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The Winners of the 2nd Annual Student MAC Awards are Here!

The second annual Student Media Arts Celebration was held on Wednesday, May 6, 2009. The night began with a reception then "The 5 Star Red Carpet Extravaganza" followed by a dinner in the Student Union. The MAC Awards curtain was raised in the Maguire Theatre, with music by OWWR's DJ Abel, and was hosted by OWWR Station Manager Joseph Manfredi. The night was filled with winners and their amazing work, and with live entertainers including rock band 'Paint the Target', vocalist Sophia Perrin, and dance company HYPE. The Media Arts Celebration acknowledges students who excel in the categories of Journalism, Digital Arts, Radio, Television & Video, and New Media.

CLICK HERE FOR THE 2009 STUDENT MAC AWARDS WINNERS!

The 2009 Student MAC Awards judges:

Heidi J. Boisvert, Breakthrough
Erica Soto, CBS Radio
Lawrence Streigel, Newsday
Robert Edward Pirretti, Redesign
Julia Wrona, Ailujon Films
Seth Dearborn, New York Focus

The 2009 Student MAC Committee:

Joseph Manfredi, Chair & Executive Producer, Media & Communications
Sherralynn Bologna, Television Station
John Friedman, Catalyst Advisor
Michael Kinane, Assistant to the President for Advancement
Andrew Mattson, Media & Communications
Patricia McLaughlin, Visual Arts Department
Samara Smith, Media & Communications

For more information call (516) 876-7502.

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Posted on May 26, 2009 in News | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

The 2nd Annual 2009 Student MAC Awards Committee Announces the Nominess!

The 2nd Annual 2009 Student MAC Awards Committee announces the nominees in:

Print
Digital Arts
Radio
Television & Video
New Media

CLICK HERE NOW FOR ALL THE 2ND ANNUAL 2009 STUDENT MAC AWARD NOMINEES!

The 2nd Annual 2009 Student MAC Awards will be held Wednesday, May 6th, 7 PM sharp, in the Campus Center, in the Maguire Theatre. This year we announce the newest category 'New Media', we will have a red carpet extravaganza, live performances, and the all new all live interactive 'Student Choice Awards'. This is one one Media Arts Celebration you don't' want to miss!

For more information call (516) 876-7502.

GET YOUR FREE OFFICIAL 2009 STUDENT MAC AWARD POSTER TODAY!

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Posted on April 22, 2009 in News | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

SUNY Chancellor Dr. Nancy L. Zimpher visited SUNY students via the web!

The State University of New York has announced Dr. Nancy L. Zimpher as its new Chancellor. Chancellor Zimpher held her first live student media web press conference, and student journalists SUNY wide were given an opportunity to submit questions about her goals and intentions for SUNY. More than 59 individuals at nearly 30 locations participated including the SUNY College at Old Westbury's radio station OWWR. Chancellor Zimpher answered questions on a large range of topics such as safety, tuition, budget concerns, and being the first female chancellor.

"I am very grateful to the SUNY Student Assembly for their assistance in making the webcast possible and I look forward to talking with students on a regular basis," said Chancellor Zimpher. "It is a great experience for student journalists to participate in press conferences and it's a wonderful opportunity to talk with these students and carry the message directly to our colleges about what SUNY is doing to help campuses and our students."

For more information call (516) 876-7502.

LISTEN TO THE ENTIRE PRESS CONFERENCE!

OWWR NEWS DIRECTOR MELISSA RODRIGUEZ GETS AN EXCLUSIVE!

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Posted on April 17, 2009 in News | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

SUNY College at Old Westbury's President Dr. Calvin O. Butts III, Takes the New College Mission Campus Wide!

The SUNY College at Old Westbury embarked on a process to develop a new strategic plan called 'OW:2014'. This plan plan is being coordinated by a committe of faculty, staff, and students working together, to lead us down the road of the College's future for the next five years.

Starting Monday, April 13th, until Friday, May 1st, the 'Campus Wide Conversastion' will be held.
This event is campus wide, with a variety of programs that will be posted on the College website www.oldwestbury.edu . For more information please contact (516) 876-3000.

TO LISTEN TO PRESIDENT DR. CALVIN O. BUTTS III MISSION, CLICK HERE!

CLICK HERE FOR THE PSA AS HEARD ON OWWR!

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Posted on April 07, 2009 in News | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

The SUNY College at Old Westbury Welcomes the New SGA!

The days of campaigning came to an end, the elections were held, and the students at the SUNY College at Old Westbury selected the 2009-2010 Student Government Association. The results came in and were announced on Wednesday, April 1st only on Old Westbury Web Radio. In addition, OWWR held an exclusive broadcast featuring the current, and newly elected SGA members.

SEE THE RESULTS NOW!

CLICK HERE FOR THE OWWR SPECIAL ELECTION NEWS BROADCAST!

For more information contact the SGA at (516) 876-3067.

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Posted on April 03, 2009 in News | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

SUNY College at Old Westbury Spends an Evening with Reverend Al Sharpton!

On Wednesday, March 25th, 2009, Reverend Al Sharpton delivered a powerful speech in front of students at the SUNY College at Old Westbury, in the Recital Hall. In his speech, he discussed that even though we have made history by voting an African-American President into office, the fight for civil and social justice is far from over and that our generation must continue to make our voices heard.

The night kicked off with a performance by Shekinah Chorale, then Mr. Sharpton delivered his speech and conducted a question and answer session with the students at the SUNY College at Old Westbury.

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE SPEECH!

Ny Mbugua, Reverend Al Sharpton, Opiah Jeffers

CLICK HERE FOR AN EXCLUSIVE BACKSTAGE INTERVIEW!

For more information contact Darren Ferguson at (516) 876-3079.

VIEW THE FLYER!

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Posted on April 03, 2009 in News | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

New Scholarship Now Available!

If you are a Junior, Senior or Graduate student, and you are studying Journalism, Communication Arts or Healthcare Administration you may qualify for a $2000 dollar Cash Award/Optional Internship.

You must be a resident of Nassau or Suffolk County. For application and qualification requirements please contact Janine Longan from the Ann Marie Brown Memorial Scholarship at (631) 963-4156.

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Posted on March 27, 2009 in News | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Enter Your Classwork to Win a Writing Contest!

In conjunction with the semester theme of Immigration and the Migration of People, the School of Arts & Sciences is sponsoring a Writing Contest. Students are invited to submit any paper related to the theme that was written for a SUNY College at Old Westbury course in the Fall of 2008, or Spring of 2009.

Entries are due on or before April 16th. Winners will be announced at the Student Research Day on April 23rd. For more inforamtion please contact Jody Cardinal at (516) 876-3093.

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS!

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Posted on March 27, 2009 in News | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

The red carpet prepares to roll out for the 2nd Annual 2009 Student MAC Awards!

The 2nd Annual 2009 Student Media Arts Celebration Awards are upon us.The MAC Awards will be held Wednesday, May 6th, 2009, at 7 PM at the Campus Center, in the Maguire Theatre. Please be sure to speak with your professors regarding any work that you have done this, and last semester. Categories, requirements, and submission information can be obtained by the professors listed below.

Print, Professor John Friedman
Radio, Professor Joe Manfredi
Digital Arts, Professor Tricia McLaughlin
Television/Video, Sherry Bologna

For more information please contact Professor Joe Manfredi at (516) 876-7502.

CLICK HERE FOR THE 2008 STUDENT MAC AWARD WINNER INFORMATION!

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Posted on March 27, 2009 in News | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

SUNY College at Old Westbury! Meet Your SGA Candidates!

The SUNY College at Old Westbury prepares for the 2009-2010 SGA.
At this time your candidates invite you to read their statement on what they have to offer to the campus community.

YOUR SGA CANDIDATES!

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