NY1 veteran anchor and author Cheryl Wills gave a lecture to students and staff to the SUNY Old Westbury community on April 27th. Ms. Wills spoke to the college about her journey in broadcast journalism including her time working at Fox 5 and eventually transitioning to working for NY1 since […]
Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the bill legalizing recreational marijuana in New York State, at the end of March. Through a speedy legislation process, the state official who has recently found himself in hot water due to sexual assault allegations, signed the bill the morning after it was passed by state […]
Recently, Netflix released an original documentary film titled Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal, based on the college admissions controversy that jailed Hollywood stars Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman. The documentary, uniquely styled with the use of dramatizations to portray actual recorded conversations, thoroughly explains the crimes committed, how […]
As the official one-year mark of the COVID-19 pandemic has recently passed, it is common for unwanted feelings and emotions to emerge, making it the ideal time to focus on one’s self-care. After spending over 365 days socially distancing from everything, daydreaming about concerts or shows, and avoiding holidays with loved […]
Legendary electronic dance music artist Daft Punk shocked the world by unexpectedly calling it quits after nearly three decades together. In the last week of February, the French duo released a video titled Epilogue, excerpted from their 2006 film, Electroma, announcing their split. The 8-minute-long video ends with the pair […]
Daisy Jones & The Six, authored by Taylor Jenkins Reid is a historical fiction novel that drops the reader right into the 1960’s and 70’s, during a rock band’s rise to superstardom as well as its mercurial end. Loosely based on the album Rumours by Fleetwood Mac, the interview style […]
On February 5, The New York Times Presents released their new episode, “Framing Britney Spears.” This television special, available on both FX and Hulu, dives right into the international popstar’s lifelong career, her inevitable rise to the top, and her chaotic private life, focusing on the conservatorship she was placed under in 2008, […]
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
