Tag Archives: Faculty and Staff

Daemen Leaders among the Most Influential in WNY

President Gary Olson and several Daemen leaders have been named among the most influential leaders in Western New York in Buffalo Business First’s just released Power 250 list, a yearly ranking of the region’s most prominent leaders. Olson, who ranks… Read More »

A Conversation with Dr. Diane Ramos

We sat down with Dr. Diane Ramos, the chair of the Natural Science department and the Undergraduate director of the Cytotechnology program, to talk about what she loves most about teaching in her department and to explain what Cytotechnology… Read More »

Holland Appointed Director of Institutional Communication

The division of Marketing and Communications has announced the appointment of Kelly Holland as director of institutional communication. Her appointment is effective April 1, 2023. In this role, Holland will lead Daemen’s strategic communication initiatives, working to develop and implement… Read More »

Daemen Celebrates BA Liberal Studies-Israel Program Graduates

On February 19th, Daemen recognized students graduating from the Bachelor of Arts Liberal Studies-Israel program at a ceremony in Brooklyn. Sara Adler and Yehudis Fischer, were awarded Outstanding Academic Achievement awards for earning a 4.0 and 3.95 GPA, respectively. Additionally,… Read More »

A Conversation with Tirzah Peters

We sat down with Tirzah Peters, Daemen alum (‘21) and Events Coordinator in the Conference Services Office at Daemen University to find out what she loves most about her transition from student to staff member.

What did you love most

A Conversation with Kerry Spicer

Kerry Spicer holding a mug that says Dean Life

We sat down with Kerry Spicer, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students to talk about her role at Daemen and what she loves most about it.

Tell us what a Dean of Students is

A lot… Read More »

Daemen Announces Founding Dean of New College of Health, Human Sciences, and Business

After a national search, Daemen University has appointed Dr. Lisa Rafalson as founding dean of the new College of Health, Human Sciences, and Business. As Dean, Dr. Rafalson is charged with establishing strategic priorities for the College of Health, Human… Read More »

PT Faculty and Students to Present at National Conference

Daemen PT faculty and students have been selected to present their research at the American Physical Therapy Association’s (APTA) Annual Combined Sections Meeting which, according to Dr. Greg Ford, PT Department Chair and recently-named Founding Dean of the College… Read More »

Instructional Designers Headline Panel on ChatGPT AI Technology

Recently, Daemen Faculty have been actively engaged in how Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology may affect learning in the classroom. Angela Stockman and Kelly Castle, both Instructional Designers at Daemen University, participated in a panel discussion in February on ChatGPT, an… Read More »

A Conversation with Jay Wendland, Chair of History and Political Science

We sat down with Dr. Jay Wendland, associate professor of Political Science and the department chair of the History and Political Science Department to talk about some of his favorite classes to teach and the versatility of a History and… Read More »

Center for Diversity & Inclusion kicks off month-long celebration of Black History Month

The Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI) at Daemen University held a kick-off event on Friday, February 3, in the Wick Social Room, to begin the celebration of Black History Month, the nationwide annual observance that pays tribute to generations… Read More »

Daemen Announces Founding Dean of New College of Health Professions

After a national search, Daemen University has appointed Greg Ford as founding dean for the new College of Health Professions. As Dean, Ford is charged with establishing strategic priorities for the College of Health Professions and advancing the mission… Read More »

Daemen Animation Instructor Illustrates Book Cover

Daemen University animation professor book cover art

Daemen University Animation Program instructor Kenneth Doyle recently illustrated the book cover of “The Forest Soldier,” written by the late John Roman Nurt. The book tells the true story of Nurt’s father, Józef Niedźwiecki, who was a cavalry… Read More »

Career Services Event Aims to Increase Access to Professional Attire

The Daemen University Career Services office, in collaboration with retail company JCPenny, is offering the annual JCPenney Suit-Up event to increase access of professional apparel and services to Daemen students, alums, staff, and faculty. The event will take place from… Read More »

A Conversation with Heather Stassen

We sat down with Dr. Heather Stassen, the founding Dean of the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education (CASE) at Daemen University, to talk about her role and what it means to Daemen. Since her appointment in June, 2022, she… Read More »