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![Child wearing a Santa ht](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/adobestock_47168584.jpeg?itok=qYWfrC8p×tamp=1636137863)
Unwrapped gifts will be collected on campus through Dec. 9 to help bring holiday cheer to children in the Treasure Valley.
![Students sitting at computers on campus](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/microsoftteams-image_10.png?itok=Pk2zlDYc×tamp=1636133101)
Priority registration began Nov. 8 for continuing students. Open registration begins Nov. 15 for new and returning students.
![Dean Taylor, College of Western Idaho's Staff of the Month for October 2021 Dean Taylor, College of Western Idaho's Staff of the Month for October 2021](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/dean.jpg?itok=ZHAONZKV×tamp=1636130202)
Congratulations to Automotive Technology program Shop Assistant, Dean Taylor, named CWI’s Staff of the Month for October 2021.
![Student designing a logo on a desktop computer](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/adobestock_162827113.jpeg?itok=umYbQW00×tamp=1636141091)
Calling all aspiring artists, designers, and creatives! Submit your logo for the 2022 Connections Project event by Nov. 19.
![Spring Registration Event](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/2022sp-reg_event-article1.jpeg?itok=IClqCMbN×tamp=1635975900)
Register for Spring 2022 classes, have a treat, and win some prizes during CWI's Spring Registration Event Nov 16 and 17.
![2021-2022 Scholarship Recipient, Brooke Warthen](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/brookewarthen4.png?itok=t5bxEsGo×tamp=1635535639)
Marketing Communications student, Brooke Warthen, is on her way to an aspiring career in marketing with the support of scholarships.
![Exterior shot of the Nampa Campus Aspen Classroom Building](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/nasp.jpg?itok=LDAsLLAH×tamp=1635524044)
Be prepared for a violent situation, such as an active shooter on campus, by reviewing the College’s training resources and protocols.
![female student on campus studying](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_20170503_campus_life_130.jpg?itok=VgW2tufC×tamp=1610060903)
The College of Western Idaho Foundation scholarship application period for Spring 2022 semester will be open Nov. 1-30.
![Presidential Search graphic paired with photo of Nampa Campus Aspen Classroom Building](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/presidential_search_graphics_-_untitled_page.jpeg?itok=9zYqGFbm×tamp=1635375598)
Four finalists have been selected through the College's presidential search process.
![OTA Students Host Halloween-themed Sensory Night at YMCA.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/blog_ct/image/ota_blog_1_0.jpg?itok=xPUfhbDO×tamp=1635219778)
It didn’t take long for College of Western Idaho occupational therapy assistant students to take what they are learning in the classroom and apply it to real-world situations.
![Charles Dickinson, Professor of Sociology Charles Dickinson, Professor of Sociology](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/dickinson.jpg?itok=SZ3lc4Wo×tamp=1634921857)
Professor of Sociology, Charles Dickinson, is recognized for the transformative and life-changing nature of his teaching.
![College of Western Idaho Campus Visioning](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/survey.png?itok=H_JDNtKr×tamp=1634923982)
College of Western Idaho is excited to announce it has initiated a Campus Development, Visioning, and Planning process and would like your input.
![A Human Kind Blood Drive](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/red_cross_blood_drive_-_untitled_page_2.jpeg?itok=c2ZcmzZl×tamp=1634848078)
Give the gift of life, and donate blood during a blood drive hosted at CWI in partnership with the American Red Cross.
![Traditional Mexican Dancer and Teaching Artist, Norma Pintar Traditional Mexican Dancer and Teaching Artist, Norma Pintar](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/pintar.jpg?itok=iLGeLOTR×tamp=1634656831)
Participate in a dance workshop, live demonstrations, and learn how to build an altar for Dia del los Muertos with Traditional Mexican Dancer and Teaching Artist, Norma Pintar.
![individual with a vaccination sticker](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/vaccine_0.jpg?itok=YdiVs0v5×tamp=1634262111)
CWI employees who have completed their initial series of COVID-19 vaccines are now eligible to a booster shot.
![Members of CWI's Foundation, CWI leadership, alumni, and special guests at the 2021 Opening Doors Benefit Event](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/openingdoors_008.jpg?itok=3m735hr4×tamp=1634260915)
Thank you to all who joined the College’s annual benefit event to raise nearly $80k for student scholarships.
![National Drug Take Back Day](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/national_take_back_day_tv_screens_-_untitled_page_1.jpeg?itok=IHSPCTmO×tamp=1634258528)
Dispose of your unused and expired prescription medications in a safe, convenient, and responsible way on the CWI campus Oct. 23!