When there is a four-alarm fire raging in an apartment building at 3 A.M, who do you call? The Fire Department. When there is an issue in your local town like a litter-filled playground or an ever-growing pothole that you can’t seem to avoid every time you drive to work, […]
Dining out and trying new restaurants has become an increasingly popular pastime over the years. Whether you’re a food enthusiast, blogger, celebrating a special occasion, or simply just don’t want to cook, there’s a restaurant for everybody. However, Covid-19 has changed the previous dynamics of the dine-in experience since restaurants […]
Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras today launched SUNY’s “Mask Up or Pack Up” campaign to promote universal compliance with evidence-based COVID-19 safety guidelines across SUNY’s 64 colleges and universities. Chancellor Malatras is issuing a call for creative video submissions from students urging their classmates to […]
There has been an influx of Black Lives Matter protests within many Long Island towns in the previous months. In late June, thousands participated in a massive #BLM protests that stretched for miles through neighborhoods in Merrick, New York. Many towns have been showing their support through other ways as […]
As the predictions of quarantine flooded all media and news outlets, civilians flocked to their grocery stores or pharmacies, in search of disposable items, paper goods, and hygiene products. The influx of customers caused stores to run out or limit these items, often leading to their shelves being empty. This […]
Parents around the country are faced with one of the most difficult decisions of the school year due to the coronavirus: To continue virtual learning or send their children back to the school. Families across America have traded in their normal routines for Zoom conference calls, Google classroom and various […]
SUNY Old Westbury mourns the loss of first-year student, Tania Bonilla who died in a motor vehicle accident on Saturday, July 18th. Bonilla was driving on the eastbound on the Southern State Parkway heading towards Sagtikos State Parkway before 3 am when she left the roadway and struck a guardrail […]
Every day, nurses and doctors are constantly on their feet through long stressful hours, saving human lives during this ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. While this past week was National Nurses Week, what special way to honor and give back to nurses by providing them a pair of Nikes. […]
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced during a briefing on April 27th that the medical centers being built on campus (along with the three other locations being built in the state) will be put on hold until the fall flu season, where it is expected for a second wave of the coronavirus […]
“Take what you need, leave what you can,” Elle Mangano of Deer Park wrote on an easel next to a table of food, cleaning, supplies, and toilet paper. With Long Island having the highest unemployment rates in New York State, it was a way to help those unable to pay for […]
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
