A vaccine mandate is in place starting November 1. Even with the mandate, thousands of New York City (NYC) municipal workers defied the mandate and are now on unpaid leave. According to a very recent article from ABC News, Mayor Bill de Blasio said in a statement that an estimated […]
Finals will soon be coming. This is a very big week and you can feel the pressure building up. Luckily for you, there are therapy dogs to help you relax and wash your worries away. Testing time at college can be a pretty stressful time, but SUNY Old Westbury offers […]
The fight against global warming has gained support from across the world. With the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) approaching this Halloween, the call for government action has grown louder. The conference is set to be held in Glasgow, Scotland starting on October 31 and ending on Friday, […]
It was business as usual for Facebook users worldwide when they began their Monday morning. However, late into the morning of October 4 at about 11:40 EST (Eastern Standard Time) according to The New York Times, Facebook and its family of apps went dark. Error messages were displayed and Facebook […]
On September 14th, Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed a bunch of Apple products during the “California Streaming” event. The product that is grabbing everyone’s attention is the new iPhone 13 (and also the iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max). Greg Joswiak, the senior vice president […]
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
