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Josee Ward, an academic advisor at CWI, has been named Staff of the Month for January.
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The clinical coordinator for CWI's Emergency Medical Services programs is celebrating an major achievement as a student.
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CWI will host the inaugural event on Feb. 11, welcoming high-achieving Treasure Valley high school students to the CWI campus.
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Attend tonight's (Feb. 12) game and the CWI Foundation will receive $5 from every ticket purchased using the CWI promo code.
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Interested in saving the world? Want to help raise awareness on our campus and in our local community about sustainable living? Interested in learning more about sustainability yourself? Then this club is for you! Sustainability Club is a relatively new club at College of Western Idaho (CWI)....
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CWI will be presenting next week at the Capitol Building for Education Week during the 2016 Legislative Session.
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In the fall, Welker was elected to serve on a committee for the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.
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The opportunities are sponsored by Idaho INBRE, which promotes undergraduate biomedical research.
![six seniors and one junior at Vision Charter School in Caldwell](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/vcs_ao_kids_pix_by_jessica_southfield.jpg?itok=iwcvjMOf×tamp=1571176380)
This spring, six seniors and one junior at Vision Charter School in Caldwell will receive nine associates degrees from CWI.
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Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise has donated a da Vinci Robotic Surgical System to CWI's Surgical Technology program.
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CWI will not hold classes and all campus buildings, offices, and services will be closed.
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The event is open to the public and will run from 5-7 p.m. on Feb. 10 in CWI’s Micron Center for Professional Technical Education in Nampa.
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In the Fall, a group of CWI Biology students evaluated their impact on the environment. One student saw the project as more than an assignment.
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On Jan. 6, multiple first responders took part in active shooter response training at CWI’s Micron Center for Professional Technical Education.
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Three College of Western Idaho (CWI) Biology majors are already starting work in their chosen field. Jennifer Hines (Sophomore), Kassandra Townsend (Sophomore), and Tabor Hoxsey (Freshman) are working on a collaborative research project overseen by Assistant Professor of Biology, Steve Lysne....
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CWI received a grant to purchase medical equipment for courses offered through community outreach programs at McCall-Donnelly High School.
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Safety Training for Active Shooter Response to be Held on College of Western Idaho Campus.
On Wednesday, Jan. 6, local law enforcement and emergency response agencies will conduct active shooter response training at the College of Western Idaho (CWI) Nampa Campus...
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The spring 2016 issue hit Treasure Valley mailboxes in December and is now available online.