Bert's Alerts - April 10, 2015
In the Spotlight
College of Western Idaho (CWI) will celebrate its 2015 graduating class on May 9 (Saturday) at CWI’s sixth-annual Commencement Ceremony. Plan to join in celebrating the achievements of this year’s graduates at 7 p.m. at Taco Bell Arena in Boise. For the third consecutive year, CWI will be celebrating commencement through social media. Whether you are attending the ceremony or just want to support the students, post congratulatory messages on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook with the #cwigraduation hashtag to join the celebration.
News Highlights
Volunteer at Commencement
College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) Commencement Ceremony is almost here and employee volunteers are needed to help with the celebration. The ceremony will take place Saturday, May 9, at 7 p.m. at Taco Bell Arena in Boise. Volunteering provides a great opportunity to share in the success of CWI students. Volunteer times vary based on assignment. Volunteers are welcome to celebrate with students and stay for the entire ceremony or leave when volunteer duties are complete.
Hourly employees need to work with their supervisor to adjust work hours accordingly. Anyone interested in volunteering please email Jenny Johnson at jennyjohnson@cwi.edu no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, April 13. The email should indicate the desired shift. Times cannot be guaranteed, but preferences will certainly be taken into consideration. The shifts available are:
- 4:30-7:15 p.m.
- 6:00-9:15 p.m.
- 7:00-9:15 p.m.
Thank you to everyone who is willing to volunteer and help make the ceremony possible.
CWI Promoting Online Reviews
The College of Western Idaho (CWI) has introduced a new public relations initiative aimed at increasing online reviews about the College. CWI’s Reputation Management program encourages current students, supporters, alumni, business partners, community members, and incoming students who have interacted with CWI to share a review of the services they received.
To raise awareness for the program, CWI has created promotional business cards, flyers, email templates, and electronic signatures that are available for faculty and staff to use when promoting the initiative. Materials are available to download on myCWI under College Resources > Communications and Marketing > Resources > Templates.
The College has also unveiled a new webpage, cwi.edu/reviews, which allows students a platform to share their experience and links to post a review or recommendation on Google and Facebook.
CWI’s electronic newsletters have been updated to include a new section for Rave Reviews that will share the great experiences and interactions posted online.
Anyone interested in learning more about CWI’s Reputation Management program, including ordering promotional business cards, should contact Morriah Marks at 208.562.3238 or morriahmarks@cwi.edu.
Save the Date: Show Your Support
On Thursday, May 7, thousands of people will show support for their favorite nonprofit during Idaho Gives, and we are hoping you will be one of them. Please save this date and plan to join the cause.
Idaho Gives is a special day for philanthropy across the state. It is an annual, online, 24-hour fundraising event. This year will mark the first year that the CWI Foundation is participating. On May 7, every donation received will go towards CWI’s student scholarship fund.
In order to raise awareness, maximize contributions, and encourage donor participation, the College is going to “incentivize” the giving process. For every donation tier reached, President Glandon will take on a challenge to achieve his own #cwIupgrade. The countdown is officially underway so stay tuned—you won’t want to miss it.
CWI Nursing Program to Recognize Graduates
College of Western Idaho (CWI) will recognize its newest class of graduates from its Nursing program at CWI’s annual Nursing Pinning Ceremony on May 7. Celebrate the accomplishments of these students by attending the event:
Thursday, May 7
7:00 p.m.
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
McCleary Conference Center
1055 N Curtis Rd.
Boise, ID 83706
Skills on Wheels Car Show Set for April
College of Western Idaho (CWI) SkillsUSA is presenting the third-annual Skills on Wheels Car Show, April 18, to fundraise for students traveling to the organization’s national competition this summer. The car show will transform the Micron Center for Professional Technical Education in Nampa into a showroom of muscle cars, stock cars, eighteen wheelers, motorcycles, and more. The event is free and will include music and food.
Registration is currently open and entries are needed for all categories. Vendors are also invited to join the event. For registration information or to sign up for a booth visit cwiautoshow.org or call SkillsUSA Advisor, Sean McConnachie, at 208.562.2356 or seanmcconnachie@cwi.edu.
CWI Hosts Experts in Business of Sports
College of Western Idaho (CWI) will welcome a collection of elite athletes and sports professionals to campus, April 24 (Friday), for an afternoon of expert insight into the world of sports and business. CWI’s inaugural Business of Sports Symposium will run from 1-5 p.m. at the CWI Nampa Campus Academic Building and is free and open to the public.
Guest speakers include:
- Skip Hall – former Boise State Football Coach
- Steve Brandes – President and General Manager of the Idaho Stampede
- Angus MacGreigor, Keynote – Olympian and Entrepreneur
The event, which is presented by the CWI Business and Exercise and Health Science departments, will feature seven presentations on topics from various areas of the sports world including branding, management, and development.
See the symposium schedule for more details.
Open Mic Night Slated for April
Get ready for a fun night of entertainment at the College of Western Idaho (CWI) on April 24 (Friday), as “Open Mic Night” returns to CWI. The CWI Language and Arts departments invite employees and students to participate as a performer or spectator at the event, which will be held at 7 p.m. at the Nampa Campus Academic Building second floor common area. Anyone that can sing, dance, act, read poetry, play the piano, or give a dramatic interpretation, will love this event.
Previous Open Mic Night’s at CWI have been a big success and the upcoming event is expected to feature a variety of outstanding talent. Don't be shy, let the inner performer shine through and enjoy the night.
CWI Performing Arts Faculty to Showcase Talents
The College of Western Idaho (CWI) Department of Visual and Performing Arts is proud to present an intimate evening of classical and contemporary music performed by CWI’s outstanding and multi-talented performing arts faculty. The faculty will showcase their talents in a public recital on Friday (April 10) at 7 p.m. in the second floor atrium of the Nampa Campus Academic Building.
This wide-ranging recital will feature instrumental performances by Svetlana Nagachevskya-Maddox (piano), Jacob Ineck (guitar), Karel Lidral (saxophone), and Rob Walker (trumpet), as well as vocal performances by Vernae Buck, Jim Poston, Marianne Saunders, and Bonnie Salewski.
The free concert is made possible by a generous donation from Dunkley Music.
Info Session for Electrical, HVAC, and Plumbing Programs
On April, 23, College of Western Idaho (CWI) Workforce Development is inviting the community to explore the in-demand careers available through training in the CWI apprenticeship programs. The College will host an information session for its Electrical, HVAC, and Plumbing programs:
Thursday, April 23
5-7 p.m.
Canyon County Center, Room 154
2407 Caldwell Blvd., Nampa – View Map
Apprenticeship programs through CWI Workforce Development allow students to earn a living while completing training in their desired career. Classes are taught online and in person, providing flexibility as students learn the skills that will make them in-demand in today’s workforce. Once students complete their apprenticeship program, there are multiple areas of focus that they may choose in each industry.
Instructors, students, and employers will be at the open house to talk with attendees and answer any questions they may have about getting into one of these in-demand careers.
Please call 208.562.2700 for more information about the event or with any questions. about the apprentice programs.
Join Team CWI to Support Live for 175
Volunteers are needed to join College of Western Idaho (CWI) in support of the upcoming Kiss 103.5 Live for 175 event to help raise awareness for child abuse prevention. For the second consecutive year CWI will put together a team for the event, which has participants ride stationary bikes to power a radio remote for 175 hours. Kiss 103.5 Host, Keke Luv, has been leading the Live for 175 initiatives since 2008. The CWI team is scheduled to pedal:
Thursday, April 23
3-5 p.m.
The Village at Meridian (Corner of Eagle Road and Fairview Avenue)
RESERVE YOUR SPOT
Last year, over 25 students, faculty, and staff joined forces to form the CWI team. Volunteers can expect to ride for 20-30 minutes this year. Anyone interested in joining team CWI for the event is asked to RSVP online. Employees are encouraged to share this opportunity with any co-workers or students that may also be interested. The sign-up deadline is Monday, April 20.
The CWI Marketing and Advancement Department is coordinating volunteer efforts for the event. Please email communications@cwi.edu with questions.
Changes Made to Nampa Campus Building Acronym
The acronym for College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) Nampa Campus Aspen Classroom Building has changed, which is reflected in the 25Live scheduling system. The new building code is NASP; it was formerly NACB. This change was made, in part, to alleviate some of the confusion between the Aspen Classroom Building and the Nampa Campus Academic Building (NCAB).
Counseling Services Reminder
The College of Western Idaho (CWI) Student Enrichment Department would like to remind the CWI community the College has a student crisis counselor on staff. Nate Bonovitz, who is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), has been at the College since February 2014. Employees are encouraged to contact Bonovitz whenever they encounter a student in distress (anxiety, overwhelmed, depressed, agitated, angry, alcohol abuse, major loss, relationship abuse, etc.). He will reach out to students to offer tools and resources to help them face problems. Bonovitz can be reached at 208.562.2547or natebonovitz@cwi.edu to share concerns about a student’s well-being.
Settlers of Catan Tournament Set for April 18
The College of Western Idaho (CWI) Entrepreneurs Club will host its annual Settlers of Catan Tournament, April 18, at 1 p.m. in the second floor common area of the Nampa Campus Academic Building. Admission is $10 for pre-registration and $12 at the door. Entry fees can be paid by cash or check on-site.
The tournament will feature three rounds of play for all participants and light refreshments. The first-place winner will receive a full Settlers of Catan, Cities and Knights and Seafarers game set, including extensions. Visit http://cwistudentlife.signupsheet.com to pre-register for the event.
