When all Americans are treated as equal, no matter who they are or whom they love, we are all freer,” –Barack Obama. Every day, SUNY LGBTQIA+ students experience harassment and prejudice, either directly or indirectly. Therefore, all Suny Colleges need to take action to help LGTBQIA+ students feel safe on […]
The picture shows Shalei Simms, the Dean of the School of Business, who received the “Diversity in Businesses” Award in 2023. Then, from left to right, we have Timothy Sams, the President of the College; Lisa Payton, an Assistant Professor of Media and Communications; Michael Kinane, the Vice President for […]
Amrushaa Jyoti Muralidhar, known as AJ, is a 21-year-old South Indian woman. She came to the United States when she was ten-years-old, and she lived in Los Angeles until 2021 with her family. She came to New York and enrolled at SUNY Old Westbury College as a full-time student and […]
“When all Americans are treated as equal, no matter who they are or whom they love, we are all freer.” -Barack Obama. Every day, SUNY LGBTQIA+ students experience harassment and prejudice, either directly or indirectly. Therefore, all Suny Colleges need to take action to help LGTBQIA+ students feel safe on […]
Today, our society is gender diverse. It’s critical to recognize and create environments that value and celebrate our diversity in gender identity and to incorporate this as part of our cultures. Culture has always influenced gender identity since the beginning of times. Culture and gender identity are closely related because […]
Bringing a dog into your life can be exciting, but it can also be stressful for you and your dog until you get a routine that works. It can take longer for your dog to adapt to its new home, especially if he has lived in different houses or a […]
The month of March is designated as International Women’s Month, so women and their historical contributions throughout the world should be recognized and celebrated. Women are typically the primary caregivers of children and elders in every country worldwide. According to a recent study by Global Volunteers, women always help to […]
Today, technology plays an important role in fashion. The fashion industry is changing to adapt to the new era, incorporating the latest technologies to supply the necessities of customers. Technology is revolutionizing the fashion industry with the creation of smart fabrics, which are textiles that have intelligent systems that can […]
The Amelia A. Wallace Gallery at the State University of New York at Old Westbury is hosting an art exhibition titled “Historias Paralelas (Parallel Stories)” by Tamara Rosenblum. Tamara Rosenblum is a video artist and a professor of time-based media in New York and Paris. Her father was a Chilean […]
Some common myths about dogs and the truths behind them. 1.Dogs only see black and white Mistakenly, people think that dogs can only see in black and white. But today, science has done more studies to prove that dogs are able to see colors. “‘It’s likely that all the external […]
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
