SUNY Old Westbury’s 56th commencement ceremony will be held at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Sunday, May 22 at 10 a.m. The ceremony will be held for all fall 2021, winter 2021, spring 2022, and summer 2022 graduates The campus expects “one of our largest graduating classes in history,” […]
The first MCU product of the 2022 season, a Disney+ series called Moon Knight, has just finished its final episode (announcement of a potential second season pending). This series stars Oscar Isaac as the titular character, a man with multiple personalities who is also the superhero known as Moon Knight. […]
Last Monday was quite a day for America…and not in a good way! A draft from the Supreme Court indicated that the Court intends to overrule the results of the 1973 Roe v. Wade case, as well as the 1992 decision of Planned Parenthood v. Casey, whose results have “upheld […]
“It’s just therapeutic to paint,” said Christine Whaley, also known by her painting moniker of Melosa Basquiat. Whaley paints under this moniker as a tribute to her late cousin, Jean-Michel Basquiat, a famous painter from the 1980s who created works which drew on Basquiat’s “own Caribbean heritage; a convergence of […]
My expectations were thoroughly exceeded by this sequel, which is not only better than the original, but was probably the most fun I’ve had in a theater in a while. The plot continues Sonic’s (voiced by Ben Schwartz) journey from the first film, as he has to contend with the […]
Pixar has released their latest film, Turning Red, which is all about a middle-school girl named Meilin Lee, who finds herself transforming into a panda whenever she gets too excited or stressed. Does the studio that churned out acclaimed films like The Incredibles, Toy Story, and Monsters, Inc. have another […]
It was a big night for movies as the Screen Actors Guild held their 28th annual awards ceremony, which recognized the best talent in both movies and television in the year 2021, and is usually a strong indicator of the Oscars ceremony that will take place on Sunday, March 27th. […]
Looking to get into dating? The Hulu original movie, Fresh, released a couple weeks ago just might change your mind. This film, starring Sebastian Stan and Daisy Edgar-Jones as two people who meet one another in a supermarket and fall in love, looks like it’s set to be a nice […]
Faculty members are increasingly concerned about the delays in the renovation of the Natural Sciences Building. “It is imperative that renovation start soon because we are in a competitive environment where students have options to attend neighboring colleges,” said Bright Emenike, acting chair of the Department of Chemistry and Physics […]
For decades now, climate change has been one of the most prevalent issues facing our society. It not only threatens other species that inhabit planet Earth, but humanity as well. We have seen millions of deaths over the years from natural, man-made disasters like wildfires, hurricanes, and tsunamis. This year […]
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
