Photo Credit: dazeddigital.com The story of house music begins on the night “the death of disco” was declared in Chicago’s Comiskey Park on July 12, 1979. That event became known as “Disco Demolition Day.” “Disco Demolition Day” was orchestrated by a local radio host named Steve Dahl. Banners marked with […]
The 66th Grammy Awards took place on Sunday, February 4. It was a big night for women who dominated the nominations list. Women were proven to be masters of their craft alongside their male counterparts. With each win there was a woman on stage accepting the award and making history. […]
Photo: WGSS OW Rainbow kicked off the semester with the first of many meetings on Monday, February 5. The club provides a safe space, spreading awareness, and letting for LGBTQ+ voices be heard without suppression. Sapphire is the new president of OW Rainbow. Sapphire is a non-binary criminology major now […]
SUNY Old Westbury’s Politics Economics and Law Club brought pizza and politics together on Tuesday, February 6. The discussion focused on political polarization and media bias with Andrew Mattson, a faculty member from American Studies, and more than thirty hungry students. Is the world more divided than ever? Is social […]
Aiddan Smith shooting the ball. Photo Credit: Christian Lyles. Pandemonium: that’s the word to describe the Clark Athletic Center on Wednesday night. The Men’s Panthers basketball team picked up their first win of the season in front of a rowdy and supportive crowd. The Panthers defeated the St. Joseph’s University-Brooklyn […]
House on the Water Album Cover. Photo Credit: Apple Music. Singer-songwriter Ashley Kutcher released her debut album, House on the Water on January 26. The ten-song album highlights the conflicting emotions one experiences when in love whether it involves confusion, heartbreak, self-reflection, or hope. The album starts off strong with, […]
Club Bash 2024 in the Campus Center Atrium. Photo Credit: Luisa Garcia. The Center for Student Leadership and Involvement (CSLI) and Student Government Association (SGA) hosted Club Bash in the Campus Center Atrium on Wednesday, January 31, during the new 1:30 to 2:30 common hour at SUNY Old Westbury. Club […]
At the end of every semester SUNY Old Westbury’s Amelie A. Wallace Gallery hosts an exhibit showcasing the works of art students working towards their Bachelor of Arts degree. This semester’s exhibit ran from December 12 to 16 and featured the works of students Gianni Budes, Kristel Carbajal, Pinliang Chu, […]
On December 4, around 6 p.m. EST, video game company Rockstar Games unveiled the trailer for the newest installment in the Grand Theft Auto franchise: ‘Grand Theft Auto VI.’ The trailer was forced to be released a day early by Rockstar Games after it was leaked on Twitter/X a few hours earlier. Originally, Rockstar […]
The Amelie A. Wallace Gallery’s current exhibition, titled “Inheritance, Remembrance and Resilience,” is a collection of photographic works by artists Eileen Claveloux, Sandra Matthews, and Delilah Montoya. The artists tap into their individual cultural experiences, using family portraits to display generations of history. This unique exhibition opened on October 25th and will […]
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
