Undergraduate Students
Job in education prospect – instructional design
Daemen College instructional designer discusses her unique—and fulfilling—career in education Are you considering a job in education? The instructional design field is growing. It is a recognized field that is critical for both teachers and students. In fact, instructional designers will have a significant influence on education. Their role will be key. The field always changes and it will likely focus…
Athletic training scholarship benefits star student
Daemen College student Jessica Baun is the recipient of an athletic training scholarship from the National Research and Education Foundation Scholarship. In addition, she is the recent winner of the Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association Quiz Bowl. Baun is set to represent the National Athletic Trainers’ Association District 2 in the National Student Quiz Bowl in June. She said the prestigious…
Artists as Entrepreneurs series: grant writing
Ever dream of owning your own creative business? Or pursuing a career in arts and culture? If so, check out “Artists as Entrepreneurs”— the first virtual event of the Daemen College Speaker Series. The series, hosted by the Western New York Book Arts Center (WNYBAC), is led by faculty of Daemen’s new Leadership and Entrepreneurship in the Arts (LEA) Program…
Alum rose above challenges to help her students
Amy (Stewart) Terpening graduated from Daemen in 2008, earning a degree in childhood/special education with a focus on social studies. Currently working her “dream job,” Terpening teaches a self-contained classroom at Fairley Elementary School in the Hannibal Central School District near Syracuse, N.Y. But Terpening’s career journey was far from certain after facing an unexpected challenge. Shortly after graduating from Daemen, Terpening suffered…
Paralegal studies is a great option for those seeking a career in law
What is a paralegal? Because most of us really don’t know what the word “paralegal” means, there could be a tendency to gloss over this as a career choice. Don’t make this mistake! A paralegal is defined by the American Bar Association – the leading national voice for the legal profession – as follows: A paralegal is a person, qualified…
State and Local Government Importance Highlighted at League of Women Voters Event
By Dr. Lisa K. Parshall, professor of political science at Daemen College and public policy fellow at the Rockefeller Institute of Government. A recent panel sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Buffalo Niagara (LWVBN) highlighted the importance of state and local government and the fiscal challenges they face. As a member of the LWVBN’s local government committee, I…
Autism in China subject of professor’s lecture
For 30 years, Dr. Helen McCabe has collaborated with professionals, families and organizations to develop and expand opportunities for children with autism in China. She has also provided training and support to thousands of families and teachers in China through a non-profit organization that she co-founded, The Five Project on International Autism and Disability Support. As an associate professor of…
Daemen is set up for your success
Soon enough, you are going to be walking the campus as a new Daemen student with lots of excitement and opportunities. As you eagerly prepare to begin your next phase in life and education, we want you to know that you are supported! As you are in the transitioning phases, Daemen has both academic and social resources to make for…
Learn how nursing certifications can benefit your career
Why should nurses become certified? Obtaining certification in the nursing field has many benefits. Whether you are looking to be more recognized in the workplace for job opportunities, open doors to promotions or clearly show proven competence in your specialty area, becoming certified can help you secure and move up in your career. The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses states…
Student wins Prestigious Gilman Scholarship to Study Abroad in Costa Rica
Education student Derrick Lemon has won a prestigious scholarship from the U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program, which will help him pursue his dream of studying abroad in Costa Rica. The scholarship was created to help students study or intern abroad and, in turn, provide them with skills critical to supporting U.S. national security and economic…