Two cars were burnt to a crisp in the fifth row of the Campus Center parking lot near the student union. A gold 2000 Chevy Impala started the fire and it spread to a 2013 G35 Infinity. According to Deputy Chief of Police, Thomas Pascale, “the fire started at approximately […]
Lisa Ramos is just like us. She quotes T. Swift, loves all kinds of pizza and classic Beatles songs, and has gone on nightmare first dates. She even went to SUNY Old Westbury! “I was actually wearing my big Old Westbury t-shirt for pajamas the other night,” she affirms. The […]
Chief of Police Steven Siena is now having SUNY Old Westbury university police arrest students on campus if an officer finds someone smoking marijuana. “I told my staff that I expect an arrest to be made,” Chief Siena said. Although not documented anywhere in the Code of Student Conduct, Chief […]
Beginning this fall, SUNY Old Westbury will be applying a number of changes in the School of Education. Although the changes have been made for the benefit of future students, there have been a number of disagreements from students already enrolled in the program. In the past, the School of […]
Michael J. Dowling, president and chief executive officer of Northwell Health, will be speaking at both 50th commencement ceremonies of SUNY Old Westbury on Sunday, May 22nd at which about 800 students are expected to graduate. Dowling graduated from University College Cork, Ireland with an undergraduate degree, and from Fordham […]
Despite the disappointment from students about the closing of the Academic Village, Director of Residential Life Gareth Shumack promises improvements in the Woodland Halls. The first specific change that has been made is a renewed Wi-Fi connection in the lounges. As of next semester, there will be central Wi-Fi throughout […]
Listed are the nominees for this year’s MAC (Media and Arts Celebration) AWARDS! The annual event celebrates work done in digital arts, video, new media, television, print, and radio. Be sure to attend the ceremony Wednesday, May 4th at 7pm in the Maguire Theatre in the Campus Center. The red […]
DEADPOOL Ryan Reynolds playing the role of rebellious superhero Deadpool is as fitting as Hugh Jackman playing Wolverine. The fans’ favorite Marvel creation does a spectacular job hitting every moment of satire throughout the film as he continuously breaks the fourth wall to show viewers how much he cares about […]
Would you be able to eat the food in the picture above? Does it even look fit for human consumption? Well, that’s what’s being served to members of the Navy. The quality of the food which America’s Navy consumes is dreadfully poor. United States sailors, while aboard a ship, working […]
You can dress it up. You can put a wig on it. You can unload mountains of money into invasive surgeries and change the name. but let’s be honest with each other: White, upper class privilege, at the level of Caitlyn Jenner’s, will always rear its sanctimonious head. In the […]
The Food Service Advisory Council (FSAC) bridges Chartwells Food Services to the Campus Community for meaningful conversation to create greater selections and service to the campus. We are looking for 4 resident students, 4 commuter students, 4 Faculty & Staff to serve upon this committee. All meetings are held in the Campus Center, Conference Room H -311 during common hour, 2:40 pm – 4:00 pm. Please contact Carol Kaunitz, Executive Director of the Auxiliary Service Corporation by email if you are interested kaunitzc@oldwestbury.edu or 516-628-5071. Your participation is valuable to provide a successful food service on campus.
Meeting Dates:
September 12, 2023
October 25, 2023
November 14, 2023
December 6, 2023
February 7, 2024
March 5, 2024
April 2, 2024
May 1, 2024
First Cohort of Dream U.S 2023 recipients at OW, scholar advisors and crear futuros mentors.
The Dream.US was founded in 2013 by American philanthropists and is the largest national college and career program for undocumented immigrant youth with or without DACA or TPS status.
Eligible students in New York may apply for The National Scholarship, which provides up to $33,000.00 for tuition and fees, plus a $1,500.00 yearly stipend for books and transportation.
Students must apply and enroll at a partner institution in New York to receive the scholarship. SUNY Old Westbury became a proud partner with The Dream.US in 2023!
The National Scholarship application opens November 1st and closes in February. It is open to high school and college students. Eligibility requirements for the scholarship include:
Students who apply for the National Scholarship are encouraged to also apply for financial aid through the Jose Peralta New York State Dream Act.
Any questions please contact:
Jocelyn Morales, M.A.
Admissions Advisor
TheDream.US Admissions Liaison
Desk: 516-628-5503
