Renowned Broadcaster Rita Cosby Global Service Institute is an extension of named Chair of Long Island University's her life's work and heroic family history. Global Service Institute; Board members Cosby said, "As the daughter of a prisoner- include Evander Holyfield, Gary Sinise, of-war who was saved by U.S. troops, I Nik Wallenda, Dionne Warwick, Susan have always deeply appreciated those who Lucci, Brett Yormark, Nelson DeMille, serve and the importance of giving back to General Wesley Clark, Michael Reagan, others." Her best-selling book, Quiet Hero, Buzz Aldrin, Hank Greenberg and other details her father's harrowing journey to exceptional individuals. freedom during WWII. New Global Service App to Connect LIU Board Chair Eric Krasnoff said, M u c h - N e e d e d Vo l u n t e e r s a n d "Long Island University is honored to Organizations Instantly during the have Rita Cosby lead our Global Service Pandemic and Beyond. Institute. Along with our honorary * * * advisory board members, her expertise Brookville, NY - Long Island and creative thinking will significantly University (LIU) announces Rita Cosby, expand the Institute's footprint and overall the renowned Emmy-winning TV host, influence." veteran correspondent and best-selling The Global Service Institute establishes author, as the chair of its Global Service Long Island University as one of the first Institute. Cosby will lead the Institute's institutions in the US that has integrated a g a m e - c h a n g i n g a n d i n n o v a t i v e transformative service theme and the latest educational initiatives to inspire a timely technological advancements into a holistic commitment toward volunteerism and initiative. The Institute's mission creates elevate the importance and power of natural partnerships and brings additional service. During this unprecedented layers to already established and soon to be moment with the economic devastation announced schools on LIU's campuses. caused by the virus, the need for volunteers Students will participate in a social to assist drastically depleted nonprofit innovation summit, the 100 Small Ideas to organizations has never been greater. Change the World competition, the Future Through high-level engagement Service Awards and will meet and learn programs, conferences, internships, from real-life change makers both in- scholarships and fellowships, the Institute person and virtually. Each year, a special will instill this character-building theme, Rita Cosby, Emmy-winning TV host, veteran correspondent and best-selling trip will be connected to a theme of preparing and inspiring students and author, Chair of LIU’s Global Service Institute. Photo: LIU service, where participants will meet others to help find solutions to complex leaders of global stature and unsung heroes worldwide challenges and seek personal Sunshine and others. building unity in our communities. I am of service. The initiative will also include or professional lives dedicated to service. The LIU Global Service Institute will thrilled to work alongside President Cline speakers and seminars designed to teach The Institute upholds a nonpartisan kick off the Fall 2020 semester with the and her great team at LIU for this powerful people of all ages to develop their own mission to foster crucial dialogue on Headliners of Service monthly virtual and noble mission." volunteering skills, cross-connect with worldwide issues, while positioning speakers series which will feature special Leadership Role Reflects Rita Cosby's others around the globe, share ideas and students to change the world with new l i v e c o n v e r s a t i o n s w i t h S u s a n Stalwart Dedication to Service. become more educated about the causes models of innovation and social Eisenhower, Housing and Urban Rita Cosby, who anchored highly rated they believe in. entrepreneurship. Development Secretary Ben Carson and primetime shows on Channel * * * "The Global Service Institute Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud and MSNBC, is one of the most ABOUT THE GLOBAL established LIU as a premier destination Olmert. recognizable and respected broadcasters SERVICE INSTITUTE AT LIU for developing values-driven global Global Service App Launched to in America, with extensive experience in The Global Service Institute's mission is citizens who will impact their Galvanize Volunteerism at Crucial Time. global issues. The multiple Emmy- to become the preeminent service initiative communities," said Dr. Kimberly R. Cline, In another notable development, the winning journalist has secured exclusive in education. The nonpartisan institute President of Long Island University. "With Institute has set out to streamline interviews with more than 20 world will foster important dialogue of complex her global experience exploring critical v o l u n t e e r i n g b y d e v e l o p i n g a leaders, including six US Presidents, and global issues, while preparing and headlines and lifelong dedication to comprehensive, user-friendly free Global was the first American journalist to inspiring students and others to improve service, Rita Cosby is an exemplary leader Service app that instantly connects interview Pope Francis at the Vatican and change our world with new models of who will elevate the Institute to even volunteers with nonprofit organizations, about his historic Mideast Peace Summit. collaboration, innovation and social higher levels." community groups and others. Created Throughout her distinguished career, she entrepreneurship. The long-term The Global Service Institute's Honorary and managed by LIU, it is one of the first has reported on the biggest international goals of the Institute are to touch the lives Advisory Board consists of esteemed and apps of its kind built and overseen by an stories and developments, as well as of 250 million people globally with service accomplished individuals from diverse educational institution. To download the having a passionate and unwavering initiatives, perform 100 million hours of fields—all of whom share a strong app, please click here for Apple devices or commitment to service. community service, support and highlight commitment to fostering service. Board click here for Android. Cosby has been deeply involved in impactful research addressing global members include Boxing Legend Evander Rita Cosby commented, "The work of helping dozens of charitable causes, and needs and develop 100,000 future leaders. Holyfield, Super Bowl Champ Joe the Global Service Institute and launch of has hosted some of the most significant Visit globalserviceinstitute.org for more Theismann, King of the High Wire Nik our new app could not come at a more service-oriented TV broadcasts, including information. Wallenda, Grammy-Winning Singer pivotal and crucial time. With the "Mississippi Rising - The Concert in * * * Dionne Warwick, Emmy-Winning Actress staggering economic hardship so many Support of the Hurricane Katrina ABOUT LIU Susan Lucci, Roc Nation President of people are enduring, there is an Recovery Efforts" and "The National Long Island University, founded in Business Operations & Strategy Brett overwhelming and profound demand for Memorial Day Parade" televised around 1926, continues to redefine higher Yormark, Oscar-Nominated Actor Gary volunteers and services that are often the world. Among her many other education, providing high quality Sinise, Best-Selling Author Nelson lifesaving in this dire moment. accolades, October 11, 2010, was academic instruction by world-class DeMille, Astronaut Buzz Aldrin, NATO Volunteering also gives individuals officially named "Rita Cosby Day" in the faculty. Recognized by Forbes for its Supreme Allied Commander General greater purpose in their lives and new State of . Last year, she was emphasis on experiential learning and by Wesley Clark, Michael Reagan, Business skills, thereby better positioning them for a recognized at the White House, honored at the Brookings Institution for its "value Executive and D-Day Veteran Maurice R. wider range of potential job opportunities. New York City Hall and presented with added" to student outcomes, LIU offers "Hank" Greenberg, America's First We also hope to be a unifying force for one of Poland's highest civilian honors, the over 250 degree programs, with a network Female Four-Star General Ann greater good during this incredibly Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit, of 270,000 alumni that includes industry Dunwoody, Medal of Honor Recipient divisive time. As we all rebuild our country at the presidential palace. leaders and entrepreneurs across the Colonel Jack Jacobs, Founder of EarthX and the world, being of service and Born in - a few miles from globe. Visit liu.edu for more information. Trammell S. Crow, Celebrity Chef Robert supporting each other is a human issue, LIU's Brooklyn campus - Rita Cosby is a * * * Irvine, Public Relations Powerhouse Ken which has us joining together as one, and first-generation American. Leading LIU's Source: Long Island University.