In Texas, there has been a brain eating amoeba found in the water supply recently that is infecting many. It will continue if others are not aware and if the spread passes along. Naegleria Fowleri is the name of this brain eating amoeba. This has made its appearance in late […]
On Monday, September 28th, a new study surfaced that one and three parents will not let their child get their flu vaccine this season despite annual deaths, according to the National Poll on Children’s Health. As the flu season rolls in, many pediatricians stress the fact that children should be […]
Foreign journalists who work for American news organizations in China are unable to get their press credentials renewed by the Chinese government. When the visa of a journalist expires, they must leave the country. China has not approved any new correspondent replacements for the Washington Post, The New York Times, […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all aspects of life. It has brought about the first sabbatical from sports since WWII, but due to quite different circumstances. As we await the return of sports, there is chatter about possible updated formats and proposals to pick up where some sports left off […]
When taking a deep dive into the implications of the prison industrial complex, you certainly find trends in recidivism and while you’ll meet people from all over the country, ultimately their songs all sound the same albeit with a few different chord changes. The United States currently has the highest […]
The SUNY Old Westbury Student Government Association deeply cares about ensuring all members of the campus community take hold of their civic duty and vote this upcoming November. This important civic duty allows all citizens to make their voice heard and impact our nation. On Election Day, November 6th, 2018 […]
“Democracy is not a spectator sport…If you’re going to play the game properly you’d better know every rule.” — Congresswoman Barbara Jordan “It has never been more important to know the tax and spending rules/decisions of our government and what are the forces driving and changing those rules.” — Dr. Thomas […]
By Bobby Reilly In 2008, Hofstra hosted its first Presidential Debate between then-Senator Barack Obama and Senator John McCain, and I began my first semester as a college student at the university. Four years later, though no longer a student, I made my way back to Hofstra University to attend […]
Would you be able to eat the food in the picture above? Does it even look fit for human consumption? Well, that’s what’s being served to members of the Navy. The quality of the food which America’s Navy consumes is dreadfully poor. United States sailors, while aboard a ship, working […]
You can dress it up. You can put a wig on it. You can unload mountains of money into invasive surgeries and change the name. but let’s be honest with each other: White, upper class privilege, at the level of Caitlyn Jenner’s, will always rear its sanctimonious head. In the […]
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
