Mixed-race women and popular culture in Brazil and the United States Brazil markets itself as a racially mixed utopia. The United States prefers the term melting pot.Both nations have long used the image of the mulatta to push skewed cultural narratives. Highlighting the prevalence of mixed-race women of African […]
Florida Gov. Ron Desantis has received mixed views for the reopening of his state to the public. Some see his actions as too premature, putting thousands of lives at risk, while others believe he is taking the appropriate measures at returning his state back to normalcy. Last weekend, Gov. Desantis distributed a statewide notice that he would […]
Amid the panic of COVID-19, millions of Americans have filed for unemployment as government regulations continue to pressure the nation to stay at home. Excluded from these people are the “essential workers” such as doctors, nurses, pharmacists, first responders, etc., and a commonly forgotten but essential: sanitation workers. “People don’t […]
“All audio-visual equipment in the college classrooms not just the NAB or the library is in working order and functioning,” according to Evan Kobolakis, assistant vice president of information technology services and chief information officer. But staff, faculty, and students disagree. Professor Lee Blackstone, associate professor of sociology, said, “Not […]
Listen to Llana Barber talk about teaching, her research interests, and her recent book awards in this short “Old Westbury Highlights” video from the MIC: the Media Innovation Center. American Studies professor Llana Barber’s book, Latino City, is the winner of the 2017 Kenneth Jackson Award for Best Book in […]
Recycling regulations are changing across Long Island as residents of both Nassau and Suffolk counties are switching recycling systems from dual to single stream. Dual stream recycling means that the materials accepted will rotate on a weekly basis. For example, one week solely card-board will be accepted and the next […]
There are an estimated millions of animals around the world that are held captive for their entire lives. This punishment has been controversial for years because of the belief that it violates the cruel and unusual punishment clause of the eighth amendment. This argument is that humans are social animals […]
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 […]
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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
