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![President Gordon Jones and students doing the puck drop at Steelheads game](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_7422.jpg?itok=YtU2wZxD×tamp=1676043852)
Thanks to a huge turnout from our College of Western Idaho community, CWI Night at the Idaho Steelheads raised $1,265 to fund student scholarships on Feb. 8!
![Three students around the computer lab](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/transferfair_picture.png?itok=0zNsCGe5×tamp=1675968284)
Learn more about other colleges and universities and the transfer process at the upcoming 2023 Spring Transfer Fair.
![Central Elementary School students and staff holding up donated school supplies](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_7105.jpg?itok=iKOM0Vih×tamp=1675961430)
The College of Western Idaho community donated nearly $800 worth of school supplies for Central Elementary School in Nampa.
![Eiko Pruett leaning against a wall wearing a white CWI sweater](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/eikopruett.png?itok=M5BcWLs9×tamp=1675893853)
Congratulations to College of Western Idaho student, Eiko Pruett, winner of the College’s 2023 Connections Project Logo Contest!
![Robert Novak posing for a picture in a classroom](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_7085-2.jpg?itok=MqhI2iTQ×tamp=1675440340)
Congratulations to Department Chair of Engineering, Robert Novak, who was named College of Western Idaho’s Faculty of Distinction for January 2023.
![Portrait of Darren Parry standing in grass](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/darrenparry.jpeg?itok=OPVTXlP2×tamp=1675361620)
College of Western Idaho Anthropology Club, School of Arts and Humanities, School of Social Sciences and Public Affairs, and Inclusive Excellence Committee are hosting former Chairman of the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation Darren Parry in an evening of remembrance on Wednesday, Feb. 8.
![Group photo of Idaho INBRE Students and Faculty](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/reu_group_photo.jpeg?itok=yxJB9HWh×tamp=1675358436)
Professor of Biology, Dr. Steve Lysne, breaks down the different research opportunities and programs biology and science students can take advantage of while earning their degree.
![CWI Speech and Debate Team posing for a picture](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_1669.jpg?itok=6suz-cT0×tamp=1675287110)
College of Western Idaho’s Speech and Debate team was recognized as the top Northwest Forensics Conference school in debate for the 2022-2023 season — marking the first time a community college has been honored with this achievement.
![Student at the 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_66_0.jpg?itok=0wZVE2Cs×tamp=1675207242)
Students are invited to attend Work-Based Learning Center’s LinkedIn workshop to learn networking and social media skills to help land a job.
![Occupational Therapy Assistants at Idaho State Capitol](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/iota_hill_day_2023.jpeg?itok=QmlWjl8Q×tamp=1675201199)
Occupational Therapy Assistant students spent the day talking to Idaho lawmakers and learning about their industry’s advocation to improve access to services in the state.
![Kenneth Kline standing in front of desk and CWI picture](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/ken-kline_2.jpg?itok=wDqpDr4a×tamp=1674840819)
College of Western Idaho is excited to announce Kenneth J. Kline as its new Vice President, Chief Financial Officer.
![Students working together near whiteboard](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_20220209_mkt_wdshoot_90.jpg?itok=PZhqo8cR×tamp=1674767759)
Graduate students from across Idaho will be at College of Western Idaho to compete in a statewide competition, Three Minute Thesis.
![Heavy Equipment Technician students standing in front of bulldozer](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_6975.jpg?itok=FPWdb3sz×tamp=1674673400)
Training opportunities for Heavy Equipment Technician students at College of Western Idaho have been elevated thanks to a newly purchased dozer, in part, due to an industry partner.
![Connie Black in a hallway](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_6580.jpg?itok=qzibo83d×tamp=1674243253)
Congratulations to College of Western Idaho Registrar, Connie Black, who will be honored with the College’s first 15-Year Service award in February. Black has been with CWI since Feb. 11, 2008.
![Gary Heller in front of whiteboard](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_6542.jpg?itok=ASuA6gSE×tamp=1674237699)
Congratulations to Biological Sciences Instructor, Gary Heller, who was named College of Western Idaho’s Faculty of Distinction for December 2022!
![Students in front of activites at Resource Fair](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_1566.jpg?itok=oTgR79sC×tamp=1673634351)
Come one, come all! The 2023 Spring Student Resource Fair and Club Fest gives the CWI community an opportunity to learn about all the exciting and beneficial opportunities and resources on campus.
![Honors Program students with President Gordon Jones](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/honors_program_students_2022.jpeg?itok=ZiM543l7×tamp=1673545562)
The inaugural cohort of College of Western Idaho’s Honors Program wrapped up their first semester and reflect upon what they have achieved as they continue their journey as honor students.
![Flora Koenig in front of State of Idaho flag at Idaho State Capitol](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/flora_stateofthestate.jpeg?itok=VdI6gRgF×tamp=1673538673)
College of Western Idaho Student Body President, Flora Koenig, was recognized and credited for helping create more investments in Idaho’s higher education students.