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![Tinker Family at College of Western Idaho's 2019 Commencement](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/blog_ct/image/mike_tinker_article.jpg?itok=xL8W5GWR×tamp=1571175196)
"Because of CWI, I can do what I love to do – help people and make a difference."
![President Glandon, left, and Dean Kelly Steely with PTK chapter officers, Laura Baldwin, Mia Cinello-Smith, Rheanna Palmer, Nicole Johnston, and Israel Sheber President Glandon and Dean Kelly Steely with new PTK officers](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/ptk_0.png?itok=oxAXQXZl×tamp=1571175199)
New PTK Honor Society officers recently met with College leadership to discuss chapter goals for the new academic year.
![Jessica Faaofo, 2019-2020 Joyce Bair Biology Scholarship recipient Jessica Faaofo, a 2019-2020 scholarship recipient, and her three children](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/jessica_faaofo_1_jessica_argyle_edit.jpg?itok=nhhffHOw×tamp=1571175199)
Congratulations to Jessica Faaofo, the first recipient of the Joyce Bair Biology Scholarship.
![The board of directors of Mountain West Bank, a division of Glacier Bank, appointed Megan Ronk a director of the company.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/meganronk_002.jpg?itok=V6rH_UF4×tamp=1571175194)
Long-time CWI adjunct instructor joins the board of directors of Mountain West Bank.
![Students walking up stairs on campus](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/welcome_events.png?itok=bXXxp-TW×tamp=1571175199)
Be sure not to miss next week’s resource fair and outdoor movie night hosted by Student Affairs.
![Photo credit: Andrew Feraci, 2015 CWI Graduate Shane Larson, 2015 Graduate](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/blog_ct/image/shane_larson_article.png?itok=npYYE9hP×tamp=1571175207)
“CWI empowered me to meet, build relationships with, and accept people from all walks of life."
![President Bert Glandon congratulates Jana McCurdy, CWI Faculty of Distinction for 2019, following the College Address on Monday, Aug. 12. Congratulations to Jana McCurdy, College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) Faculty of Distinction for 2019. McCurdy, Instructor and Exper](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/mccurdy_1.png?itok=IKmzNBcN×tamp=1571175209)
College of Western Idaho faculty and staff gathered Monday, Aug. 12, to kick off the 2019-2020 academic year.
![Farm to Fork Dinner is hosted by CWI Agriculture Faculty and Students, proceeds from the five-course meal will support the campu](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/farm-to-fork-visual.jpg?itok=_C9iIdQT×tamp=1571175209)
Farm to Fork, a five-course dinner hosted by CWI agriculture faculty and students, is only a week away!
![Anjulie Thompson, 2014 Graduate](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/blog_ct/image/anjulie_thompson_article.png?itok=V2E8FK-H×tamp=1571175211)
“CWI empowered me with a degree. I wouldn’t have the job I have without it.”
![A crew from Pacific Modular Structures install buildings at the Nampa Campus on Wednesday Aug. 14.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/1_11.jpg?itok=o7JrW_VO×tamp=1571175209)
Three new buildings, with a total of 10,800 square feet, arrived this week north of the Nampa Campus Academic Building.
![Student leadership pose for a photo at Student Leadership event.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/clubs_and_organizations.png?itok=zj7oGVk-×tamp=1571175211)
The application and renewal period for student clubs and organizations is now open for the 2019-2020 academic year.
![President Glandon with Laura Bagley, 2019 Staff of the Year](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/bagley.png?itok=lqQY3bme×tamp=1571175211)
Congratulations to Laura Bagley, College of Western Idaho’s Staff of the Year for 2019.
![President Glandon with Jana McCurdy, 2019 Faculty of Distinction](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/mccurdy_0.png?itok=bPNWr1Za×tamp=1571175214)
Congratulations to Jana McCurdy, College of Western Idaho’s Faculty of Distinction for 2019.
![Apprenticeship program coordinators Steven Bennett, left, Plumbing, Chris Miller, HVAC, and Jim Webb, Electrical, celebrate their 2019 Idaho CTE Exemplary Postsecondary Programs award with Marc Swinney, Director of Business and Manufacturing, and Dwight Johnson, State Administrator for Idaho Career and Technical Education. CWI Apprenticeship programs honored during annual Career and Technical Education conference.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/2_1.jpg?itok=x_fQ0wki×tamp=1571175221)
CWI Apprenticeship programs honored during annual Career and Technical Education conference.
![Cybersecurity Awareness](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/cyber-security_graphic_2_13.png?itok=hhBoJywb×tamp=1571175221)
Smart devices, although convenient, increase your chances of being hacked. Learn what steps to take to add security.
![Kathy Guthrie, July 2019 Staff of the Month](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_7617_ja.jpg?itok=KHjAT8ql×tamp=1571175221)
Congratulations to Kathy Guthrie, College of Western Idaho’s Staff of the Month for July 2019.
![Jessica Concie, 2015 Graduate](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/blog_ct/image/jessica_concie_article.png?itok=RJac7l0f×tamp=1571175223)
“Getting an education empowered me to be a better person and gave me the motivation to help others know they can do it, too.”
![Hawley Williams, 2014 Graduate](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/blog_ct/image/hawley_williams_article.png?itok=Y-x0DoP8×tamp=1571175232)
“CWI empowered me to know my voice matters – that I matter. CWI gave me a chance to better myself and realize what I was capable of.”