A university provides an environment where some of society's most important issues are studied from diverse perspectives. In this edition of Scholars and Artists of Adelphi University, I'm proud to showcase work on the subject of labor that has been undertaken by Adelphi University faculty members from a variety of disciplines. Whether studying government policy or raising awareness of labor practices, faculty scholars have a vital role in informing the national dialogue. I hope you will find this dive into the unique viewpoints and contributions of our faculty meaningful and impactful.
Additionally, as a reminder of the power of the arts to shine light on our society, we are sharing a very personal dance performance choreographed by a member of our dance faculty. Please enjoy watching and learning about this piece—it is one of many examples of collaboration between Adelphi’s faculty and students to create something extraordinary.
Sincerely,
Christopher Storm, PhD Provost and Executive Vice President
Stories Inspired by FacultyScholarship
Consider the Farmworker
Public consciousness about where our food comes from is growing, but the farmworkers essential to getting that food to our tables are often not part of the conversation. Maggie Gray, PhD, associate professor and chair of the Department of Political Science, discusses her advocacy for these unseen workers. READ MORE>
How America’s Child Care Policy Comes Up Short for Today’s Workers
Elizabeth Palley, JD, PhD, professor and director of Adelphi’s social work PhD program, sheds light on how federal child care policies—most of which were instituted last century—are impacting the lives of modern working families.
In “What Employers and Society Gain from Workers on the Spectrum,” published in Psychology Today, Stephen Shore, EdD, clinical associate professor of education, highlights our collective responsibility to support individuals on the autism spectrum in finding work that is meaningful and allows their talents and abilities to shine.
A Look at Labor History
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire is one of the deadliest industrial disasters in American history, taking the lives of 146 workers in Manhattan on March 25, 1911. This tragedy led to the transformation of New York’s labor code and new fire safety measures modeled nationwide.
Robert Linné, PhD, professor of education, is a scholar of this tragic event. He co-authored the book The New York City Triangle Factory Fire and is on the board of directors of the Remember the Triangle Fire Coalition, an organization dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Triangle Factory workers.Dr. Linné produced a short film on the organization’s effort to create a memorial, directed by Joan Stein Schimke, professor of film and video production, and with contributions from Adelphi film students.
The Arts at Adelphi
Introducing Mrs. Baxter Orion Duckstein, associate professor and chair of the Department of Dance, pays homage to his grandmother’s remarkable life story in a performance piece he choreographed for Adelphi’s dance students.
“Addressing an ‘Epidemic’ of Hatred” – Inside Higher Ed This article highlights a trip led by David Machlis, PhD, associate professor of finance and economics, that brought Black and Jewish students from Adelphi to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C., to learn about the past and unite against hatred.
“Cultural Considerations in Palliative and End of Life Care” – Nurse Educator Podcast Zainab Toteh Osakwe ’06, PhD, assistant professor in the College of Nursing and Public Health, spoke about the new American Association of Critical-Care Nurses’ Essentials requirements for nursing and teaching culturally sensitive end-of-life/palliative care.
“The front door, threshold of welcome—and perilous border” – AP News; syndicated widely Nicole Rudolph, PhD, associate dean for student engagement in the Honors College and director of the office of prestigious awards and fellowships, discussed America’s literal and figurative front door amid political polarization and tensions exacerbated by the pandemic.
