On April 17, 2023, the American Studies/Media and Communications department at SUNY Old Westbury held an event that featured a Class of 2020 alumni, Marvin Argueta. Argueta now works at ESPN as a production assistant. He came to talk about the importance of using student media outlets on campus in […]
On April 12th, SUNY Old Westbury held their annual Spring Career Fair in the Campus Center Atrium during Common Hour. The event was open to all juniors and seniors at SUNY Old Westbury in order for them to meet and connect with different employers for job opportunities post graduation, and […]
It’s March, which means Women’s History Month has officially begun! Even though many people know that International Women’s Day is on March 8, many people fail to realize that there is a Women’s History Month. Here is why it’s important to acknowledge it and celebrate it. For starters, Women’s History […]
255 Northern Blvd, Great Neck, NY 11021 Mon-Sat 11:45am-9:45pm, Sun 12:45pm-9:45pm For my brother’s 18th birthday, my family and I went to the Peter Luger Steakhouse for the first time and it definitely hit the spot. The Peter Luger Steakhouse is one of the most well-known and extremely highly-rated steakhouses […]
731 Welcome Lake Rd, Hawley, PA 18428 Starts at $164 per night for 4 adults For Super Bowl Weekend, my family and I went to Woodloch Pines for a little getaway and we had an amazing time! Located in Hawley, PA, Woodloch Pines is an all-inclusive resort. Instead of it […]
Attention current Old Westbury seniors: the countdown to commencement has officially begun! On Tuesday, February 14, the Center of Student Leadership and Involvement held their annual “99 Days Until Commencement” ceremony during common hour. It was open for any seniors that are planning to graduate in May or August of […]
Swifties rejoice! After months of waiting, Taylor Swift finally dropped her tenth album, Midnights, on October 21. Midnights comes two years after Swift dropped two albums, Folklore and Evermore, during the initial COVID-19 quarantine in 2020. It also comes one year after she re-recorded and released two of her older […]
After months of waiting for what some would call the “most anticipated movie of the year,” Don’t Worry Darling finally has hit movie theaters. The movie is directed by actress and director Olivia Wilde. This is Wilde’s second movie she has directed with her first movie being Booksmart, which was […]
Located on the first floor of the New Academic Building is SUNY Old Westbury’s newest dining option for students and staff, Paper Lantern. The new restaurant is exclusive to SUNY Old Westbury and was formerly home of the popular Dunkin Donuts and Panther Pad. Paper Lantern was added as a […]
On September 12, Apple released their newest mobile operating system, iOS 16. This update includes tons of new features that are compatible with the newest iPhone 14 and even all the way back to the iPhone 8. iOS 16 brings an important update to the lock screen, tweaks to the […]
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
