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Craig Harris
May 26, 2016
Craig Harris

AMHERST, N.Y. – 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College has announced the appointment of Craig Harris, an accomplished fundraising professional with more than 18 years of experience in education, as vice president for institutional advancement. His appointment is effective July 5.

President's Award
May 23, 2016
President's Award

AMHERST, N.Y. – 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College recognized the outstanding achievements of graduating students in the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College Class of 2016 at the college’s Annual Excellence Awards Ceremony held May 20 as part of commencement weekend activities.

Jessica Vongxay
May 20, 2016
Jessica Vongxay

AMHERST, N.Y. – 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College student Jessica Vongxay, a physical therapy major, has been selected to receive the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study abroad this summer in China.

Gavel Ceremony
May 20, 2016
Gavel Ceremony

AMHERST, N.Y. -- The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College Student Association officially transferred responsibilities from the outgoing to the newly elected president at the organization’s second annual gavel ceremony, a new tradition started at the college last year.

John Catsimatidis
May 17, 2016
John Catsimatidis

AMHERST, N.Y. -- John Catsimatidis shared his life journey from emigrating to the United States from the Greek island of Nisyros to becoming a self-made billionaire business owner as featured speaker at the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College Distinguished Leaders Lecture Series held on May 9.

4 Feb
Wednesday, February, 4 2026 |
(Student Activities)

4:00 PM to 6:00 PM - Yurtchuk Student Center Alumni Lounge

7 Feb
Saturday, February, 7 2026 |
(Office of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø)

8:00 AM to 12:00 PM - John R. Yurtchuk Student Center: Celebrating academic achievement, leadership, and community service Scholars Day at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø recognizes academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to community service. Prospective students have the opportunity to compete for eight Trustee Scholarships — the university's most prestigious academic awards. For more information, visit 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.edu/ScholarsDay or contact the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Office: Phone: (716) 839-8225 Email: admissions@daemen.edu Questions? Our 51³Ô¹ÏÍø team is happy to help — reach out anytime.

24 Feb
Tuesday, February, 24 2026 |
(Rebecca Aupperle)

10:00 AM to 4:00 PM - Yurtchuk Student Center YSC Social Room

23 Apr
Thursday, April, 23 2026 |
(Joelle Carroll)

3:00 PM to 5:30 PM - Yurtchuk Student Center YSC Social Room

24 Apr
Friday, April, 24 2026 |
(Joelle Carroll)

3:00 PM to 5:30 PM - Yurtchuk Student Center YSC Social Room

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