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 […]
The administration recently announced that there will be free parking on campus. It was recognized that the record enrollment this year and last year would create problems with available parking, according to the University Police Chief Steven Siena. “In the spite of fairness, the decision was made to temporarily waive […]
The Old Westbury TV studio welcomes new TV manager Ozgur Akgun this fall 2018 semester. “I think one of the aspects of this job is group work,” said Professor Akgun. He is the new TV manager for the OWTV studio. This year the SUNY Old Westbury media outlets are running […]
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 […]
Old Westbury students report! Watch this new short video produced at the Media Innovation Center (OWTV) about the Blood Drive. The New York Blood Center visits Old Westbury twice a year. This year the first visit was on September 14th in the Campus Center Atrium. Where and when can you […]
More than seven hundred Old Westbury students packed into the Clark Center on September 12th to listen to our president, Dr. Calvin O. Butts III give a rousing welcome to the campus community. The Convocation includes an incredible vocal performance by the Total Praise Ensemble led by conductor Lafrederick Coaxner. […]
Michael Krasnoff’s first season as head coach of the women’s basketball team at SUNY Old Westbury was 15 years ago. Krasnoff, his coaching staff, and the players have built a top notch program. This success didn’t happen overnight. In his first five seasons at the helm, Old Westbury finished with a […]
Old Westbury recently received $20,000 from SUNY for a grant written by Drs. Jacqueline Emery, Margaret Rose Torrell, and Linda Camarasana of the English Department. This grant will fund the development of “co-requisite” courses and workshops as a part of an “Accelerated Learning Program” approach to improving student writing skills at Old […]
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
