Bert's Alerts - February 13, 2015
In the Spotlight
College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) Professional Technical Education (PTE) division shined a spotlight on its offerings, Wednesday (Feb. 11), hosting the first annual Program and Career Expo (PACE) at the Micron Center for Professional Technical Education. The event included hands-on activities, demonstrations, and college readiness tips by faculty, advisors, and industry representatives. The inaugural expo was a big success and PTE plans to continue hosting the showcase event every spring.
News Highlights
CWI Closed Feb. 16 for President’s Day
On Monday, Feb. 16, College of Western Idaho (CWI) will not hold classes in observance of President’s Day. All campus buildings, offices, and services will also be closed. The College will resume its regular class schedule and operating hours on Tuesday (Feb. 17).
CWI Night at the Stampede Funds Scholarships Again
College of Western Idaho (CWI) invites employees, students, alumni, and the community to support student scholarships by taking in CWI Night at the Idaho Stampede, Saturday (Feb. 28), at CenturyLink Arena. The game will provide a great opportunity for the College community to take part in an event full of fun and camaraderie, while enjoying a night of basketball downtown and supporting CWI student scholarships.
CWI has partnered with the Idaho Stampede basketball team for the second consecutive year to offer discounted $10 tickets (full price is $15), of which the Idaho Stampede are donating 100 percent of the ticket price back to the CWI Foundation for student scholarships.
Tip-off is at 7 p.m. and the game is sure to provide a fun night in downtown Boise as the Idaho Stampede take on the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.
To purchase tickets, visit www.igrouptix.com/idahostampede
User Name: CWI
Password: MOXIEJAVA
Fast-Track Healthcare Training Event Coming to CWI
On Feb 24, College of Western Idaho (CWI) Workforce Development (WD) will invite the community to campus to explore the healthcare career opportunities that are available through WD’s fast-track training programs and classes. Instructors and students will be on-hand to talk with attendees and help answer questions about the programs and careers. The event will take place:
Tuesday, Feb. 24
6-8 p.m.
Ada County Campus Quail Court, Room 2210
1450 S. Eagle Flight Way, Boise – View Map
Programs and classes through WD Healthcare and Emergency Medical Services can be completed in as little as eight hours, and up to eleven months. Classes are taught throughout southwestern Idaho, from Donnelly to Fruitland and Boise to Caldwell. For even more flexibility, some classes are offered online and via distance learning.
CWI WD offers a variety of fast-track healthcare programs and classes:
- Medical Assistant
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Medical Coding and Billing
- Pharmacy Technician
- Phlebotomy
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Paramedic
- CPR
For more information about the event or questions, call 208.562.2700.
CWI Honors Ulrich with February Staff Award
College of Western Idaho (CWI) is pleased to announce CWI’s February Staff of the Month honor has been awarded to Roxanne Ulrich.
Ulrich joined CWI in 2011 and is currently an Administrative Assistant II for the Trades and Technology Programs in Professional Technical Education (PTE).
“Serving all in an Atmosphere of Caring” is a Core Value that Ulrich applies every day in her work with fellow employees and with students. One of her colleagues remarks, “she goes above and beyond on a daily basis. She does not limit herself to only helping people within her own programs, but is there for anyone who may need help. This includes staff and faculty within other PTE programs, outside vendors, and even students. She is not a complainer and always has a smile on her face”.
Ulrich has an associate degree from College of Southern Idaho. She worked in offices at Idaho State University and Utah State University before staying home for several years to raise her kids.
She has been married to her husband Mike for 28 years and is a very proud mom of two children. She is a very excited Grandma to-be, with her first grandchild expected in August. Ulrich says she enjoys spending time with family and friends doing things like camping, fishing, playing games, barbeques in the back yard, watching movies, playing with her puppy, and trying to fit some travel in to her busy life.
Please join in congratulating Roxanne. Thank you for your commitment and continued dedication to CWI and its faculty, staff, and students.
