College of Western Idaho (CWI) is proud to announce a series of events to honor veterans and military families on Veterans Day and beyond. These events are designed to recognize the sacrifices of those who have served our country.
Veterans Day Ceremony
Monday, Nov. 11
8:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Nampa Campus Academic Building (NCAB), Room 102
Event Highlights
- Master of Ceremony, Blaine Sellman, Welding and Metals Fabrication
- Presentation of Colors by NNU ROTC Color Guard
- Speeches by the following Veterans:
- John Russ, Work-Based Learning Center
- Robert Ware, Heavy Equipment Technician
- Issac Belden, Veterans Entrepreneur Alliance
- Refreshments provided by local veteran-owned businesses, Hudson Bakery and Zero Dark Thirty Coffee
Veteran Appreciation Career Fair
Monday, Nov. 11
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Nampa Campus Academic Building (NCAB), 2nd floor
Event Highlights
- Networking opportunities with employers and local non-profit organizations
- Free lunch provided by the Veteran Owned Extreme Pizza of Melba
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Information Session
Tuesday, Nov. 12
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Nampa Campus Micron Education Center (NMEC), Room 234
Event Highlights
- One-on-one consultations with DAV representatives
- Lunch provided
Richard Pimentel Presentation
Wednesday, Nov. 13
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., followed by additional networking until 2:00 p.m.
Nampa Campus Academic Building, 2nd floor Atrium
Event Highlights
- Inspirational talk by Vietnam Veteran and disability rights advocate Richard Pimentel
For more information, please contact Shannon Kerr at shannonkerr@cwi.edu.
