It’s no secret, especially nowadays, that mental health, especially amongst young people, is a very relevant and serious issue in our society. As depression and anxiety continues to take its toll on the youngsters of today, we have started to see this phenomenon portrayed in the world of movies […]
Well, my fellow football fans, if you’ve been following the news lately, we have just been dropped a bombshell: Tom Brady, who some would call the greatest quarterback of all-time (or one of the greatest) has officially retired after a long 21-year career. To be honest, I am very surprised, […]
Well, Thanksgiving has just passed, and, in the spirit of the holiday, the film company, A24, has released their latest feature, The Humans, a movie based off of the one-act play by the same name by Stephen Karam, who also directed the film. The movie is about a family that […]
On November 17th, SUNY Old Westbury held its first in-person convocation since before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. First-year, second-year, and transfer students alike gathered into the Student Union building to listen to speeches from Senior Vice President Duncan Quarless, President Timothy E. Sams, PEL Professor Dr. Thomas Delgiudice, […]
Back in May 2021, Netflix released a pretty fun zombie action flick entitled Army of the Dead. Directed by Zack Snyder, the film, while it received mixed reviews from critics, was popular enough among audiences to convince Netflix to develop a franchise, starting with the prequel, Army of Thieves, centered […]
Over the past few decades, climate change has proven to be one of the biggest, if not the biggest obstacle that not only Americans, but the entire world faces, as it threatens not only animals and species in danger of being extinct, but also humanity. One person who seems to […]
Students and faculty at SUNY Old Westbury are sure to recognize the name Karl Grossman. That is because Professor Grossman is a well-known and well-respected professor at SUNY Old Westbury, teaching courses like Investigative Reporting and Environmental Journalism. However, Professor Grossman is also known on campus and beyond for his […]
Why has Jake Gyllenhaal not won an Oscar yet? That is the question I feel like I have to ask myself every time I see another one of his performances. From movies like Enemy to Nightcrawler to Nocturnal Animals to even Spider-Man: Far From Home, this man gives it his […]
A month ago, New York City started to introduce vaccine mandates for businesses like indoor dining, gyms, and entertainment venues, which officially took effect on September 13th. These places will now require employees and customers to be checked for proof of vaccination in order to enter these establishments. The hope […]
Recently, the new Mortal Kombat movie was released and after the 1995 movie, and its 1997 sequel were not particularly well-received by critics (especially the second movie, Annihilation), the reboot was met with great anticipation from fans of the video-game series, especially after it was revealed that the game’s fatalities […]
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
