Tag Archives: Faculty and Staff

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 »

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 »