Bert's Alerts - September 25, 2015
In the Spotlight
College of Western Idaho (CWI) is excited to welcome a unique musical group to campus in October with the latest installment of its Visiting Artist Series. Marimba Boise, a group that specializes in Zimbabwean-style marimba music, will host workshops, a concert, and a meet-and-greet reception at the Nampa Campus Academic Building, Oct. 9-10. All events are free and open to the public. For more information on the event view the full announcement.
News Highlights
Workshops Conclude Conceptual Process for Potential CWI Boise Campus
CTA Architects Engineers hosted a series of workshops, Sept. 22-23, providing a chance for input on potential development of a permanent College of Western Idaho (CWI) campus in Boise. CWI has contracted CTA to develop a conceptual campus design as part of the College’s due diligence process to determine whether to move forward in purchasing land at the corner of Main Street and Whitewater Boulevard in Boise.
CTA hosted the first visioning workshop on Tuesday (Sept. 22) at Whittier Elementary School. The group then held two workshops on CWI’s campus, Wednesday (Sept. 23), for faculty, staff, and students. CTA presented three different campus concepts that were created based on input from previous community sessions and discussions with various local, county, and state agencies. CTA reported great engagement from participants at this round of workshops and felt the feedback was incredibly valuable for the process.
The conceptual design process is scheduled to wrap up in the next several weeks. CTA will present its findings to the CWI Board of Trustees at its next monthly meeting on Oct. 15.
New Student Activities Group Hosts First Event
College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) new Student Activities Programming Board is proud to present its first Speaker Series event this fall. The theme of the first presentation will focus on Hispanic Heritage Month. The event is set for:
Friday, Oct. 9
3:30-5:00 p.m.
Nampa Campus Academic Building RM102E
The event will include the premiere of Chicanos! The Struggle in the Fields - a documentary of the Mexican-American Civil Rights Movement. The presentation will also feature a special guest speaker; the honorable Judge Sergio A. Gutierrez. Judge Gutierrez is currently the Chief Judge on the Idaho Court of Appeals and is the only Hispanic judge in Idaho. He will discuss bringing diversity into leadership.
Open House for New Masonry Apprenticeship Program
On Sept. 29, College of Western Idaho (CWI) Workforce Development is inviting the community to explore the in-demand careers accessible through fast-track training programs at an upcoming open house.
This month will feature the newly launched Masonry Apprenticeship program, which is serving an industry that is experiencing a significant need for trained workers in these well-paying careers. Between 2012 and 2022 the Idaho Department of Labor estimates over a 40 percent growth in masonry jobs in Idaho.
Not only will you be able to learn more about the feature program, but representatives and information will be available from all of CWI’s Workforce Development program areas.
The College will host an open house:
Tuesday, Sept. 29
5-7 p.m.
CWI Micron Center for Professional Technical Education, Room 1602
5725 E Franklin Rd. Nampa – View Map
The Masonry Apprenticeship Program through CWI Workforce Development allow students to earn a living while completing training in their desired career. Classes are taught one night a week and one Saturday a month, providing flexibility as students learn the skills that will make them in-demand in today’s workforce.
Instructors, and employers will be at the open house to talk with attendees and answer any questions they may have about getting into this in-demand career.
Registration is now open for the new Masonry Apprenticeship program:
Interested in other Workforce Development training options?
- Customized Training
- Healthcare & Emergency Medical Services
- Online Courses
- Technology and Business Solutions
- Trades, Manufacturing, and Construction
Please call 208.562.2700 or email wd@cwi.edu for more information about the event or with any questions about training through Workforce Development.
Fall Festivus Set for Oct. 23
Who doesn’t love a good old fashion chili cook-off? Perhaps a photo booth or karaoke contest is more your style. The College of Western Idaho (CWI) Culture and Engagement Committee is thrilled to announce you can enjoy all of these activities at the upcoming Fall Festivus. Join your CWI colleagues at this fun event on Oct. 23 from 2:30-5:00 p.m. at the Micron Center for Professional Technical Education (room 1701A/B).
This will mark the first year of the chili cook-off at Fall Festivus. For more information regarding the chili cook-off, please contact Grace Barns at 208.562.2720 or gracebarnes@cwi.edu.
There will also be a pumpkin contest for those who would love to show off their creative skills. In order to participate, pumpkins must be pre-carved, decorated, or painted. For more information regarding the pumpkin contest, please contact Emily Akins at 208.562.3184 or emilyakins@cwi.edu.
Employees will receive a meeting request for Fall Festivus in the next couple weeks.
