University professors Waterhouse and Shanahan

The Voice recently sat down with Robert Waterhouse, chair of the Department of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) at Daemen; and Dan Shanahan, assistant professor and director of the Entrepreneurship Program to discuss the juried exhibit, EMERGENCE: A Celebration of… Read More »

Hicks Named Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Daemen

Daemen University VP of Instritutional Advancement Mario Hicks

Daemen University has announced the appointment of Dr. Mario Hicks, an accomplished fundraising professional with a decade of experience in fundraising, as vice president for institutional advancement. His appointment is effective December 14. In this role, Hicks will oversee… Read More »

A Conversation with Laura Azzarella

We sat down with Laura Azzarella, the associate vice president of Employee Engagement at Daemen University, to talk about what she does and how her department is beneficial to students, faculty, and staff. Why would someone visit your department? We… Read More »

Daemen to Honor its Veterans with Day of Recognition

Daemen University flag and American flag

The entire campus community is invited to thank and honor its veterans at the Daemen University Veterans Day of Recognition event, set to take place at 11:30 a.m. on Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11. Weather permitting, a ceremony will be… Read More »

A Conversation with Samantha Maiarana

Samantha Maiarana began her journey at Daemen in 2010 when she came to campus as a student, eventually graduating with both her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a human resources specialization, and her Master of Science in Leadership… Read More »

Daemen’s Get Civically Fit Initiative Promotes Voter Registration

Daemen University Get Civically Fit Willie Mascot stating I want you to go vote

Daemen is encouraging its community members to exercise the right to vote through the annual “Get Civically Fit” initiative sponsored by the History & Political Science Department, Athletics, Institutional Advancement, and Student Affairs. “The campaign focuses… Read More »

First Faculty-led Behavioral Science Speaker Series Begins Nov. 16

Faculty of Daemen University’s Behavioral Science Department are offering a new in-person speaker series to help educate both prospective students and current professionals about current topics and critical developments in their field. “This series is designed to bring people together… Read More »

A Conversation with Vicki Knapp

Daemen University Behavioral Science Chair Vicki Knapp

Why did you get into the field of behavioral science? I love behavior analysis and studying the science of human behavior. I had the fortunate opportunity to work with individuals with Autism spectrum disorder early in my career. During this… Read More »

75th Anniversary Celebration Continues with Special Bell Ceremony

Daemen University Provost Brogan Rings Fouders Bell

The annual ringing of Founders Bell is one of the most prominent events of Daemen University’s Founders Celebration. This year’s ceremony marked the institution’s 75th anniversary and the community came together in a special way to ring in this… Read More »

Daemen Alumni, Students, and Families Build Community during Founders Celebration

Daemen Day in Amherst student participant

This year’s Founders Celebration saw the university exceed its Drive to 75 campaign goal, as well as the grandest ringing of Founders Bell with participants from across campus. In addition, students, their families, and alums came together to build bonds… Read More »

A Conversation with Lamark Shaw, Director of Career Services

Daemen University Director of Career Services Lamark Shaw

Daemen University’s Director of Career Services Lamark Shaw has built quite a legacy around campus since joining Daemen in 2011 as an adjunct instructor. His passion for empowering students and encouraging their success has left an impact on many current… Read More »