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#1 – Front Sign

#2 – Library

#3 – Center for Visual and Performing Arts

#4 – Rosary Hall

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Today we are featuring Sarah Lang!

1) What is your name/major/home town/year?
My name is Sarah Lang, and I’m a Physical Therapy major with a Spanish minor. I’m a junior from Ontario, NY!

I picked Daemen because of it’s prestigious Physical Therapy program. I heard so much about it, and when I visited campus, I learned that all of the professors also practice in their field, do research, and work hard to integrate real life experience in the classroom. When I went to to Fall Open House, everyone was so friendly and welcoming. I loved the atmosphere on campus!

I like to explore all of the different types of entertainment that Buffalo has to offer. I love Shea’s theater for plays and musical performances, Buffalo’s sports teams, the downtown ice skating rink, and all the different types of restaurants around the area.

I love being involved in the Health & Wellness Club! I became the president my sophomore year, and the leadership opportunity has taught me a lot. We put on many events around campus, like Zumba and yoga classes, trips to the Niagara Rock Climbing Center, participating in the annual Breast Cancer Walk, and running the Ultimate Wellness Challenge every spring semester. I have met a lot of really great people while being involved with this club.

Thanks Sarah!

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The Daemen College Academic Festival 2013, our thirteenth year, brings us together on campus to celebrate the academic and creative achievements of Daemen students. The Academic Festival centers on student presentations to the campus and community, providing a showcase for academic achievement and excellence through student and faculty presentations, exhibitions and performances. These presentations may reflect work done in a single discipline or be interdisciplinary in nature, and include posters, papers, panel discussions, exhibits, and videos, artistic, musical or theatrical performances. The Festival Program contains the schedule and the abstracts for all presentations. We are deeply appreciative of the level of student involvement in this Academic Festival 2013.

We are also appreciative of faculty support for this endeavor. Faculty sponsors have worked with students through teaching, research projects, study abroad experiences and encouragement in their proposals. We hope you will experience the exciting and insightful ideas generated through their scholarship.

The members of the planning committee have worked very hard over the past year to make this 2013 Academic Festival a success.

Re-posted from: http://www.daemen.edu/academics/festival

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The most well known art gallery (and one of the country’s oldest, established in 1862) in Buffalo is the Albright Knox nestled right next to Delaware Park.  Their collection includes some of the world’s top international surveys of 20th century painting and sculpture.  On any given day, you might find a group of high school students exploring the different exhibits, an Art and Yoga class for adults, or a summer concert series taking place outside.

Hallwalls Contemporary Art Center is located in downtown Buffalo, and not only holds exhibition space for artists, but also hosts literary speakers and live performances (both musical and theatrical).  Their gallery is housed in a really unique space (seen below), which was formerly the Asbury Delaware Methodist Church.  The mission of Hallwalls is to make art accessible to the public through exhibition and performance.

The Roycroft Campus in East Aurora honors the fine craftsmanship of the 19th century, including a print shop, furniture shop and a copper shop.  The artisans of the Roycroft Campus not only construct and sell their own original pieces, but they also teach classes to the public.  Students looking to study sculpture or print making at Daemen, would truly relish at the chance to work directly with one of the Roycroft artists directly.

Click here for more information on Daemen’s Art programs!

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This week’s student profile features PA student Andrea Allgeier!

1) What is your name/major/home-town/year?

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Team building during tour guide training

Like many of you know, studying in the US can be very costly. You might want to work while you are going to school, however this is not as simple as just walking into a restaurant and being a waiter when you are on a student visa. International students that come to the US are not allowed to work anywhere outside of school. This means that we cannot get a job at a restaurant, any company near the school, or even a McDonalds. We are allowed to work 20-hours a week for an office at the college or university we attend. Depending on the size of the school you choose to attend, there will be a variety of on-campus jobs that you can still hold as an international student in the US. For example, I found work in the Admissions Office at Daemen College as a tour guide. I give tours to prospective students, show them around the school, and explain what Daemen College has to offer to all students.

I also work as a tutor, helping students with classes they are struggling with that I already took. Even though I have two jobs, it can be challenging to find a job at school. Especially at smaller colleges, the job pool is not quite as big as it would be at a large university.  From my experience when searching for an on-campus job I found a few helpful tools. First, I had to keep asking different offices, then I kept an eye on the Daemen website for  job openings, and I continued until I found a position. It took me one semester to finally find and get the job as a tour guide.  I got an email saying that the admissions office was looking for new tour guides, and the email came with an application. So I filled out the application, and a week later they asked me to come in for an interview, and four days later I had the job.

It can be expensive to study abroad, and even though it can prove challenging to find a job, know that it is not impossible and that there are always ways to find a job and make a little extra money. If you are at a school in the US now and you are having trouble finding a job, go and talk to the people at your international student office. They have experience with these kind of things, and they will be able to help you out or at least point you in the right direction.

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1) What is your name/major/home-town/year?

My name is Maria Guzman and I am an English Communications/Public Relations major with a minor in Spanish. I am from Bronx, NY and I am a sophomore.

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One of the reasons we were so excited to write an Admissions blog is because it gives us the chance to highlight how great Buffalo is!  Although Daemen is nestled just outside of the city in Amherst, students still have access to the city’s cultural treasures.

Prospective students and their families visiting from across New York state, out-of-state, and even out of the country frequently ask us what the area has to offer (“Where can I get the best wings?”).  Buffalo’s historical architecture, art galleries, local cuisine, and cultural/musical events, are just a few reasons why we’re proud to share the city with you!

Daemen’s new International Center for Excellence in Animation (ICEA) is located down the street from our main campus, right in Buffalo.  Our Animation studios are housed in the Tri-Main Center, and allow our students to work directly with a full-fledged Animation company called IBC Digital.

We plan to feature more Buffalo stories on this blog, so that when making your college decision, you not only learn about our campus, but the surrounding areas as well!  Let us know what Buffalo stories you’d like to see here!

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The Global Programs Office (GPO) at Daemen held an orientation for new international students. During orientation, GPO introduced the campus environment and offered a campus tour.  GPO also helped with opening a bank account and making sure my cell phone worked. The Global Office give me everything I needed while living  in the U.S. The office also offers several activities during each semester; this past year they host a Halloween party, we visit Niagara Fall, and even went snow tubing. It is amazing here at Daemen.

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It’s coming! Transfer students favorite day of the year is fast approaching and we are excited to welcome our Presidential Scholars on campus to interview as a transfer scholar.

Below are some Frequently Asked Questions about the day and what to expect!

How do I get nominated for Transfer Scholars Day?

Nominations come via mail and email from the office of admissions. Nomination is based on academic achievement and determined upon receiving a completed application and all academic transcripts.

What do I turn in to complete the Transfer Scholar’s Day application?

Students should submit: an application (this is mailed to all students or on your Daemen Connection), two letters of recommendation, and an essay.

What should I write in my essay?

The essay should reflect your personality, your interests, your goals, and academic aspirations.  The essay is a chance for you to showcase who are you and why Daemen is right for you.

When is the deadline to complete my Transfer Scholar’s Day application?

Materials are due March 1; please call our office if you need more time or have questions.

When will I find out my interview time?

Interview times will be assigned and you will receive it during registration the morning of March 16^th.

How long are the interviews and what should I expect?

Interviews range in time depending upon the interviewer(s) and conversations. An interview will last no longer than 30 minutes and will consist of questions pertaining to yourself, your goals, your academics, and your interests.

What else can I do at Transfer Scholars Day?

Throughout the day there are scheduled tours, presentations, and of course BREAKFAST!

Can I request a specific interview time?

We try to be accommodating as possible and understand that students have jobs, families, and other obligations. We will try to do the best we can to accommodate your needs. Please call Joe Pagano or myself if you need special arrangements (716-839-8225).

When will the winners be announced?

The scholarship committee will makes decisions within 4 to 6 weeks.

The schedule for the day can be found on our website!

Please call us if you have questions and I can’t wait to see everyone there!

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