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AMHERST, N.Y. – With Western New York beginning the reopening process, Daemen College President Gary Olson has announced that preparations to reopen its Amherst campus are moving ahead with great caution to ensure the health and safety of the college community and in compliance with all state and federal guidelines and regulations.
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AMHERST, N.Y. – Several Daemen College alumni have been recognized as 2020 Nurse of Distinction nominees by The Buffalo News and the Professional Nurses Association of Western New York (PNAWNY), an honor that is especially significant this year as nurses have been vital in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
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AMHERST, N.Y. -- To ensure the health and safety of the campus community, Daemen College’s undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies scheduled for Aug. 15 have been moved to a virtual format.
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AMHERST, N.Y. – To continue an annual commencement week tradition, this year’s graduate reception for the Daemen College Class of 2020 doctorate of physical therapy graduates was moved to an online celebration held via Zoom.
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AMHERST, N.Y. -- The talents and perseverance of Daemen College’s graduating Visual and Performing Arts students will be recognized with an online Senior Exhibit that will be officially launched via Zoom at 4:30 p.m. May 13.
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM - Virtual: Join us for one of our MSW Virtual Info Sessions hosted online by Daemen faculty to learn more about the MSW program. Connect directly with faculty and admissions staff who can help answer your questions.
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8:00 PM to 9:00 PM - Yurtchuk Student Center YSC Social Room
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11:30 AM to 12:00 PM - Founders Bell: Join us for this annual event, which includes welcomes and reflections from Daemen dignitaries. The event culminates with the ringing of the Founders Bell by Daemen community members including the President, faculty, student, alumni, and 47 bell ringers who represent our founding in 1947.
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