CWI Compass Connect - April 21, 2015
In the Spotlight
College of Western Idaho (CWI) will celebrate its 2015 graduating class on May 9 (Saturday) at CWI’s sixth-annual Commencement Ceremony. Plan to join in celebrating the achievements of this year’s graduates at 7 p.m. at Taco Bell Arena in Boise. For the third consecutive year, CWI will be celebrating commencement through social media. Whether you are attending the ceremony or just want to support the students, post congratulatory messages on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook with the #cwigraduation hashtag to join the celebration.
News Highlights
#cwIupgrade Giveaway Celebrates Personal Milestones
This spring College of Western Idaho (CWI) is introducing a new social media promotion aimed at celebrating personal milestones of current and future CWI students. The giveaway is part of the College’s new Upgrade U.0 marketing campaign, which focuses on connecting people to life upgrades achievable through higher education. The contest runs from April 6 through May 3.
The promotion will encourage people to share photos of their own upgrade – like applying to CWI, registering for classes, passing a test, or preparing for graduation. Participants can enter by taking a photo depicting their CWI Upgrade, sharing the photo through Instagram or Twitter and including the #cwIupgrade hashtag in the caption.
One grand prize winner will be drawn on May 4, who will receive a GoPro camera. Each Monday leading up to the final drawing, there will also be one entry randomly selected to receive a CWI Bookstore gift card, selfie stick, and College gear.
For more information on rules and regulations for the promotion, as well as directions on how to enter, visit cwi.edu/rules.
CWI Students Win 27 Medals at SkillsUSA State Conference
College of Western Idaho (CWI) is celebrating a group of Professional Technical Education students who combined to win 27 medals at the annual SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference, held April 9-10. CWI had 10 students earn a trip to the organization’s national competition with first-place finishes at the state event. CWI also captured 12 silver and four bronze medals, while completing a sweep of Internetworking.
The state conference was held at locations around the Treasure Valley, including CWI’s Ada County Campus and Micron Center for Professional Technical Education.
Leading the way for CWI was Dustin Loya, who earned gold in Telecommunications Cabling while also competing on CWI’s first-place Quiz Bowl team. He joined forces with Adam Hayman, Andrew Doxey, and Tera Filan in the Quiz Bowl event. CWI’s other gold medal winners were: Jacob Weber (Diesel Equipment Technology), Nathan Snodgrass (Information Technology Services), Lisette Baer (Internetworking), Garrett Hortan (Power Equipment Technology), Lisa Webb (Prepared Speech), and Adam George (Technical Drafting).
With their success at the state competition, the 10 CWI students earned a spot to compete at the SkillsUSA National Leadership Conference, June 22-26, in Louisville, Kentucky.
Save the Date: Show Your Support
On Thursday, May 7, thousands of people will show support for their favorite nonprofit during Idaho Gives, and we are hoping you will be one of them. Please save this date and plan to join the cause.
Idaho Gives is a special day for philanthropy across the state. It is an annual, online, 24-hour fundraising event. This year will mark the first year that the CWI Foundation is participating. On May 7, every donation received will go towards CWI’s student scholarship fund.
In order to raise awareness, maximize contributions, and encourage donor participation, the College is going to “incentivize” the giving process. For every donation tier reached, President Glandon will take on a challenge to achieve his own #cwIupgrade. The countdown is officially underway so stay tuned—you won’t want to miss it.
CWI Nursing Program to Recognize Graduates
College of Western Idaho (CWI) will recognize its newest class of graduates from its Nursing program at CWI’s annual Nursing Pinning Ceremony on May 7. Celebrate the accomplishments of these students by attending the event:
Thursday, May 7
7:00 p.m.
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
McCleary Conference Center
1055 N Curtis Rd.
Boise, ID 83706
CWI Hosts Experts in Business of Sports
College of Western Idaho (CWI) will welcome a collection of elite athletes and sports professionals to campus, April 24 (Friday), for an afternoon of expert insight into the world of sports and business. CWI’s inaugural Business of Sports Symposium will run from 1-5 p.m. at the CWI Nampa Campus Academic Building and is free and open to the public.
Guest speakers include:
- Skip Hall – former Boise State Football Coach
- Steve Brandes – President and General Manager of the Idaho Stampede
- Angus MacGreigor, Keynote – Olympian and Entrepreneur
The event, which is presented by the CWI Business and Exercise and Health Science departments, will feature seven presentations on topics from various areas of the sports world including branding, management, and development.
See the symposium schedule for more details.
Entrepreneurs Club Providing Professional Head Shots
The College of Western Idaho (CWI) Entrepreneurs Club is offering affordable, professional head shot services as a fundraiser for the student group. Employees, students, and the community are invited to take advantage of the service, which costs just $5 for an electronic copy of the photo. The club has scheduled sessions at the Nampa Campus Academic Building:
- April 20, 9 a.m.-Noon
- April 21, 4-6 p.m.
- April 23, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Info Session for Electrical, HVAC, and Plumbing Programs
On April, 23, College of Western Idaho (CWI) Workforce Development is inviting the community to explore the in-demand careers available through training in the CWI apprenticeship programs. The College will host an information session for its Electrical, HVAC, and Plumbing programs:
Thursday, April 23
5-7 p.m.
Canyon County Center, Room 154
2407 Caldwell Blvd., Nampa – View Map
Apprenticeship programs through CWI Workforce Development allow students to earn a living while completing training in their desired career. Classes are taught online and in person, providing flexibility as students learn the skills that will make them in-demand in today’s workforce. Once students complete their apprenticeship program, there are multiple areas of focus that they may choose in each industry.
Instructors, students, and employers will be at the open house to talk with attendees and answer any questions they may have about getting into one of these in-demand careers.
Please call 208.562.2700 for more information about the event or with any questions. about the apprentice programs.
