Celebrating CWI History Through Stories and Archives

Published: September 17, 2026

College of Western Idaho (CWI) Library will bring together six people who helped shape the College’s early years for a panel discussion Tuesday, Oct. 20, during CWI Week 2026.

Celebrating CWI’s History: Panel Discussion and Reception will feature founding faculty, a founding trustee, former College leaders, and an alum and staff member. Panelists will share stories and reflections about CWI’s founding, early years, and growth.

The event will also mark the launch of CWI’s new College Archives, a collection curated by the Library to preserve records and stories from the College’s history. The panel discussion will be recorded and added to the Archives.

Featured panelists include:

  • Dr. Bert Glandon – second president of CWI (2009-2021)
  • Craig Brown – former Executive Vice President of Operations (2010-2023) 
  • Mark Dunham – founding Board of Trustee (2007-2020)
  • Cathy Carson – founding Faculty, Mathematics (2009-present)
  • Heather Schoenherr – founding Faculty, Psychology (2009-present)
  • Christie Cremer – alum (’13) and staff (2013-present)

The Library will also collect oral histories throughout CWI Week from students, employees, alumni, and retirees. These interviews will help document the experiences of people who have been part of CWI’s history.

Members of the CWI community who would like to share their experiences can sign up to be interviewed.

Celebrating CWI’s History: Panel Discussion & Reception

Tuesday, Oct. 20
2 – 4 p.m.
Nampa Campus CapEd Student Success Center (NCSC), Rooms 119 and 126

Students interested in attending are encouraged to RSVP in advance.

Take part in the Panel and other CWI Week activities Oct. 19 – 23, with events bringing together students, employees, alumni, donors, and community partners across CWI.

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