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President Olson wary of Excelsior tuition plan, calls for students to take action

At the beginning of the year, Gov. Cuomo proposed his Excelsior Scholarship plan, which would allow SUNY and CUNY schools to be tuition-free for students for families who make under $125,000 per year. On Feb. 27, President Gary Olson urged students to fight back against these proposed changes in order to protect their education, Daemen College and other private institutions. “I am writing to ask … Continue reading President Olson wary of Excelsior tuition plan, calls for students to take action

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Poetry reading and open mic night displays student work, launches Iconoclast

Hosted by Professor Daly, Daemen students and local poets read their work aloud in the RIC Atrium this past Friday. The event launched the newly created Iconoclast literary magazine, which was formed this past semester. The launch event was in celebration of the resurgence of content to the magazine which had previously struggled. Student contributors were also commemorated for their contributions to and for the … Continue reading Poetry reading and open mic night displays student work, launches Iconoclast

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Annual Christmas tree lighting kicks off holiday season

A performance by Daemen’s Music Club and tree lighting lead by Vice President of Student Affairs Greg Nayor put the holiday season in full motion on Nov. 29. Though there was not any real snow outside, Wick Center has been decorated with snow flakes and wreaths in preparation for the winter months and holiday celebrations. Students and faculty alike joined together to watch Nayor connect … Continue reading Annual Christmas tree lighting kicks off holiday season

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Donation to Daemen both beneficial and controversial to the College

On Nov. 1, Daemen’s Center for Sustainable Communities and Civic Engagement received a $1 million endowed gift from the Paul A. Saffrin Foundation. Paul Saffrin, who is the CEO of the Tonawanda Coke Corporation, will now have the Center renamed after him. Because the donation is an endowment, the Center will receive the amount of money that is made each year from interest. President Gary … Continue reading Donation to Daemen both beneficial and controversial to the College

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Buffalo Bills players hold Q&A and meet-and-greet session with Daemen students

On October 4, the Lumsden Gym hosted Buffalo Bills players Lorenzo Alexander and Corbin Bryant. The panel was made possible through a partnership with Cru and Athletes in Action. Daemen student and volleyball player Katie McKrell interviewed Alexander and Bryant with questions submitted by other Cru members and individuals from the audience. Alexander and Bryant focused on how their Christian faith plays a role in … Continue reading Buffalo Bills players hold Q&A and meet-and-greet session with Daemen students

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New parking lot scheduled for completion by end of the month

Finding parking spaces on campus had posed an issue for both students and faculty alike. However, a new parking lot on campus may ease and alleviate some of the tension surrounding the situation. Since late summer, construction has been underway on a new lot near the Business Building and the Getzville road entrance. According to Vice President of Student Affairs, Greg Nayor, “great thought was … Continue reading New parking lot scheduled for completion by end of the month

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Daemen graduate student develops new collaborative writing product

Liberal arts programs often receive scrutiny and have developed a negative reputation, as it is believed that such an education leaves the graduate without a job and without direction. Daemen College’s own graduate, Thomas Wilkie, is breaking those standards. Wilkie graduated Daemen College in 2014 with a bachelor’s degree in English and Spanish, along with minors in Hispanic studies, entrepreneurship, international business, and composition. Now, … Continue reading Daemen graduate student develops new collaborative writing product

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Daemen’s upcoming Den Project said to be “transformational” for student body

Wick’s Cyber Cafe has gone through various changes throughout the years. From being an actual computer cafe to a small dining lounge, the Cafe has always been accommodating to the Daemen community. And now, new changes are on the horizon. Beginning in May of 2016, Cyber Cafe will be closed down in order for construction to begin on the new Den. These renovations are projected … Continue reading Daemen’s upcoming Den Project said to be “transformational” for student body

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Housing Deposits Increase

Daemen residents can expect new housing deposit policies starting this year. These changes are represented in the new $200 deposit that is due on Friday, March 4. This is a $100 increase from recent years.  The Director of Housing and Residence Life Danielle Weaver offered a response to the new implements. “The change was made to have a more accurate reflection going into housing selection … Continue reading Housing Deposits Increase

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