Real World Experience

Students studying within the Politics, Economics and Law Department are encouraged to gain practical experience by undertaking an internship as part of their course of study. Among internships students have successfully completed:

• Washington Semester Internship
• New York State Senate and Assembly
• Office of the Country District Attorney
• New York City Summer Internship
• County Legislature
• Political Campaigns - U.S. Senate to County Legislature
• New York Public Interest Research Group
• Private Law and Financial Firms

For more information of internships available through the department, contact Rebecca Kalmans, Chair, at kalmansr@oldwestbury.edu.

Did You Know?

Distinguished Service Professor of Mathematics, Jong Pil Lee, was awarded a 2005 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring during ceremonies held at The White House.

35 Old Westbury students gave up their traditional Spring Break rituals in 2006 and instead volunteered their time and effort in New Orleans to aid recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Women's volleyball coach, Marjahna Vickers, was named the 2005-06 College Female Coach of the Year by the Nassau County Sports Commission after leading the Lady Panthers to 21 wins and the most successful season in the program's history.