Tag Archives: Faculty and Staff

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 »

Health Profession Students Take Part in Interprofessional Learning Event

Faculty and students work on a new high-fidelity manikin in the CILS

The Center for Interprofessional Learning and Simulation (CILS) at Daemen University hosted an interprofessional learning event for students in the Scott Bieler College of Health Professions on April 18, while also introducing new state-of-the-art technology. Nearly 20 students from the… Read More »

Nursing Professor Volunteers at Winter Sports Clinic for Vets

A veteran takes part in skiing at the Winter Sports Clinic

Janice Hobba-Glose, an associate professor in the Nursing Department at Daemen University, spent a week serving our nation’s heroes – volunteering at the 38th National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic. The annual event took place from April 1-7, 2024,… Read More »

Dean Rafalson Appointed to ESERB Board

Lisa Rafalson, the founding dean of the College of Health, Human Sciences, and Business at Daemen University, has been elected to the board of the Empire State Employment Resources for the Blind (ESERB). “As a visually impaired person myself –… Read More »

Illustration Student Wins Allentown Art Fest Design Competition

Elisa Church-Goupil's winning poster design

Elisa Church-Goupil, a junior illustration major at Daemen University, won first place in the student category of the 2024 Allentown Art Festival poster design contest. “I’m glad to have created something that expresses what summer and Allentown mean for me,”… Read More »

Faculty and Staff Honored During Annual Ceremony

President Olson joined by the faculty and staff award winnters

Four members of the Daemen University community were recognized during the annual faculty and staff award ceremony by President Gary A. Olson following the spring State of the University address on April 26. Pete Bellanca, the assistant director of Facility… Read More »