LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY PARTNERS WITH MUSEUM OF DEMOCRACY TO HOST “HAIL TO THE CHIEF!” PRESIDENTIAL HISTORY EXHIBIT

ong Island University announced a partnership with the Museum of Democracy to designate LIU’s Roosevelt School as a permanent home to more than a million pieces of American presidential history. The University received a $100,000 grant from the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation to assist with the newly opened exhibit “Hail to the Chief! Electing the American President."

“Hail to the Chief! Electing the American President” highlights the democratic process, presidential elections, and the foundations of the presidency. Items from the Museum of Democracy, including memorabilia from past presidential elections, are on display in the historic Roosevelt House, located on Long Island University’s Post campus.

“Long Island University is committed to being at the forefront of civic education and serve as a leading institution for American presidential history,” said Long Island University President Kimberly R. Cline. “In partnership with the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation and the Museum of Democracy, this new exhibit will offer our students and Long Islanders a rare insight into our country’s history.”

The Museum of Democracy contains the nation’s largest and most comprehensive collections of historical and political campaign memorabilia, covering presidential campaigns from George Washington to the modern era. The collection also features material from major social causes and movements pertaining to freedom and democracy, reflecting the history of politics and political reform in America as well as central civil rights issues, including women’s rights and social justice.

“The mission of the Museum of Democracy is to ignite both curiosity and conversation around the concept of democracy in America, especially amongst younger generations,” adds Austin Wright, Chairman, Museum of Democracy. “The collection offers viewers unique insights into the prominent sociopolitical issues facing the nation during each presidential election and we are thrilled to bring these artifacts to Long Island University in the first of many educational exhibitions aimed at inspiring students and the community to experience history up-close.”

Long Island University’s Roosevelt School offers immersive studies in international relations and diplomacy, public policy, administration, and leadership through a comprehensive range of degree programs. The Roosevelt School experience is defined by the excellence of the legacy of U.S. Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

“Through this display of American history, we will help to educate students and the public about the history of politics in America and illuminate central issues of civil rights, women’s rights, and social justice,” added Roosevelt School Director Dr. Andy Person. “We are honored to work with the Museum of Democracy on this important educational initiative, celebrating nearly 250 years of American democracy.”

Established in 1987, the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation primarily supports the study of New York State history. The organization’s purpose is to cultivate, foster and promote interest in the culture, art and traditions of our local history and Foundation leaders aspire to encourage the collection and examination of documents and artifacts.

“Long Island University's Roosevelt Institute is the perfect site for the Museum of Democracy; as it will engage faculty, students, scholars and the community in the study of our nation's political history,” said Kathryn M. Curran, Executive Director of the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation. “LIU is a proven partner with our foundation, and we are pleased to support this important and timely offering.”

“Hail to the Chief! Electing the American President” is open to students, faculty, alumni, scholars and members of the community.

“Hail to the Chief! Electing the American President” consists of rare historical and political campaign memorabilia, covering all the major presidential campaigns – including every president from President Washington to Biden. Exhibit photos courtesy of the Museum of Democracy. Photo bottom right: Kathryn Curran, Executive Director of Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation, LIU President Kimberly Cline and Tweed Roosevelt, Chairman, The ong Island University’s position as a leader in research and innovation once again garnered recognition when New York State Governor Kathy Hochul awarded the University a $10 million grant. The award will help fund construction for LIU’s Center of Excellence in Life Science and Research, a state-of-the-art facility that further solidifies the University’s reputation as a national leader in the field.

The Center for Excellence supports research with high societal impact to advance the fields of pharmaceutical sciences, precision medicine and health care in the digital age. The University’s College of Science will house the facility in collaboration with Dassault Systèmes, a Fortune Future 50 company. LIU is the world’s first Center of Excellence in Life Science designated by Dassault, advancing precision medicine in the digital age.

"This transformative investment continues to enhance our profile as a leading national research institution and supports Governor Hochul's efforts to build Long Island's research corridor,” said Long Island University President Kimberly R. Cline. “With New York State's support, LIU was recently recognized by the Carnegie Classification as a high research activity university. The new College of Science Applied Research and Innovation Facility will leverage LIU's strengths in life sciences and global partnerships to innovate new scientific and medical breakthroughs."

The 40,000 square foot facility will be built on the Post campus in Brookville and is estimated to cost around $40 million. The College will house new majors in cutting-edge fields including artificial intelligence, digital engineering, and drug discovery and production. The building will also support groundbreaking life sciences research and will include incubator and accelerator space to house start up technology businesses who will commercialize innovation and discovery generated in the building, as well as leverage research from the College of Veterinary Medicine and the Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy.

“As we attract and retain top talent through our investments in state-of-the-art research facilities and infrastructure, Long Island is where the future is being imagined,” Governor Kathy Hochul said in announcing the award.

The governor added that the award, in conjunction with other higher education grants on Long Island, “will help create jobs in cutting-edge sectors, boost workforce training, and support nation-leading innovation right here in New York.”

LIU's new facility will support economic growth in the region, create jobs, contribute to research and development of new scientific and medical interventions, and accelerate Long Island's growing life sciences economy and attract private sector investment in biotech industry sectors.

The University’s extended and ongoing partnership with Dassault Systèmes, world leader in 3D design and engineering software, is in line with its vision to advance academic excellence through innovation, provide extraordinary and distinctive experiences to students, and create solutions for a sustainable global future. Forged in 2019, the partnership provides LIU students with hands-on experience using artificial intelligence and digital engineering technologies, and to collaborate on multidisciplinary research in the life sciences.

In 2021, the University opened a simulation laboratory that allows students to use Dassault Systèmes’ patented 3D, augmented reality and virtual reality software to conduct experiential research, education and training. The laboratory is used in several areas of study, including artificial intelligence, robotics, virtual reality gaming, cybersecurity, data analytics, and drug discovery and development. LIU also employs Dassault Systèmes’ cloud-based 3DEXPERIENCE platform in classrooms across the University.

“We are without a doubt at an inflection point,” Center of Excellence executive sponsor Rama Kondru said. “We predict that the next 10 years will see more innovation in life sciences than in the past 100.”

Above: Long Island University’s partnership with Dassault Systèmes provides students the opportunity to utilize 3D, augmented reality and virtual reality software to conduct high level research and innovative learning opportunities.

Opposite Page: New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announces that Long Island University is the recipient of funding from the Long Island Investment Fund, focusing on large-scale, transformative projects.