Bert's Alerts - July 21, 2017
Spotlight
Believe it or not we are 30 days out from one of the most exciting events in science history; it's a first in more than 99 years for the United States! Are you ready to watch the awe inspiring total solar eclipse as it makes its way across the country next month? Check out our Facebook live interview with Irwin Horowitz, CWI Astronomy Instructor, as he gives tips for viewing the eclipse on August 21. See video here
News Highlights
2017 College Address
Please plan on attending College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) 2017 State of the College Address, Aug. 16, at the Nampa Civic Center. CWI President Bert Glandon will share college highlights and accomplishments from the previous year and introduce the opportunities ahead for CWI as well as challenges. It is exciting times in higher education and CWI is positioned to make a significant and positive impact. In-service week and the annual Fall Address serves as a great time to gather together, recharge and fire up for a new academic year! Following the President’s Address, all employees are encouraged to stay as faculty and staff will be recognized and honored for their service and dedication.
Fall Address Schedule:
7:30 a.m. – Breakfast Reception and CWI Information Tables are open
8:30 a.m. – Move to Auditorium for President’s State of the College Address
9:45 a.m. – Employee Awards and Recognition
10:15 a.m. – Break; staff return to work, faculty transition to ballroom
10:30 a.m. – Faculty Senate meeting
Solar Eclipse Guidelines for Employees and Students
The CWI Board of Trustees voted unanimously Tuesday, July 18, 2017 to approve the following statement for college-wide distribution:
“Termed a once in a lifetime event, Idaho is a center point of excitement for the 2017 total solar eclipse. Anticipated for August 21, mid-day, the total eclipse is the first since April 28, 1930 to transverse the Idaho skies.
As a result of the rare event, we have received numerous requests as to how CWI will accommodate students, staff and faculty who want to view the eclipse. Fall semester classes are slated to begin that same day, Monday, August 21.
After much discussion and consultation with affected groups, CWI Administration is announcing the following guidelines:
General: CWI will be open and operating on August 21, 2017
Students: fall classes will start on Monday, August 21. If you choose to be absent, you must contact your instructor AHEAD of the start of class and make arrangements to be excused.
Faculty: If you elect not to hold class as per the schedule, please make sure all students are notified and are aware AHEAD of Monday, August 21. You will be required to take personal time off as the College is open and operating. You must notify your department head and secure approval no later than August 4, 2017
Staff: If you elect to miss work on Monday, August 21 due to the eclipse, you will be required to take personal vacation time. You must notify your supervisor and secure approval no later than August 4, 2017.”
If you have any questions, please speak with your immediate supervisor.
Thanks so much for all you do for our students!
Catch the Winning Spirit with the Boise Hawks during CWI Night
Mark your calendars for CWI Night at the Boise Hawks on Wednesday, July 26! The Hawks will battle the Hillsboro Hops as they roll into the second half of their winning season.
CWI is proud to partner with the Boise Hawks for a fun night of baseball and fundraising. During the game, you will have a chance to play Baseball Bingo and one lucky future CWI student will be presented with the employee sponsored, $1,000 SCORE Big Scholarship.
Visit boisehawks.com to purchase tickets to the game. Each $15.75 ticket includes a hot dog, soda, and a third-base seat at the game. For each ticket sold, $5 goes toward CWI’s SCORE Big Scholarship. Faculty, staff, student, friends, and family of the CWI Community are encouraged to participate!
#CWINight
CollegeTREK 2017
Navigating college can be an awesome and challenging adventure! Start your college journey off successfully at CollegeTREK — an amazing opportunity available for first-time CWI students ages 18-21.
Space is limited! Sign up TODAY!
Visit cwi.edu/collegetrek to learn more.
