Summer 2021 is the new date for the Tokyo Olympics, however there are many people objecting to the event, believing it is unsafe due to the pandemic. Currently, there is an online petition pushing to get the Tokyo Olympics cancelled. The petition has collected over 200,000 signatures since it began […]
This year’s Tokyo Olympic Games has officially banned athletes from wearing “Black Lives Matter” apparel at the Olympic ceremonies this summer. The ban on “Black Lives Matter” apparel is now a part of the broad policy that the International Olympic Committee announced a few weeks ago, stating there will be […]
Thyme Located in Roslyn, Thyme will be offering a special holiday brunch menu on both Saturday and Sunday. The restaurant will also be providing a holiday dinner menu on Mother’s Day. Reservations are being accepted. Address – 8 Tower Place, Roslyn Hours – 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. May 8 […]
Terrence Clarke, a freshman guard for the Kentucky Wildcats men’s basketball team this past season, passed away in a car accident in Los Angeles, California on April 22nd. Clarke was only 19 years old. The day before the accident, Clarke had officially signed with sports agent Rich Paul and Klutch […]
This past Sunday tragedy struck once again in Minnesota when 20-year old Daunte Wright was shot and killed by 48-year old Minnesota Police Officer Kim Potter during a traffic stop. Wright was unarmed and apparently pulled over for having expired license plates and an air freshener hanging from his […]
Mohammad Anwar, 66-years-old, was killed while working his UberEats job on March 23rd in Washington, D.C.when two teenage girls tried to carjack his vehicle. The girls, ages 13 and 15, are being charged with felony murder, armed carjacking, and other offenses. The two women allegedly tasered him during their attack. […]
Prior to the March 23 game between the Golden State Warriors and Philadelphia 76ers, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr used his press conference time to speak on the current issues of gun violence, specifically the recent mass shootings in Atlanta and Boulder. On March 16, a 21-year-old man shot and […]
This time last year, the NCAA was gearing up for it’s month of March Madness, and the highly anticipated NCAA Tournament before it was all cancelled due to COVID-19. This year, teams are doing the same, with hopes that their chance at a championship won’t be taken away again due […]
Coming 2 America screams women empowerment. King Akeem’s wife and three daughters all have key roles in proving that women are just as good as men in everything they do. Whether it is ruling a country, being a great warrior, or making the best decisions, the women in this film […]
For the past few weeks, NBA players have been seen in the media, expressing their opinions towards the NBA on their decision to hold an All-Star weekend this year. Many do not agree with having an All-Star weekend. NBA superstars Lebron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Carmelo Anthony, and Kawhi Leonard are […]
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
