CWI Compass Connect - May 1, 2018
Spotlight
Thank you to all who attended Spring Skate 2018! The evening, hosted by ASCWI on Tuesday, April 24, was held in an outdoor skating rink set up in the parking lot of the College's Nampa Campus Academic Building. Nearly 170 people, including students, employees, and members of the community, took part in this first-ever event featuring a live DJ, lights, and food trucks.
News Highlights
Stonecrop Launch Party May 10
College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) student-run literary magazine, Stonecrop, is hosting a launch party for the unveiling of its sixth issue. The celebration event will feature students reading original fiction, nonfiction, and poetry published in this year’s magazine.
This free public event, held at the Linen Building in downtown Boise, will take place May 10, 2018, at 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided.
De-stress with Blackout Events
With finals approaching – College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) Student Affairs and Library have more than 20 fun events planned to battle stress! Take a break from a long day of studying by lacing up a pair of roller skates for the Spring Skate event, learning how to make your own sandals, or taking a yoga class! Refuel by keeping an eye out for the Travelin’ Coffee and Cereal Cart. In addition, the Library will be open until midnight April 30 – May 3 to help with your studies.
Join us for the fun during CWI Finals Blackout April 23 – May 4!
Medical Professional's Club Hosts Panel Discussion
Nearly 40 students attended a Medical Professionals Panel, April 21, 2018, hosted by College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) Medical Professional’s Club. The event, held at the College’s Nampa Campus Academic Building, included a panel of two physicians, two dentists, a veterinarian, a nurse practitioner, and two physician assistants. Panelists provided brief bios followed by an informal question and answer session.
Business of Alcohol Event a Success
Over 200 students, faculty, and community members attended the Business of Alcohol event held on April 6, 2018, at College of Western Idaho's Nampa Campus Academic Building. Twelve breweries, wineries, and growers spoke in a variety of panel discussions educating attendees about growth, production, and operations. Several government entities also spoke about licensing and regulations. Students were able to ask questions and network with the speakers.
School Supply Drive Is In Full Swing
Education students in Assistant Professor, Scott Straub's, EDUC 200 – Education Around The World and EDUC 280 – Teaching and Field Experience classes, are collecting school supplies to help families in need.
Approximately 100 items were collected during the last week of Fall 2017 semester including items such as markers, binders, colored pencils, paper, pens, headphones, and notebooks. These supplies were then generously donated to the City Light Home for Women and Children in Boise. The City Light shelter offers a safe haven of hope and love, providing emergency services such as meals, shelter, and clothing, as well as education, work-search assistance, mental health counseling, and addiction recovery.
"My goal is to collect enough supplies to help 10,000 families over the next five years," commented Straub. "There is such a need for educational supplies for children around the valley, and our own students here at CWI are very eager to participate in programs that help others who are struggling."
Collection bins have been placed at CWI’s Ada County Campus Pintail Center and the Nampa Campus Multipurpose and Academic Building. The deadline for the donations is Friday, April 28.
Contact Scott Straub at scottstraub@cwi.edu or visit his website to learn more.
