Tag Archives: Faculty and Staff

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 »

Interprofessional Education Event Benefits Future Healthcare Professionals

Daemen University students interprofessional event

Daemen University students and faculty from many healthcare disciplines joined forces for the annual Interprofessional Education Event (IPE), a 6-year tradition held in the Wick Social Room on Daemen’s main campus in Amherst, N.Y., which emphasizes a comprehensive healthcare approach… Read More »

A Conversation with Shelby Janczyk, Graphic Designer

Daemen University graphic designer shelby

Shelby Janczyk ’18 recently joined Daemen University in her new role as a graphic designer. An alum, Janczyk earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design and a minor in entrepreneurship. While at Daemen, Janczyk worked in a… Read More »

Daemen to Host Founders Celebration in 75th Year

Daemen University Founders Celebration Bell

Daemen University will host its annual campus-wide Founders Celebration from Sept. 29 to Oct. 1 in recognition of its 75th anniversary, and its many accomplishments throughout the years. This year’s celebration is the first Daemen will hold with its official… Read More »

Parkinson’s Foundation Holds Successful ‘Moving Day’ at Daemen

Daemen Univwrsoty Parkinson's Moving Day participant

Daemen University’s Amherst campus served as a scenic setting for Moving Day Buffalo hosted by the Parkinson’s Foundation last Saturday, Sept. 17. With help from students and faculty of the Physical Therapy Department, the event raised nearly $100,000, exceeding… Read More »

Daemen Hosts Visit by Educational Leader of Rwandan University

Daemen recently hosted a visit by the vice chancellor of the Catholic University of Kabgayi in Rwanda, Balthazar Ntivuguruzwa. Ntivuguruzwa hosted Joseph Sankoh, associate professor of political science at Daemen, while serving as a Fulbright U.S. Scholar this past… Read More »

Buffalo Prep Holds Retreat at Daemen

For the first time, Daemen was home to Buffalo Prep’s senior retreat, bringing 25 high school students on campus this summer to prepare for their post-secondary studies. The retreat serves to “jumpstart” the college application and admissions process, said… Read More »

A Conversation with Mike Jones, Animation Program Director

Mike Jones is an associate professor and the program director of animation at Daemen University. Jones is an experienced animator in both CG and hand drawn animation as well as a storyboard artist. Prior to joining Daemen, he lived for… Read More »

75 Years of Arts at Daemen Showcased in New Exhibition

A new exhibition, 75 Years of Creative Excellence: A Celebration of the Department of Visual and Performing Arts, is now open on campus in the Tower Gallery located in the Haberman Gacioch Arts Center. On display are works by… Read More »

New Social Justice Art Gallery on Campus Aims to Stimulate Social Change

The walls of Daemen’s Curtis Hall have been transformed into gallery space to showcase art to raise awareness of social justice issues. Two distinct spaces have been created – a gallery with changing exhibits and a permanent collection of interactive… Read More »

A Conversation with Jessica Lively, Dining Services Director

Jessica Lively is Daemen University’s new director of dining services. Lively has an experienced background in dining services management and operations. For the past decade, she served as the director of dining services at Hilbert College. Lively has an associate… Read More »

A Conversation with Jordan Printup, Center for Diversity and Inclusion

Jordan Printup is the new assistant director for the Daemen University Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI) and coordinator of the Vision for Success program on campus. Printup earned his bachelor’s degree in religious studies from Hobart College (of Hobart… Read More »

Lisa Parshall Appointed to Editorship with Federal History Journal

Lisa Parshall was recently appointed to serve as an editor for the Federal History Journal, the journal of the Society for History in the Federal Government. Historically-focused, the journal also publishes scholarship on contemporary issues relevant to the history… Read More »

A Conversation with Jessica Brass – Social Media Extraordinaire

Perhaps the latest content on Daemen’s social media has attracted your attention? If not, you’re missing out. The engaging contests, music and photography are brought to you by Jessica Brass, who recently joined Daemen in her role as communications specialist. … Read More »