New Yorkers were treated to a concert at the Barclay Center like no other. On October 17th, DJ duo The Chainsmokers, pop-punk band 5 Seconds of Summer, and solo artist Lennon Stella rocked the stage for their World War Joy North American tour in a four hour show with amazing […]
In an ever growing global community, it is not hard to find other people online who share similar interests. What is more rare, however, is meeting these people face to face. Luckily, each year in New York City’s Javits Centre, ReedPOP hosts its annual New York Comic Con (NYCC) where […]
SUNY Old Westbury has once again shown high enrollment numbers for this years incoming undergraduate and graduate students. Some enrollment numbers, such as graduate numbers, increased from last year, proving that more students are coming back to Old Westbury to further their education. With a total enrollment of 5,128 students, the […]
Dr. Michael Eric Dyson spoke at the “2019 First-Year Student Common Reading Keynote” on September 25th. Dyson, a professor at Georgetown University and author, was here to speak about his book, What Truth Sounds Like. The book addresses racial issues that African-Americans have faced, and continue to face, in this country. In a passionate speech lasting roughly an hour […]
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
