Megan Bardis, a student at the Palmer School of Library and Information Science, was awarded the Metropolitan Museum of Arts’ highly competitive 2022 Stefan Soloviev Summer Internship in the Archives. This paid internship program allows participants to collect, organize, and preserve museum archives and participate in weekly seminars to learn about the different kinds of work that occur at The Met.
University Hosts Prestigious Enactus National Exposition
Students from around the country filled the Krasnoff Theatre at LIU Post for the 2022 Enactus US National Exposition, a renowned social entrepreneurship and experiential learning competition. Students participated in a career fair and showcased problem-solving, entrepreneurial leadership, business and innovation skills in their projects for a chance to be crowned National Champions and qualify for the Enactus World Cup.
Sharks Win Championships at Spring Golf Invitationals
Women’s golf senior Julia Towne won the individual title at the Quail Valley Spring Invitational, earning the distinction of Northeast Conference Golfer of the Week. The men’s golf team hosted the Shark Invitational and finished as team champions of the tournament, with freshman Lewis Wright earning NEC Golfer of the Week honors.
Long Island University Named Distinguished Delegation at the National Model United Nations Conference in New York City
Brookville, NY, (April 28, 2022): The Long Island University Model United Nations team was named “Distinguished Delegation” in the world’s largest intercollegiate Model United Nations competition that took place April 10-14 in New York City. Long Island University students competed with thousands of delegates from prestigious universities representing five continents and dozens of United Nations member states, including the U.S., France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Korea, Lebanon, Chile, Colombia, and the Philippines.
António Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, celebrated the National Model UN participants for believing in the power of global cooperation and stated “the United Nations is your steadfast ally as we strive to build a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient world for all…our world needs your engagement and ideas more than ever.”
Long Island University consistently ranks among the top Model United Nations delegations in national and global United Nations competitions. Long Island University received the top prize of “Outstanding Delegation” out of more than 50 national universities at the National Model United Nations Conference in Washington, D.C. from November 5-7, 2021. Long Island University won the prestigious award by competing against top national universities across the U.S., including Georgia Tech, U.S. Air Force Academy, Clemson University, Wake Forest University, Pepperdine University, Baylor University, Syracuse University, and many more.
In 2022, the National Model United Nations (NMUN) recognized Long Island University for over three decades of commitment to the ideals of the United Nations. Specifically, the National Model United Nations honored Long Island University for showing “commitment to experiential learning opportunities like NMUN as well as the ideals embodied by the United Nations. We are greatly indebted to them for their leadership.”
The National Model United Nations (NMUN), the world’s largest and oldest ongoing university-level Model UN, annually draws participants from more than 130 UN Member States to address current global issues. The National Model United Nations is associated with the United Nations Department of Global Communications. Participating in the first post-COVID lockdown National Model United Nations conference in New York City since 2019, the twelve-member Long Island University team represented the nation of Guyana from April 10-14 in seven committees, ranging from the General Assembly to the International Atomic Energy Agency. After four days of intense debate and negotiation, the hard work and dedication of the team were recognized with the award of Distinguished Delegation.
Long Island University’s prestigious Honors College students were among the winning delegation that received official recognition for their performance. Winning team members included Abdullah Akl, Gracie Carpenter, Valerie Chateau, Ellen Hernandez, Hannah Kleinman, Barbara Knipe, Shania Libert, Elizabeth Rafailova, Abigail Bossa, Aidan Tuosto, Matthew Overton, Sage Gautier, and Vladimir Tobar.
Long Island University’s winning faculty team members included Hemendra Bhola, head coach, Model United Nations Program; Dr. Simon Sheppard, associate professor and faculty advisor to the Model United Nations Program; and Professor Heather Butts, assistant professor and faculty advisor to the Model United Nations Club, and co-chair of the Honors College.
The next National Model United Nations competition will be held in November 2022 in Japan for top universities around the world.
ABOUT LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY
Long Island University, founded in 1926, continues to redefine higher education, providing high-quality academic instruction by world-class faculty. Recognized by Forbes for its emphasis on experiential learning and by the Brookings Institution for its “value added” to student outcomes, Long Island University has a network of over 285,000 alumni, including industry leaders and entrepreneurs across the globe. Visit liu.edu for more information.
LIU Names Graziela Fusaro as LIU Dean of Business
Fusaro returns to LIU, where she served as Assistant Dean of Business from 2015 to 2020. Fusaro is the founder and managing partner of the International Consulting Network (ICON).
Pharmacy Students Face Off in Inaugural “Shark Tank”
LIU Pharmacy students participated in the school’s first “Shark Tank” competition, presenting innovative business ideas to a panel that included LIU Trustee Sharon Sternheim (President, Zitomer); alumni Ian Ginsberg (President, C.O. Bigelow Chemists Inc.), Danny Dang (President, ESCO Drug Co) and Bernard Glezerman (COO, Enexia Specialty Pharmacy); and Megan Rein (Cofounder, SIIA Cosmetics).
Digitizing Project Results in Washington Spy Ring Discovery
The Palmer School of Library and Information Science’s groundbreaking project to digitize documents and photographs from historical societies across Long Island resulted in the discovery of previously-unknown tactics used by George Washington’s Culper Spy Ring. The “Digitizing Local History Sources” project, which includes more than 70,000 scanned historical images and documents, was featured in Newsday.
Performing Arts Faculty to Star in Historic Theater’s Season Finale
School of Performing Arts professor Eric Jordan Young will star in a production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” at The Muny, the oldest and largest outdoor musical theatre in the U.S. Young is an accomplished producer, director, choreographer, playwright and songwriter whose Broadway credits include Ragtime, Chicago and Seussical.
Finance Manager Named VP of Banking Corporation
Jim Cloudman ’87 has been named First Vice President, Relationship Manager of Dime Community Bancshares, Inc., and will lead the bank’s business development throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Cloudman previously served as a Senior Portfolio Manager at People’s United Bank and held lending positions at State Bank of Long Island, Astoria Federal Savings and JP Morgan Chase.
Where Americans Stand on Coronavirus and Mask Mandates on Planes: Long Island University Hornstein Center National Poll
Brookville, NY, (April 25, 2022): Results of a newly released Long Island University Steven S. Hornstein Center for Policy, Polling and Analysis national poll revealed what Americans think about wearing masks on planes and public transportation in light of a federal court order, that stated as of April 18, 2022, the CDC’s Order requiring masks on public transportation conveyances and at transportation hubs was no longer in effect.
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MIXED SUPPORT (42%) ON THE REMOVAL OF MASK MANDATES ONBOARD AIRLINE FLIGHTS
Americans were asked if they supported the removal of mask mandates onboard airline flights to reduce the likelihood of contracting the coronavirus; 42% of respondents said yes. Respondents with the highest support of the mask mandate removal were Republicans (73%), followed by Independents (41%) and Democrats (21%). Support of the mask mandate removal was higher in the Midwest (48%) and South (47%) than other regions in the Northeast (33%) and Pacific (35%). Respondents age 60 and older supported the mask mandate removal at a lower rate (34%) than other age brackets. Males supported the mask mandate removal at a higher rate (46%) than females (39%).
6 OUT OF 10 AMERICANS WOULD STILL WEAR A MASK WHILE TRAVELING
National poll results found that 64% of respondents said they would still wear a mask today if traveling by plane; 63% of respondents said they would still wear a mask today if traveling on public transportation. Political beliefs played a factor in respondents’ choices: 87% of Democrats said they would still wear masks on planes; 84% of Democrats said they would still wear masks on public transportation; 61% of Independents said they would still wear masks on planes; 59% of Independents said they would still wear masks on public transportation; 38% of Republicans said they would still wear masks on planes; 41% of Republicans said they would still wear masks on public transportation.
71% OF AMERICANS BELIEVE WEARING MASKS REDUCES THE LIKELIHOOD OF CONTRACTING THE CORONAVIRUS
Respondents were asked if they believe wearing face masks reduces the likelihood of contracting the coronavirus: 71% of Americans said yes; 92% of Democrats said yes; 68% of Independents/Other said yes; 46% of Republicans said yes.
HALF OF AMERICANS (53%) SAID THE WORST OF THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC IS OVER
Respondents were asked if they believe the worst of the pandemic is over. Overall, 53% of respondents said yes, the highest since June 2021 through national polls conducted by the Long Island University Steven S. Hornstein Center for Policy, Polling and Analysis. Respondents with the highest confidence level that the worst of the coronavirus pandemic is over are Republicans (70%), followed by Independents (51%) and Democrats (43%). Respondents age 18-29 believe the worst is over at the highest belief rate (58%) compared to respondents age 60 and older (47%) at the lowest belief rate. Males believe the worst is over at a higher rate (57%) than females (49%).
53% OF AMERICANS SAID THEY CURRENTLY WEAR A MASK TO AVOID CONTRACTING THE CORONAVIRUS
Respondents were asked if they were currently wearing a mask in general to reduce the likelihood of contracting the coronavirus: 53% of Americans said yes; 73% of Democrats said yes; 48% of Independents/Other said yes; 34% of Republicans said yes.
62% OF AMERICANS REMAINED CONCERNED OVER RISK OF FAMILY CONTRACTING THE CORONAVIRUS (DOWN SLIGHTLY FROM 69% IN NOVEMBER 2021)
Americans were asked how concerned they are about someone in their family becoming seriously ill from the coronavirus: 62% of respondents said they are somewhat or seriously concerned as compared to 69% in an earlier November 2021 Hornstein Center national poll. 78% of Democrats, 59% of Independents/Other, and 43% of Republicans said they are somewhat or seriously concerned.
75% OF AMERICANS ARE FULLY VACCINATED AGE 12 AND OVER (UP FROM 69% IN NOVEMBER 2021)
76% OF AMERICANS ARE FULLY VACCINATED AGE 18 AND OVER (UP FROM 71% IN NOVEMBER 2021)
90% OF AMERICANS ARE FULLY VACCINATED AGE 65 AND OVER (UP FROM 86% IN NOVEMBER 2021)
According to CDC data, 75% of Americans age 12 and over are fully vaccinated as of April 24, 2022 (up from 69% on November 16, 2021). 76% of Americans age 18 and over are fully vaccinated (up from 71% on November 16, 2021). 90% of Americans over age 65 are fully vaccinated (up from 86% on November 16, 2021), indicating a promising way forward for the most at-risk population.
CDC AUTHORIZED COVID-19 BOOSTER VACCINES
CDC guidance on COVID-19 Booster Vaccines stated that Americans eligible for a second booster shot include adults ages 50 years and older, people ages 12 years and older who are moderately or severely immunocompromised, and people who received 2 doses (1 primary dose and 1 booster) of Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine. Currently, the three vaccines that are authorized and recommended to prevent COVID-19 by the CDC are Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, Moderna COVID-19 vaccine and Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine.
METHODOLOGY
This Long Island University Steven S. Hornstein Center for Policy, Polling, and Analysis online poll was conducted through SurveyMonkey from April 21 – 22, 2022 among a national sample of 1,584 adults ages 18 and up. Respondents for this survey were selected from over 2.5 million people who take surveys on the SurveyMonkey platform each day. Data for this week have been weighted for age and gender using the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey to reflect the demographic composition of the United States. The modeled error estimate for this survey is plus or minus 2.5 percentage points.
ABOUT THE LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY STEVEN S. HORNSTEIN CENTER FOR POLICY, POLLING, AND ANALYSIS
The Long Island University Steven S. Hornstein Center for Policy, Polling, and Analysis conducts independent polling, empirical research, and analysis on a wide range of public issues. Our studies inform the public and policy makers about critical issues, attitudes, and trends shaping the world. Visit liu.edu/Hornstein for more information and results from this national poll.
ABOUT LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY
Long Island University, founded in 1926, continues to redefine higher education, providing high-quality academic instruction by world-class faculty. Recognized by Forbes for its emphasis on experiential learning and by the Brookings Institution for its “value added” to student outcomes, LIU has a network of over 285,000 alumni, including industry leaders and entrepreneurs around the globe. Visit liu.edu for more information.