Bert's Alerts—July 26, 2019
In the Spotlight
Be sure to visit the CWI Community Stage at the Canyon County Fair this weekend! Join us for live entertainment featuring Jugglemania with Rhys Thomas, Magician Jeff Evans, Piano Maniacs, and Ballet Folklorico Mexico Lindo. Grab some CWI swag at the CWI tent, located near the stage, on Saturday and Sunday.
10-Year Celebration
Listen as faculty, students, and graduates – each with a unique story of determination, desire, fear, motivation, and accomplishment – share how CWI has empowered their lives.
CWI in the News
Idaho Matters: CWI considers new funding options for expansion
KIVI Channel 6: College of Western Idaho hosts town hall on upcoming capital projects
Idaho Press: CWI considers levy, other ways to fund expansion
News Highlights
Uncovering Talent
Hometown: Boise, Idaho
Major: Communication
Graduation: 2014
“CWI empowered me to know my voice matters – that I matter,” said 2014 alumna, Hawley Williams. “CWI gave me a chance to better myself and realize all I was capable of.”
Following high school, Hawley struggled to find a college that was the right fit for her. Attempting her education first at a university, then online, she was left feeling overwhelmed, unsatisfied, and not knowing where she belonged. She came to College of Western Idaho (CWI) to find what was missing.
“I wanted to do something meaningful with my life and do something for ME and only me. I wanted my degree so bad! I knew I needed to be back in an actual classroom and around people.”
At CWI, Hawley chose to study Communication.
“I wanted a degree I could use in a variety of ways both in my career and personal life. I fell in love with the way we communicate as humans and how communication is different all over the world and in different families, relationships, and aspects of life.”
As a member of the College’s Speech and Debate team, she found a home away from home.
“Our team was more than a team, they were family to me. Speech and Debate did something for me that I will never be able to repay. It helped uncover a talent and light in me I didn’t fully know was there.”
Following her time at CWI, Hawley transferred to Boise State University graduating in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in Communication. She is currently the Office Coordinator and Swag Manager for Clickfunnels, a software company based in Eagle, Idaho, that helps grow businesses online.
“Because of CWI, I was able to grow educationally and personally. My instructors pushed me to be who I am today. I have friends and memories I will have forever and experiences I will never forget. Thank you, CWI, from every inch of my heart!”
Town Hall Meeting a Success
There was a full house on Tuesday, July 16, with more than 100 people attending College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) Capital Project Town Hall. Three scenarios, for different building and funding options, were presented to meet current and future educational needs of CWI students.
“I would like to thank all of the faculty, students, staff, and taxpayers who attended the meeting,” said Skip Smyser, Chairperson of CWI’s Board of Trustees. “Craig Brown, Executive Vice President of Operations, gave an excellent presentation highlighting the options for capital improvement projects at CWI!”
Explore the various building options discussed during the presentation in the attached PDF.
Contact College Relations at 208.562.2222 or communications@cwi.edu with questions.
Introducing CWI Mobile
Put CWI in your pocket with our new app! Curated from months of on-campus research, the CWI mobile app offers features to make navigating locations, courses, events, and all aspects of CWI convenient.
Currently being introduced through New Student Orientation, a campus-wide campaign will kick off fall semester to officially launch the app to the CWI community. In preparation for this launch, faculty and staff are encouraged to download the app to familiarize themselves with its features in order to better assist and promote this tool to students.
Watch your email for additional information regarding app features and instructions on how to download. Contact Communications and Marketing at 208.562.2222 or communications@cwi.edu with questions.
Save the Date: 2019 College Address
The time has come to kick off another fantastic academic year with our annual College Address. Join us Monday, Aug. 12, from 8 – 11 a.m. at the Nampa Civic Center as we share priorities in support of the College’s strategic objectives, recognize employees through service awards, relive highlights from the past year, and conclude with an opportunity for Q&A with members of President’s Cabinet.
Fall 2019 College Address Schedule (updated):
7:15 a.m. – Breakfast
8:15 a.m. – Welcome from Chairman Skip Smyser
8:20 a.m. – Introduction to New Institutional Priorities from President Bert Glandon
8:45 a.m. – Staff and Faculty Awards and Recognition
9:30 a.m. – Break
9:45 a.m. – Highlight Video
9:50 a.m. – Additional Accomplishments from Provost Denise Aberle-Cannata
10:00 a.m. – Q&A with President’s Cabinet
10:45 a.m. – End of Address
Following the address, all recognized faculty and staff are asked to meet in the lobby for group photos. Staff will return to work, and faculty will transition to their In-service meeting schedules.
