Your Student Government in Action

By: Evan Coyle Student association meetings take place every Tuesday at 1130am in the Wick Center 113, 114, 115. The meetings are run by student representatives and facilitated by Coordinator of student organizations, Julia Grygier. Julia’s job is essentially to work between students and administrators as it relates to organization’s proposals. Julia is also involved in efforts like “Greek life, and other big events on … Continue reading Your Student Government in Action

Founder of The Onion expands on his journey

Scott Dikkers is the creator and former editor-in-chief of The Onion. The Onion is a successful online publication which deals in political satire and other humorous news stories. The Onion has found its home on the web including an array of social media sites. The funnyman began the event by describing his evolution into the publishing business.  He documented his journey from the time he was a … Continue reading Founder of The Onion expands on his journey

Model UN simulation: Daemen students take on global issues

On Wednesday April 12, spectators gathered to watch a Model UN simulation in the Wick Social Room. Students participating in the event represented various countries and political philosophies while debating global and domestic issues pertaining to the Arctic region. The simulation touched on many different subjects including land distribution, environmental impact, militarization, natural resources, economic development and indigenous populations. Representatives for each country were given … Continue reading Model UN simulation: Daemen students take on global issues

Panel discussion on political concerns of refugees and immigrants

On Tuesday April 4, Daemen students and members of the public gathered in the Wick Social Room to take in a comprehensive panel discussion, where several speakers outlined their work with refugee and immigrant communities.   Founder and chief medical officer of Jericho Road Community Health Center Dr. Myron Glick, began the discussion by expressing a belief in “two over-arching principles” relevant to all individuals … Continue reading Panel discussion on political concerns of refugees and immigrants

Women’s leadership in the political realm

An event aimed to complement Daemen College’s celebration of women’s history month did that and more.  Dr. Farida Jalazai, a 2004 University of Buffalo graduate and current associate professor of political science and Hannah Atkins, Endowed Chair at Oklahoma State University, led a presentation about women’s leadership in politics.   The professor highlighted the struggles that women have had in “breaking the glass ceiling” to … Continue reading Women’s leadership in the political realm

Paralegal night discussion showcases Daemen alumni achievments

A group of recent Daemen College paralegal studies program student alumni took to their seats on Wednesday, Feb. 22, before a gathering of current and perspective paralegal studies students in Rosary Hall. Before moderating an hour long discussion with student alumni, Assistant Professor and Director of the paralegal studies program Margaret Phillips acknowledged the recent accreditation of the paralegal program at Daemen by the American … Continue reading Paralegal night discussion showcases Daemen alumni achievments