CWI Compass Connect - April 4, 2017
In the Spotlight
College of Western Idaho (CWI) awarded the first Score Big Scholarship at the Idaho Steelheads game on Friday, March 31. Caleb G. was the lucky Centennial High School senior who received the scholarship. The Score Big Scholarship is 100 percent funded through CWI employee giving. The employees at CWI are excited to offer this opportunity to high school seniors who have aspirations to continue their education.
News Highlights
CWI Showcase - Science and Healthcare Programs April 7
College of Western Idaho (CWI) will showcase Science and Healthcare programs on April 7 to the community, future and current students. The CWI Nampa Campus Academic Building will be hopping with experiments, activities, learning experiences, and more as faculty showcase their programs with help from industry and alumni.
Not only can attendees experience some of the great educational opportunities available at CWI, there will also be information sessions on financial aid, healthcare careers, introduction to college, and more. This is a don't miss event for anyone interested in a future in science, healthcare, or similar fields!
CWI will also be introducing new programs that will be starting Fall 2017.
CWI Showcase - Science and Healthcare
Friday, April 7
4-7 p.m.
Nampa Campus Academic Building (NCAB)
For questions or more information please email communications@cwi.edu
Registration Opens with a Party
College of Western Idaho (CWI) registration for Summer and Fall 2017 semesters begins on Monday, April 10 for all students.
CWI will kick off summer and fall registration for current students with its second annual Midnight Registration Party, hosted at the Nampa Campus Micron Center. Academic Advisors will be on hand beginning at 10:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 9, through 1:00 a.m. on Monday, April 10, to assist students with advising and registration. Attendees are encouraged to wear pajamas and enjoy games and snacks during the event.
Students are encouraged to register early for the best availability of classes and time to fit their schedule. For more information or help with registration for the upcoming summer and fall semesters, contact One Stop Student Services or visit cwi.edu/current-students/register-classes.
Science is a Verb: Detecting Touch
Science is a Verb: Detecting Touch
College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics programs are excited to share new episodes of the video blog series, Science is a Verb. CWI faculty share some of their favorite experiments, as well as tips and tricks for bringing science to life. In this episode, Molly Wolk explores how different parts of your body can detect varying types of touch.
CWI Media Arts Students Published
Seven students from College of Western Idaho (CWI) were published this week on the award-winning independent journalism site, Project Censored. They are all students in Michelle Mahoney’s Introduction to Mass Media online course.
The assignment was to find an UNDER-reported story and research it. Students were instructed to find, evaluate, and summarize a news story from an independent news organization that has gone largely unnoticed by major corporate media outlets. The goal of this assignment was two-fold: to show students they have a voice in the vast media landscape and to expose them to independent news organizations.
“As we know, a free and open press is one of the cornerstones of our democracy. Our students have the power to effect change and become leaders of a media literate society. This work is vital and I am so proud of the diligent efforts students made on this project”, said Michelle Mahoney, Communication Department faculty member.
Here are URLs for the stories as posted:
“Kellyanne Conway: Making History?” Student Researcher: Diana Costanzo
“Thousands of NHS Patients in Harm’s Way; Considered Less Important than Financial Targets” Student Researcher: Johnathan Exparza
“21st Century Slavery in Sicily” Student Researcher: Sam Barrientos
“China Beating us in Green Energy” Student Researcher: Lily Adcock
“Half of Somolia’s Population may Feel Effects of Impending Third Famine” Student Researcher: Corey Starr
“Children Make up Half of the World’s Refugees” Student Researcher: Candace Huffman
“Rising Violence Against Immigrants in South Africa” Student Researcher: McKenzie Young
Project Censored educates students and the public about the importance of a truly free press for democratic self-government. Their goal is to expose and oppose news censorship and promote independent investigative journalism, media literacy, and critical thinking.
“Thanks to hundreds of students and professors at dozens of college and university campuses across the country, including the College of Western Idaho, Project Censored is able to hold corporate news media accountable when they fail to provide the public with the kind of news reporting we need to be informed, engaged community members and citizens,” said Andy Roth, Associate Director of Project Censored.
CWI Media Club Records Radio Commercial with Townsquare Media
The College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) Media Club had the opportunity to write and record a radio commercial for Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt at Townsquare Media.
The commercial features two Media Club members, Tessa Prejeant and Michael Lonergan. Michal Cruz, also a CWI student, is the manager at Menchie’s frozen yogurt and asked the Media Club to be involved. Cruz said, “There is a wealth of talent at the school.” Some members of the Media Club were able to go to the radio station and learn more about the process. It was a great experience for all who attended.
The Production Manager for Townsquare Media, Mark Long, said, “It’s always fun to see people who are new to radio and get excited about it, everyone came in here with their eyes glowing which was cool to see.”
“It was very exciting and felt very right. It sparked a fire inside of me which was very inspiring. It felt so natural how everything flowed. I enjoyed being there and seeing how it was done. It was nice getting my feet in the water,” says Tessa Prejeant, CWI student and talent for the commercial.
“I was entirely pleased and incredibly happy with what happened. How it came together was almost magical” says Michael Lonergan, CWI student and talent for the commercial.
Michelle Mahoney, advisor for the CWI Media Club and Communication faculty said, “I was so proud of their commitment to this project. From writing, adding sound effects, to bringing the vision to life, these students really worked hard. Plus, we had a blast in studio!”
The commercial is about a Menchie’s frozen yogurt celebration. The event is on March 11 and 12 at Menchie’s and there will be 50 percent off yogurt. The commercial will be aired on KCIX/ MIX106 which is channel 105.9 FM.
