Bert's Alerts—Sept. 4, 2020
In the Spotlight
The Parlour Ice Cream Co trucks made several appearances on campus this week thanks to our mighty Student Affairs team. Students, faculty, and staff enjoyed taking a quick break from the rush of the new semester for a little ice cream indulgence.
News Highlights
Scholarship Ignites Career Makeover
In partnership with Mix 106 and Moug & Angie Mornings, College of Western Idaho (CWI) awarded Payton Imbach as winner of this year’s Career Makeover on-air scholarship promotion.
After serving in the Marine Corps Reserves straight out of high school, Imbach attended Oregon State University for a short time but never finished his degree. He is currently working as a delivery driver for Lowe’s Home Improvement in Meridian, Idaho.
“My fiancé and I heard the promotion on the radio and discussed the fact we are both close to completing our associate degrees, and now would be as good a time as any to go back to school,” Imbach recalled. “I was overwhelmed with emotions when I heard I won the contest! I received the news after coming home from a camping trip where we got engaged – it was a weekend full of good news!”
In addition to a scholarship, Imbach will receive personalized assistance and guidance tailored to his career goals as he begins his educational journey at CWI in the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Fire Service programs.
“I’m excited to get back into school and work toward a career with a local fire department. I really like helping people and knowing my work is making a difference. Thank you for this opportunity!”
2020 GEM Awards for Excellence
Recognized among the best in their respective disciplines, College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) General Education Subcommittee is pleased to announce the nominees of this year’s General Education Matriculation (GEM) Awards for Excellence.
Criteria for this inaugural award include:
- Exemplary teaching
- Creativity in course design or implementation
- Excellence in translating disciplinary methods of inquiry to non-majors
- Delivery of instruction that improves access and affordability (e.g., OER, dual credit, incorporation of PLA methods, reduction of special course fees, and/or co-requisite integration
- Service to our General Education program at CWI and the state
2020 GEM Awards for Excellence Nominees:
- Liza Long
GEM 1: Written Communication
- Johnny Rowing
GEM 2: Oral Communication
- Kristin Cook
GEM 3: Mathematical Way of Knowing
- Rebecca Flock
GEM 4: Scientific Way of Knowing
- Joel Gladd
GEM 5: Humanistic and Artistic Way of Knowing
- Michelle Fellows
GEM 6: Social and Behavior Way of Knowing
Nominees will now go on to compete for the Statewide GEM Awards which will take place in October. Congratulations to each of the recipients for you excellent teaching and for going above and beyond for students at CWI!
2020 Opening Doors Virtual Benefit Event
The College of Western Idaho (CWI) Foundation will host its seventh-annual Opening Doors Virtual Benefit Event Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020, from 7 – 8 p.m., on the CWI Facebook page. This year's event, hosted by two CWI alumni, will be a wonderful opportunity for the entire CWI community to come together to raise money for student scholarships. Plan to join us online for an inspirational evening recognizing our donors, scholarship recipients, and all the amazing things happening at CWI as we open doors to education and the future.
In addition to the live event, there will also be an online auction. Bidding for the auction begins Wednesday, Sept. 30 and will run through Wednesday, Oct. 14. Auction items include concert tickets, passes to Sun Valley and Bogus Basin, a Traeger Grill Pro package, family experiences, and more!
Registration for this year's Opening Doors event is now open. Register early to be entered in prize giveaways, view auction items, have early access to auction bidding, and to receive updates.
Stay tuned, and contact the Foundation at 208.562.3159 or foundation@cwi.edu for more information and ways to get involved!