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Scholarship & Excellence 2024

  • Lisa K. Parshall Promoted to Rank of Distinguished Professor
  • Faculty Trustee Transition
  • University Dedicates Scott Bieler College of Health Professions
  • Daemen Animation Program Shapes Tomorrow's Creators
  • Daemen Celebrates NASA Award
  • Career Accomplishments
  • New Faculty
  • Honors & Awards of Recognition
  • Grant & Contract Awards
  • Recent Books by Faculty
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  • Faculty Publications & Presentations (M-Z)
  • Student-Faculty Research & Scholarship
  • Student Awards & Recognitions
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  • Professional Service to the Field
  • Daemen University 18th Annual Learning & Teaching Symposium
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Gerald J. Erion, PhD

Gerald J. Erion, PhD

Instructor of Philosophy and Ethics

B.S., State University of New York College at Geneseo; Ph.D., University at Buffalo

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Erion's current research interests include ethics and applied ethics, philosophy of the city, and teaching and learning in philosophy; he also teaches courses in logic and critical thinking.

Hannah Gawlak, PA-C

Hannah Gawlak, PA-C

Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies

B.S./M.S. Physician Assistant Studies, Daemen University

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Gawlak is a practicing Physician Assistant with experience in critical care and hospitalist medicine. Her special interests include pulmonology, ventilator mechanics, invasive procedures, acid/base disturbances, and palliative care.

Noah Herman

Noah Herman

Visiting Assistant Professor of Graphic Design

B.F.A., Daemen University; M.P.S., Maryland Institute College of Art

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Herman is a practicing Graphic and UX Designer who has worked on projects for startups and Fortune 100 companies in the advertising and software industries. His research areas include graphic design's impact on business and culture and the psychology that drives our interaction with everyday products.

Elizabeth Leiser, DNP, ANP-BC, WCC

Elizabeth Leiser, DNP, ANP-BC, WCC

Assistant Professor of Nursing & Advance Practice Program Director

A.D.N., Northern Virginia Community College; B.S.N., University of Virginia, M.S.N., D.N.P., University at Buffalo

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Leiser’s experience includes CCU, ER, PACU, and Critical Care float. She is board certified in adult health through the ANCC and wound care certified through NAWCO. Her NP experience includes hospitalist, subacute rehab, wound care, and long-term care.

Chaya Surie Malek, LCSW

Chaya Surie Malek, LCSW

Clinical Assistant Professor of Social Work

B.A., Maimonides College; MSW, Yeshiva University Wurzweiler School of Social Work

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Malek has worked in the child welfare arena for over ten years and is a practicing therapist specializing in anxiety, grief, and relationship issues.

Elizabeth Sendlak, MPAS, PA-C

Elizabeth Sendlak, MPAS, PA-C

Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies

B.S. University at Buffalo; M.S. Daemen University

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Sendlak is a practicing Physician Assistant with experience in internal medicine, family medicine, allergy and immunology, and endocrinology, currently holding a clinical position in primary care.

Scholarship & Excellence 2024

  • Lisa K. Parshall Promoted to Rank of Distinguished Professor
  • Faculty Trustee Transition
  • University Dedicates Scott Bieler College of Health Professions
  • Daemen Animation Program Shapes Tomorrow's Creators
  • Daemen Celebrates NASA Award
  • Career Accomplishments
  • New Faculty
  • Honors & Awards of Recognition
  • Grant & Contract Awards
  • Recent Books by Faculty
  • Faculty Publications & Presentations (A-L)
  • Faculty Publications & Presentations (M-Z)
  • Student-Faculty Research & Scholarship
  • Student Awards & Recognitions
  • Awards & Recognitions for Recent Graduates
  • Professional Service to the Field
  • Daemen University 18th Annual Learning & Teaching Symposium
  • Daemen University 4th Annual Diversity & Equity Summit
  • Recent Works by Visual & Performing Arts Faculty
2021-2022 Brochure
2020-2021 Brochure
2019-2020 Brochure
2018-2019 Brochure
2017-2018 Brochure
2016-2017 Brochure
2015-2016 Brochure
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