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![A woman wearing a College of Western Idaho baseball jersey smiles as she poses next to the Idaho Hawks mascot.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/359770143_739747631442984_5698642301778430623_n.jpg?itok=z_DLnQnP×tamp=1717171392)
Batter up! CWI Night at Boise Hawks returns Tuesday, June 18.
![SUNY Oswego president Peter Nwosu inspects a robotic arm in the CWI Mechatronics Lab during a tour with Micron representatives.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/052224_suny_oswego_web-01.jpg?itok=5_ydNz7k×tamp=1716486787)
Leadership from SUNY Oswego visited CWI to tour the Mechatronics lab and learn about the Micron Registered Apprenticeship Program.
![A graduated student wearing cap and gown holds up her new diploma as confetti falls from above.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_20220513_evt_graduation-108s.jpg?itok=R3nnuMLl×tamp=1715289809)
CWI is excited to celebrate graduates during commencement on Friday, May 10.
![CWI President Gordon Jones shakes the hand of Idaho Governor Brad Little after being presented with a ceremonial proclamation.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/1712075639324s.jpg?itok=igUkSJeO×tamp=1714762983)
April was Community College Month, and it was action packed for CWI! Read about just a few of the events that took place.
![Students applaud as a raffle winners name is drawn from a bag during a charity golf tournament.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/fjc_golf_24_1.jpg?itok=aPClQore×tamp=1714152032)
Law Enforcement program students hosted a charity golf tournament for the Nampa Family Justice Center, raising more than $1,400.
![Smiling child working with electronics](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_20230628_evt_chipcampday2_68.jpg?itok=_yM0p6j4×tamp=1713381995)
It's time to register for the Micron Chip Camp at CWI's Nampa Campus Micron Education Center, June 24 – 26.
![Two students wearing CWI t-shirts smile for a photo.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/20240412144750_img_4933.jpg?itok=9AU0M-hX×tamp=1713396777)
This year's Connections Project will feature mini talks from two high school students enrolled in CWI's Dual Credit program.
![A graphic for the College of Western Idaho Connections Project is shown.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/connections_4.jpg?itok=R3XILRQa×tamp=1713377431)
See a showcase of the hard work and accomplishments of CWI students at the annual Connections Project on April 18.
![A large group of people listen to a man addressing the crowd, standing in front of a newly constructed bridge.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/040924_cwi_bridge_signing-08.jpg?itok=bhnrMtlE×tamp=1712787296)
CWI celebrated campus development with a ceremonial bridge signing, showcasing the College’s dynamic future.
![Hockey players race for the puck.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/022824_steelheads_night_web-5.jpg?itok=tv2XlngY×tamp=1710542663)
Enjoy a night of hockey and support students at the next — and last of the 2024 season — CWI Night! Get your $20 ticket today.
![A photo portrait of artist Miguel Almeida.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/-mp-drwq_2.jpg?itok=R7UlC6-T×tamp=1710540188)
National Farmworker Awareness Week, March 25 – 31, honors and raises awareness of the triumphs and challenges faced by these critical members of our community.
![Purple, red, and while wild flowers bloom in a field.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_20130604_hor_260lab_29_web.jpg?itok=tH0gErLy×tamp=1709850453)
Join student clubs and Counseling and Wellness Services for self-care tips, treats, giveaways, and more at the Spring Into Wellness Event.
![A topographic map of western Idaho displays the location and magnitude of the 4.9 earthquake.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/capture.png?itok=XlfRbV5D×tamp=1709249098)
What should you do when an earthquake hits? Here are some simple safety steps to follow when the next tremor rolls in.
![A student of CWIs Dental Assisting program smiles at the camera.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/dsc04230.jpg?itok=f6BKxgQY×tamp=1708728282)
March 3 – 9 is Dental Assistants Recognition Week and CWI’s Dental Assisting program will be on-site at NMEC to help the community brush up on all things teeth.
![The College president speaks from a podium in front of a newly delivered Tesla electric vehicle.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/022024_tesla_event_images-07.jpg?itok=eQmDn_0s×tamp=1708619542)
Three new Teslas have been acquired by CWI and will be used by students in the Automotive Technology and Collision Repair programs.
![Caleb Updike holding a scholarship check.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_8219.jpg?itok=bbkiEbXe×tamp=1705601405)
Enjoy a night of hockey, and support students at the next CWI Night! Get your $20 ticket today.
![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.
![Jair Machuca holding up a check](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_6733.jpg?itok=Kvh-Csk_×tamp=1700494899)
Enjoy a night of hockey, and support students at the next CWI Night! Get your $20 ticket today.
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