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CollegeTREK 2017

Large group of students holding a CWI sign and standing in front of a bus

Navigating college can be an awesome and challenging adventure! Start your college journey off successfully at CollegeTREK — an amazing opportunity available for first-time CWI students ages 18-21.

Space is limited! Sign up TODAY!

2017 College Address

Plan to attend College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) 2017 State of the College Address Aug. 16.

What can a consumer do? The FDA and other organizations suggest the key is in application. Start with sunscreen with SPF of at least 30, or 60 if you are worried about the SPF rating on the label, apply liberally, at least a full shot-glass amount, and often, every 2-hours.

Does Your Sunscreen Work?

What can a consumer do? The FDA and other organizations suggest the key is in application. Start with sunscreen with SPF of at least 30, or 60 if you are worried about the SPF rating on the label, apply liberally, at least a full shot-glass amount, and often, every 2-hours.

Imagine coming home from a day of outdoor activities and changing into new clothing, only to discover that you have a sunburn. You applied sunscreen before heading out, so what gives? Well last month, Consumer Reports reported, of the 60 sunscreens tested in 2017, almost 40% demonstrated less...

Luke Yeates, 2014 Graduate

Alumni Update - Luke Yeates

Luke Yeates, 2014 Graduate

After dropping out of college in his early 20s and losing his job when the economy crashed, College of Western Idaho (CWI) alumnus, Luke Yeates, found himself “wrecked” and “listless”. “I had constructed what I thought was a life…it was really just a house of...

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CWI students bring home multiple medals from SkillsUSA competition

Thirteen SkillsUSA students at competition

Thirteen College of Western Idaho (CWI) students recently traveled to Louisville, Kentucky to compete in the 2017 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference held June 20-22. CWI’s team is celebrating another successful performance, with students bringing home two gold, a silver,...

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CWI students complete first Biology 2 class

Students in forest close to lake

The four-week immersion science class, held at University of Idaho Field Campus (UIFC) in McCall, allows students to earn credit while honing their science process skills.

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CTE Open House & Program Orientations

Open House & Program Orientations post card with male student in machine lab.

On July 11, College of Western Idaho (CWI) is inviting future students to learn more and start college this fall in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs to attend an open house, complete program orientations, and finish registration. During this event, future students will have the...

Alexis Malepeai-Rhodes

CWI Announces Malepeai-Rhodes as Director of Institutional Effectiveness

Alexis Malepeai-Rhodes

College of Western Idaho (CWI) is excited to announce Alexis Malepeai-Rhodes as the new Director of Institutional Effectiveness.

CWI Law Enforcement Program honors graduates at the Nampa Civic Center

CWI Celebrates Law Enforcement Graduates

CWI Law Enforcement Program honors graduates at the Nampa Civic Center

CWI Law Enforcement Program honors graduates at the Nampa Civic Center.

Catherine Kyle Named First Writer in Residence

Catherine Kyle, a full-time instructor in the English Department at College of Western Idaho (CWI), has been named The Cabin's first Writer in Residence.

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May 2017 Staff of the Month - David Vance

David outside a CWI building

David Vance, Facilities Specialist, has been selected as the May 2017 Staff of the Month.

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Outreach and Advising Co-Present at Regional PNACAC Conference

Katie Price, and Erica Compton presenting at the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access

Katie Price, Outreach Enrollment Advisor, and Erica Compton, Advising and New Student Services Manager, were recently selected to co-present at the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) pre-conference at Boise State University.

April VanDeGrift's art work

Visual Arts Collective Features CWI Faculty

April VanDeGrift's art work

April VanDeGrift, who teaches painting and drawing at the College of Western Idaho (CWI), has curated an exhibition entitled "Terrarium" which opened on June 2 at the Visual Arts Collective (VAC). In addition, art instructor Eric Mullis was also featured in this exhibition! More...

Tony Meatte, CWI's Comptroller

Tony Meatte to Lead CWI’s Finance and Administration Department

Tony Meatte, CWI's Comptroller

The College of Western Idaho (CWI) has named current Comptroller, Tony Meatte, to its leadership team; Tony will assume the role of Vice President of Finance and Administration (VPFA).

The VPFA serves as the chief financial officer and as the primary financial strategist to the President...

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Catch the Winning Spirit with the Boise Hawks during CWI Night

Boise Hawks baseball field with a double rainbow in the sky

Mark your calendars for CWI Night at the Boise Hawks on Wednesday, July 26!

Human Anatomy and Physiology conference in Salt Lake City

CWI Faculty attend Human Anatomy and Physiology conference in Salt Lake City

Human Anatomy and Physiology conference in Salt Lake City

At the end of May, Life Science Faculty, Marie Gabbard, Andy Jensen, Hollie Leavitt, Marianne Nelson and Mike Haldorson attended the annual Human Anatomy and Physiology meeting in Salt Lake City.

This was a large conference and experts from around the nation attended the event. CWI...

College of Western Idaho Listening Tour Concludes

2017 CWI Listening Tour Concludes

College of Western Idaho Listening Tour Concludes

College of Western Idaho (CWI) Board of Trustees and Administration visited eight communities to gather input on the future direction of the College.

CWI Board of Trustees and Administration concluded the first Listening Tour with the final event at Kuna High School on June 1. During the...

CWI Employee Step Up Challenge begins June 12!

Employee Step Up Challenge begins June 12!

CWI Employee Step Up Challenge begins June 12!

The Culture and Employee Engagement Committee (CEEC) would like to announce its second annual Step Up Challenge! Beginning June 12, 2017 all employees are invited to challenge themselves and their co-workers to get as many steps as possible in the month of June. At the end of the month prizes...

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