Tag Archives: Faculty and Staff

Daemen Animation Program Ranks Among Top 10 in New York

The Daemen University Animation Program has garnered statewide recognition, ranking among the top 10 animation schools in New York State by Animation Career Review—an online resource for those seeking careers in animation, graphic design, and other related fields. More… Read More »

All High Art Weekends to Showcase Local Student Talent

Daemen University’s annual All High Art Weekends, a celebration of artwork by local high school students, will feature two events in February. First, the All High Art Exhibition opens Feb. 11 and will include submissions from high school juniors… Read More »

Daemen Partners with Local Landscaping Company

Elber's grounds team at Daemen University

Last fall, Daemen University partnered with Elbers Landscape Service—a local landscaping company established in 1919—to service its Amherst, N.Y. campus. As of Oct. 1, 2022, six of the company’s crew members have worked on campus, initially concentrating on main… Read More »

Daemen Learning and Teaching Symposium to Focus on Inclusivity

Daemen University keynote speaker Tracie Addy

The Daemen University Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) will host the 17th annual Learning and Teaching Symposium for faculty and administrators on Thursday, Jan. 19, in the Wick Center Social Room. Sponsored by the university’s Office of … Read More »

Masters Receives Buffalo Business First Inclusion Diversity Equity Awareness Award

Daemen University Director of Academic Support and Engagement Lindsay Masters

Lindsay R. Masters, director of academic support and engagement at Daemen University, is one of 19 honorees of Buffalo Business First’s 2023 Inclusion Diversity Equity Awareness (IDEA) Awards, now in its fourth year. The awards honor those who are… Read More »

A Conversation with Heather Maclin

Heather Maclin, director of Student Activities at Daemen University, oversees many student organizations as well as Greek life on campus. She also plans large-sale events and activities that encourage students to become more involved on campus. We sat down with… Read More »

Daemen Behavioral Science Faculty Help Pass Legislation to Increase Accessibility of Services

Daemen University ABA Chair Vicki Knapp with New York State Governor Kathy Hochul

Faculty members of Daemen University’s Behavioral Science Department recently helped pass legislation to amend New York’s State Education Law, allowing licensed behavioral analysts to treat individuals outside of just those with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This change was made, in large… Read More »

ASD study by Daemen student and faculty published in European Journal

A research study conducted by Daemen psychology graduate Deven Nestorowich ’20 and Daemen faculty members on perceptions of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) was recently published in the European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education. Shannon… Read More »

Daemen Reigns as Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Top Fundraising College

Daemen University Polar Plunge participants on beach

For the second consecutive year, Daemen University earned the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Top Fundraising College title, raising a grand total of $6,821. Held on Dec. 3, the event saw teams plunge into Lake Erie’s cold water at Woodlawn… Read More »

A Conversation with Penny Messinger

Daemen University history and political science chair penny messinger

We sat down with Penny Messinger, chair of Daemen University’s History and Political Science Department and director of Women’s Studies, to talk about what graduates can do with a history and political science degree. Can you tell us about the … Read More »

Daemen Promotes Health Awareness as Semester Concludes

Daemen University's Andrea Jeski at CHIP Center

This cold and flu season, Daemen University officials are raising awareness about how the campus community can stay healthy and prevent the spread of illness. In a campus-wide message, Daemen Senior Vice President for Strategic Initiatives Greg Nayor reminded everyone… Read More »

VPA Faculty Artwork on Display at Tower Gallery

A tradition of more than 50 years, Daemen’s Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) Faculty Exhibit showcases the work of full- and part-time faculty who are active, professional artists in the Western New York community and beyond. The exhibit will be… Read More »

A Conversation with Robert Waterhouse and Dan Shanahan – Emergence Edition

Daemen University professors Waterhouse and Shanahan

The Voice recently sat down with Robert Waterhouse, chair of the Department of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) at Daemen; and Dan Shanahan, assistant professor and director of the Entrepreneurship Program to discuss the juried exhibit, EMERGENCE: A Celebration of… Read More »

Hicks Named Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Daemen

Daemen University VP of Instritutional Advancement Mario Hicks

Daemen University has announced the appointment of Dr. Mario Hicks, an accomplished fundraising professional with a decade of experience in fundraising, as vice president for institutional advancement. His appointment is effective December 14. In this role, Hicks will oversee… Read More »

A Conversation with Laura Azzarella

We sat down with Laura Azzarella, the associate vice president of Employee Engagement at Daemen University, to talk about what she does and how her department is beneficial to students, faculty, and staff. Why would someone visit your department? We… Read More »