5 Seconds of Summer’s skit, “The Eulogy.” Photo Credit: YouTube, @5SOS Last year, Australian pop-rock band, 5 Seconds of Summer (5SOS), released a 10-year anniversary video for their band entitled, “The 5 Seconds of Summer Show,” on their YouTube channel. Aside from the incredible live performances and meaningful interviews, this hour-long […]
People used to just go into fast food restaurants with family and friends but today, a vast majority of the population of the country orders to eat on-the-go or at home. Therefore, many experts believe that robot chefs, virtual ordering, and autonomous deliveries will be the new reality in 2030, […]
Protests in France have been raging on for days with more than a million angry protesters gathering against President Emmanuel Macron’s controversial pension reform that will raise the retirement age from 62 to 64 years old. Protesters have set fire to the town hall, blocked train tracks and highways, set […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration [FDA] has proposed a new rule which will prevent popular cereal brands from labeling their products as “healthy.” According to The Intercept, the FDA proposed a rule that limits cereals to have no more than “2.5 grams of sugar per serving in order to […]
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 […]
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 […]
When I go to the movies, like many others, I make sure to choose a seat close to the middle, for the best view. But this past monday, AMC Theatres announced they will begin setting their ticket prices based on where their customers choose to sit in the auditorium. This […]
For the Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 semesters, SUNY College at Old Westbury will continuously follow all public health and state guidelines for COVID-19 to provide a safe and healthy environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The Student Health Center announced that any changes or implementations of COVID-19 guidance […]
On September 23rd, Hurricane Fiona was strengthening as it headed towards Canada’s Atlantic Coast. Five days earlier, the category four hurricane, made landfall on the island of Puerto Rico. According to the U.S. National Hurricane Center, Fiona hit about 15 miles (25 kilometers) south-southeast of Mayaguez with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph (140 […]
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
