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 […]
President Calvin O. Butts III sent out an email to faculty and staff at SUNY Old Westbury stating that all non-essential employees of the College are to continue to work from home and not report to campus until May 15, unless otherwise directed by your supervisor. No accruals should be […]
PROVOST O’SULLIVAN RETIRES; NEW ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS ANNOUNCED Dr. Calvin O. Butts III will be staying on as president until the search committee can find a new president to step in after him. The semester also saw the retirements of two prominent administrators and a number of promotions. Dr. Patrick […]
Throughout the month of February, many people are inspired to delve deep into researching and analyzing black history. One of the most popular discourses surrounding blackness is representation in entertainment, both the flattering and unflattering aspects of it. For centuries, African-Americans and other minorities have been subject to false […]
Detroit lyricist, Royce da 5’9 has had a steady and prominent career in hip-hop over the last twenty years. From the years 2008-2018, he was one-fourth of the rap supergroup Slaughterhouse, and has been consistently churning in amazing lyrical verses as part of the duos Bad Meets Evil and […]
Students at SUNY Old Westbury are complaining about the problems they face with the Office of the Bursar. The office handles all the payments made on student accounts, including managing payment plans, financial aid payments and refunds from overpayments. These complaints from students range from the office not answering their […]
October was an immensely busy month for all of us film nerds who just have to see everything. Of course the box office juggernaut was Joker, and the month saw the release of the Will Smith-starred Gemini Man. However, with this being the “official” start of the awards season, October saw […]
Works by Jackie Branson, Pam Brown, Roxi Marsen, and Tmima Z Amelia A. Wallace Gallery Until November 27th, 2019 This exhibition features the work of four contemporary artists; Jackie Branson, Pam Brown, Roxi Marsen, and Tmima Z; and was curated by Pam Brown and Stephen Lamia. “The one thing […]
“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 […]
Works by Sa’dia Rehman Amelie A. Wallace Gallery Until October 16th “The Here and the Hereafter” is the latest solo art exhibition at the Amelie A. Wallace Gallery at SUNY Old Westbury. Featuring the works of Sa’dia Rehman, the exhibition showcases about thirty of her recent art pieces […]
