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AMHERST, N.Y. – NCAA President Mark Emmert, one of the most influential leaders in U.S. higher education and a long-time advocate for student academic success, will deliver the address at °Ä²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û College’s 69th annual undergraduate commencement ceremony on May 16.
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AMHERST, N.Y. – Entrepreneur Ofo Ezeugwu, CEO and founder of Whose Your Landlord, a site designed to empower and inform the rental community, will be the featured speaker at °Ä²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û College’s Nancy Haberman Gacioch Entrepreneurship Lecture Series event on Feb. 26.
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AMHERST, N.Y. -- The °Ä²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û College Center for Allied and Unified Sport and Exercise (CAUSE) has received the 2020 Community Leader Award in Sports from the National Federation for Just Communities (NFJC) of Western New York in honor of the impact the program is having in the region.
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AMHERST, N.Y. – °Ä²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û College has been named for the 11th consecutive year as a Military Friendly School, a prestigious designation that makes it one of the best colleges in the country for veterans to receive a college education.
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AMHERST, N.Y. – °Ä²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û College President Gary Olson, °Ä²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û Board Chair John Yurtchuk, and several college trustees have been named to the 2020 Buffalo Business First Power 250, an annual ranking of the most influential leaders in the Buffalo Niagara region.
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM - Lumsden Gymnasium: Explore Your Future at °Ä²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û's College Night! The largest fall college fair in Western New York! Representatives from around the country will be in attendance. For a full list of colleges and universities, or to register, visit °Ä²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û.edu/CollegeNight. Questions? Contact the Office of Admissions. Text +1 (716) 271-0454 or email admissions@daemen.edu for more information.
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11:30 AM to 12:00 PM - Founders Bell: Join us for this annual event, which includes welcomes and reflections from °Ä²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û dignitaries. The event culminates with the ringing of the Founders Bell by °Ä²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û community members including the President, faculty, student, alumni, and bell ringers.
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6:00 PM to 8:00 PM - John R. Yurtchuk Student Center, Social Room: Established in 1986, this annual reception recognizes graduates who have made a difference and highlights their achievements and societal contributions.
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10:00 AM to 2:00 PM - Duns Scotus, Campus Store: Stock up on your °Ä²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û swag! The Campus Store, located on the first level of Duns Scotus will be open special hours to honor the Founders Celebration. Share the °Ä²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û pride with your family and loved ones!
9:30 AM to 1:00 PM - Research and Information Commons: Prospective Students! Opportunity awaits @ Fall Open House. Join us! Engage with admissions counselors. Explore °Ä²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û's campus life. Belong to our successful support system. This is a great opportunity for you to meet faculty in all our academic departments, take a tour of campus, and attend a special campus fair with representatives from student life and student services. Register today or text +1 (716) 271-0454.
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