Tag Archives: Faculty and Staff

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 »

Professor Laura Watts Receives National Award for Book

The American Association for Italian Studies (AAIS) has awarded the book prize for Visual Studies to Laura Watts, professor of art history in the Department of Visual and Performing Arts at Daemen University, for her book Italian Panting in… Read More »

Oishei Children’s Hospital Awarded 2022 Daemen Community Partner Award

Daemen University’s Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program recently presented Oishei Children’s Hospital its 2022 Community Partner Award – an annual recognition given to a local agency that has worked with the university to provide hands-on experience to ABA students.… Read More »

A Conversation with Joyce Strobel – Director of Publications

Joyce Strobel, who has worked at Daemen for more than 25 years, was recently promoted, becoming the institution’s director of publications. Strobel began working in Daemen’s print shop as a typesetter in the 1980s and later transferred to publications as… Read More »

Commencement Ceremonies Celebrate – and Challenge – Class of 2022

While 1,102 days had passed since Daemen last held commencement at Kleinhans Music Hall, this year’s ceremonies – the 71st in the institution’s history – were a welcome return to the university’s long-standing tradition of holding graduation in one of… Read More »

A Conversation with Dominic Hannon – New Assist. Director for Student Center Operations

Dominic Hannon joined Daemen University in April, as assistant director for student center operations. Overseeing the Wick Student Center and its team, Hannon is tasked with ensuring a welcoming environment on campus for the Daemen community and those visitors. He… Read More »

International Accreditation Granted to Daemen’s Business and Accounting Programs

For the first time since launching in 2020, the master in business administration (MBA) program at Daemen University has received accreditation from the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) – joining over 230 educational institutions in more than 20… Read More »

Lisa Parshall Comments on Supreme Court Leak—and Set to Speak on Presidency at National Historic Site

In the wake of a leaked draft Supreme Court opinion indicating that Roe v. Wade is likely to be overturned, Daemen’s Lisa Parshall has been active in the media providing context on the controversial decision. Parshall’s comments come ahead of… Read More »

A Conversation with Patrick Ryan – IT Specialist

Patrick Ryan has held many roles at Daemen University, most recently becoming an information technology (IT) specialist for the institution’s Office of Information Technology. Ryan began working at Daemen in the Maintenance Department in 2013 and transitioned to working… Read More »

Outstanding Faculty and Staff Recognized

Three Daemen University employees were announced as recipients of the 2022 Outstanding Faculty and Staff Awards. Each of the three awardees receives a cash prize of $1,500. “It’s my favorite part of the [program],” said Olson, in handing out the… Read More »

Arbor Day Foundation Honors Daemen

The Arbor Day Foundation has honored Daemen University with 2021 Tree Campus Higher Education recognition for its commitment to effective urban forest management. Daemen achieved the distinction by meeting Tree Campus Higher Education’s five standards, including maintaining a tree advisory… Read More »

Alum Returns to Alma Mater as Director of Alumni Relations

Emily Kraft Hockwater, an alum of Daemen University, will return to the institution as its director of alumni relations. She will assume her new role on May 2, 2022. “Returning to Daemen as the university celebrates its 75th anniversary… Read More »