OWWR: Old Westbury Web Radio

A Special Report on Broadwater

Karl Grossman, a professor in the Media and Communications program, had a two part special report about the Broadwater Energy project air on WVVH-TV.

Broadwater Energy is a joint venture between TransCanada Corporation and Shell to build and install a floating facility moored in the Long Island Sound to receive imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG). LNG is natural gas that has been cooled so that it becomes a liquid that can be shipped throughout the world in specially designed ships.

Concerned have been raised by area residents, political leaders, and environmentalists about the project’s effects on the Sound and the recreational and commercial value as well as the potential to be a target for terrorists. The Broadwater proposal is pending before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and also requires state approval before it can be started.

Professor Grossman's two-part special can accessed using these links: Part 1 and Part 2.

WVVH-TV, also known as Hamptons Television, can be seen on Cablevision Channel 78 and UHF Channel 50 in East Hampton as well as at www.wvvh.tv.

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

Campus Emergency Drills July 16-20

An Announcement from the University Police Chief Michael C. Yanniello: "The University Police Department in conjuctioin with the Environmental Health and Safety officer will be conducting fire and emergency evacuation drills during the week of July 16 - 20, 2007. These drills are to be taken seriously and all parties should evacuate the building if the fire alarm is sounded."  For further information contact: University Police SUNY College at Old Westbury Phone:  516-876-3333

SGA WANTS YOU!

The Student Government Association President, Ms. Maziely Crisostomo, encourages all SUNY Old Westbury students to get involved with our college community. In a campus wide email, she reminded students there are many vacant positions in our Student Senate and Court that need to be filled.

The available positions are:

Student Senate*

• Chemistry and Physics
• English
• History & Philosophy
• Mathematics, Computers & Information Science
• Modern Languages
• Politics, Economics & Law
• Sociology
• Visual Arts
• Accounting
• Finance & Business Economics
• Management, Marketing & Information Systems
• Education

*Only those students who are majoring in the specified academic area are eligible to run for that representative position.

Student Court

• Associate Chief Justice
• Court Justices

To download an application: SGA application.doc.

Send the filled out application via email to Ms. Maziely Crisostomo at [email protected].

For additional information about your Student Government Association, visit oldwestburysga.blogspot.com. SGA president invites all students to post any comments and suggestion that will improve SGA and our college community.

Donato Palumbo II

New Director of Financial Aid

Mildred Santiago O'Keefe, a resident of East Williston, New York, has been named Director of Financial Aid at SUNY College at Old Westbury.

In her new position, O'Keefe will be responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the Office of Financial Aid. In all, Old Westbury administers more than $22 million annually to its students through Federal Pell Grant and Stafford Loan programs, the New York State Tuition Assistance program, and private loan and scholarship providers.

"Mildred Santiago O'Keefe was chosen for her 16 years of experience in the field of financial aid," said Mary Marquez Bell, vice president for enrollment services. "It will be a pleasure working with her to ensure students find and receive the aid they need to achieve their academic dreams."

Prior to joining Old Westbury, O'Keefe was the director of financial aid at the New York College of Health Professions in Syosset, New York. She also brings to Old Westbury experience gained as a member of the financial aid staffs of Hofstra University, Marymount Manhattan College and Iona College.

Source: oldwestbury.edu