Bert's Alerts - January 24, 2014
In the Spotlight
The 2014 Spring semester is underway at College of Western Idaho (CWI), which means the CWI Culinary program’s dining services are open for customers. CWI Culinary students will be serving lunch in both the Technique Dining Room and Deli each week, Wednesday through Friday, from 11:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. To schedule your lunch meeting or to view the current menu, please visit cwi.edu/culinary-dining.
News Highlights
CWI Legislative Activities Update
College of Western Idaho (CWI) presented to Idaho lawmakers in late January, with a number of activities and sessions being held in conjunction with Legislative Education Week (Jan. 20-24). Once again CWI partnered with College of Southern Idaho (CSI) and North Idaho College (NIC) to host a Legislative luncheon, before presenting to various committees.
The collaboration and shared mission of Idaho’s community colleges was emphasized throughout the week. On Monday, the three colleges hosted legislative representatives to a lunch allowing each institution to highlight the value and benefits of educational services through student body presidents, and also share information on the important role each college is playing in economic vitality for the state. Later that afternoon President Glandon from CWI, Jeff Fox from CSI, and Joe Dunlap from NIC partnered in a joint presentation to the Senate Education Committee. The theme of Idaho’s community colleges is a unified agenda on equitable funding, college and career readiness/workforce preparation, dual credit, and Voluntary Framework of Accountability.
In addition to the joint presentations, President Glandon had an opportunity to present to the Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee as well as the House Education Committee. Each presentation highlighted the successes of CWI students and programs, detailed the College’s plans and needs to continue in providing quality education, and CWI’s continued efforts in partnering with public and private entities to ensure our students success in obtaining viable skills.
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.
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.
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