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OWWR news will be shutting down for the holidays.    We will be inactive for the month of January.   

Stop by after February 1 for more news and information from SUNY Old Westbury.

Happy Holidays!

Life as a Resident Assistant

by Zymia Lewis

Ever wonder what it's like to be a resident assistant at Old Westbury? Well, wonder no more.  Here is the inside scoop on what its really like from someone who is currently in that job.

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New Interim Dean of Students

A Message to the Campus Community from Dr. Janice Haynie, Vice-President for Student Affairs:

 

"I am pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Floyd T. Ewing as Interim Dean of Students.  Mr. Ewing received his B.A. degree from Columbia University and a J.D. degree from the Notre Dame Law School.  He has practiced law in a number of Long Island Law firms and has also served on the Westbury School Board since 2002.  We look forward to Mr. Ewing's contribution to the Division of Student Affairs.  Please join me in welcoming Dean Ewing to the Old Westbury campus community.  Please drop-in to greet Dean Ewing in the Student Union Building, Room 303-C."

 

Balancing Life And School: Can It Be Done?

by Zymia Lewis

Anyone trying to have a life while working and going to school full-time knows it's no easy accomplishment. Take some comfort though because you're not alone. Join me for some frank talk on the subject. If nothing else, misery loves company!

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OW Professor Receives Patent

by Lior Kleinman

     Old Westbury chemistry professor Judith Lloyd received a patent for a device designed to measure a specific chemical in the atmosphere. The device measures the hydroperoxyl radical chemical. 

     Hydroperoxyl radical is a highly reactive and short lived chemical that plays a role in converting harmful pollutants in the air into material which is safe to breath.  For more information you can visit the Brookhaven website at www.bnl.gov

     Professor Lloyd is also a researcher of air pollutants at the Brookhaven National Lab. To hear her comments click the link below:

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Clowning Around With Cirque Du Soleil

By Kourtney Canty

Cirque Du Soleil was formed in 1982 by a small group of street performers in Quebec. It went on to become one of the most famous performing arts organizations in the world. Cirque Du Soleil has received several recognitions, including a Humanitarian award , Emmy, Entrepreneur of the Year award, Best Production and Best Choreography award, and one silver world metal.

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At its central international headquarters, Cirque Du Soleil has its own creation studio, costume workshop, acrobatics training center, props workshop, and health center.  Currently, Cirque has seven shows, performing simultaneously all over the world.  No two shows are alike. Each has a different theme.  Alegria, Quidam, La Nouba and Drallion, are titles of both new and older shows once performed by the artists of Cirque.

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Cirque Du Soleil is the only circus that operates without animals. Its popularity has gained the organization such positive reviews that some venues request permanent year-round shows. Las Vegas currently hosts five Cirque Du Soleil shows.

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For members who find it dificult to adjust to the demands of working in a traveling circus, Cirque offers therapy and a number of other benefits to help them cope.

The organization provides each artist with competitive pay.  For traveling shows each performer is given tour allowance, meals, two weeks vacations during down time, schooling for children of the performers, and twelve paid sick days.

Cirque Du Soleil welcomes auditions. For more information visit www.Cirquedusoleil.com

American Studes Club presents Iraq vs. Vietnam

This Thursday, Dec. 6th, the American Studies Club presents a discussion on the war in Iraq vs. the war in Vietnam with guest moderator professor Andrew Mattson. The discussion will be held in the Academic Village room B-104 during common hour (12-1). Refreshments will be served.