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Campus Life

Your student experience is what you make it! Get involved at College of Western Idaho (CWI) through events, student government, clubs, leadership programs, and more. Find connection, build community, and discover new opportunities on campus.

Upcoming Events
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Student Government

ASCWI is committed to representing and serving you! Get involved by attending weekly ASCWI meetings, monthly Student Leadership meetings, or becoming an ASCWI officer. 

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Clubs

Joining a club is a great way to get involved on campus, grow personally and professionally, connect with like-minded individuals, and make the most of your college experience.

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Leadership Programs

Enhance your leadership skills, discover new interests and what motivates you, learn best practices for leading groups, find your leadership strengths, and meet students on campus with similar interests and goals by participating in CWI's leadership programs. 

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Presidential Ambassadors

Represent CWI and your fellow students on and off as a Presidential Ambassador. This select group of individuals volunteer their time assisting on campus, promoting the College within the community, attending events, and sharing their CWI story. 

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A year later after its open, the Student Arboretum has become an outdoor classroom, sustainability project, and growing community resource.

Read more about Student Arboretum Grows into Hands-On Learning Space
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The Writing and AI Literacy Center is available to help students strengthen their writing, develop confidence, and learn how to use emerging AI tools responsibly.

Read more about Learning Commons: Writing and AI Literacy Center
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CWI's Phi Theta Kappa chapter, Beta Sigma Pi Honor Society, inducted 24 new members, bringing another group of student leaders into the College’s honor society community.

Read more about PTK Welcomes 24 New Inductees
Declaration of Independence

CWI will mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a public panel discussion featuring History faculty.

Read more about 250th Declaration of Independence Panel
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College of Western Idaho will host its 11th annual Connections Conference on April 23, inviting students, faculty, staff, and community members to celebrate student achievement. 

Read more about Connections Conference 2026
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At CWI, Tutoring Services is available to help students stay on track, strengthen their understanding of course material, and build the skills needed to succeed in college and beyond.

Read more about Learning Commons: Tutoring Services
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Gather your friends, family, and classmates, and plan to join us for a good time and good food as we kick off the countdown to graduation with Grad Fest on Friday, May 8.

Read more about 2026 Grad Fest – Let’s Celebrate Our Grads!
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Join CWI Visiting Artist Series in welcoming artist, Christine Atkinson, to the Nampa Campus Academic Building on March 27.

Read more about Visiting Artist Series Welcomes Christine Atkinson
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Raptor Day at CWI gave students hands-on experience building kestrel nest boxes and learning about the valley’s amazing birds of prey.

Read more about Raptor Day Highlights Birds of Prey on Campus
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Ada Community Library Bookmobile will visit CWI on Feb. 24, offering library cards, book checkout, and free resources for students and the community.

Read more about Library Bookmobile to Visit Ada County Center
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Join the College's Visiting Artist Series in welcoming Idaho Shakespeare Festival back to campus on Tuesday, Feb. 17, for a performance of The Tempest and an acting workshop.

Read more about Visiting Artist Series Welcomes 2026 Idaho Shakespeare Festival

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