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![Photo of Rapid Antigen (Nasal Swab) Test](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/adobestock_427935150.jpeg?itok=8k0fLdmZ×tamp=1637250890)
As part of CWI’s Be Safe, Be Mighty campaign and ongoing interest in the safety and security of our campus community, the College is providing convenient access to COVID-19 test kits.
![Fall 2021 College of Western Idaho Facts at a Glance](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/cwi_factsglance_bro-2021_article-image.jpg?itok=GXNZWiAf×tamp=1641418840)
College of Western Idaho’s Facts at a Glance, an annual publication providing a statistical overview of the College, is now available to view online.
![Gordon Jones to serve as College of Western Idaho’s next President.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/article-1-4-22-pres-announcement.jpg?itok=EuL-07iF×tamp=1641340289)
College of Western Idaho Board of Trustees unanimously voted to hire Gordon Jones as the College's third president, following a nationwide search process.
![CWI Reacts to Antisemitic Activity in Boise](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/aspen2.png?itok=KGXqod5u×tamp=1640274138)
Recent antisemitic vandalism that has occurred in Boise has posed a concern for many within our CWI and extended community.
![Giving Tree gifts](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/givingtree4.jpg?itok=ctCs6Uto×tamp=1640193739)
CWI’s annual giving tree collects over 600 gifts for children in need in the Treasure Valley.
![NCAB in the winter](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/building.jpg?itok=pow3b4tP×tamp=1639775121)
CWI campus buildings and One Stop Student Services locations will be closed Dec. 24 – 27, Dec. 31, and Jan. 1.
![Assistant Director of Student Advising and Success, Josee Ward Assistant Director of Student Advising and Success, Josee Ward](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/joseeward.jpg?itok=YKq9TO3L×tamp=1639772091)
Congratulations to Assistant Director of Student Advising and Success, Josee Ward, named Staff of the Month for November 2021.
![2021 Practical Nursing Graduates taking a selfie](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/pn.jpg?itok=hUte7zHx×tamp=1639770281)
CWI’s Practical Nursing program marked the completion of its third cohort with a traditional pinning ceremony Thursday, Dec. 9.
![Student walking into the Ada County Campus Pintail Center in the snow](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/148726802_10157927852205418_4396371090578966174_n.jpg?itok=tgm1f3EU×tamp=1639772811)
With winter weather upon us, CWI crews are working to keep campus locations safe and clear of ice and snow.
![Fire Service Technology students field training in Idaho City](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/20211118_114212.jpg?itok=ItA5cvlC×tamp=1639677244)
Fire Service Technology students are learning wildland firefighting skills through professional training and hands-on experience in the field.
![Instructor talking with a student sitting at a computer in a computer lab](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_20140416_bus_215class_41.jpg?itok=nUzzgrLS×tamp=1639165010)
Registration for CWI’s new three-week course, Amazon Web Services Cloud Foundations, is now open for classes beginning in January and March.
![Assistant Professor of Economics, John Nordstrom Assistant Professor of Economics, John Nordstrom](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/john_nordstrom.jpg?itok=JczM85lz×tamp=1639161970)
Congratulations to Assistant Professor of Economics, John Nordstrom, named College of Western Idaho’s Faculty of Distinction for November 2021.
![New CWI President Gordon Jones](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/1-gordon-jones-article.jpg?itok=h_j_h3LQ×tamp=1639095347)
CWI's Board of Trustees extended an offer to Gordon Jones to serve as the next president of the College.
![2021 Emerging Scholars](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/emergingscholars.jpeg?itok=OkPgVpiD×tamp=1638556361)
Congratulations to this elite group of students recognized for their commitment to learning, perseverance, innovative thinking, leadership, and professionalism.
![CWI Crunch Week](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/crunch_week_0.jpg?itok=9rhsa5Zx×tamp=1638555100)
Relax, have some fun, and celebrate the end of another semester during Cruch Week at CWI.
![Multicultural Nursing Assistant students practicing taking blood pressure](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/innocent3.jpg?itok=yzCRJUq4×tamp=1638562782)
Through Bank of America’s generous $70,000 investment, CWI can provide greater access to critical healthcare workforce training to students.
![Fire Service Technology Graduate, Kevin Hargan Fire Service Technology Graduate, Kevin Hargan](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/microsoftteams-image.png?itok=ko8vZI4b×tamp=1638554845)
Thank you to the Caldwell Fire Department for their support and dedication to the CWI Fire Service Technology program and its students.
![Important Dates Fall 2021 and Spring 2022](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/important_dates_2.jpeg?itok=eCQEUWW3×tamp=1638484205)
As CWI prepares to wrap up fall semester, we look forward to continuing to serve students this spring.