Bert's Alerts—Sept. 21, 2018
News Highlights
Scholarship Spotlight – Anne L.
Hometown: Nampa, Idaho
Major: Health Science
Anticipated Graduation: 2021
Because of CWI: “I have been able to learn lessons I would not have been able to learn otherwise.”
Anne L., a recent graduate from Idaho Arts Charter School, started at College of Western Idaho (CWI) during the Fall 2018 semester. As a new student, she is looking forward to her experiences as she pursues her education and says the proximity of the College to home was why she initially chose CWI. The scholarships she has received will allow her to reach her goals of becoming a radiology technician or getting into a medical research program.
“I am looking forward to the next part of my journey which will allow me to grow and learn even more. I like the idea of learning something new and gaining more knowledge.”
Media Club Hosts First Meeting at New Location
The recently developed Media Arts program at College of Western Idaho (CWI) moved their base of operations from the Ada County Campus to the Canyon County Center (CCC). One benefit of the move is more space. Soon, they will have a full studio set up including a green screen wall, news desk, professional news cameras, and lighting equipment. The Media Arts students and Media Club hopes the new, larger, and more equipped space will provide more hands-on experience.
CWI’s Media Club held their first meeting of the semester at the new location on Thursday, Sept. 20. New and veteran members attended the meeting and discovered photography, videography, and writing as common themes of their interests. The club has many ideas for fundraisers including a movie night, professional headshots, and a Halloween photoshoot. These fundraisers will help members of the club fund trips to media conferences and/or film festivals.
Congratulations the new officers!
Nickey Peña- President
Justin Rogow- Vice President
Caydon Burnett- Secretary
Caitlyn Rail- Treasurer
Meetings are held Thursdays at 3 p.m. in room 154 at CCC.
Contact Nickey Peña at nickeypena@my.cwi.edu for more information, to join the fun, or to learn what the Media Club is up to!
2019 Connections Project Logo Contest
The College of Western Idaho (CWI) Connections Project celebrates culture, collaboration, education, innovation, and achievement. We are calling upon current CWI students to showcase their talent in design to incorporate this mission statement into the new 2019 Connections Project logo! The winning logo will be used for all of the marketing surrounding the event and the designer will receive a $100 cash prize!
Deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 16.
Connections Project Logo Contest
Beta Sigma Pi Chapter Honors National Suicide Prevention Month
In honor of National Suicide Prevention Month, College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) Beta Sigma Pi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society will place 1,100 flags in suicide awareness month colors, purple and teal, on the campus lawns to help students and staff visualize the loss.
There will be a banner for students to sign after they have added the crisis hotline number to their cell phones. Reading material will be available for students who have any questions.
National Suicide Prevention Month is an annual campaign in the United States to inform and engage health professionals and the general public about suicide prevention and warning signs of suicide. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for Idahoans age 15-34. There are 1,100 suicides at colleges every year.
“It is our greatest hope as the Beta Sigma Pi Chapter that students and staff will help spread the hotline number to family and friends and reach out to those who may be exhibiting signs of suicidal thoughts or behaviors,” said Elizabeth Carter, Beta Sigma Pi President.
Monday, Sept. 24 at 10 a.m.
Ada Campus Pintail Center (APIN)
Main Entrance
Tuesday, Sept. 25 at 10 a.m.
Nampa Campus Academic Building (NCAB)
Main Lawn
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number is available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress: 1-800-273-8255
2018 Wishing Well Applications
The College of Western Idaho (CWI) Foundation began accepting Wishing Well applications Monday, Aug. 13! Thanks to the generosity of employees, supportive community partners, and approval from the CWI Foundation and Scholarship and Grants Committee, nearly $7,000 was awarded to four programs at the College through the Wishing Well Fund last year. The fund, established in 2015, was created to support small items and student learning opportunities not typically funded through department budgets.
Do not miss out on this exciting opportunity! Applications for this year’s Wishing Well funds will be accepted through Friday, Sept 28. Visit the Wishing Well Grants page on myCWI to learn more and to find the 2018 Wishing Well application. For questions, please contact Rena McKean at renamckean@cwi.edu or 208.562.3182.
Math and Science Fall Research Fair
The College of Western Idaho (CWI) Math and Science Hub (MASH) is holding a Fall Research Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the lobby of Nampa Campus Academic Building.
The research fair will focus on highlighting the amazing work CWI students and alumni have engaged in through various undergraduate research programs. The event will also be used to promote IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE), Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP), Bridges to Baccalaureate (B2B), and other programs to engage more students in undergraduate research opportunities.
This is a terrific event to learn more about faculty and student research at CWI as well as various chances to get engaged in funded and volunteer co-curricular opportunities in the sciences.
Fall 2018 Transfer Fair
College of Western Idaho invites you to the Fall 2018 Transfer Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 9! College and university representatives will be on-campus to discuss programs, majors, and transfer requirements. This is a one-day event and the two times will be to serve the different campus locations:
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Ada County Campus Pintail Center (APIN)
Student Commons1360 S. Eagle Flight Way
Boise, ID 83709
12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Nampa Campus Academic Building (NCAB)
First-floor Lobby
5500 E. Opportunity Drive
Nampa, ID 83697
For questions, please contact Brittney Hernandez brittneyhernandez@cwi.edu or Erica Compton ericacompton@cwi.edu in Student Advising and Success.
