What is ChatGPT? Its creator, OpenAI, explained, “We’ve trained a model called ChatGPT which interacts in a conversational way. The dialogue format makes it possible for ChatGPT to answer followup questions, admit its mistakes, challenge incorrect premises, and reject inappropriate requests. ChatGPT is a sibling model to InstructGPT, which is […]
An earthquake struck killing about 50,000 people across both Turkey and Syria on February 6th. Following the earthquake, nearly 200 people have been arrested for alleged poor building construction, Turkey’s Justice Ministry said. The earthquake caused the full collapse or serious damage of buildings, and the ministry said that 626 […]
On February 3, in East Palestine, Ohio, a Norfolk Southern freight train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed. Toxic fumes were released into the air and the soil was contaminated. Residents have reported that they have experienced headaches, rashes, nausea, and trouble breathing in the aftermath, according to CNN. The train derailment […]
Art can be traced back tens of thousands of years, starting with the Lascaux cave paintings of the Paleolithic era. Residing near Montignac, France, the 15,000 to 17,000 year old collection of paintings include depictions of animals. Since then, the world has seen a plethora of other art movements. The […]
Critical race theory is a subject that has been thrown around a lot these days, but what is it? Parents have complained that the theory was creeping into their children’s classrooms, however it isn’t. Critical race theory is a theory taught at the graduate school level that states American policies […]
Black history month is a time for us to commemorate and celebrate the contributions to our country made by African Americans. In this time of celebration and recognition, a rising black female entertainer is making her mark on American media. Philadelphia native Quinta Brunson got her start in the entertainment […]
*Warning! May contain spoilers!* Infinity Pool, or the more hedonistic, cinematic version of The White Lotus (2021), stars Alexander Skarsgard and Mia Goth. Directed by Brandon Cronenberg, the story follows a failed author named James (Skarsgard) who goes on vacation with his wife to find inspiration. The couple vacation at […]
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
