THE 2025 FALL STATE OF THE COLLEGE ADDRESS IS ALMOST HERE

Published: August 7, 2025

With summer wrapping up and fall right around the corner, it’s time to rally for a new academic year. 

College of Western Idaho (CWI) faculty and staff are invited to come together at this year’s Fall State of the College Address — an event designed to inform, inspire, and celebrate everything we have accomplished and envision what’s coming next.  

This year’s event is unlike any before. We are gathering at our Nampa Campus Quad — with new energy, new spaces to explore, and a renewed focus on the future. President Jones will share campus updates and highlights with opportunity for Q & A, faculty and staff will have the opportunity to tour the new buildings b and connect with colleagues over food, drink, and dessert all while on campus. 

📅 2025 Fall State of the College Address 

Wednesday, Aug. 13 | 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. 

Nampa Campus, West Lawn/Quad 

ADDRESS SCHEDULE 

8:30 a.m.    Social Time, Hosted Coffee and Snacks

9:30 a.m.    Welcome & Employee Recognition

10:10 a.m.  State of the College with President Jones, Q&A 

11:30 a.m.  Conclusion & Self-guided tours 

Noon            Hosted Food Trucks Open

LET'S MAKE THIS YEAR COUNT. 

Whether you’ve been here a decade or just a few days, the Fall State of the College Address is your moment to connect, get inspired, and look ahead with purpose. Come celebrate the grit, growth, and momentum that makes CWI unlike anywhere else. The work we do matters — let’s kick off this academic year the same way we ask our students to start theirs: bold, energized, and all in. 

Please contact communications@cwi.edu if you need any accommodations to attend this event that will be outside on the lawn.

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