Bert's Alerts - December 6, 2013
Weekly Spotlight
The Canyon County Festival of Trees had an academic flare this year, as the College of Western Idaho (CWI) Fun and Culture Committee and Horticulture Club partnered to design and enter a tree in the annual fundraising event. The Festival ran from Nov. 29 through Dec. 3 at the Nampa Civic Center and served as a benefit for Canyon County Meals on Wheels. The CWI tree was incredibly well received, earning third-place votes. The theme of the CWI tree was Growing Minds and featured living ornaments, representative of a terrarium. Included under the tree was a collection of books.
News Highlights
CWI Student Club Fundraiser Tips Off
College of Western Idaho (CWI) student clubs are looking for support of a fundraising partnership with the Idaho Stampede, Boise’s affiliate of the NBA Development League. The Stampede’s Feb. 28 game against the Santa Cruz Warriors has been deemed CWI Night at the Stampede. CWI student clubs are selling discounted $10 tickets to the game and the clubs will receive 100 percent of the proceeds.
Tickets must be purchased through a CWI student club representative. For more information on CWI Night at the Stampede, contact Michelle Cain at michellecain@cwi.edu.
Student Clubs Organize Holiday Projects
College of Western Idaho (CWI) students are organizing several community service projects this holiday season to help give back to residents of the Treasure Valley. If you are interested in helping their causes, here are some of the projects being run by student clubs.
The Pound Puppy Christmas (Biology Club) - Gathering donated blankets and pet food for local animal shelters. Ada County Center, Canyon County Center, Nampa Campus Academic Building, Aspen Classroom Building, and Micron Center for Professional Technical Education.
Candy Cane Sales (Sociology Club) - Raising money for Miracle on Idaho Street. Ada County Center, Old Chicago Restaurant.
Winter Garden Aglow (Community Service Club) - Idaho Botanical Gardens.
Battle of the Campuses (ASCWI) - Ada County Center, Canyon County Center, Nampa Campus Academic Building, Aspen Classroom Building, and Micron Center for Professional Technical Education.
Giving Tree (Psychology Club) – Ada County Center, Canyon County Center, Nampa Campus Academic Building, Aspen Classroom Building, and Micron Center for Professional Technical Education.
Toys for Tots (Community Service Club, BPA) – Ada County Center.
Several of these projects will conclude by mid-December so there is no time to waste in getting involved. Please join in supporting all of CWI’s student clubs and organizations as they strive to help the community this holiday season. For more details on each of these events please visit cwi.edu/events.
CWI Preschool Openings Filling Fast
The College of Western Idaho (CWI) Preschool, located in the Nampa Campus Multipurpose Building, has openings for the Spring semester but space is limited and filling fast. Children must be three years of age by Sept. 1, 2013. There are openings in both the Monday/Wednesday session and Tuesday/Thursday session. Sessions run from 9:30-11:45 a.m. Preschool starts the week of Feb. 3, 2014. Tuition is $225 for the semester and payable in three installments.
Information and a registration form are available at the Preschool Lab tab on the Early Childhood Education program page or by contacting Program Chair, Bonnie Noonan, at 208.562.3108.
Business Office Christmas Holiday Notice
Please be advised that due to the campus closure for the Christmas holiday, Dec 24-25, the College of Western Idaho (CWI) Business Office will not process vendor checks on Friday, Dec. 27. Employee reimbursement checks will be processed that week for direct deposit on Friday. Normal processing will resume the week following Christmas. Please submit any invoices due by Jan. 1 to Accounts Payable by Friday, Dec 13. All questions or concerns can be directed to Glen Harris at glenharris@cwi.edu or 208.562.3277.
Visiting Scientist Series Fall Lectures Conclude
The College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) Visiting Scientist Series fall lectures will conclude on Tuesday, Dec. 10, as Joseph Cloud, Ph.D., visits campus. Cloud is a professor of Zoology and director of the WWAMI Medical Education program at the University of Idaho. His presentation is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. in the CWI Library classroom at the Nampa Campus Multipurpose Building. Refreshments will be served at 5 p.m.
The Visiting Scientist Series is a great opportunity for students to explore advanced topics in their field, make connections to what they are currently studying, and preview what the future might hold when they transfer to a four-year institution. For faculty and staff, the series also provides a break from work to simply explore an interesting topic and engage in stimulating discussions.
For more information on the Visiting Scientist Series, please email Steve Lysne at stevelysne@cwi.edu.
Barber Receives December Staff of the Month
College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) December Staff of the Month is Matthew Barber. Matthew currently works at the Nampa Campus Micron Center for Professional Technical Education as a Specialist in One Stop Student Services. His dedication to CWI is appreciated by students, staff, and faculty. Matthew says his goal is to not only provide the best service possible and answer all of a student’s questions, but to also have them leave with a smile. Matthew previously applied his people skills as a Math Tutor and as a Specialist in Assessment. He also currently serves as Vice President for CWI’s Staff Senate. Matthew says he loves CWI and wants to help ensure the College continues to be a great institution.
Matthew has obtained three Associate of Art degrees from CWI in Elementary Education, Secondary Education, and History. He is currently working towards a Bachelors of Arts in Secondary Education with an emphasis in History from Lewis-Clark State College. On the weekends Matthew can be found hunting, playing darts, and spending time with those he loves. He says he values the friendships that he has developed at CWI and working with students.
Thank you Matthew for your continued dedication and enthusiasm for CWI and its students!
FCC Hosting Annual Ugly Sweater Contest
It’s time once again for the College of Western Idaho (CWI) Fun & Culture Committee’s annual Ugly Sweater Contest, which will be held Wednesday, Dec. 11. All employees are encouraged to dig through their closet, a friend's closet, or Grandma's closet and wear the ugliest holiday sweater they can find. The top three winners at each campus location will win prizes. Employees simply need to snap a picture in their sweater and email to fcc@cwi.edu with their name and location.
Happy Holidays from the FCC!
