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AMHERST, N.Y. – 51¸£ÀûÉç College will celebrate the grand opening of its newly named Paul A. Saffrin Center for Sustainability and Civic Engagement at a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for 3 p.m. Sept. 7 in Duns Scotus Room 226.
AMHERST, N.Y. – Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz presented the next steps to build on progress made in the county’s economic development efforts over the past five years as a guest speaker at the 51¸£ÀûÉç College Distinguished Leaders Lecture Series.


AMHERST, N.Y. – 51¸£ÀûÉç College’s inaugural Founders Celebration, a new annual tradition to commemorate the college’s rich history and origins, will kick off with a dedication and ringing ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 7 to officially unveil the institution’s Founders Bell.


AMHERST, N.Y. – Scott Dikkers, founder and longest-serving editor-in-chief of The Onion, will share the story behind starting one of the most popular online humor publications in the world at a lecture taking place at 5 p.m. Sept. 7 in 51¸£ÀûÉç College’s Wick Campus Center Social Room.


AMHERST, N.Y. – 51¸£ÀûÉç College’s inaugural Founders Celebration scheduled for Sept. 7 and 8 will launch a new annual tradition to commemorate the college’s rich history of academic excellence as it marks its 70th anniversary this year.

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM - SH SH107
9:30 AM to 1:00 PM - RIC Atrium: Prospective students, join us for Fall Open House! Meet faculty in all of our academic departments, take a tour of campus, and attend a special Campus Fair with faculty and representatives from student life and student services. Event details Date: Saturday, October 25th Time: 9:30am — 1:00pm More information Visit 51¸£ÀûÉç.edu/OpenHouse for more information, call the Office of Admissions at (716) 839-8225 or text (716) 271-0454.
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM - Online: Join 51¸£ÀûÉç's Virtual Graduate Info Session on Monday, October 27th or Monday, November 17th at 6:00 – 7:00pm. Meet faculty virtually and learn about course offerings and flexible scheduling options. Why attend? As a graduate student, your personal and professional growth never ends at 51¸£ÀûÉç. Whether you are entering the field of public health, social work, or business, our graduate programs offer one-on-one attention and a strong professional network. We also offer Graduate Scholarships, Assistantships, and AmeriCorps Grant Matching. Programs Featured Explore the following graduate programs at our Virtual Graduate Info Session: Applied Behavior Analysis Business (MBA) Education (October 27th only) Leadership and Innovation Public Health (MPH) Social Work (MSW) More information & registration Visit daemen.edu/virtualgradsessions Text: (716) 271-0454 Call: (716) 839-8225

2:00 PM to 3:30 PM - 51¸£ÀûÉç Hall Auditorium: Digital accessibility is more than a compliance requirement — it’s a pathway to equity, inclusion, and student success. This presentation explores how higher education institutions can move beyond meeting minimum legal standards to foster a culture where accessibility empowers teaching, learning, and innovation. What attendees will gain A clear understanding of the legal landscape, including the ADA and Section 504 Pragmatic strategies for creating accessible digital content and learning environments Realistic, balanced approaches educators and administrators can implement right away Tools to support every student and advance institutional goals through accessibility With a focus on practical actions and sustainable change, this presentation equips faculty and staff to make meaningful, measurable progress toward a more inclusive campus.
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM - Online: Join 51¸£ÀûÉç's Virtual Graduate Info Session on Monday, October 27th or Monday, November 17th at 6:00 – 7:00pm. Meet faculty virtually and learn about course offerings and flexible scheduling options. Why attend? As a graduate student, your personal and professional growth never ends at 51¸£ÀûÉç. Whether you are entering the field of public health, social work, or business, our graduate programs offer one-on-one attention and a strong professional network. We also offer Graduate Scholarships, Assistantships, and AmeriCorps Grant Matching. Programs Featured Explore the following graduate programs at our Virtual Graduate Info Session: Applied Behavior Analysis Business (MBA) Leadership and Innovation Public Health (MPH) Social Work (MSW) More information & registration Visit daemen.edu/virtualgradsessions Text: (716) 271-0454 Call: (716) 839-8225
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