Daemen College: A world of contradictions
For years, Daemen has proudly advertised itself as an “ecofriendly school.” As an environmental advocate, I am proud to attend a school where students use reusable containers instead of Styrofoam ones. I am proud to attend a school where recycling bins are around essentially every corner. Daemen even has an environmental club which does fantastic things such as construct an eco-trail and apply signage near … Continue reading Daemen College: A world of contradictions
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
SVA Brings Awareness of Service Dogs on Campus
On April 12 in Alumni Lounge, Daemen College Student Veteran Association hosted Christopher Kreiger of WNY Heroes Inc. to bring awareness of what a service dogs is and what to do if you see one on campus. The event started with members of the Anime Club, Jordan Quinones (President), Louis Kerrigan (Vice President) and Catherine Bachraty (Secretary), presenting a donation of $400 to WNY Heroes. … Continue reading SVA Brings Awareness of Service Dogs on Campus
Academic Festival 2016
Each spring semester, Daemenites await the most highly anticipated event of the academic year, Academic Festival. Academic Festival is an annual campus-wide event that is held in mid-April, just a few weeks shy of the summer break. This event gives Daemenites the opportunity to display a variety of thoroughly research-based topics. On Wednesday, April 20, neither one hall nor building was left deserted. Even the … Continue reading Academic Festival 2016
5th Annual Laps for Limbs Event In Honor of World War II Vet
On April 17 at Iroquois High School, the 5th annual Laps for Limbs event was hosted by D’Youville College SVA (Students Veterans Association) and supported by Daemen College SVA, Niagara University SVA, Team RWB (Red, White, Blue Organization) and the Lancaster Leadership Academy. The event was in honor of Captain Sydney L. Cole, an Army pilot during World War II. The 1069 laps that … Continue reading 5th Annual Laps for Limbs Event In Honor of World War II Vet
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
Daemen College Academic Festival: A Celebration of Academic Achievement that is Getting Bigger Every Year
Daemen College is celebrating its 16 year of the annual Academic Festival. The Festival centers on student presentations to campus and community, providing a showcase for academic excellence and achievement through student and faculty presentations and exhibitions. These presentations may reflect work done in a single discipline or interdisciplinary in nature, and include posters, papers, panel discussions, exhibits, videos, musical or theatrical performances or students’ … Continue reading Daemen College Academic Festival: A Celebration of Academic Achievement that is Getting Bigger Every Year
Wildcat Student-Athlete: Tennis Player Gregory Lowe
When it comes to leading the Wildcats Tennis Team, Gregory Lowe has scored third in singles and second in doubles. He is a starter six (the six players with the highest score) and the captain of the tennis team. Lowe played tennis for East Aurora Blue Devils in East Aurora during his high school years. He chose Daemen College for the small classes and location … Continue reading Wildcat Student-Athlete: Tennis Player Gregory Lowe
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
