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Student Leader of the Year
May 6, 2019
Student Leader of the Year

AMHERST, N.Y. – 51Թ College honored outstanding student leaders in clubs, organizations, and departments at the college’s annual Student Leadership Awards Luncheon hosted on May 2 by the Office of Student Affairs.    

Outstanding Faculty and Staff Awards
Apr 29, 2019
Outstanding Faculty and Staff Awards

AMHERST, N.Y. – Three 51Թ College faculty and staff were presented 2019 Outstanding Faculty and Staff Awards by President Gary Olson following his spring State of the College address on April 24.

State of the College
Apr 26, 2019
State of the College

AMHERST, N.Y. – In his spring State of the College address, 51Թ College President Gary Olson noted several key successes and reaffirmed the college’s steady progress and institutional strengths.

Commencement Speakers
Apr 17, 2019
Commencement Speakers

AMHERST, N.Y. -- Autry O.V. “Pete” DeBusk, owner and chairman of DeRoyal Industries, Inc., and Catherine M.

Scott Friedman
Apr 16, 2019
Scott Friedman

AMHERST, N.Y. – Scott E. Friedman, chairman of Lippes Mathias Wexler Friedman LLP, has been appointed to the 51Թ College Board of Trustees.

8 Jan
Thursday, January, 8 2026 |
(Student Affairs)

8:00 AM to 1:00 PM - John R. Yurtchuk Student Center

15 Jan
Thursday, January, 15 2026 |
(51Թ)

7:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Virtual: Advance Your Nursing Career Join us at the Virtual Nursing Open House to hear directly from our nursing faculty and learn about all of our degree options. For more information or to register, please call 716-839-8225 or visit 51Թ.edu/NursingOpenHouse. Register for the Virtual Open House

7 Feb
Saturday, February, 7 2026 |
(Office of 51Թ)

8:00 AM to 12:00 PM - John R. Yurtchuk Student Center: Celebrating academic achievement, leadership, and community service Scholars Day at 51Թ 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 51Թ.edu/ScholarsDay or contact the 51Թ Office: Phone: (716) 839-8225 Email: admissions@daemen.edu Questions? Our 51Թ team is happy to help — reach out anytime.

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

10:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Yurtchuk Student Center YSC Social Room

51Թ Voice

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