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Mark Poloncarz
Sep 1, 2017
Mark Poloncarz

AMHERST, N.Y. – Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz presented the next steps to build on progress made in the county’s economic development efforts over the past five years as a guest speaker at the Daemen College Distinguished Leaders Lecture Series.

Daemen Bell
Sep 1, 2017
Daemen Bell

AMHERST, N.Y. – Daemen College’s inaugural Founders Celebration, a new annual tradition to commemorate the college’s rich history and origins, will kick off with a dedication and ringing ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 7 to officially unveil the institution’s Founders Bell.

Scott Dikkers
Aug 29, 2017
Scott Dikkers

AMHERST, N.Y. – Scott Dikkers, founder and longest-serving editor-in-chief of The Onion, will share the story behind starting one of the most popular online humor publications in the world at a lecture taking place at 5 p.m. Sept. 7 in Daemen College’s Wick Campus Center Social Room.

Founders Celebration
Aug 28, 2017
Founders Celebration

AMHERST, N.Y. – Daemen College’s inaugural Founders Celebration scheduled for Sept. 7 and 8 will launch a new annual tradition to commemorate the college’s rich history of academic excellence as it marks its 70th anniversary this year.

Convocation
Aug 25, 2017
Convocation

AMHERST, N.Y. – Daemen College will open the academic year and officially welcome nearly 470 new students and their families at the Convocation 2017 ceremony scheduled for 3 p.m. Sept.

23 Sep
Wednesday, September, 23 2026 |
(Kristen Mruk)

4:30 PM to 6:30 PM - Schenck Hall - Room 107: With severe weather events becoming more frequent and more extreme, it is more important than ever that New Yorkers are prepared for disasters. The NY Citizen Preparedness Training Program teaches residents to have the tools and resources to prepare for any type of disaster, respond accordingly and recover as quickly as possible to normal conditions. This training course will provide an introduction to responding to a natural or manmade disaster. Participants will be advised on how to properly prepare for any disaster, including developing a family emergency plan and stocking up on emergency supplies. Each family that attends will receive one preparedness kit.

28 Sep
Monday, September, 28 2026 |
(Admissions)

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM - Virtual Event: Join Daemen's Graduate Studies Info Session on Monday, September 28th or Thursday, November 12th from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Meet faculty virtually and learn about course offerings and flexible scheduling options. As a graduate student, your personal and professional growth never ends at Daemen University. Whether you are entering the field of public health, social work or business, our graduate programs offer one-on-one attention and a strong professional network. We also offer Graduate Scholarships, Assistantships and AmeriCorps Grant Matching. EXPLORE the following graduate programs at our Graduate Studies Virtual Info Session:Applied Behavior AnalysisBehavioral Science Ph.D.Business (MBA)EducationHealth PsychologyPublic Health (MPH)Social Work (MSW)Sport Coaching For more information or to register: Visit daemen.edu/virtualgradsessions Text (716) 271-0454 Call (716) 839-8225

24 Oct
Saturday, October, 24 2026 |
(Admissions)

9:30 AM to 1:00 PM - RIC Atrium: Prospective students, join us for Fall Open House! Meet faculty in all of our academic departments, take a tour of campus, and attend a special Campus Fair with faculty and representatives from student life and student services. Date: Saturday, October 24th Time: 9:30am – 1:00pm Visit Daemen.edu/OpenHouse for more information. Call the Office of Admissions at (716) 839-8225 or text (716) 271-0454.

28 Oct
Wednesday, October, 28 2026 |
(Admissions Office)

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM - John R. Yurtchuk Student Center - Social Room: THINKING ABOUT GRADUATE SCHOOL? Come to our Graduate Studies Open House on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Meet faculty and current graduate students Learn about our generous tuition scholarships Explore career services for graduate students As a graduate student, your personal and professional growth never ends at Daemen University. Whether you are entering the field of education, healthcare, social work or business, our graduate programs offer one-on-one attention, speed-to-degree and a strong professional network. Our Graduate Programs Lead to Great Careers! Applied Behavior Analysis Behavioral Science Ph.D. Education (virtual session only) Health Psychology MBA MBA in Accounting Nursing (MS and DNP options) Paralegal Certificate Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Public Health (MPH) Social Work (MSW) Sport Coaching For more information or to register: Visit Daemen.edu/GradOH Text (716) 271-0454 Call (716) 839-8225

12 Nov
Thursday, November, 12 2026 |
(Admissions)

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM - Virtual Event: Join Daemen's Graduate Studies Info Session on Monday, September 28th or Thursday, November 12th from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Meet faculty virtually and learn about course offerings and flexible scheduling options. As a graduate student, your personal and professional growth never ends at Daemen University. Whether you are entering the field of public health, social work or business, our graduate programs offer one-on-one attention and a strong professional network. We also offer Graduate Scholarships, Assistantships and AmeriCorps Grant Matching. EXPLORE the following graduate programs at our Graduate Studies Virtual Info Session:Applied Behavior AnalysisBehavioral Science Ph.D.Business (MBA)EducationHealth PsychologyPublic Health (MPH)Social Work (MSW)Sport Coaching For more information or to register: Visit daemen.edu/virtualgradsessions Text (716) 271-0454 Call (716) 839-8225

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