Illustration: Liselle Powder The moon stared at me with eyes so bright, as she looked down on my pitiful face. I wonder if I would see my love, as the ship sails in the distance. Her light made way for the merchant ships for the maidens call them home. I […]
Life today is like gasping for breath. Yes, we breathe normally, but what about the extra air that has our hearts pumping and racing, making us go the extra mile and keep on fighting. Or, does it feel like death, trying to survive? As we go through different stages of […]
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Painting. Photo Credit: Liselle Powder Think deep into your mind. Travel fast if there’s enough room. Just float on clouds, through the stems of life. Get wings and fly high. Be a drone, be whatever, and soar. Smile to the wind and breathe. Close your eyes and see beyond. Beyond […]
She called her a beautiful soul, beautiful soul. Did she feel it? Did she know it? What did she see? I’ll tell you. She saw a soul that cried, a soul that was bruised Till every scar represented every pain. Till every wound of hurt described failure. She saw a […]
Gifted comes in two parts, the first being a gift. The gift, you are the gift. Gift of being born, of this melanin. Constructed and restructured, for greatness. Greatness that is well put together, like artwork. Facial features that look like black gold pearls that glisten in the sun. Like […]
Why does the black Woman that think her worth is not recognized? Why her, mothers and daughters struggle to fight? Why do grandmothers be mothers taking care of each other? Taking care of life, her strength, her goals. Why sisters break down with each other. Till dry bones are no […]
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
