Bert's Alerts—Feb. 21, 2020
In the Spotlight
Thanks to Kurt Merritt, a Securities Analyst with the Idaho Department of Finance, for speaking to College of Western Idaho’s Business and Entrepreneurs Club on Thursday, Feb. 20. Merritt discussed investing principles, bonds, and the stock market to a full house in the Nampa Campus Aspen Classroom Building.
President's Message
As a reminder, Entangled Solutions, an education strategy and innovation group, will be on campus next week to listen and learn from us. Calendar invites have been sent for the Open Forum Town Halls. Please see dates and times below, and select one to attend.
Open Forum Town Halls
Tuesday, Feb. 25
2 – 3 p.m.
OR
Friday, Feb. 28
1 – 2 p.m.
Nampa Campus Micron Education Center, Room 1701 A & B
This is an opportunity for all of us to be involved in shaping the future of our institution, and we hope you will join us on this journey. If you are already attending a focus group, you do not need to attend additional sessions.
Thank you, as always, for your time and support.
CWI in the News
Idaho Press: Higher ed budget set, slightly higher than governor’s proposal…
Boise State Public Radio: Idaho Community Colleges Wince At Talk Of Property Tax Decrease
News Highlights
Bert's Vlog: A New Decade
Bert's Vlog: A New Decade
It is an exciting time at the College as we start a new decade of serving and empowering students!
In an effort to develop more channels of communication, College of Western Idaho (CWI) will be featuring a new vlog with President Bert Glandon, that will be shared periodically. This is one more way CWI will be sharing and communicating the great things happening at the College.
Summer 2020 Registration
Registration for continuing, new, and returning students for College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) Summer 2020 semester began Monday, Feb. 24. Summer classes, which begin June 1, will be delivered fully online.
Continuing & Returning Students
Course offerings can be viewed on myCWI. Students who have already registered for summer semester will be contacted with next steps regarding any course cancellations.
New Students
New to CWI? The Summer 2020 admission deadline is Friday, May 22. All new, degree-seeking and non-degree-seeking students must apply to CWI prior to registering for classes. New, degree-seeking students must also participate in New Student Orientation. Visit Applying to CWI for a complete list of steps to get started.
For students in need of financial assistance, additional financial aid opportunities are now available for students in these times of need. Contact Financial Aid at financialaid@cwi.edu to learn more.
Students are encouraged to contact their Student Success Advisor with any questions or concerns. Registration for summer will be open through May 29, 2020.
Register for Summer 2020 Classes
Read about summer 2020 semester classes moving online.
Blood Drive – Feb. 24
Give the gift of life, and donate blood during a blood drive hosted by College of Western Idaho’s Student Nurses Association in partnership with American Red Cross.
The drive will be held Monday, Feb. 24, at the Nampa Campus Micron Education Center in room 1210 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Photography Lighting Workshop – Feb. 25
College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) Department of Visual and Performing Arts is proud to present a hands-on Photography Lighting Workshop Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. The workshop, led by CWI Art faculty, Shawna Hanel, will be held at the Nampa Campus Academic Building in room 206 and will focus on helping individuals learn how to light and document artwork for reproduction. Materials are provided, and the workshop is free to public on a first-come, first-served basis. Come learn tips and secrets from a pro!
Criminal Justice Program Welcomes Dr. Greg Hampikian
College of Western Idaho’s Criminal Justice program is excited to welcome Dr. Greg Hampikian to the Nampa Campus Academic Building on Wednesday, Feb. 26, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m., to share his insights on criminal database matches, historical and current cases, and new developments in the criminal justice field.
Dr. Hampikian is a professor at Boise State University in the Biology and Criminal Justice programs and is the founder and director of the Idaho Innocence Project. As a forensic DNA expert, he has worked on DNA cases both nationally and worldwide, with many of those cases leading to exonerations of individuals on death row. His work has been discussed in Science, the Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, Fox News, and he has appeared on CNN, 20/20, Nightline, and Good Morning America.
The event is free and open to the public. Contact McKenzie Wood at mckenziewood@cwi.edu to learn more.
Advisor-Palooza—Spring 2020
Calling all students! Plan to join us for Advisor-Palooza, an exciting event for you to connect with College of Western Idaho’s Student Success Advisors in preparation for Fall 2020 registration.
Be there to:
- Ask questions
- Meet advisors from different specialties
- Schedule an advising appointment
- Update your major
- Discuss summer and fall registration
- and WIN great prizes!
Advisor-Palooza will be held on the following dates and times at two campus locations:
Tuesday, March 17
Nampa Campus Academic Building
Second-floor Atrium
2:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 18
Ada County Campus Pintail Center
Student Commons
2:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Questions? Contact Student Success Advisor, Tessa Calip, at tessacalip@cwi.edu.
English Department Welcomes Mary Pauline Lowry (POSTPONED)
UPDATE: This event has been postponed until September. Please visit the Treefort Music Fest website to learn more.
College of Western Idaho’s English department's Writers and Words Series is bringing Storyfort to you as they welcome author, Mary Pauline Lowry, to campus Thursday, March 19.
Lowry is the author of The Roxy Letters which will be published this coming April. She has a Master of Fine Arts from Boise State University and is a regular contributor to O Magazine. Her work has also appeared in The New York Times, The New York Times Magazine, The Millions, and other publications.
Lowry’s upcoming novel, The Roxy Letters, was named by Good Morning America’s book club as one of the most anticipated books of 2020. They write, “Fans of "Bridget Jones’ Diary" or "Where’d You Go Bernadette" will love this laugh-out-loud novel. Roxy is a sometimes vegan, always broke artist with an ex living in her spare bedroom. She works at the deli counter of the original Whole Foods in Austin, Texas, and is outraged at the big-business changes taking place in her beloved hometown including activewear giant, Lululemon. Her fight against corporate activewear takeover turns into an adventure of heartwarming self-discovery.”
Lowry will be hosting a craft talk for Creative Writing students and faculty at 4:30 p.m. At 6 p.m., all are invited to join Lowry for a reading and Q&A session at the Nampa Campus Academic Building in the second-floor atrium. A reception will be held prior to the reading beginning at 5:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Please contact Malia Collins at maliacollins@cwi.edu with questions or to learn more.
2020 Connections Project
Update: College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) Connections Project has moved online for 2020.
Mark your calendars for College of Western Idaho’s fifth-annual Connections Project event Thursday, April 23, at the Nampa Campus Academic Building. This amazing community event gives students an opportunity to showcase the work they have created. This year's event will include a fermentation station with sampling, among other exciting exhibits.
Participant registration is open now through March 20. There are a variety of opportunities for students to present their work and win cash awards and other prizes. Visit the Connections Project page online for submission information.
Faculty and staff are encouraged to volunteer. Watch for an email in March about additional volunteer opportunities and ways to be involved. Contact Cathy Carson at cathycarson@cwi.edu to sign up to be a judge.
Interested in attending? Stay for the entire event, or drop-in at any point.
- 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. – Student poster sessions, mini-talks, and other cool projects
- 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. – Food, live music, and socializing
- 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. – Awards Ceremony for President's Writing Awards, Connections Excellence Awards, Juried Art Show, and Emerging Scholars
For additional information or questions about this year’s Connections Project event, email connections@cwi.edu.
