Photo Credit: Instagram @babylove.nyc RuPaul always says, “We are all born naked and the rest is drag.” But, what does that mean and what is drag? People typically think of drag as a queer man dressed up as a woman, and while that is true to an extent, there is more […]
Photo Credit: YouTube Channel @Work Brighter Energy management is the secret to full engagement and productivity. We must shift from time management to energy management. This means working more independently, choosing your own schedule, environment, and collaborators in many aspects of life. Time management is a concept that is well […]
Although traveling might be the last thing on many people’s minds during a pandemic, others can’t help but wishing to get away from all the stress and anxiety that comes with quarantining at home. However, things are not the way they used to be, so traveling has now become more […]
Between The World and Me has documented a heart wrenching conversation of the black experience; an unspoken manual of navigating a white society in black skin. This story is depicted by Kamilah Forbes, based on the book written by Ta-Nehisi Coates called Between the World and Me, which was performed […]
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A couple of weeks ago, I was scrolling through my Twitter feed to see a video of somebody in New York City recording a video of the Blue Angels flying over the city as a salute to healthcare workers. I showed my mom the video and she said “this means […]
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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 […]
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There are countless adjustments being made every day in our world to deal with the evolving coronavirus pandemic. Without the usual outlets of bars, restaurants or sporting events, we are transitioning to streaming services for entertainment more than ever. While everyone enjoys television and Netflix, the utilization of both has […]
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
