Welcome to the Alumni Events page
This is a page consisting of both alumni office and Daemen campus events that alumni are welcome to attend! We encourage our alumni to be lifelong learners and use Daemen as a learning resource forever. You are always welcome back home!
Distinguished Alumni Awards
September 24
Daemen University, John R. Yurtchuk Student Center | Social Room | 6:00pm
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Distinguished Alumni Awards, recognizing Daemen University's outstanding alumni for their achievements and impact. Join us as we honor our six accomplished graduates. The evening includes the presentation of the special 80th-anniversary Daemen Diamond Alumni Award to Catherine LePage-Campbell '84. Trina Burruss '06 will receive the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award. Additional honorees include Geoffrey Gatza '02, Phyllis Murawski '03, '10, Philip "PJ" Tudisco '05, '11, and Ricardo Márquez '20.
Annual Scholarship Gala
September 25
Jazzboline Ballroom 5010 Main Street, Amherst, NY 14226 | 6:00pm
Celebrate Daemen's Annual Scholarship Gala, a signature event supporting student scholarships and educational opportunities. Join alumni, donors, and friends as we come together to invest in the future of Daemen students. Every gift helps make a life-changing education more accessible.
Community Impact Series
October 7
Daemen University, Schenck Hall, Room 107 | 6:00pm
You are cordially invited to the inaugural Community Impact Series, featuring keynote speaker the Hon. Lynn Marinelli ’85, Daemen University Trustee.
Leading Through Public Service | Life Lessons on Creating a Community Impact
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
- 6:00 pm — Reception (with light fare & refreshments)
- 6:30 pm — Keynote Address
- 7:00 pm — Q & A Session
Please RSVP by September 30, 2026.
Sponsored by the Paul A. Saffrin Center for Community Engagement and Dr. Michael S. Brogan, DPT, PhD, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, Office of Academic Affairs.
Bills & Brews Watch Party
November 15
Cheektowaga Country Club 4917 Genesee St, Cheektowaga, NY 14225
Join the Daemen Alumni Association for an unforgettable Sunday as the Buffalo Bills take on the New York Jets ! Reconnect with friends, enjoy great food and drinks, and share in the excitement of game day together.
Virtual Events
These timeless narratives are available anytime, allowing you to connect with the Daemen community wherever you are.
Daemen Forum | A Panel Series
In our PRSA award-winning virtual panel series, topics range from healthcare, diversity, innovation, leadership and our ever changing society. Sponsored by graduate programs at Daemen University, you can experience our virtual panel series anytime by exploring previous panel videos.