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![Puck drop with Trustees and students](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_7919.jpg?itok=u-Xqkws3×tamp=1702672513)
CWI sold 158 group tickets and raised nearly $800 for student scholarships at Dec. 13’s CWI Night.
![Students posing for a picture](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/ybuu-iung9pkpdq63l4pr.jpeg?itok=PdvbUIBJ×tamp=1702655989)
Panelists will share valuable insight on the Latinx student experience and build participants' skills to help students.
![Denali Minnick](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_7837.png?itok=TLnNaX0y×tamp=1702583090)
Congratulations to Academic Advisor, Denali Minnick, who was named College of Western Idaho’s Staff of the Month for October 2023.
![Brighton Rose](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/dfa31a18-4933-4d52-8a6e-e9f8d3dc6512-1_-_brighton_rose.jpg?itok=GZEjASYB×tamp=1702487201)
Social Work student, Brighton Rose, is making his goals a reality thanks to opportunities and connections made possible through the College.
![Craig Brown](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_9318.jpg?itok=98ZIpdo-×tamp=1702419260)
To celebrate Craig Brown, a retirement reception will be held in his honor on Tuesday, Dec. 19. All CWI faculty and staff are invited to attend.
![Kaila Boeck](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/kaila-16_original_1_-_kaila_and_easton_boeck.jpg?itok=p1ujq8-V×tamp=1702407150)
Thanks to instructors and resources at CWI, Occupational Therapy Assistant student, Kaila Boeck, is on her way to pursuing her passion of helping others.
![Emily McIntier](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_7810.png?itok=6ZxqWyXB×tamp=1702336963)
Congratulations to Instructor of Physical Sciences, Emily McIntier, who was named Faculty of Distinction for November 2023.
![Student using laptop](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/adobestock_617928091.jpeg?itok=lVCX00s6×tamp=1702066501)
This program is strategically designed to empower aspiring leaders, equipping them with the skills and knowledge for success in management positions.
![Erica Compton](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_0197.jpg?itok=JQn2SNy4×tamp=1701981691)
This publication, co-authored by Erica Compton, serves as a resource for advising administrators seeking to shape, design, and enhance their departments.
![Donated tractor](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_7751.jpg?itok=ooKWoHL3×tamp=1701974199)
Heavy Equipment Technician Program students are furthering their industry knowledge and skills thanks to a new tractor donated by Agri-Service.
![Lightning Creek Nimiipuu Drum Group Lightning Creek Nimiipuu Drum Group](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/lightning_creek_nimiipuu_drum_group.jpg?itok=-S-C-izB×tamp=1701968918)
Students, staff, and CWI community members gathered for an event filled with delicious food, a powerful performance from a drum group, and an inspiring keynote address.
![Nominate an Outstanding Instructor](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/nominateinstructor.jpeg?itok=Wwh3vaFQ×tamp=1701899142)
Do you know a faculty member who has gone above and beyond and made a difference in your educational career? Nominate them for the College’s Faculty of Distinction and Idaho GEM Awards.
![Machine Tool student](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/machine_tool-0044.jpg?itok=vuBxnden×tamp=1701886950)
The College of Western Idaho Foundation recently received an $18,000 grant from the Gene Haas Foundation that will support the College’s Machine Tool Technology Program.
![Medical Assistant student](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_0451-2.jpg?itok=pQ2IhYyl×tamp=1701381297)
Start your journey towards a rewarding career in healthcare through CWI's Medical Assistant Credit and new Apprenticeship programs.
![Fall 2023 Crunch Week | Activities and students](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/fa23_crunch_week.jpeg?itok=FwwRkDSp×tamp=1701380015)
As we inch closer to the end of the Fall 2023 semester and final exams, College of Western Idaho is here to support you!
![Lower Gear Cycles Team / Photo credit: Boise State University, Sean Evans Photography CWI students and Nic Miller](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/iec_0_0.jpg?itok=ryvHHbz9×tamp=1701371236)
Idaho Entrepreneur Challenge is a statewide university competition hosted by Boise State University to develop and reward student entrepreneurs with promising ventures and small businesses.
![Students around a computer desk | Emerging Scholars Nominations](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/emerging_scholars.jpeg?itok=3Rvk8gwa×tamp=1701297689)
Students selected as 2024 Emerging Scholars will each receive a $1,000 scholarship to be applied toward their tuition for the 2023-2024 academic year.
![Student speaking](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/newamericans_edited.jpg?itok=DfyXEli2×tamp=1701280576)
The event will host speakers who will share valuable insight on the refugee experience and help participants build skills for working with and supporting new Americans.