This year finally brings us out of the Zoom room and back into the classroom, that means many OW students are commuting again. Now, with winter fast approaching, those cars that were parked last winter will need to be driven to school this winter. Winter prep is important for proper […]
Grammy-winning artists Mali Music and Jonathan McReynolds released a steamy album record live in Los Angeles called Jonny x Mali: Live in LA. Jonny’s and Mali’s album consists of six songs, most of which are classified as praise and worship. Most of the songs in the album use expository style […]
What is actually happening to our planet? Nature supposedly was healing itself during the Covid lockdown.“Before-and-after photos show dramatic decline in air pollution around the world during coronavirus lockdown,”observed CBS News writer Sophie Lewis. A New York Post article by Ben Cost stated, “Rare pink dolphins are back thanks to […]
Exhibiting from April 10 through October 31, “KUSAMA: Cosmic Nature” is finally on display at the 250-acre New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) in the Bronx after COVID-19-related postponement. On-site reserved tickets are currently scarce as art and nature lovers scramble to get the required timed entry tickets. Within the […]
Deepfakes have been in the news, more often bad news. Deepfakes are the technology to alter faces, usually using an AI, to put an individual’s face onto the body of someone else. This can be either the person’s face or someone else’s. Recently, a TikTok user pretended to be Tom […]
In the process of globalization, a lot of stereotypes and tropes have been carried through history unwillingly among the Asian community, often being seen by Western men mostly as either seductive and exotic (dubbed “Dragon Ladies”) or submissive and vulnerable (dubbed “China Porcelain Dolls”). The second trope being submissive aligns […]
Born on March 14, 1923, and taking her life on July, 26, 1971, Diane Arbus remains one of the most well-known American photographers of society at its weirdest. She once said, “A photograph is a secret about a secret. The more it tells you the less you know.” Her photographs hold […]
SUNY Old Westbury President Dr. Timothy Sams has announced that Dr. Jo-Ann Robinson will be Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff. She will report directly to Dr. Sams. Her functions will include managing the college’s strategic advancement, emergency response, and relations with the SUNY System. She is already working […]
New York Times media columnist and former founding Editor-in-Chief of Buzzfeed News, Ben Smith spoke to SUNY Old Westbury students and staff on December 8th via Zoom to highlight his experiences in the field of journalism. Smith became interested in journalism during his junior year at Yale University when he […]
Debbie Allen, world-renowned actress, producer, singer and dancer extraordinaire has encapsulated a teaching style and production that will transform the dance world as we know it. From F.A.M.E, the Oscars, Grey’s Anatomy and everything in-between, Debbie Allen has dominated in class, perfection, style and flare. Allen has earned the title […]
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
