Tag Archives: Faculty and Staff

Staff Profile – Justin Iwankow, Classroom and Events Specialist (and DJ)

Justin Iwankow began working in Daemen College’s Facilities Services Department in 2018 – and recently switched gears, becoming the college’s classroom and events specialist. In his new role, Iwankow prepares and upgrades equipment for campus events and ensures all classroom… Read More »

New NYS Law Wins Passage with Daemen Advocacy

A new New York State law will help improve the treatment of thousands of people with autism spectrum disorder and those with behavioral health needs in the state. Influential in securing the passage of the bill and lobbying for the… Read More »

American Dad! Debuts New Season Featuring Daemen Professor’s Character Designs

On January 24, adult animated sitcom American Dad! will debut its 17th season on TBS. Like many of its other 320-plus episodes, the show will feature the work of Caleb Meurer, an adjunct professor for animation in the Visual &… Read More »

Psychology’s Peltz Publishes COVID-19 Study in Influential Journal

Nearly two years after the first case of COVID-19 was diagnosed in the United States, newly published research from a Daemen professor highlights how families have been affected during the pandemic. Jack Peltz, assistant professor of psychology at the college,… Read More »

Laura Azzarella – Vice President for Employee Engagement

Laura Azzarella recently joined Daemen as associate vice president for employee engagement. She oversees human resources – supporting the college in its practices and procedures to ensure they are as contemporary as possible. She has also been appointed to the… Read More »

Greg Ford Named to National Commission

Greg Ford – chair of Daemen’s Physical Therapy Department – has been elected to serve as a commissioner on the national Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), for a four-year term. As a commissioner, Ford ’95, ’00, ’04… Read More »

Clinical Research Symposium Draws Over 250 to See Student Presentations

The Daemen College Physical Therapy Department held its annual “Evidence Based Practice Clinical Research Symposium” on Dec. 11. The event showcased the work of third-year professional doctor of physical therapy (DPT) students who presented their capstone research projects. Each project… Read More »

Brandi Guerinot—Faculty Profile

Brandi Guerinot has been passionate about her many roles at Daemen—from previously serving as interim athletic director to now teaching sport management courses as a visiting assistant professor in the Business Department. A former student athlete herself, Guerinot attended George… Read More »

Yolanda Morris Honored with IDEA Award

Yolanda Morris has been chosen by Buffalo Business First to receive an IDEA (Inclusion Diversity Equity Awareness) Award. Morris, director of admissions events and special programs at Daemen, takes home an honor that recognizes “defenders of diversity and champions of… Read More »

Alum/Faculty Profile – Susan Cozzi ’01

After teaching English courses at many different colleges in Western New York, alum Susan Cozzi ’01 found her way back to Daemen and now serves as a visiting professor in the English Department. Cozzi recently began her new position after… Read More »

Faculty Artwork Feature of New Exhibition

From original paintings, puppets and ceramics – to collages, illustrations and video installations, a new exhibition of Daemen faculty artwork has taken shape at the Tower Gallery. A college tradition that stretches back decades, the VPA Faculty Exhibit is on… Read More »

New Business Launches with Murals and Marketing by Daemen Creative Director

When patrons enter the Magic Bear Beer Cellar in Buffalo’s Larkinville, they’re surrounded by colorful, immersive murals designed and painted by Christy Francis, research and creative director at Daemen. To boot, Francis is also coordinating a cross-promotional social media campaign… Read More »

Ian James—Staff Profile

At Daemen, Ian James is driven to support each student-athlete on their road to earning a degree. “I am there, through any ups and downs,” said James, a student-athlete success and community engagement coordinator.”I’m the guy who tries to make… Read More »

Student Artwork Illuminates Campus on Cusp of 75th

While winter months and the end of Daylight Saving Time are making for shorter, darker days, a source of light on campus is being provided by a collaborative art project. Student art will be projected on the exterior walls of… Read More »

Amie Gamble – Faculty Profile

Amie Gamble says she fell in love with science at an early age. Now, Gamble, who recently joined Daemen as a natural science anatomy lab instructor, has collected more than 15 years of experience teaching science at the college level.… Read More »