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![Internship Opportunity Through Senator Risch’s D.C. Office Opening](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/social_post_-_untitled_page_1.jpeg?itok=qEf7tL6g×tamp=1665157325)
CWI’s Work-Based Learning Center is holding an informational meeting for students to learn more about Senator Jim Risch’s internship program.
![Jackson Hagen](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/social_post_-_untitled_page.jpeg?itok=mwIfQKI2×tamp=1665091045)
College of Western Idaho student, Jackson Hagen, has his eyes set on becoming a Nurse Practitioner. To do so, he’s enrolled in the College’s Practical Nursing program to help him kickstart start his career,
![Peace and Power: My Journey Reconnecting to my Rotinoshonni Identity](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/page-002.jpg?itok=6AU0wCIJ×tamp=1665088826)
CWI will celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Oct. 10 with food and activities and a cultural presentation from a student who will share her own experience learning about her Indigenous roots. It is free and open to the public.
![Regional Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs Conference](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/306521966_600636541428284_7795841146764559754_n.jpg?itok=jYudH0Je×tamp=1665078718)
College of Western Idaho will co-host the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs Region 7 Fall 2022 Conference, which invites faculty leaders from colleges around the western United States.
![Tutoring Services](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_20220202_mkt_wdshoot_42.jpg?itok=2xWSxduI×tamp=1664988435)
Oct. 3 – 7 is National Tutor Week. Go out of the way to say thank you to CWI Tutoring Services and Writing Center tutors, and let them know how much they are appreciated!
![Lindsey Wallgren](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_5882.jpg?itok=zlDlkXcL×tamp=1664826939)
Congratulations to Associate Professor of Business, Lindsey Wallgren, who was named College of Western Idaho’s Faculty of Distinction for September 2022.
![Dr. Justin Vance and Nikki Gorrell with Randy’L Teton of Shoshone-Bannock Dr. Justin Vance and Nikki Gorrell with Randy’L Teton](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/heritage_1_with_randy_l_teton.jpg?itok=sCfs2k7P×tamp=1664483586)
Events included a tour of the Fort-Hall Reservation, where CWI faculty members were able to meet with Shoshone-Bannock Tribe leaders and learn more about their culture.
![Students working on a computer](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_20220202_mkt_wdshoot_26.jpg?itok=XpPL_Jwh×tamp=1664472593)
College of Western Idaho’s Cybersecurity program is one step closer to receiving full Center of Academic Excellence Cyber Defense accreditation.
![2022 Farm to Fork](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_5120.jpg?itok=isM2nkEz×tamp=1664474219)
College of Western Idaho’s 2022 Farm to Fork dinner raised more than $4,000 for the Campus Garden.
![It's Okay Not to be Okay](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/blank_project_7.jpeg?itok=NKC5aZPy×tamp=1664396740)
To help students cope with and balance the stress of life, CWI Counseling and Wellness Services is offering a two-day event addressing important topics and providing information and resources surrounding mental health.
![2022 Gem Award Nominees](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/ig_post_2.jpeg?itok=Y813YC3q×tamp=1664390008)
Several College of Western Idaho faculty members were nominated at the 2022 Idaho GEM for their hard work in and out of the classroom.
![Michael Hertel](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/michael_hertel.jpg?itok=G4TnEu-w×tamp=1664313022)
Through College of Western Idaho, Advanced Mechatronics Engineering Technology student, Michael Hertel, has discovered new studies and industries — some of which he hopes will lead to a life-long career for himself.
![CWI Student welding](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_4523.jpg?itok=BGLFgYzk×tamp=1664312302)
Are you interested in learning more about careers and programs to help you get the job you want? If so, plan to attend one of College of Western Idaho's (CWI) Program Exploration Events!
![2022 Transfer Fair](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/fall_2022_transfer_fair_-_website_-_untitled_page.jpeg?itok=u05OZL86×tamp=1664311704)
Learn about your transfer opportunities, and connect with various colleges and universities during College of Western Idaho's Transfer Fair, Oct. 11.
![Alicia D.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_4640.jpg?itok=VoHHGvtn×tamp=1663965423)
According to Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Practical Nursing (PN) industry is expected to grow by 6% of the next 10 years. CWI’s PN program hopes to teach and prepare students to help fill those gaps.
![CWI Instructor, Vickie Gooch](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/vickie_gooch.jpeg?itok=8fErMm_h×tamp=1663964077)
CWI Adjunct Faculty, Vickie Gooch, helped chair an operation with Idaho State Police to save six women in Boise from human trafficking.
![CWI student working on computer](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_20210805_stu_campuslife_393.jpg?itok=pojJ9VZc×tamp=1663963593)
Access to select programs to use your CWI email may no longer work at the beginning of October because of a change through Microsoft’s security measures.
![Opening Doors 2022](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/oc-auction_open.jpg?itok=mCCh3w0d×tamp=1663867192)
The CWI Foundation’s ninth-annual Opening Doors Benefit Event’s online auction will open Wednesday, Sept. 28.