SUNY Old Westbury’s Panther Pantry will be among several offices to be relocated by March 27, 2023. The Pantry will be housed in the former Office of Residential Life in the Campus Center, giving it more visibility than it previously had. Director of the Panther Pantry Claudia Newman is asking […]
SUNY Old Westbury President Timothy E. Sams has announced that the college had been awarded $1,870,000 through the recently passed US budget for the current fiscal year. In the announcement on January 18, 2023, he said the funds would help “launch an inclusive science, technology, engineering, and mathematics career preparatory […]
Jacque Reid at SUNY Old Westbury’s networking event. Emmy Award-winning TV & radio talk show host Jacque Reid spoke to SUNY Old Westbury students on February 14th about using social media to launch their careers. The Media and Communications Department welcomed Reid to the Old Westbury community as part of […]
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 […]
On February 9th, SUNY Old Westbury held a commemoration to honor the life and legacy of Reverend and President-Emeritus Calvin O. Butts III. The commemoration was held in the Calvin O. Butts III library, with attendees consisting of President-Emeritus Butts’ family members, friends, professors both retired and current, as well […]
SUNY Old Westbury’s Student Government Association (SGA) held their bi-annual, Club Bash, in the Campus Center Atrium on Thursday, February 3, during the college’s common hour. The event featured participation from 50 Greek-letter, commuter, social, and cultural organizations on campus. Board members outlined the distinctive characteristics of their club while […]
The Old Westbury men’s basketball team lost on February 1st to the United States Merchant Marine Academy Mariners, which follows a trend of recent losses for the team. The 2022-23 season has not been promising for the Panthers. With more losses than wins, the team appears to be in a […]
Photograph from left to right: Marianne Spencer, Cristine Tesoriero, Dr. Margaret Sikhism, Faylon Robinson, Adele Gutierrez, Dr. Ellen Feit, Anna Sbano, and Kristen Mantikas. SUNY Old Westbury’s Student Health Center is a resource available to all registered students. It promotes wellness by providing knowledge about disease prevention, treatment, and maintenance […]
After delays caused by Covid, problems with supply chains, and even the weather, significant campus renovations are expected to be completed by the late spring. Major renovations include the Media Innovation Center, the Duane L. Jones Recital Hall, and the Clark Athletic Fields and Gym. The original proposal for the […]
“We have a unique, interesting history that has been neglected,” said Antonia DiGregorio, SUNY OW’s director of library services. “But little has been done to preserve it.” This will soon change. Christa DeVirgilio, digital initiative and archives librarian, said she expects to receive a grant early next year of about […]
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
