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![Courtesy: Idaho Office of Emergency Management 2022 Annual Preparedness and Cybersecurity Conference](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/ioem_conference.jpg?itok=zX0m0XMo×tamp=1666281560)
Cybersecurity Representatives from College of Western Idaho’s Cyber Defense Center took part in the Idaho Office of Emergency Management’s annual Cybersecurity Summit Thursday, Oct. 13.
![Paddles Up](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_7445.jpg?itok=SNdQtM3A×tamp=1665768624)
Thank you to all who participated in College of Western Idaho Foundation’s ninth-annual Opening Doors Benefit Event and auction to raise more than $218,000.
![CWI Speech and Debate Team](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/image00004.jpeg?itok=iSHmNkE6×tamp=1665767638)
College of Western Idaho’s Speech and Debate team made history this past weekend beating every team, regardless of division, at the Steve Hunt Classic Tournament.
![Anthropology Club](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_8369.jpg?itok=uTlai90_×tamp=1665761839)
College of Western Idaho’s Anthropology Club has teamed up the Bureau of Land Management to connect people, culture, ecology, and stewardship and preservation of public lands and waterways to younger generations at a local Boise school.
![Chris Sinsel addressing a Drafting Technology program class Chris Sinsel](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_9653.jpg?itok=oLuPGBie×tamp=1665599675)
College of Western Idaho Drafting Technology program graduate, Chris Sinsel, is making a name for himself in the landscaping technology world.
![OTA student working with resident](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_8606.jpg?itok=AH1btewr×tamp=1665519321)
College of Western Idaho’s Occupational Therapy Assistant students were able to provide information and screenings to senior citizens about fall prevention and risk reduction.
![Beta Sigma Pi ‘Dash’ for Student Scholarships](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/social_post_-_untitled_page_4.jpeg?itok=XKHz8GhL×tamp=1665517861)
College of Western Idaho’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter, Beta Sigma Pi, were able to help raise more than $1,400 for student scholarships.
![Restoration Week](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/social_post_-_untitled_page_2.jpeg?itok=kYASm7R6×tamp=1665438322)
College of Western Idaho’s Horticulture Technology instructors and students are kicking off their new community service project with a week full of fun and learning outside of the classroom.
![Cybersecurity Awareness](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/cyber-security_awareness_article_-_untitled_page_3.jpeg?itok=wpvltfBa×tamp=1665421548)
During Cybersecurity Awareness Month, it’s important to remember to take extra steps to keep you and your information safe. Hackers are constantly coming up with new ways to steal personal data and information.
![B2B student at work in the lab](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/b2b_bsu_student_0.jpg?itok=B5Ga3K4p×tamp=1665162972)
Two new College of Western Idaho students have been selected as Southwestern Idaho Bridge to Baccalaureate Program Fellows!
![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.