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False Fire Alarms!

The University Police Department is seeking the help of all community members in investigating the increasing amount of falsely reported fire alarms in both the woodlands dormitories and the Campus Center. There have been 22 such incidents so far this semester.

Anyone with any knowledge of the person(s) involved in the false activation of fire alarms is encouraged to come forward with any information that could aid in the prosecution of previous alarms and the deterrence of future false activations.

False fire alarms are not only an inconvenience to the community but also pose a serious safety hazard to the occupants of the buildings involved and emergency personnel (fire, police, medics) responding to the alarm.

Repeated false alarms can cause complacency by the people who live and work in the affected buildings which could result in serious injury or death if an actual fire was occurring.

If you or someone you know has previously activated a false fire alarm, do not do it again. The law provides for serious penalties for those who falsely activate fire alarms. NYS penal law section 240.55.02, falsely reporting an incident in the second degree, is a felony.

Your name, as always, will remain anonymous. Call (516) 876-3333

University Police Chief Michael C. Yanniello

3/29/2007 News Show

Featured Stories:

The Harlem Magic Masters game, NYPIRG events update, the Catalyst's first on-line edition, fall 2007 registration, the radical origins for International Women's Day, the 3rd Annual Full Day Faculty Conference, the Academic Advising Office move, and our campus events.   

Listen to our show:  Web_Radio_News_Show_20.mp3

The OWWR News team will be off for spring break.  We will be back Thursday, April 12th at 6:00 P.M.

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Fun, Games, and a Good Cause

Dr. Laura Anker would like to thank those who participated in the March 23rd charity basketball game. Some 20 members of the faculty, staff and student body took the court against The Harlem Magic Masters entertainment basketball team and helped raise $3,000 to aid students who hope to volunteer in the rebuilding efforts in New Orleans over Spring Break.

Community groups from Westbury, Uniondale, North Babylon and Long Beach were in attendance. Students from Westbury and Uniondale toured the campus and participated in a STEP program with Dr. Duncan Quarless prior to the event. In all, some 1,000 people visited the Clark Center for the game. Special thanks to Wayne Edwards, Lisa Whitten, Andrew Mattson, Gerardo Espinal, Juan Mariano, Mike Kinane, and Tonya Thomas for suiting up for the game.

(The Current: Submitted by Laura Anker, First Year Experience Program Director)

Catalyst Now On-Line!

Our school newspaper published its first edition of the academic year on March 24th after much difficulty. See "The Catalyst Update", "Catalyst-Coming Soon?", "The Future of Old Westbury's School Paper", and "Catalyst on Hold Next Semester" for more details. The on-line Catalyst includes editorials, arts and entertainment, sports, campus news, and an opinion poll. 

Mr. Edmond Easton, the new Editor-in-Chief, told our OWWR reporter that the new editorial board and staff writers are working well with their new adviser, Professor John Friedman. He also stated that the school newspaper will now receive its budget from administration on an issue to issue basis.

The Catalyst originally planned on a March 14th release date but had a few problems that pushed back the release date. One problem that had to be addressed was the new staff writers had no writing experience with articles for publications. To help this issue, The Catalyst adviser held a writing seminar.

This edition of the Catalyst was in memory of Paul Brick, a transfer student from Buffalo, N.Y. who passed away in the summer. In an editorial by the Editor-in-Chief, The Catalyst thanked Mr. Patrick O'Sullivan (Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs), Mr. Anthony Barbera (Interim Assistant Vice President), Ms. Rosalyn Baxandall (American Studies Chair), Mr. Andrew Mattson (OWWR radio station Director) and student colleagues.

OWWR wants to know your opinion of the first edition of the Catalyst.  After reading the on-line edition, please post a comment or email OWWR with your opinion.  Please note that some comments/opinions may be used for future stories. 

Donato Palumbo II

The Radical Origins for International Women's Day

Professor Baxandall (American Studies Department Chair) presented “International Women's Day: Its Origins and What Remains to be Done” on March 27th. International Women's Day was created by a German immigrant named Clara Zetkin because she wanted to honor those of the women rights movement.

The women’s rights movement included strikes and protests in the 1900’s. Professor Baxandall specifically mentioned the 1909 strike of 20,000 women garment workers in Manhattan's lower east side. The strike was due to low wages and the long-hour working days the women had.

Professor Baxandall stated there are now more women in today’s workforce compared to the turn of the 20th century but women are still a long way from getting equal treatment as men.

Lior Kleinman

Presenters Wanted

The Teaching for Learning Center will celebrate the achievements of faculty on April 20, 2007. The 3rd Annual Full Day Faculty Conference will be in the Student Union Multipurpose Room from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Faculty members who would like to share their experiences, experiments, and expertise with their colleagues are urged to contact the members of the TLC committee to secure their slots during the conference. TLC is also encouraging joint presentations featuring faculty-student research collaborations.

Unlike last year's program, the 2007 conference will feature one continuous session. This will allow colleagues to participate in discussions related to each presentation. The deadline for entries to present at the 3rd Annual Full Day Faculty Conference is Tuesday, April 10. Speak with a member of the TLC Committee (Alireza Ebrahimi, Sonia Assa, Rita Buttermilch, Sharon O'Connor, Duncan Quarless or Jingyi Song) for additional details.

(The Current: Submitted by Alireza Ebrahimi, Teaching for Learning Center)

3/22/2007 News Show

Featured Stories:

The alcohol awareness writing competition deadline, SUNY professor Dr. Henry Teoh honor, our new college entrance sign, the emergancy student Senate meeting, the Career Mentoring Program. free tax services, Student Health Servicies new hours, Breast Intentions: What you and your mother should know event, Panther sports, and campus events. 

Listen to our show:  Web_Radio_News_Show 19.mp3 

Web Radio News is on during the semester every Thursday at 6:00 P.M.

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Breast Intentions

The Maurer Foundation for Breast Health Education and the Woman's Center at SUNY College at Old Westbury sponsored Breast Intentions: What you and your mother should know on Wednesday, March 21. Dr. Kathie-Ann Joseph and Dr. Julian Safir presented the latest in breast cancer risk reduction and screening techniques at this event. 

Dr. Joeseph discussed risk reduction in relation to breast cancer in his presentation titled Breast Cancer: Understanding your Risk. Lowering your weight, quit smoking cigarettes, exercising, eating foods that contain antioxidants such as pomegranates and broccoli, and getting prescribed to the drug Tomaxafin if you are a candidate for it can all lower your risk of developing breast cancer. As lowering your exposure to Estrogen will reduce your risk of Breast Cancer, there is no correlation between the use of birth control pills and breast cancer.

In fact, taking birth control pills reduces your chance of developing ovarian cancer. An assistant professor of surgery at Columbia University Medical Center, as well as a Breast surgeon at  the Columbia University Medical Center Comprehensive Breast Center and Director of Breast Cancer Surgical Research at Columbia, Dr. Joeseph was recently selected by Crain's New York Business as one of New York's Top 40 under 40 Rising Stars and was honored as New York Moves Magazine Power Woman on the Move.

Dr. Safir presentation, Breast Cancer Screening and The Benefits of Breast MRI, discussed the benefits and limitations of various breast cancer screening methods including mammography and ultrasound. The American Cancer Society recommends that "women 40 and older get an annual mammogram and clinical breast exam to help detect tumors in the early stage, when they are easier to treat". Breast cancer deaths have dropped 44% in women aged 40-69 among women who have gotten mammograms, but have only decreased 16% among those who did not get mammograms.

Dr. Safir also highlighted Breast MRI as an effective screening tool for breast cancer detection. Breast MRI detects smaller lesions that can sometimes be missed by mammograms, and is a non invasive technique that does not expose the patient to any radiation. The image of the breast is more detailed and clear. Dr. Safir is a partner in Nassau Radiologic Croup, PC, and has been practicing breast MRI for cancer detection since 1994. He has lectured and published on the topic of breast MRI, and has appeared on the Today Show and News 12 Long Island.

According to the Long Island Breast Cancer Study Project done by the National Cancer Institute, the North Fork of Long Island has the highest percentage of Breast Cancer in the nation.  This Project also belives many young women on Long Island do not know about the topic, as they feel they are not at risk. Unfortunately, they are, and as you grow older, your risk percentile rises.

For more information on Breast Health, visit MaurerFoundation.org.

Maria Davila

SUNY Professor Named 'Education Partner'

Dr. Henry Teoh, distinguished service professor in the Chemistry and Physics Department, will be among 14 recipients of the inaugural "Education Partner Award".  The Nassau Board of Cooperative Educational Services will present the honors during its gala on April 25, 2007 at the Woodbury Country Club. Being touted by Nassau BOCES as education's answer to the "Oscars", the "Education Partner Award" recognizes those whose impact on public education in Nassau County can be measured in very tangible ways.

(The Current: Submitted by John Butler, Office of Public and Media Relations)

Sign Of The Times

There is now a new sign at the front of our college main entrance. The latest entry sign, among several other roadside signs, are being installed and wired as part of the College's ongoing capital program. The new entry sign, complete with LED display, will be hooked up shortly to display news about campus achievements and events.

(The Current: Submitted by Thomas DelGiudice, Office of Capital Programs)