Students object to Dean’s List benefit cuts, create petition
On May 1, Daemen College announced that the College earned National Best Value School Designation. Three days later, the College announced there will no longer be a tuition benefit associated with Dean’s List status. Students took action out against the retractions. Political science major Brianna Zichettella organized a petition and statement for students. “The announcement was given after those who qualified had already registered for … Continue reading Students object to Dean’s List benefit cuts, create petition
Women celebrated in April for Women’s History Month
Women’s in Sports kick off event On April 4, Daemen College entered its week of “Women in Sports”. For the past six years, Daemen has celebrated “Women in Sports” week by acknowledging all women who are or have been a part of a sport. The event kicked off with former Boston College basketball player Kathy Sweet. The former basketball player expressed her interest … Continue reading Women celebrated in April for Women’s History Month
Students respond to Excelsior Scholarship program and its effects on Daemen
In a survey sent to and responded by current students, Insight analyzed data in order to find out how students perceived the new Excelsior Scholarship program, its possible effect on their academic future and Daemen’s well being. Combined, nearly 100 undergraduate and graduate students participated, with a plethora of anonymous responses also collected. Around 57 percent of respondents were supportive of the Excelsior Scholarship plan. … Continue reading Students respond to Excelsior Scholarship program and its effects on Daemen
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
Summertime is (Almost) here!
When the trees are beginning to bud their leaves, people are mowing their lawns and it’s starting to rain rather than snow, you know what that means? Summer is getting closer in Buffalo! It’s been an up and down winter this year, but we made it through another snowstorm! As the weather turns warmer, everyone becomes eager with what to do during their free … Continue reading Summertime is (Almost) here!
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
Annual creative writing award bestowed to junior student
Junior health promotions major Kirstie Hanson enrolled in Professor Luke Daly’s creative writing course in order to meet her requirements for her program. She didn’t expect that it would lead to an appreciation for and interest in poetry. And she never imagined that she would be awarded the annual Peter A. Siedlecki Creative Writing Award. That’s exactly what happened for Hanson this semester. Her poem … Continue reading Annual creative writing award bestowed to junior student
Internships 101: tips for success
If there is one thing in college that I cannot stress enough, it is that internships are one of the most important parts of college. Nothing breaks my heart more than when I ask someone between sophomore and junior year on how the internship application process is going, and they tell me they haven’t started looking-internships are essential in college. Now, I know what … Continue reading Internships 101: tips for success
Music Club’s annual Coffee House performance showcases Daemen talent
On April 8, Daemen College’s Music Club hosted their annual Coffee House performance in the Musicalfare Premier Cabaret. There were students and teachers performing and showing their talents through singing, playing instruments and even spoken word poetry. The performers were formally dressed, and the night had a lot of a Broadway theme throughout the performances. There were also song covers, acapella mashups and original songs … Continue reading Music Club’s annual Coffee House performance showcases Daemen talent
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