A new series from the Media Innovation Center asks members of the SUNY OW community about current events and hot topics on campus. In this episode, Jenna Barbone asks students about how they prepare for and de-stress from midterms. Be sure to look out for future episodes on the MIC […]
From August 12 to 25, 2018, I accompanied twenty-nine students from Old Westbury and other SUNY campuses on a service-learning trip to Puerto Rico, as part of the NY governor’s initiative “New York Stands with Puerto Rico.” This initiative involved massive coordination between SUNY and CUNY systems, individual campuses, the […]
This Week on Global Media News: Sri Lanka, India, China, the UK, Haiti, Saudi Arabia, Uganda! Sri Lanka: Did a Government Facebook Ban Stop the Hate Speech in March? Can Social Media Create Bollywood Stars? Will China Kill Esports with too Many Regulations? Should UK Tabloids Be Able to Print […]
Watch OWTV’s coverage of Coffee with a Cop! The University Police Department hosted its 3rd annual “Coffee with a Cop” day on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 in the Campus Center atrium. The National Coffee with a Cop Day is held on the first Wednesday of October every year. This day is”dedicated to encourage communication and positive […]
Catch a glimpse of the 11th Panther Pride Homecoming week! Did you show your school spirit at the Cake-Off, Scavenger Hunt, and Lip Synch? See all the photos on the Panther Pride Homecoming Facebook page. Check out Catalyst writer Brianna Knibbs article on this year’s homecoming. Commemorative t-shirts were passed out […]
Watch OWTV’s coverage of Club Bash Fall 2018 held on Monday, September 17, 2018 in the Campus Center Atrium. Club Bash 2018 is hosted by the Student Government Association and the Center for Student Leadership and Involvement. There are more than “50 social, cultural, commuter and Greek- letter organizations on campus.” […]
Watch Dr. Taylor’s Keynote Address: “Blaming Black Power for the Confrontation over Community Control in Ocean Hill – Brownsville.” Dr. Clarence Taylor (Prof. Emeritus of History Department at Baruch College) led a discussion in the Duane L. Jones Recital Hall as part of the “Once A Ghetto: The Worlds Created by […]
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The Old Westbury College Council held its first meeting of the fall semester on Friday, October 5, 2018. The College Council is comprised of ten members: nine appointed by the Governor and an elected student member. At the moment there are only seven Council members. Old Westbury students are represented by […]
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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
