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In June CWI launched its second #cwIupgrade social media contest to celebrate personal milestones of current and future CWI students.
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Watch the video to see how six students from CWI are experiencing a historic opportunity this summer.
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A recent graduate from CWI is being honored with a national recognition that is a first for Idaho.
![Seen here (left to right) is CWI Trustee Mark Dunham with Exercise and Health Science Department Chair, Rhonna Krouse, and CWI students Brianna Heredia and Rachael Barton.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/heartwalk.jpg?itok=4Hr7U0kg×tamp=1571176497)
The College of Western Idaho (CWI) community rallied together for a heartfelt cause on Saturday (May 16), supporting the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Heart Walk at Julia Davis Park in Boise. The CWI team raised over $800 for the AHA and also sent five participants to walk at the...
![Jeff Neumeyer (pictured here) is one of the volunteers who has supported CWI's free legal clinics.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/neumeyer_jeff.jpg?itok=yBxRXWmO×tamp=1571176499)
CWI is celebrating the success of its first semester offering free legal clinics for students.
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CWI offices and buildings will be closed in observance of the holiday.
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The CWI Foundation received $2,270 for the College’s student scholarship fund through the annual nonprofit fundraiser.
![Dental Students at desk at Mom's Dental care day](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_0052.jpg?itok=3mJZfD4u×tamp=1571176503)
The CWI Certified Dental Assisting program volunteered to help provide free dental care to 35 women.
![President’s Writing Awards Winners](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/writingawards_online.jpg?itok=0YqApA33×tamp=1571176507)
The CWI English Department is proud to recognize 13 student recipients of the annual President’s Writing Awards.
![Yadira Morales (left) and Kimi Clifford (right).](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/businessawards_online_0.jpg?itok=4Sft9Fr_×tamp=1571176509)
CWI is proud to announce three winners of the fourth-annual Pearson's CWI Business Student(s) of the Year Award.
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The CWI Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program helped complete nearly 200 individual income tax returns.
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CWI’s student-run literary magazine, Basalt, is hosting a launch party for the unveiling of its third issue.
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The CWI Marketing Management program partnered with Washington Federal Bank to give students a real-world learning experience this semester.
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The CWI Entrepreneurs Club is offering professional head shot services for just $5 as a fundraiser for the student group.
![(Left to right) Heather Schoenherr (Co-Advisor), Martha Timberlake (Co-Advisor), Amy Behner, Matt Hiller (Vice President), Casey Bosse (Secretary), Heather Augustine (President), David Dunn, and Ryan Greenberg (Treasurer). Psychology club with their awards](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/psychologyclub_online_0.jpg?itok=DOdN3Q9S×tamp=1571176517)
A group of students with the CWI Psychology Club attended the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association Convention, April 9-11.
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CWI had 10 students earn a trip to the SkillsUSA national competition with first-place finishes at the state event.
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On May 7, the CWI Foundation will participate in the Idaho Gives nonprofit fundraiser to support student scholarships.
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CWI employees and students are invited to attend Open Mic Night, April 24, at the Nampa Campus Academic Building.