On November 30, SUNY Old Westbury announced the fellows for the new STEAM initiative. “The STEAM initiative was created because we realized how important science and technology-oriented programs are to our students,” said Mike Kavic, Assistant Provost for Research and Strategic Academic Initiatives. Kavic says that he pushed for an interactive […]
Recently, SUNY Old Westbury has been expanding its opportunities for students by adding a new performing arts class. Teresa Fellion taught the “The Culturally Diverse Language of Dance’’ course offered this semester. This new class teaches the history and meanings behind the dances that have made an impact on numerous […]
In November, the SUNY Old Westbury Athletics Department appointed Max Finkelstein as the new athletics communications director. Finkelstein’s responsibilities will include overseeing and reporting on all 12 athletic teams at SUNY Old Westbury. According to the Old Westbury Panthers website, Finkelstein spent the last two years working in the Athletics […]
On the top floor of the New Academic Building, Professor Kyle Anderson teaches classes on modern Middle Eastern history here on SUNY Old Westbury’s campus. He teaches courses focusing on Islamic civilization and has written a book about the role of British colonialism in the 1919 Egyptian revolution. This information […]
“Underestimated” is a fashion brand founded by SUNY Old Westbury Junior, Godson Udemezue, and his brother Prince, who’s a senior in high school. The two brothers created their brand in June of 2022. Their designs include hoodies, shirts, beanies, and more. They create unisex designs in their pieces. Godson said, […]
SUNY Old Westbury added a reimagined vending machine to the campus this semester. Rather than dispensing candy, snacks, and soda, this machine goes against the expected norm by providing healthier and more substantial meal options. The machine, called the Farmer’s Fridge, is “temperature-controlled, stocked with a wide variety of meals […]
Situated all the way in the back of the Natural Sciences Building (NSB) is a small greenhouse that is home to a wide variety of foliage and vegetation. The greenhouse was created alongside the Natural Sciences Building (NSB) in 1985. The space is run by Nikki Rodgers, a volunteer greenhouse […]
Intramural Sports and Recreation Coordinator, Scott Bickard, hosted a Rock Climbing trip on Friday, November 3rd at Island Rock. As a freshman at SUNY Old Westbury, this is my first time attending this type of event. I always enjoyed rock climbing, so once I heard about this, I did not […]
The SUNY Old Westbury men’s basketball team opened their season on November 8th against John Jay College. It wasn’t the result they were hoping for as they lost by a score of 82 to 63. The game marks the first of a long twenty-five-game season for the Panthers. Sixteen of […]
On October 22 and 23, 2023, the SUNY Old Westbury Men’s Golf team competed in the Skyline Conference Championship at Bethpage State Park. The tournament featured 8 of the top teams in the Skyline Conference. At the end of the first day of the tournament, the Panthers sat in fifth […]
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
