Dr. Jillian Crocker. Credit: SUNY Old Westbury Dr. Jillian Crocker began serving a three-year term as the director of Women’s Gender & Sexuality Studies (WGSS) this year. She is a faculty member of SUNY Old Westbury’s sociology department who teaches courses such as Sociological Theory, Research Methods, Family and Society, […]
The New York Botanical Garden’s “The Orchid Show: Florals in Fashion” featured captivating floral displays curated by fashion designers that inspire and connect us to the natural world. Florals in Fashion is a celebration of our natural world. This show made visitors appreciate the impact of women in fashion. The […]
Chadijah Williams’ life story is inspirational. “Your situation is not your destination,” she exclaims. “You just gotta have enough faith and enough persistence to see it through.” TRIO Student Support Services and CSTEP invited Chadijah Williams to motivate students at the Student Union with a Black Heritage Seminar presentation via […]
What are the politics of reading banned books in America? How does book-banning present a threat to inclusive learning and critical thinking? How is the impact felt by both curious learners and educators in our academic environment? On Wednesday, March 13, Professors Jillian Crocker, Stephanie Schneider, and Amy Hsu led […]
After its much-anticipated release on February 14, 2024, “Bob Marley: One Love” has captured the attention of both avid Bob Marley fans and moviegoers alike. The movie is directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green and produced by Bob Marley’s son, Ziggy Marley. The screenplay was written by Terence Winter and Frank […]
Photo: WGSS OW Rainbow kicked off the semester with the first of many meetings on Monday, February 5. The club provides a safe space, spreading awareness, and letting for LGBTQ+ voices be heard without suppression. Sapphire is the new president of OW Rainbow. Sapphire is a non-binary criminology major now […]
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
