Bert's Alerts—Sept. 13, 2019
In the Spotlight
First responders who made the ultimate sacrifice on 9/11 were honored this past Wednesday at a ceremony hosted by the Nampa Fire and Police Departments. Thank you to CWI’s Law Enforcement and Fire Service Technology students and faculty for representing the College during this important event and for your past, current, and future service to our community.
10-Year Celebration
The 10-year celebration isn't over yet! Read the empowering stories of our amazing students and talented faculty and staff.
CWI in the News
Boise State Public Radio: How An Idaho College Garden Helps Relieve Food Insecure Students
Idaho Business Review: Megan Ronk joins the board of directors of Mountain West Bank
Idaho Ed News: Apprenticeships Help Meet The Demand For Health Care Workers
News Highlights
Boost Your College Savings with CWIDeal
On Thursday, Sept. 12, Gov. Brad Little proclaimed September as College Savings Month during an event held at the Idaho State Capitol Building. In order to promote education and increase opportunities for post-secondary success, College of Western Idaho (CWI) is proud to partner with the IDeal-Idaho College Savings Program to present CWIDeal Boost. CWIDeal Boost offers incentives to students and families saving for college through IDeal, including a matching scholarship opportunity of up to $500 per semester and a maximum of $1,500 per academic year for qualifying CWI students.
Plan for your future today! Learn how to open an IDeal savings account and take advantage of CWIDeal Boost by visiting cwi.edu/IDeal.
Banned Books Week
Student Success Advisors and the Library at College of Western Idaho (CWI) are partnering this month to observe Banned Books Week on campus.
According to the American Library Association, Banned Books Week was born from a Supreme Court case from 1982. The case ruled that school officials cannot ban books in libraries simply because of the books’ content. While books are still banned and challenged today, Banned Books Week celebrates the fact that most banned or challenged books have remained available. Banned Books Week encourages all Americans to champion for the freedom to read.
CWI students, faculty, and staff are invited stop by the Advising and Library tables during the event to learn why books have been banned or challenged and to find out if one of their favorites has made the list of most commonly banned books. Students can also connect with Student Success Advisors and Librarians to inquire about the services they provide.
Banned Books Week at CWI:
Tuesday, Sept. 24
Nampa Campus Academic Building
1st Floor Lobby
9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 25
Ada County Campus Pintail Center
Commons Area
9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
To learn more about Banned Books Week, visit the American Library Association’s website.
CWI to Conduct Emergency Alert Test on Sept. 20
College of Western Idaho (CWI) will conduct a test of its alert notification system, CWI Alerts, to help ensure the CWI community is notified of any potential emergency situations. The test will occur on Sept. 20, at approximately 4 p.m. CWI uses Rave Mobile Safety to inform students, employees, and the extended College community of critical situations.
Employees and students are automatically enrolled to receive alerts to their CWI email and any phone numbers provided when joining the College. To ensure the safety of the CWI community and provide timely emergency messages, it is important that current contact information is provided. Students and employees can update their contact information by visiting cwi.edu/alerts.
CWI partners and friends may also sign up to receive CWI Alerts. The service is free, but text messaging fees may be charged from cellular providers.
CWI Alerts are only used for critical circumstances including severe weather, snow closures, utility failure, hazardous material spills, violent incidents, and other situations with the potential to affect the health or safety of people on campus. Please email communications@cwi.edu with any questions.
