CWI Compass Connect - April 15, 2014
In the Spotlight
The College of Western Idaho (CWI) will welcome the community to its Nampa Campus this week for a thought provoking examination of some of today’s biggest social issues. On Friday, April 18, the CWI Social and Human Relations Department is hosting a free public symposium, Social Relations in a Digital Age, to dive deep into the everyday impact of technology on relationships, education, crime, and more. The symposium is scheduled to run from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the CWI Nampa Campus Academic Building.
News Highlights
College of Western Idaho Names New Foundation Executive Director
Mitch Minnette has been named Executive Director for the College of Western Idaho (CWI) Foundation, effective May 5. In his role, Minnette will work directly with the Foundation Board Members and CWI’s leadership team to oversee the Foundation’s fundraising efforts to support the continued growth of the College.
“We are thrilled to have Mr. Minnette join CWI as the College continues to evolve to better serve the western Idaho community,” states CWI President Bert Glandon. “His energy and passion to make a positive impact on our community will complement our leadership team and support CWI’s mission to provide open access to higher education.”
Minnette has spent the last 24 years with the Boys and Girls Club, most recently as the Executive Director for the Nampa Boys and Girls Club. He brings a strong track record for success in raising funds to support the development of youth.
“As the only charitable, nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting CWI, the Foundation is pleased to welcome Mr. Minnette,” comments Gregory Braun, CWI Foundation Board President. “He has already established himself as a leader in the Treasure Valley with a successful track record in garnering support to expand programs that support the community.”
Minnette is a graduate of Lewis-Clark State College with a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and a minor in Business. He currently resides in Nampa, Idaho with his wife and two daughters.
BPA Students Earn Trip to Nationals
Eleven College of Western Idaho (CWI) students have earned the right to compete at the 2014 Business Professionals of America (BPA) national competition following an outstanding showing at the BPA State Conference, March 14. Eight students took home first-place honors in at least one event, while all 11 students finished in the top-five of at least one competition. All 11 students will travel to Indianapolis, Ind. for the national conference April 30-May 4.
2014 CWI Candidate Forum Night
The College of Western Idaho (CWI) School of Social Science and Public Affairs is sponsoring a series of political candidate forums between now and the election in November 2014. These forums will give candidates, students, faculty, and the community a chance to present and discuss the critical issues in this year's election cycle. Plan now to attend and meet the candidates for state and federal offices.
The first forum is April 15, featuring Jim Chmelik, candidate for Lt. Governor, Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden, and Chris Troup, AG candidate.
Tuesday – April 15
5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Micron Center for Professional Technical Education, Rm 1701
College of Western Idaho to Host Free Concert
The College of Western Idaho (CWI) will welcome the community to its Nampa Campus for a unique musical experience this spring, as the CWI Art Department’s Visiting Artist Program presents a free public concert. CWI will welcome the renowned College of Idaho Langroise Trio to campus:
Friday – April 25
7 p.m.
Nampa Campus Academic Building
The group will be performing the music of Beethoven and Idaho composer Jim Cockey. The free concert is made possible thanks to a grant from the Idaho Commission on the Arts, which is supported by the National Endowment for the Arts.
The CWI Visiting Artist Program is in its third year of existence and features professional artists of state, regional, and national acclaim who visit the College throughout the year for public performances, lectures, and workshops. This event marks the first Visiting Artist Program concert.
"We are thrilled to have the Langroise Trio as our inaugural visiting performing artists,” says CWI Visual and Performing Arts Department Chair, Brenda Fisher. “This is a great way for us to join efforts with the College of Idaho and provide an open and free classical music event for our community."
The College of Idaho Langroise Trio was established in 1991 with a gift from arts patron Gladys Langroise. The group has performed across the United States, including concerts at the Kennedy Center. Artists-in-Residence at The College of Idaho, the Langroise Trio plays an important role in arts education by providing students, educators and professional musicians with the broad education, specialized skills, and diversified experience they will need to become versatile music leaders who will shape our musical and cultural future. The Trio’s mission is to create a culture of mastery through the study of violin, viola, and cello; providing instruction and performance of the highest standard.
Slater Selected Staff of the Month
College of Western Idaho (CWI) is proud to announce the Staff of the Month selection for April is Bryan Slater.
As a member of the Information Technology team, Slater is truly an asset to the College. He has been a Technical Support Specialist II for two and a half years. In that time he has managed to impress those around him with his willingness to help out at the drop of a dime and his professional demeanor. He is great at trouble shooting issues and helping meet the needs of faculty in a timely manner. The Nampa Campus Academic Building staff appreciates his ability to work through any issue quickly and he does so with a smile on his face.
Bryan has worked in the IT field for the past 17 years. He is a self-described technology nut at and away from work. He says after work he typically goes home and plays with more computer stuff. Bryan is married with two children.
Please join in congratulating Bryan for this great recognition. Thank you for all you contribute to the CWI team! (I30)
