Tag Archives: Faculty and Staff

Daemen Celebrates Years of Service Awards

Daemen University recognized 51 employees during its Years of Service celebration on Oct. 2. The event honored employees with five to 40 years of service for their dedication to the university. “Today is the perfect opportunity to honor the dedication,… Read More »

D’Amore’s Work Featured in National Geographic

Dominic D’Amore sitting in a hole at a dig site with a dinosaur fossile

After teaching a course at Daemen about dinosaurs, Domenic D’Amore, Associate Professor of Biology, wanted to learn more about the meticulous fossil excavation process. In 2014, he started volunteering as a field paleontologist with the Natural History Museum of Los… Read More »

Reashor Appointed Director of Institutional Communications

University officials announced on Tuesday that Juliette Reashor has been appointed Director of Institutional Communications and will begin her new position on Monday, September 30. She will play a key role in the division of Enrollment Management and Marketing as… Read More »

Dispatches Featured in Prada’s Menswear Show in Milan

Mike Parker, assistant professor of visual and performing Arts, had music from his album, Dispatches, selected for use in the Prada’s Menswear Spring/Summer 2025 Fashion Show in Milan. Parker’s music appears on Prada’s archived video of the show at the… Read More »

Parshall Serving on State Commission

Parshall sitting at panel table on stage at Rockefeller Institute

In her capacity as a policy fellow with the Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government, Dr. Lisa Parshall, distinguished professor of political science, is participating in the state-commissioned study to recommend potential modifications to New York’s Foundation Aid formula.The current… Read More »

Kenyon appointed to the statewide NYSERNet Security Council

Melaine Kenyon, Vice President for Information Technology, was appointed in June 2024 to serve on the statewide NYSERNet Security Council. The Council will work collaboratively to create a professional security community, evaluate vendor tools, and pilot new cyber core services… Read More »

Bessel Appointed to the Council on Social Work Education Board of Accreditation

Dr. Diane Bessel, associate professor and chairperson of the Social Work and Sociology department and program director for the Master in Social Work program, was appointed as a member of the Council on Social Work Education Board of Accreditation for… Read More »

Spicer to Train Higher Education Leaders

Vice President for Student Affairs and chair of Daemen’s Emergency Response Team, Kerry Spicer, will help train Student Affairs professionals to manage contentious situations on campuses this September at the Active Dialogue Institute held at Rutgers University. Spicer will be… Read More »

Kate Hammer ’06 returns to Daemen as Associate VP for Advancement

Kate Hammer ‘06, a well-loved alum and former employee, is returning to Daemen as the Associate Vice President for Advancement on August 19, 2024. Kate previously served in Alumni Relations at Daemen from 2008-2022. She most recently served as Director… Read More »

Daemen Announces Two Cabinet Appointments and Promotion

Daemen University President Gary A. Olson has announced two key appointments to his cabinet and the promotion of a current member. Following national searches, Dr. Mimi Steadman has been appointed Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing, and Dr. Kerry… Read More »

Daemen Announces Two Cabinet Appointments and Promotion

University Holds 73rd Commencement

President Olson speaks at undergraduate ceremony

Daemen University celebrated its 73rd commencement with undergraduate and graduate ceremonies on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Kleinhans Music Hall. During his remarks, President Gary A. Olson told the Class of 2024, “While you have demonstrated mastery of your academic… Read More »

Mayor of Buffalo Earns Master’s Degree from Daemen

Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown received his master’s degree during Daemen University’s graduate commencement ceremony on Saturday afternoon. “It was a great experience being there with all of the graduate students – having my wife Michelle and my son Byron in… Read More »

Trustee Surprised with Honorary Doctorate

Scott Bieler, a member of Daemen University’s Board of Trustees and the president and CEO of West Herr Automotive Group, was surprised with an honorary degree during the undergraduate commencement ceremony on Saturday. President Gary A. Olson and Chairman of… Read More »

University Secures Record-Breaking External Funding

Beauty shot of entrance to Daemen University

Daemen University secured nearly $10 million in external funding so far during the 2023-2024 fiscal year – a record-breaking amount for the institution – including three of the largest donations in the institution’s history. “This is a new level of… Read More »