Academic Discovery Fest in session. Photo credit: Luisa Garcia. The annual Academic Discovery Fest took place on September 20 from 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Campus Center Atrium. Approximately 50 students and 30 faculty members were in attendance at the event. Students and faculty were able to play […]
Danny Werfel, commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service Photo Credit: axios.com CNBC reports that the Internal Revenue Service [IRS], is planning to use artificial intelligence to collect unpaid taxes from high earners, partnerships, and large corporations. Last Friday, according to the NYTimes, the IRS announced that they’d use some of the $80 billion allocated […]
“When all Americans are treated as equal, no matter who they are or whom they love, we are all freer.” -Barack Obama. Every day, SUNY LGBTQIA+ students experience harassment and prejudice, either directly or indirectly. Therefore, all Suny Colleges need to take action to help LGTBQIA+ students feel safe on […]
Debates continue about whether a nationwide TikTok ban would be necessary for national security or a violation of freedom of speech. The social media platform, TikTok, allows users to post and interact with short 15 second to 3 minute video content. Back in September of 2021, the application hit 1 […]
On February 3, in East Palestine, Ohio, a Norfolk Southern freight train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed. Toxic fumes were released into the air and the soil was contaminated. Residents have reported that they have experienced headaches, rashes, nausea, and trouble breathing in the aftermath, according to CNN. The train derailment […]
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 […]
Nearly a year after Hulu released their original show, Pam & Tommy, former Playboy Playmate actress and current activist, Pamela Anderson, has finally broken her silence and spoken her truth with her autobiography Love, Pamela, released on January 31, 2023. Anderson’s book is an insightful and easy read. After the […]
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 […]
There was an expectation that students who had left universities in 2020 and 2021 would eventually return to school in 2022 but that has not been the case. “We’re not seeing a return of what we might call the lost freshmen of fall 2020 and fall 2021,” Doug Shapiro, a […]
Located on the first floor of the New Academic Building is SUNY Old Westbury’s newest dining option for students and staff, Paper Lantern. The new restaurant is exclusive to SUNY Old Westbury and was formerly home of the popular Dunkin Donuts and Panther Pad. Paper Lantern was added as a […]
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
