The Global Service Institute at Long Island University will host former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert as part of its virtual speaker series Headliners of Service. The 12th Prime Minister of Israel will speak with Global Service Institute Chair and acclaimed journalist Rita Cosby. Olmert will discuss the importance of the US Presidential Election, the historic peace accords between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, his time in the Israeli Defense Forces and in public office, as well as Israel’s mandatory national military service for its citizens. Register Here.
Internationally Renowned Archeologist Publishes New Book
Associate Professor Yusuf Juwayeyi published his latest book, Archaeology and Oral Tradition in Malawi: Origins and Early History of the Chewa. Dr. Juwayeyi formerly served as Malawi’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations and Vice President of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee of the World Decade for Cultural Development. He was awarded the prestigious Knight in the Order of Academique Excellence by the French government.
Library Grad Joins Brooklyn Historical Society’s Archival Project
Aliki Caloyeras, ’18, a recent graduate of the Palmer School of Library and Information Science, is working on a special collections project for the Brooklyn Historical Society. The project involves conducting collections initiatives and archiving images and stories of residents living in the challenging times brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Palmer School is one of the most distinguished schools of library and information science in the country.
Distinguished Art Professor Awards Work on Social Issues
Seung Lee, Professor of Art and Director of Fine Arts and Graduate Studies, served as juror of awards for The Art Guild of Port Washington. The competition, titled “JUSTICE,” included works that represented Black Lives Matter, women’s rights, LBGTQ, prison reform, immigration and more. Lee was named “Best International Korean Artist” by the Korean Art Association and has received awards from New York State Governor, Nassau County Supervisor, Suffolk county Supervisor and New Jersey City Mayor.
Long Island University, Hornstein Center National Poll: America’s Reaction to the Confirmation Vote of New Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett
BROOKVILLE, NY, October 27, 2020 – Results of a breaking Long Island University Steven S. Hornstein Center for Policy, Polling, and Analysis national poll reveals America’s response to the confirmation vote of new Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett. Approval of new Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett occurred last night after a Senate vote of 52-48.
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REACTION TO CONFIRMATION OF NEW SUPREME COURT JUSTICE AMY CONEY BARRETT
Americans were asked if they were for or against federal Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation to the Supreme Court. Of the respondents, 41 percent said they were for confirmation, 36 percent indicated they were against, and 23 percent said they didn’t know or gave no answer. Male respondents expressed their approval of the confirmation vote at a higher rate (46%) than female respondents (37%). 78 percent of Republicans said they were for the confirmation. By comparison, 43 percent of Democrats and 33 percent of Independents also said they were for the confirmation.
CONFIDENCE LEVEL OF SENATE VOTE BASED ON MERIT
National poll results found that 47 percent of respondents said they believed the Senate vote for federal Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court was based on her own merit. Another 53 percent of respondents said that the Senate vote would be approved because the Republicans are the majority. More male respondents believed that the Senate vote would be based on merit (51%) than female respondents (44%). 66 percent of Republicans said the Senate vote was based on merit. By comparison, 5 percent of Democrats and 17 percent of Independents said the Senate vote was based on merit.
Supreme Court Justice Barrett succeeds the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg after a month of Senate hearings. Barrett begins her Supreme Court tenure one week before Election Day to be held on November 3, 2020.
METHODOLOGY
This Long Island University Steven S. Hornstein Center for Policy, Polling & Analysis online poll was conducted through SurveyMonkey from October 26–27, 2020, among a national sample of 1,573 adults, ages 18 and up. Respondents for this survey were selected from the nearly three million people who take surveys on the SurveyMonkey platform each day. Data for this week have been weighted for age, race, sex, education, and geography 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 3.5 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. Faculty and scholars from all schools of study at Long Island University participate in data collection and analysis. 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 offers over 250 degree programs, with a network of 270,000 alumni that includes industry leaders and entrepreneurs across the globe. Visit liu.edu for more information.
Faculty Make Major Discovery in Cancer Research
A new study co-authored by LIU Pharmacy faculty members Dr. Diren Beyoglu and Dr. Jeff Idle yielded groundbreaking discoveries in cancer epigenetics that could offer new therapeutic treatments for acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The recent findings unveil additional ways altered cancer epigenetics can drive cancer cell proliferation and provides important insights on AML etiology that can also be applied to other cancer types. The research was published in the highly cited Cancers journal of oncology.
LIU Votes! Initiative Encourages Civic Engagement
Long Island University Athletics launched the LIU Votes! initiative at the beginning of October. The goal of the program was to get 100% of eligible student athletes registered prior to the New York State voting registration deadline. Teams with 100% registration of eligible voters will garner special recognition on LIU’s social media platforms.
Industry Leader Discusses Award-Winning Book
Author Deborah Burns, ’77, former Chief Innovation Officer and brand leader for Elle, discussed her award-winning debut memoir Saturday’s Child as part of an exclusive Q&A event with LIU alumni. The book tells the story of her unconventional mother and their relationship. Burns currently serves a media industry consultant, helping brands, executives and professional women reinvent themselves.
Longtime Nassau County Judge Elected Village Justice
Scott Fairgrieve, Adjunct Professor of Business, was elected to serve as Village Justice in Mineola, New York. Fairgrieve previously spent 20 years as a judge for the Nassau County District Court and 11 years as an Acting County Court Judge. He invites students to his chambers each year and serves as an advisor to the University’s Pre-Law Society.
Civil Rights Pioneer Wins Lifetime Achievement Award
Sheldon Steinhauser, ’50, an award-winning civil rights advocate, received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from the Anti-Defamation League. Steinhauser worked for the Anti-Defamation League for 35 years in numerous leadership positions. He has received numerous awards, including the Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award. Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper proclaimed “Sheldon E. Steinhauser Day” in the state on November 17, 2016 in recognition of his lifetime achievements.