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![Stuffed koala by a computer screen with Mental Health First Aid training pulled up](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/mhfa_0.jpg?itok=6k7oDBrd×tamp=1653491723)
Nearly 90 College of Western Idaho employees were trained in Mental Health First Aid this spring joining a community of helpers at the College.
![Students about to walk into a campus building](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_20210805_stu_campuslife_007.jpg?itok=RYP_AJYv×tamp=1645044363)
Registration for Summer 2022 classes is now open for new, continuing, and returning students.
![Kayla Adams, Administrative Assistant for Arts and Humanities and College of Western Idaho’s Staff of the Month for April 2022 Kayla Adams, Administrative Assistant for Arts and Humanities and College of Western Idaho’s Staff of the Month for April 2022](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/adams.jpg?itok=6WYzNX2-×tamp=1653076812)
Congratulations to Arts and Humanities Administrative Assistant, Kayla Adams, College of Western Idaho’s Staff of the Month for April 2022.
![Professional Nursing student at pinning ceremony](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/nursepinning.jpg?itok=lQInB5NJ×tamp=1653068162)
College of Western Idaho’s Professional Nursing program recognized its 2022 graduating class during a pinning ceremony Wednesday, May 12, at the Nampa Civic Center.
![Michael Robinson, Assistant Professor of Philosophy and College of Western Idaho’s Faculty of Distinction for April 2022 Michael Robinson, Assistant Professor of Philosophy and College of Western Idaho’s Faculty of Distinction for April 2022](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/robinson.jpg?itok=HjULPoFN×tamp=1653067419)
Congratulations to Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Michael Robinson, named College of Western Idaho’s Faculty of Distinction for April 2022.
![Graduate holding up diploma walking out of commencement](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/cwi_commencement_2022_quick_social_030.jpg?itok=6iaEIjmp×tamp=1653060695)
College of Western Idaho celebrated its 2022 class of graduates, May 13, in a commencement ceremony held at ExtraMile Arena in Boise.
![Student walking across the stage shaking hands with leadership](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/legraduation.jpg?itok=ZG91lL62×tamp=1652992132)
Congratulations to Class 11 of College of Western Idaho’s Law Enforcement program who were honored during a ceremony, May 11.
![Occupational therapy assistant working with a child](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/adobestock_249838924_0.jpeg?itok=fw0Y_-FD×tamp=1652714098)
The application period for the Occupational Therapy Assistant program has been extended through May 31, 2022.
![2022 Juried Art Exhibition winner, Christy Runion, right, alongside the model for her photography submission on display at the Nampa Campus Academic Building 2022 Juried Art Exhibition winner, Christy Runion, right, alongside the model for her photography submission on display at the N](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/runion.jpg?itok=1i6QKhcu×tamp=1652378886)
Congratulations to Christy Runion and Ashley Dale, winners of College of Western Idaho’s 2022 Juried Art Exhibition.
![2022 College of Western Idaho graduate, Craig Petersen](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/petersen.jpg?itok=IMpVxm9M×tamp=1652310388)
Speak Up! Ink Up!, a charity event hosted by 2022 College of Western Idaho graduate, Craig Petersen, raises nearly $11,500 for Idaho foster children.
![A graduate with his family in front of Alpha-Lit sign posing for a photo](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/gradfest7.jpg?itok=3t6YjJcm×tamp=1651871900)
Graduates, alongside their friends, family, and classmates, kicked off the countdown to graduation with a good time and great food during Grad Fest, May 4.
![abstract background image with question mark](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/microsoftteams-image_8.png?itok=34e7lXsI×tamp=1651869013)
In finalizing development of the CWI Otter, the College is seeking input from the CWI community on the mascot’s name and design. Tell us what you think by Friday, May 27!
![Students presenting a readers theater presentation in a classroom](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/comm1.jpg?itok=zJ_1xEZb×tamp=1651768721)
Multimedia Storytelling, Mass Communication, and Audio Production students host an eclectic evening centered around how communication can make the world a better place.
![CWI students, Kylee Malouf, left, Mercedes Nelson, and Timothy Buckles with world-renowned social psychologist, Roy Baumeister. CWI students, Kylee Malouf, left, Mercedes Nelson, and Timothy Buckles with world-renowned social psychologist, Roy Baumeister.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/psychology.jpg?itok=ZuJ_0HPB×tamp=1651256520)
Current and former College of Western Idaho Psychology students represented the College at the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association Annual Convention April 7 – 9.
![Connections Project Awards Ceremony at Nampa Campus Academic Building](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/pwa_0.jpg?itok=W6eeDp73×tamp=1651254624)
Congratulations to winners of this annual competition recognizing excellence in writing from all disciplines and perspectives.
![Connections Excellence Award winners with Professor Heather Schoenherr](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/conncections.jpg?itok=_zrXh-Lu×tamp=1651251495)
Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Connections Excellence Awards!
![Connections Project 2022 logo](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/connections_3_0.jpg?itok=HK3HQxMN×tamp=1650654543)
Plan to join College of Western Idaho for the seventh-annual Connections Project, April 28, in celebration of the hard work and accomplishments of our students.
![Students pose for a photo at Student Leadership Banquet](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/slb_6.jpg?itok=URiIw5t0×tamp=1650653753)
Students at College of Western Idaho were recognized and celebrated for their leadership on campus and in the community at the Student Leadership Banquet Friday, April 15.