CWI News—Aug. 12, 2022
In the Spotlight
The 2022 issue of the College’s magazine, Elevation, has arrived! Featured on the cover is Craig Petersen, a recent graduate of the Social Work program. As a student, Petersen hosted a charity event raising nearly $11,500 for Idaho foster children. Visit cwi.edu/Elevation to subscribe, view past issues, and more.
Bold Appreciation
It's time for another employee ticket giveaway!
Enter for your chance to win general admission tickets and reserved concert seats to the Western Idaho Fair by entering a number between 1 and 1,000. Six lucky employees whose number is closest to the randomly chosen numbers will win one of the following ticket packages.
- 4 General Admission Tickets to any day of the fair, no reserved concert seating
- Monday, Aug. 22 – Chris Janson – 2 General Admission + Reserved Seats
- Tuesday, Aug. 23 – Ja Rule & Ashanti – 2 General Admission + Reserved Seats
- Wednesday, Aug. 24 – Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo – 2 General Admission + Reserved Seats
- Thursday, Aug. 25 – Stone Temple Pilots – 2 General Admission + Reserved Seats
- Friday, Aug. 26 – Billy Currington – 2 General Admission + Reserved Seats
Entries must be received by noon Thursday, Aug. 18. Winners will be notified via email the afternoon of Thursday, Aug. 18.
Members of President’s Cabinet, the Executive Operations Team, and work-study students are not eligible. Limit one entry per CWI employee.
Email communications@cwi.edu with questions.
News Highlights
CWI Foundation Board Welcomes New Members
The College of Western Idaho (CWI) Foundation welcomed new members to their Board of Directors during a meeting Tuesday, Aug. 9. Board members, selected for their professional expertise and support of the College, are private citizens who donate their time to the Foundation. Members of the Board oversee Foundation assets management, sets Foundation operational policies, serve as advocates for the College, and assist with both friend and fundraising.
Incoming Foundation Board President, Mike Peña, presented a plaque to outgoing president, Ivan Castillo, in recognition of his service during the meeting.
“The Foundation Directors and staff are deeply appreciative of Ivan’s hard work and commitment to the CWI Foundation over the years,” commented Peña. “We thank him for being a valuable player in the Foundation’s direction and growth.”
“Ivan’s contributions and continued support of the Foundation is extraordinary,” said Foundation Director, Michael Jensen.
CWI FOUNDATION BOARD OFFICERS:
Mike Peña
President
Colliers International
Ben Chaney
Vice President
First Interstate Bank
Gregory Braun
Treasurer
Ripley Doorn
NEW BOARD MEMBERS:
- Alison Patt, Thomas Cuisine
- Bert Glandon, Former CWI President
- Bill Ilett, Trans Corporation
- Melissa Schultz, Heartland RV
- Rod Emery, Edward Jones
- Ryan Martin, Laska Company, Still Water Hollow
Thank you to Mary May and Kelly Olson for their years of service on the Foundation Board and continuous support of CWI, the CWI Foundation, and students.
To learn more about the CWI Foundation, meet the Foundation Board, or get involved, visit the CWI Foundation.
Introducing Expansion of 8-Week Sessions
College of Western Idaho is excited to announce the addition of an 8-week session for Fall 2022 semester. Providing optimized focus and boosted flexibility, this new course option empowers students to stay on track to reach their goals.
FALL 2022 SEMESTER
Second 8-Week Session
Oct. 17 – Dec. 17
- Aug. 1 – Registration Begins
- Oct. 8 – Admission Deadline
- Oct. 14 – Last Day to Register
Visit the 8-Week Sessions page to see if 8-week classes are right for you, explore course options, view frequently asked questions, and more.