Tag Archives: Faculty and Staff

Perryman Named to Western New York Women’s Foundation Board

Emily Burns Perryman, vice president for institutional advancement, has been named as one of the six new 2021 Board of Directors members of the WNY Women’s Foundation, whose mission is to create a culture of possibility so each woman can… Read More »

Wendland Published in The Interdisciplinary Journal of Popular Culture and Pedagogy

Jay Wendland smiling standing in front of a wall

Associate Professor of Political Science and Daemen Honors Program Director Jay Wendland was recently published in “Dialogue: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Popular Culture and Pedagogy,” an open access online journal that explores multiple aspects of American and global… Read More »

Parshall Shares Insights on Electoral College

Dr. Lisa K. Parshall, professor of political science and pre-law advisor in Daemen’s Department of History and Political Science, recently participated in a roundtable video discussion of the Electoral College as part of a shared initiative of the Civics4Action … Read More »

Physical Therapy Department Holds Virtual Evidence Based Practice Clinical Research Symposium

Zoom screenshot of symposium participants

On Saturday, Dec.12, the Physical Therapy Department held its annual Evidence Based Practice Clinical Research Symposium event. This year, a virtual format was utilized showcasing the department’s third professional year doctor of physical therapy students as they presented their capstone… Read More »

Wise Shares Rich History of Buffalo Polish Immigrants

Dr. Andrew Kier Wise, professor of history and director of the Center for Polish Studies at Daemen College, has been sharing unique insights into the history of Buffalo. Wise recently presented on immigrant Polish workers in Buffalo and those who… Read More »

Staff Profile – Cameron Garrity ’13

Cameron Garrity is what’s known around campus as a “triple threat.” He’s not only an alum of Daemen’s graphic design program, but he’s also taught classes, and now serves as one of the college’s talented graphic designers within Institutional… Read More »

Faculty Profile – Kristen Luppino-Gholston, LMSW

Name: Kristen Luppino-Gholston, LMSW Department: Social Work & Sociology A few examples of the classes you teach: Social welfare policy, research methods, community social work practice, organizational theory. What inspired you to pursue your career? I became a social worker… Read More »

Faculty and Staff Honored at Awards Celebration

Willie the Wildcat celebrating anniversaries

The college recognized more than 50 faculty and staff for their dedication to Daemen at the sixth annual Employee Years of Service awards held on Nov. 19. Due to the ongoing pandemic, the ceremony was held virtually. The Employee Engagement… Read More »

Dr. Diane Bessel Named 2020 Social Worker of the Year

Daemen College’s own Diane R. Bessel, PhD LMSW CNM, was recently named 2020’s Social Worker of the Year by the NYS Chapter for the National Association of Social Workers. This prestigious award recognizes the contributions of outstanding individuals making… Read More »

Staff Profile – Danielle Vallone

Danielle Vallone is Daemen’s Administrative Assistant for Conference Services, although this year she has assisted in admissions as well as with the CHIP Center. Let’s get to know her a bit more!

What inspired you to pursue your career?

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Faculty Profile – Marco Cercone, Esq.

As you take a look at this issue’s Faculty Profile, please join us in congratulating one of our part-time faculty, Marco Cercone, for being named to the WNY Legal Elite 2020 by Business First. Marco is a partner at… Read More »

Charlie Sabatino Scholarship

Charlie Sabatino in a denim jacket with a black cowboy hat

The Charles Sabatino Study Abroad Scholarship annual fundraising event is not forgotten in 2020 as Daemen College worked closely with the Sabatino family to celebrate Charlie’s legacy in our “new normal.” Check out this special message from Charlie’s family with… Read More »

Staff Profile – Toni Wendland

Toni Wendland serves as administrative assistant in the Daemen College Applied Behavioral Analysis Department. In this role, Wendland provides administrative and clerical support to the department, and assists with a variety of ABA-related projects and events. She brings with her… Read More »

News to Know

Erin Carman, assistant professor of social work at Daemen College, is serving as chair of the Housing Opportunities Made Equal Governance Committee.… Read More »

Triathlon Coach Co-Authors Book on Leadership

Dr. Jon Metz, head women’s triathlon coach at Daemen College, has co-authored a book about leadership and the importance of developing common purposes, values, and aspirations for organizations to attain success. The second edition of “Shared Vision: Building Team Success… Read More »