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AMHERST, N.Y. – Daemen College will honor six accomplished graduates at its 2018 Distinguished Alumni Awards dinner scheduled for Oct. 26 in the college’s Wick Campus Center Social Room.
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AMHERST, N.Y. – Rachel Leidenfrost has been appointed to the newly created position of associate vice president of marketing and communications at Daemen College. Her appointment is effective Aug. 13.
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AMHERST, N.Y. – Daemen College has launched several new major initiatives designed to strengthen its enrollment management operations and services, including the appointment of two leadership positions that are at the forefront of student recruitment and admissions.
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AMHERST, N.Y. – Dr. James Ricci, assistant professor of mathematics at Daemen College, has been awarded the prestigious 2018-19 Congressional Fellowship from the American Mathematical Society, making him the first Daemen faculty member to earn this national honor.
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AMHERST, N.Y. – For the 11th consecutive year, Daemen College has been selected as a national College of Distinction in honor of the institution’s excellence in undergraduate higher education.
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6:00 PM to 7:00 PM - Virtual: Join us for one of our Virtual Info Sessions. Hosted by Daemen faculty, you will learn more abour our Leadership and Innovation M.S., and speak directly to faculty and admissions staff who can help answer your questions.
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All day event: NYSAHA will be on campus in different buildings for their player development camp.
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM - John R. Yurtchuk Student Center, North Lawn: Join our Daemen Block Party Bash! There will be food, fun, and friends; experience an evening of carnival games and activities with other incoming students. Enjoy carnival food classics like snow cones and popcorn. Attendees receive a FREE Campus Crafted Summer Swag Starter Pack. Register today!
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Rosary Hall: Now is the time to advance your Nursing education and credentials for career mobility. Meet Nursing faculty and learn more about all of our degree options. For more information or to register please call (716) 839-8225, text (716) 271-0454, or visit daemen.edu/nursingopenhouse.
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All day event: NYSAHA will be on campus in different buildings for their player development camp.
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