What is actually happening to our planet? Nature supposedly was healing itself during the Covid lockdown.“Before-and-after photos show dramatic decline in air pollution around the world during coronavirus lockdown,”observed CBS News writer Sophie Lewis. A New York Post article by Ben Cost stated, “Rare pink dolphins are back thanks to […]
Exhibiting from April 10 through October 31, “KUSAMA: Cosmic Nature” is finally on display at the 250-acre New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) in the Bronx after COVID-19-related postponement. On-site reserved tickets are currently scarce as art and nature lovers scramble to get the required timed entry tickets. Within the […]
Deepfakes have been in the news, more often bad news. Deepfakes are the technology to alter faces, usually using an AI, to put an individual’s face onto the body of someone else. This can be either the person’s face or someone else’s. Recently, a TikTok user pretended to be Tom […]
The online votes from Panther Connect are tallied and Oluwademilade O. Ogunlade is now transitioning from Executive Vice President to President of the SUNY Old Westbury Student Government Association. Officially taking office the day of commencement on May 23, Ogunlade continues her involvement of being in student government, first starting […]
Summer is around the corner but with Covid-19 still looming, people want to go outdoors but avoid crowds. Here are some lesser known places on Long Island to enjoy. The Clark Botanical Garden, located at 193 I.U. Willets Rd Albertson, NY 11507, this small but powerful garden is filled with […]
Women who are intimate or friends with well-known artists get overlooked because of their associations. Leonor Fini, Lee Miller, and Dora Maar are among those who unfortunately get omitted from the dialogue on art. Leonor Fini (30 August 1907- 18 January 1996) was a surrealist painter, designer, illustrator, and […]
In the process of globalization, a lot of stereotypes and tropes have been carried through history unwillingly among the Asian community, often being seen by Western men mostly as either seductive and exotic (dubbed “Dragon Ladies”) or submissive and vulnerable (dubbed “China Porcelain Dolls”). The second trope being submissive aligns […]
Born on March 14, 1923, and taking her life on July, 26, 1971, Diane Arbus remains one of the most well-known American photographers of society at its weirdest. She once said, “A photograph is a secret about a secret. The more it tells you the less you know.” Her photographs hold […]
In the United States, studies show that the suicide rates in teens have gone up drastically between 2007 to 2017, says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In indigenous communities, Native American youth specifically die by suicide at nearly twice the rate of surrounding white areas. With […]
People have different reactions to the winter season, some like its chilly atmosphere, and there are others who wish they were somewhere warmer. This classic booklist has a book for everyone of every genre; whether you like adventure, horror, fiction or nonfiction. For those who like travel stories based on […]
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
