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What does a community college in Idaho have to do with mounting economic tensions between the U.S. and China? A lot, actually. On this episode of Future U., Michael and Jeff dive into what the CHIPS and Science Act—the federal spending package designed to reduce the United States' reliance on foreign manufacturers for microchips and other advanced technologies—means for a segment of American postsecondary institutions that's often forgotten in these conversations: community colleges. They talk with nonprofit and government leaders about how the CHIPS supports the education and training of a high tech workforce. They then go deep with the team at the College of Western Idaho to get a view of how they are developing these programs in collaboration with their corporate partner, Micron. This episode is sponsored by Ascendium Education Group. Connect with Michael Horn:Sign Up for the The Future of Education NewsletterWebsiteLinkedInX (Twitter)ThreadsConnect with Jeff Selingo:Sign Up for the Next NewsletterWebsiteX (Twitter)ThreadsLinkedInConnect with Future U:TwitterYouTubeThreadsInstagramFacebookLinkedInSubmit a question and if we answer it on air we'll send you Future U. swag!Sign up for Future U. emails to get special updates and behind-the-scenes content.

Eric Collett is the Principal and CEO of A Mind For All Seasons, LLC, an innovative company specializing in helping clients of all ages optimize their cognitive functioning and improve symptoms of post-concussive disorders, dementia, brain fog, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and other brain-related conditions. Eric is a licensed residential care administrator who has been working with seniors living with dementia and their families since 2000. Prior to starting A Mind For All Seasons, Eric spent ten years as an administrator, seven of which were as the Executive Director of a memory care community where he developed innovative approaches to person-centered care that made a significant difference in how persons living with dementia experience the world. He now spends his time working with private clients of all ages, hospitals, assisted living & skilled nursing facilities, home health, and hospice & PCS agencies to improve brain health for as many people as possible. Eric has taught at Boise State University and teaches CNA students at the College of Western Idaho.  He has served on the board of the Idaho Healthcare Association and currently serves as the education committee chair. As a public speaker and trainer, Eric has taught thousands of people how to understand and interact with persons living with dementia. He also presents frequently to groups large and small on diverse topics like leadership, brain health, dementia research, organizational behavior, customer experience, activity program development, team building, and music history.Eric graduated summa cum laude from the University of Utah with a degree in interpersonal communication and a minor in psychology. His training and experience make him uniquely suited to study complex behavior patterns, help others understand those patterns, and develop systems to put that understanding into action to improve lives and health outcomes.   ----- John Bates provides 1:1 Executive Communications Coaching, both in-person and online, as well as large and small group training. Sign up for his free weekly micro-trainings at https://johnbates.com/mini-trainings and create a great leadership communications habit that makes you the kind of leader who inspires trust, loyalty and connection.

On this episode: Pablito and Rob didn't get fired. Rob feels different ages when he dances. Is dancing a metaphor for life? Our Guest: Nate and Aaron welcome Jeremy Morris. Jeremy is from Western Idaho and brings a majestic beard and loads of life experience. He engages the lie that if others really knew us, they wouldn't love us. Talking about your story in the present, sharing where the battle IS. Discussing the differences of transparency and vulnerability. Rejoicing with those who rejoice, and mourning with those who mourn. Honoring each other with our time, holding the tension, not correction. The safety in avoiding discussing work or career in recovery settings. Links:   Wild Courage Events: Samson Society Recovery Marathon 2024 Samson Path Walk in England 2024 Samson Summit Sponsor: Life Works Counseling   If you have thoughts or questions that you'd like the guys to address in upcoming episodes or suggestions for future guests, please drop a note to piratemonkpodcast@gmail.com.   The music on this podcast is contributed by members of the Samson Society and www.fiftysounds.com. For more information on this ministry, please visit samsonsociety.com.  Support for the women who have been impacted by our choices is available at sarahsociety.com. The Pirate Monk Podcast is provided by Samson Society, a ministry of Samson House, a 501(c)3 nonprofit. To help support the vision, please consider a contribution to Samson House.

If someone asked you, "What's your top priority when it comes to health care?" what would you say? That's the question a group of 23 different hospitals, health districts and other agencies asked the people who live in ten counties in Western Idaho. The answers are in, and now that group has an action plan to try to address the top three concerns of community members.

There are two major factors that determine the cost of living: How much things cost, and how much people earn. This week, associate producer Logan Finney explores how the state's Workforce Housing Fund contributes to solving the affordable housing puzzle. Then, president Gordon Jones from the College of Western Idaho discusses a new four-year degree proposal at the community college.

This month, the College of Western Idaho announced it received a new grant to expand the school's advanced mechatronics engineering technology program, which will train technicians for Micron's new facility.

For Information Like Degrees Offered, Annual Costs, Etc., Please Click The Banner Below: The Agricultural College Episode is designed to profile agricultural trade schools, junior colleges, colleges and universities around the U.S.  This episode is an effort to replicate the conversation that prospective students, parents and ag teachers might have with agricultural schools at trade show like the National FFA Convention. The College Of Western Idaho is a community college located in the Treasure Valley of Idaho, which happens to be where I live and farm. I taught criminal justice courses at CWI for several years, and was able to teach one agriculture class while I was there as well.  CWI first started offering courses in 2009, and first started offering agriculture courses in 2016.  They are a growing agriculture program that is sorely needed in the Treasure Valley of Idaho, and today we will learn about how they are filling that void. More Places You Can Listen to Off-Farm Income And Matt Brechwald:    

Western Idaho is undergoing travel management, which designates routes in the area of Canyonlands East in Owyhee County. This is the Fossil Butte and Grandview areas. The project area is 815, 677 acres. Known for off roading, single track, camping and access to rivers and lakes, the BLM is analyzing the majority of the routes in this area. Add your voice here: https://www.sharetrails.org/canyonlands-east-in-owyhee-idaho-travel-management/ Senator Wyden of Oregon has proposed a bill which will designate 1,134,292 acres as Wilderness completely restricted from motorized and mechanized use in the south eastern corner of Oregon and into Idaho. That is larger than the entire state of Rhode Island. This area already sees large amounts of wildfires and restrictive management will only exacerbate this issue. The resources they claim to want to protect are the most threatened because of wildfires. Known for overlanding, off-roading, single track use and many forms of recreation this bill would be catastrophic to the current and future users and communities of this area. Add your voice here: https://www.sharetrails.org/oppose-the-owyhee-wilderness-in-eastern-oregon-and-western-idaho/

On this episode of Higher Education Coffee and Conversation, I am thrilled to have a close friend and esteemed colleague as my guest, Dr. Mark Browning. Currently serving as the CEO and President at Blue Mountain Community College in Oregon, Mark brings a wealth of experience to the table. Before taking on his current role, Mark made significant contributions in marketing and communications at prestigious institutions such as the College of Western Idaho and North Idaho College.  In our conversation, Mark shares how he is navigating the challenges posed by the pandemic to start seeing a notable increase in enrollment numbers.  We'll delve into his professional journey, his thoughts on effective communication strategies in academia, and his vision for the future of higher education. So grab your favorite cup of coffee, sit back, and join us for this enlightening discussion.Connect with GradComm: Instagram:@gradcommunications Facebook:@GradCommunications LinkedIn:@gradcomm Send us a message: GradComm.com Thanks for listening!

Shanelle  Schanz is the granddaughter of Kenneth Arnold, the first pilot of the  “modern UFO era," to experience a transcendent sighting of, “nine flying  saucers” over Mt. Rainier on June 24, 1947. His home was Boise, Idaho,  where Shanelle grew up. Shanelle is a prolific writer and philosopher  believing in Omnism and that there is truth in all religions. Shanelle  has had a passion for astrology. She also has an Associate Degree in  Philosophy from the College of Western Idaho.Shanelle has a Pharmacy Technician Certificate from Clark College in  Vancouver, Washington, and is a proud mother and wife with two  daughters. She has been a guest at “The Flying Saucer Party” in  Chehalis, Washington every September, and experienced her own UFO  sighting in Portland, Oregon. She has been a guest on shows and podcasts  like "Universal Secrets” with Kevin Hale and a guest on Peter Robbin's  “Meanwhile, Here on Earth” podcast. Shanelle has also republished her  grandfather's iconic book, "The Coming of The Saucers." Book(s):The Coming of the Saucers --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/typical-skeptic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/typical-skeptic/support

April is OT Month - Check out our OT Month Digital Course Sale! harkla.co/otmonthSale ends April 30, 2023 Daniele Fallon, OTR/L is the owner and sole practitioner of Boise Outdoor OT in Boise, Idaho. Her practice provides direct, individual, outdoor occupational therapy services for young children along the Boise River and within her outdoor mud kitchen facility. In addition to providing OT services, she also runs a Mud Kitchen Kids and Loose Parts Play Enrichment group during the spring, summer, and fall to promote increased outdoor play and sensory integration. Daniele has experience working in skilled nursing facilities, teletherapy, sensory gyms, and as a contract school OT for the New York Department of Education - the largest and most diverse school system in the US. Upon moving to Boise, she became an outdoor educator at Everwild Forest School and continues to serve on their advisory committee. Daniele was contracted by Idaho AEYC to create teaching modules for early educators on the benefits of outdoor play, sensory integration in the outdoors, and how to set up a mud kitchen in early educational classrooms - in addition to presenting these topics at their professional development institutes throughout Idaho. This fall she is excited to partner with the College of Western Idaho to support incoming fieldwork I students to promote the benefits of outdoor play to future occupational therapy assistants. Daniele is the proud mother of 2 girls, loves living on the river with her husband, and has a deep love and respect for the therapeutic qualities of nature.Boise Outdoor OTDaniele's Instagram @boiseoutdoorotLooking for more in-depth help? Sign up for 2-on-1 Mentoring With Us!!We'd love to answer your questions on the podcast! Fill out this form -> https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3 Brought To You By HarklaThis podcast is brought to you by Harkla.  Our mission at Harkla is to help those with special needs live happy and healthy lives. We accomplish this through high-quality sensory products & child development courses.Podcast listeners get 10% off their first order at Harkla with the discount code "sensory". Head to Harkla.co/sensory to start shopping now.LinksAll Things Sensory Podcast Instagram Harkla Website Harkla YouTubeHarkla Instagram

I had the opportunity to sit down with President Gordon Jones. He is the President of the College of Western Idaho. Gordon brought so much to the Podcast including experiences from working with Gillette, earning an MBA from Stanford to starting an entrepreneurial program at Harvard. We had a wonderful conversation that spanned his entire […] The post None of my Business S9:E12- President Gordon Jones appeared first on Dietz Agency.

Eastern Oregon residents feel their conservative values are more attuned to Western Idaho and would like to redraw the state lines. President Biden reverses the color scheme for Air Force One to the blue and white from the Kennedy Administration. (The former guy picked a handsome color palette; it was not feasible due to heat displacement according to the Air Force.) Finally, read the small print when signing a release for a photo shoot. A woman who had a simple headshot taken now sees her picture showing up in some embarrassing advertising. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrCSpotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1iHeart Radio: bit.ly/2n0Z7H1Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMbStitcher: bit.ly/1N97ZquGoogle Podcasts: bit.ly/1pQTcVWPandora: pdora.co/2pEfctjYouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5aAlso follow Tim and John on:Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradioTwitter: www.twitter.com/focusgroupradioInstagram: www.instagram.com/focusgroupradio

There may be new hope for the College of Western Idaho as it looks to build a campus on the Boise River.

Frank Beauvais is a Captain for the City of Nampa where he has served for the past 24 years. He has owned and operated a thriving gym in Nampa, ID for the past 10 years. Frank has numerous certifications in Strength and Conditioning including being an IAFF Peer Fitness trainer for over a decade and currently assists in teaching coursework for the College of Western Idaho's Fire Science program. Frank is the Co-Founder of Brotherhood in Training and over the years has helped develop programs for fire departments all over the country. He brings a unique set of skills to the Fire Service with his ability to teach fireground skills as well as has an eye for movement and a passion for coaching. In this episode we revisit what it was like when he first joined the fire service, how "Fitness" was viewed at the time, and how that has changed over the years. As is common when talking with Frank, we get sidetracked, go down some rabbit holes, and have a little fun discussing his career, motivation, and the reality of getting older and finding a way to stay consistent. To Learn more about the Program click here: https://www.firehousestrengthandconditioning.com/ To sign up for a Free 7-Day Trial, click here: https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/team/firehouse-strength-conditioning?attrib=546509-aff-podcast

In this episode Professor Dan Garrity shares wisdom on being a great listener, developing durable skills, investing in students, open ended challenges, finding people who excel in their field, and so much more. 1. Embrace humor2.  Have a legitimate love and care to hear someone else's story3. Become a good storyteller and understand the language that your audience speaks4. Excite, put it into terms students understand, and then challenge them5. Ask ourselves how do our students speak, how do our students learn6. Develop durable skils7. Look someone in the eye, show up on time, solutions instead of excuses8. We need to help students learn how to work in teams.9. How can we get students to invest into each other. 10 Invest in community building.11. What's wonderful? Tell me something cool that's going on in your life. 12. Every voice should be heard13. Make it known in your class that we are interested in you and we're glad something wonderful happened to you14. Celebrate the students missteps15. Make sure your students have a smile when they walk in the door16. Make it mean something to be in your class, this is where I fit in.17. Have a good TAC (Technical Advisory Committee) 18. If you ask, people will be willing to help19. Keep things fresh20. Develop social listening21. Give students open ended challenges that have a realness element to them22. You can't keep up with everything - so find people who are excelling in their field23. You are part of something way bigger24. Let others know I see your gifts so clearly - if you look for it you will find it. Dan Garrity's Bio:Professor Dan has 15 years experience in the professional television news industry. Starting out as a videographer and editor, he quickly took on reporting and anchoring roles then moved on to newsroom management. He's worked in variety of markets; from very small (San Angelo, TX) to top ten (Seattle). After leaving TV, Dan spent the entirety of the 21st Century dedicating his professional life to academia. In 2001 he accepted the role of Director of Broadcast Studies at Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA. In 2018, he and his wife moved to Boise to be closer to family. Dan is a proud Air Force Veteran, where he flew combat reconnaissance missions during the Cold War as an airborne Russian linguist. He has an Associate's degree in Russian, a BA in Broadcasting, and a Master's degree in Communication Leadership. Most of all, he's proud and happy to have the opportunity to continue his vocation of teaching at the College of Western Idaho.Twitter and Instagram:  @ProfDanG

Join the host and special guest Luis Caloca, Dean of Student Access at the College of Western Idaho. Luis shares growing up in Wilder, navigating his career, and the challenges and triumphs of being a higher ed administrator. The hosts speak from a Latinx and Indigenous perspective.Make sure to follow the Brown Sound Podcast on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/brownsoundpodcast

It's no surprise that if you're in rural Idaho and get hurt, it may take a while for first responders to get you to a hospital. But some EMS directors say Idaho's policies on funding emergency medical services are making it even more difficult for them to help Idahoans. This week, we explore funding for emergency medical services in rural Idaho, and what policy changes might help those communities. Then, Kevin Richert of Idaho Education News and Kaye Thornbrugh of the Coeur d'Alene Press discuss the recent heated trustee elections at the College of Western Idaho and North Idaho College and what the races' outcomes mean for Idaho's students. We'll also discuss the horrific events at the University of Idaho, and what role a university has when students are victims of crimes that happen off campus.

Plenty of 2022 General Election results are in from Idaho and there's lots to chew on this morning! Emma Arnold and lead producer Frankie Barnhill are here to update you on the most important local and state election results — so far.  How are you feeling about the results? Let us know by sending us a voicemail or text: 208-546-9485. Check out this piece we mentioned from the Idaho Capital Sun on legislative races and more background on the College of Western Idaho board from Idaho EdNews. Plus, the Idaho Statesman has a great breakdown of Ada County results.  And as results continue to roll in through the days and weeks to come, we'll be here in this podcast and in the Hey Boise newsletter for more election coverage.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a predominantly white city, one Black woman leverages her unique perspective and experience to become a state representative and fight for the inclusion of all. Cherie Buckner-Webb learned early on that she would have to work hard to be true to herself and to be respected in her community. She has dedicated her career to helping others, including young women and minorities. She is a strong advocate for collective action and has a passion for history and for leaving a legacy. Today, Cherie will be talking about navigating being the "only one in the room" throughout her career and the importance of legacy and community.   Cherie Buckner-Webb is the founder and principal of Sojourner Coaching. She served in the Idaho State Legislature, serving in the Idaho House of Representatives in 2010 and the Idaho State Senate in 2012, 2014, 2016, and 2018. Cherie's credo, “leave a legacy,” underscores her work in every area of activity and to that end, she donates countless hours to a variety of community organizations. She currently serves on the boards of the Andrus Center for Public Policy, the Northwest Area Foundation, Women and Children's Alliance, College of Western Idaho, and the Blue Cross of Idaho Care Plus Board.   I invite you to join our conversation as we discuss: Pay Equity Growth Mindset Idaho Legislature Authentic Self Heather C. McGhee Collective Action Legacy Erma Hayman House Resilience Suppression Hobo Dominant Culture Diversity Equity Inclusion Maya Angelo Rosa Parks Organizational Development Dr. Jill Gill (Boise State University Professor) Redlining   Honorable Mentions Equal Pay Eliminating the Black-White Wealth Gap Trailblazing Women of Idaho Women and Children's Alliance Sojourner Coaching and Consulting Job's Daughters International The Sum of Us by Heather C. McGhee Boise State University Erma Hayman House  My Grandmother's Hands by Resmaa Menaken Cherie Buckner-Webb discuss The Cross Burning Incident A Timeline of Black History in Idaho   Excited to hear more of what Cherie Buckner-Webb has to say? Join her in these spaces: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cheriebucknerwebb/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/BucknerWebb  

On our latest show: An Avian Audio Postcard from Western Idaho; monitoring Great Crested Flycatchers in Massachusetts; and how birds keep cool in the hot weather.

     Morning Light welcomes back Rebecca M. Carroll - The Coaching Educator - and special guest, Michal Yadlin, Honors Program Coordinator for the College of Western Idaho.  Learn more about this exciting new addition to CWI by visiting: https://cwi.edu/current-students/honors-program

Two years into the pandemic, how are Idaho's public colleges and universities faring? Presidents Gordon Jones of College of Western Idaho and Cynthia Pemberton of Lewis-Clark State College discuss staff retention and student outcomes in higher education. The Department of Health and Welfare reactivated crisis standards of care for three public health districts. Associate producer Logan Finney gives us an update on the Supreme Court decision on Idaho's legislative redistricting map.

The legislature's joint budget committee heard budget requests and presentations from Idaho's higher education institutes this week. President Gordon Jones of College of Western Idaho and President Cynthia Pemberton of Lewis-Clark State College join Melissa Davlin to discuss staff retention and student outcomes in higher education. They also talk about career technical education, and the future of education in Idaho.

After a nationwide search, the College of Western Idaho decided to stay close to home when it came to hiring a new president. Idaho Matters talks with the new education leader to learn more about his vision for the future of CWI.

Well, it's October at Borah (it's October everywhere, probably), and our seniors are starting to get the College itch. Time to start thinking FAFSA, letters of rec requests(we hear plying a certain English teacher with a bottle or two of strawberry milk will greatly improve that recommendation letter!), and making that list of potential schools. In this episode, Ethan chats up Borah's College and Career counselor, Jenni Kimball, and Santiago sits down with the College of Western Idaho's Latinx Student Services Coordinator, Javier Garcia. Some great advice in this episode for any students thinking about their future after high school. These are Borah Voices!

The deadline for healthcare workers to get the vaccine was today. With that being the case, Attorney David Leroy joined Nate to discuss numerous questions surrounding the legality of mandatory vaccinations and exemptions from mandates. A straw poll was done at the Western Idaho fair pertaining to which GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Idahoans would vote for... give this podcast a listen for the results. Natural DIsasters are striking accross the US Nate discusses hurricane Ida and the fire that is nearing Lake Tahoe. (9/1/21)

     Morning Light welcomes back The Coaching Educator - Rebecca M. Carroll - along with Luis Caloca from the College of Western Idaho to talk about new programs.

As the Gem State’s four-year colleges and universities wait to see what will happen to their budgets at the state legislature, Idaho Matters checks in with College of Western Idaho Vice President of College Relations Mark Browning. The community college's budget has already been approved by lawmakers.

We’ve heard what’s on the governor and lawmakers’ to-do lists this session. But what about the average Idahoan? This week, Professor Jeffrey Lyons of Boise State University’s School of Public Service discusses their most recent Public Policy Survey, as well as insights into what Idahoans feel about the pandemic, vaccines, and mask mandates. Then, Mark Browning of College of Western Idaho and Kevin Richert of Idaho Education News discuss education budget requests and more. But first, a quick COVID-19 update.

Most classical Christian educators talk about truth and goodness. But when it comes to beauty it seems as though it's not as critical or practical. At most, it's an excuse to put some nice artwork on the wall. Yet, when properly understood, beauty can be an antidote to much of the rising anxiety so prevalent in our culture. Even more, it is the door to understand truth and goodness. If we want to raise a generation to love what God loves then we need to figure out where beauty fits in to everyday life. Nick Duncan, a former professional chef and the 10th Grade Humanities Instructor at the Ambrose School in Meridan, Idaho, shares some of his own discoveries about beauty that will transform your school and home.-----BiographyNick Duncan received a BBA in Entrepreneurship Management from Boise State University in 2012 and an MDiv in Global Studies from Liberty University School of Divinity in 2016. He previously taught at the College of Western Idaho for four years. Most recently, he taught Greek I at The Ambrose School in  2017-2018 and currently is their 10th Grade Humanities. A major focus of study for him in Divinity school was how the New Testament authors, specifically Paul, were partially influenced by Greco-Roman philosophers, literature, and rhetoric. As such, he is able to teach his students about the ancient Greek and Roman philosophers and literature from a biblical perspective. This works well for 10th Grade Humanities as the main question they focus on for the year is, “How did God prepare the world for the coming of the Christ?” They answer that question in every Greco-Roman work they cover. He is happily married to his wife Jorie, and they have two children: Grady and Ainsley. -----Sponsors30 Poems To Memorize (Before It's Too Late) from The CiRCE InstituteThe University of Dallas, Classical Education Graduate ProgramMake sure to follow Basecamp Live on Spotify!

PubScoot 2020. Our epic annual multi-day scooter ride into Covid Country--exploring the heart of SE Washington, NE Oregon, and Western Idaho as we hunt for haunted bars, classic pubs, and dive bars on our quest for the perfect place.  Hint: We may have found it. This is part one of our review of (31) bars, riding with (6) guys, and staying in (4) hotels while riding Vespa's in the heartland.  Scooter Talk. Bar Reviews. Ghost Stories.

October 5th, 2018, Terrence Woods, a freelance filmmaker, was working with a production company, filming a reality show at Penman mine in Western Idaho.  While the crew was wrapping up, Terrence jumped off a cliff and sprinted into the thick mountain forest stunning the entire crew. Before anyone could respond, Terrence had disappeared without a trace.  What caused Terrence to run into the wilderness? Join us this week as we investigate the disappearance of Terrence Woods. Learn about other unsolved missing persons cases in America's wilderness at Locations Unknown. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram.Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.

Many job training and adult education programs at community-based nonprofit organizations and community colleges have had to move to digital learning in response to Covid-19.But that transition has been complicated by the inequities in digital infrastructure, access, and literacy faced by program participants… as well as the instructors tasked with creating new learning environments.We talked to Jerry Rubin of JVS Boston and Trevi Hardy of College of Western Idaho, two people dealing with those challenges in very different parts of the country to find out how they’re adapting and what their students need as they navigate their education in the face of a global pandemic.Support the show (https://www.nationalskillscoalition.org/action/donate)

Community colleges in Idaho receive some of their funding from property taxes. In the Treasure Valley, the College of Western Idaho is one of those schools.

In this episode, members of our club discuss different topics that are relevant to bisexuality. Please support our channel by following and listening so the LGBTQ+ students at the College of Western Idaho can further explore different ideas we have about and for our community.

This Friday, the College of Western Idaho is hosting a farm to fork dinner to raise money for their campus garden. The garden is a response to many things, including students who don't have access to fresh produce due to financial hardship. Andrea Schumaker of CWI's Physical and Agriculture Science Department joins Idaho Matters to talk about the Sept. 13 Farm to Fork dinner fundraiser to support the garden.

The Snake River Valley in Western Idaho and Eastern Oregon is home to a growing number of wineries. Known as the Snake River AVA, some of the best known vineyards are located right here in the Treasure Valley. But while sipping your favorite glass of red or white from Idaho, have you ever thought about the soil that's helped create this up-and-coming wine scene?

The Western Idaho Fair has been around since 1897. It has everything from corn dogs to elephant ears to animals to rides to games. This week the fair will bring in thousands of visitors looking to have some late summer fun. Boise State Public Radio's Laramie Lavala and Kelsey Thomson take us there with an audio postcard.

After last year's failed levy the College of Western Idaho has scaled back their expansion, proposing three new options for funding. Join us as we discuss these options and how they could improve the student and teacher experience.

Mark Browning of the College of Western Idaho discusses financial aid opportunities for students seeking a degree.

Gemma Gaudette chats with Allen Reed, CEO of Reed's Dairy. This family-owned and operated dairy opened in 1955 when Allen's dad and two brothers started the operation. Today the dairy serves people from Eastern and Western Idaho. Saveur magazine even featured the dairy and its ice cream in the foodie publication, calling the ice cream "creamy and dreamy."

Election officials will review the votes for the College of Western Idaho's funding levy, which failed by 144 votes. Idaho Matters looks at the potential results.

The College of Western Idaho would like to develop a new health sciences building to accomodate the Treasure Valley's growth and CWI is looking to a property tax levy as a funding mechanism. We'll talk about the growing community's need for health services and how this project could facilitate a larger healthcare force for Southern Idaho.

As the state's population grows, the number of healthcare professionals continues to stretch. A grant awarded to Idaho Health Care Association Foundation will help recruit and train 500 certified nursing assistants. We talk with the College of Western Idaho about the role of CNA's in Idaho.

Think you can only hunt in the fall? Think again! We have a little thing around here we like to call "Hunt Year 'Round" where we search near and far for opportunities to get out and go hunting every month. This June, Mark went on a later-season Spring Black Bear Hunt in Idaho and hops on the podcast with Jimmy to give you the lowdown on how he got the tag (Surprisingly easy and affordable), the tactics used on this type of hunt, and the type of country one has to work with in Western Idaho. Tune in, and as always, let us know what you think! If you have an awesome hunting opportunity near you or idea for Hunt Year Round, let us know - we'd love to hear it! As always - let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation podcast by asking us on any one of our social media platforms and using #VortexNationPodcast.

College of Western Idaho president Bert Glandon talks about the role of a community college in a growing region.

Al sits down with Catherine Kyle, or as we like to call her, "Dr. Comics!" An English teacher at the College of Western Idaho, she is the author and illustrator of the hybrid-genre collection "Feral Domesticity" and the author of the poetry chapbooks "Flotsam" and "Gamer: A Roleplaying Poem!"

Beginning this summer, the Modern Hotel and RadioBoise will host Modern Campfire Stories, produced by Christian Winn. On Monday nights throughout the summer and fall, hear the best writers Idaho has to offer. June 16, 2014 features J. Reuben Appelman and Matthew R.K. Haynes ++++++++++++++++++++++++ Matthew R. K. Haynes is an assistant professor of English at College of Western Idaho. He was a State of Idaho Writing Fellow in 2010, named Honors Professor of the Year in 2005 and 2011. He earned his M.A. in Fiction and M.F.A. in Creative Nonfiction from Boise State University. His first novel, Moving Towards Home, was published 1999. Subsequently, his work has appeared in several anthologies and journals including SOMA Literary Journal, O’iwi, Native Literatures, Fringe and Yellow Medicine Review. He was been a finalist for the Faulkner Award in Nonfiction and Writer’s Digest Award in Fiction. His collection of multi-genre writing, titled Shall We Not Go Missing, has been chosen for the Wayne Kaumuali’i Westlake Monograph Series, and is forthcoming from Kuleana Press. READING: I will be reading short short fiction for a new working collection, which are in, or about, Hawai'i. The collection began with the idea: why do we go to Hawai'i? The genesis story attempts to answer this question when a couple leave for Kona to celebrate their second honeymoon after a renewal of vows. Maybe people go to Hawai'i to see a new version of their lover, or a better version of themselves. But, can that version/illusion maintain beyond the "power" of the islands? Is Hawai'i the geographical version of buying a dog, buying a house, having a kid, renewing a vow? Each story connects to the next, by character. For the Modern, I'll be reading a batch that address what it means to want, and how that might be different than what it means to desire, and how, if at all, either can lead to a state of receiving, having, accepting. ++++++++++++++++++++++++ J. Reuben Appelman has spent the past ten years working as a film writer, scripting and producing documentaries such as Jens Pulver: Driven (Warner Bros.) and Playground, a film about the child sex trade, Executive Produced by George Clooney. All of last year he hosted The Writers Block radio show on Boise’s KRBX, interviewing writers, artists, politicians, reporters, ex porn stars, and other manner of people with a story to tell. His writing projects and research, focused on issues related to commercial sexual exploitation, child endangerment, and related law enforcement issues, have earned him a spot as a guest lecturer on the issue of Human Trafficking for the Honor’s College at Boise State University. His work has been featured by National Public Radio literary reviewer, Andrei Codrescu, American Public Media’s “The Story, with Dick Gordon,” and by the glossy arts quarterly, BOMB Magazine, which featured Appelman’s poetry collection, Make Loneliness, as an international Editor’s Pick. He has received multiple writing grants, including a prestigious State of Idaho Writing Fellowship for Investigative Writing. He currently works full time as a fraud investigator for the medical insurance industry. Project Description: In 1977, a man fitting the description of a suspected serial killer tried to abduct Appelman from a shopping mall outside of Detroit. He fled and told no one. In his late thirties, the memory of that near abduction sent him on a five-year mission to solve a decades-old cold case whose police files told the story of ongoing cover-ups, moneyed confidence men, child pornography rings, and high-level corruption. He worked with surviving family members, original task force cops from the 1970s, and a variety of anonymous sources who came out of the shadows. The deeper he dug into the case, the closer it hit to home. At some point, he looked around the casket of a failed marriage and there was nothing left on its walls but the photos of four dead kids nobody but Appelman seemed to be thinking about anymore. 37 Winters is the story of his hunt for their killer. ++++++++++++++++++++++++ About The Series: Produced by Christian Winn, who also produces Storyfort, the literary add-on to this year’s Treefort Music Fest, who invites writers from around Idaho to read their work. Original fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, screenplays and more will be offered from Boise's rich literary community.