Food for Thought Fall 2025

Published: August 21, 2025

Join College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) Learning Commons (Library, Tutoring Services, and Writing and AI Literacy Center) for their annual Food for Thought, a two-day event for new and returning students to connect with librarians, tutors, and writing and AI consultants to learn about the academic resources available to help them succeed in their classes. 

CWI library staff supports students with research and offers streaming videos and other tools to support student studies. Tutors work with students to help them better understand and prepare for coursework, exams, or papers. Services include appointments covering various academic disciplines, study group opportunities, and more. The writing and AI consultants support students with access and training on AI tools and usage, along with writing help.

Tuesday, Sept. 16  

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.  

Ada County Center Pintail Building (APIN) 

Tutoring Center, Room 1304 and Student Commons

Thursday, Sept. 18 

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.  

Nampa Campus Academic Building (NCAB) 

Tutoring Center, Room 209 and Second Floor Atrium

Join the Learning Commons and Student Engagement for free pizza and opportunities to connect!

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