Tag Archives: Faculty and Staff

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Dr. Laura Favaro, clinical assistant professor of physical therapy at Daemen College, has earned certification as an orthopaedic clinical specialist from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties.… Read More »

Academic Affairs Announces Staff Changes

A reorganization of two staff positions that will better support the function of Daemen College’s Office of Academic Affairs has been announced by Dr. Michael Brogan, vice president for academic affairs and dean of the college. Pat Smith, who most… Read More »

Staff Profile – Jillian Ziemianski

Jillian Ziemianski has joined the Daemen College Learning Center as a writing specialist. In this role, she oversees peer and professional writing coaches, provides training and professional development opportunities for new academic coaches, and manages writing coaching sessions for undergraduate… Read More »

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Dr. Heike Peckruhn, assistant professor of religious studies, has been named co-chair of the Religion and Disability Studies Unit for the American Academy of Religion.… Read More »

Faculty Profile – Torsten Doering

Dr. Torsten Doering, director of the Daemen College International Business Program and assistant professor of accounting, worked in management positions for 20 years in Europe and the U.S. before discovering his passion for teaching. Doering’s research focuses on supply chain… Read More »

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Dr. Gregg Shutts, professor and chair of the Daemen College Physician Assistant Program, has been appointed by the New York State Board of Regents to a five-year term on the State Board for Medicine.… Read More »

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Nancy Marck Cantwell, department chair and associate professor of English at Daemen College, was a speaker at the conference for the Sister Fidelma International Society held in Cashel, Ireland. Her lecture was entitled “Hello Dálaigh: The Sister Fidelma Mysteries.”… Read More »

Woman of Influence Award Presented to College Director

Russell Sage College has honored alumna Yolanda Morris ’97, director of admissions events and special programs at Daemen College, with a 2017 Woman of Influence Award in recognition of her contributions in the community and in her professional field. Presented… Read More »

Staff Profile – Jillian Ziemianski

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Dr. Ron Schenk, professor of physical therapy, presented a lecture, entitled “The Patient Response Model: Implications for Mobility, Stability, and Direction of Preference,” as featured speaker for the Mike Hage Lecture given at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. The Mike… Read More »

Schott Announces Plans to Retire From Daemen

Richard G. Schott, vice president for business affairs and treasurer at Daemen College, has announced that he will retire from his leadership role, effective Dec. 31. He has held the vice president position since October 2014. “I am thankful to… Read More »

Faculty Profile – Rebecca Begalle

Dr. Rebecca (Becky) Begalle joined Daemen College this year as clinical education coordinator and assistant professor of athletic training, having most recently served as an assistant professor at Illinois State University. She has taught a variety of areas in the… Read More »

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Dr. Jay Wendland, assistant professor of political science at Daemen College, presented a lecture, entitled “The Media and the President: Who Shapes Whom?” as a featured speaker at the Theodore Roosevelt Site Speaker Nite series.… Read More »

Williams Named Daemen’s Vice President for Enrollment Management

Daemen College has announced the appointment of Frank S. Williams, who has served as interim vice president for enrollment management since March 2017, to the permanent position at the college after a national search. His appointment is effective Sept. 1.… Read More »

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Dr. Serife Tekin, assistant professor of philosophy at Daemen College, served as a faculty member for the University of Pittsburgh Summer Program in philosophy of science for underrepresented groups. The inaugural program hosted by Pitt’s Center for Philosophy of Science… Read More »