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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

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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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Daemen talks politics: How students and faculty analyze Trump’s seven-nation ban

On Jan. 27,  President Donald Trump signed an executive order entitled “PROTECTING THE NATION FROM FOREIGN TERRORIST ENTRY INTO THE UNITED STATES.” Reaction to the order has varied.  Throughout the country, people have been speaking out against and in support of the order. Individuals in government have been some of the first people to respond to the presidential action. Speaker of the House Paul Ryan … Continue reading Daemen talks politics: How students and faculty analyze Trump’s seven-nation ban

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Project based learning: Idealistic or realistic?

A common goal for educators across the US is for students to produce thoughtful, high quality work. Thanks to problem, or project, based learning (PBL), gone are the days where critique and revision are a private deal between student and teacher. English and Kitsantas’ 2013 article, “Supporting Student Self-Regulated Learning in Problem- and Project-Based Learning,” acts as a guide for teachers who are interested in … Continue reading Project based learning: Idealistic or realistic?

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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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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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Welcome Back, Students and Faculty

The Insight would like to welcome new and returning students, faculty, and staff. This semester, Daemen College opens the Daemen Den in the Wick Center, where there will be traditional grill staples, a rotating made-to-order side (Asian, Mexican, or Italian cuisine), and plenty of seating for large groups to individuals. The grand opening of The Den will be Friday, September 9 at 4:30 p.m. Also, Daemen … Continue reading Welcome Back, Students and Faculty

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Education grad students gain real world classroom experience

The Thomas Reynolds Center for Special Education & After-School Programs. Often referred to as the TRC or the Center, it offers a unique opportunity for students at the graduate level of education that no other college offers. For the 2015 – 2016 school year, Samantha Schaefer and Molly Howe are two of the graduate assistants working at the Center’s after-school program. The Center started in … Continue reading Education grad students gain real world classroom experience

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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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