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“I felt I could never go on to college because I would never graduate. I couldn’t do math. From the moment I started [College Prep Math at College of Western Idaho] I was totally hooked. This program teaches how math correlates and how it all goes together. It has definitely made...
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“It was important for us to donate the da Vinci machine to the College because we work directly with CWI students. The machine will be a great learning tool, as students will be able to practice on the technology first-hand before they are hired to work in the hospital setting....
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“I spent 16 years working with developmentally disabled people. I truly loved my job, but decided to go back to school after I could no longer do it physically. I chose CWI with the intent to transfer to a four-year school. I am now a member of the McNair’s Scholar program at...
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“I come from a family where they’re proud of you if you make it through high school. To go to college and earn a degree is a big deal. It took me six years, a few scholarships, and a whole lot of encouragement to finish. I wanted to quit so many times, but each time I did, I...
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This spring, 17 students from CWI are learning first-hand what it takes to be a teacher.
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CWI earned 32 top-five finishes at the 2016 Idaho Business Professionals of America Leadership Conference.
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The CWI Student Nurses Association is rallying to support the local homeless population by hosting a sock donation drive throughout March.
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Join the CWI Entrepreneurs Club on Saturday, March 12, for the seventh Settlers of Catan Tournament.
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In addition to teaching classes, like he has done for five years at CWI, James Rosenberg is also taking a journey from the other side of the desk.
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Anne Panning will visit the Nampa Campus Academic Building on March 28 for a reading, reception, as well as a question and answer session.
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The sale features outdoor power equipment as well as lawn and garden equipment.
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On April 7 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., the College will showcase the healthcare programs offered at CWI's Ada County Campus.
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Upgrade U.0 [you-point-oh!], the college-wide marketing campaign, is set to launch into its second year! After receiving valuable feedback from target audiences; tweaks have been made, a refresh of the creative elements has been applied, and the recruitment campaign is on its way! Upgrade U.0...
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Mike Douglas has been selected as CWI's Faculty of Distinction for March.
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CWI collaborated with Boise State University to bring together elected officials to discuss their careers as public servants.
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Declare Your Major Week is intended to help students who are still uncertain about their major and/or career.
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On Feb. 27, CWI helped promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education at the event in McCall.
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College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics programs are excited to introduce a new video blog series, Science is a Verb. CWI faculty share some of their favorite experiments, as well as tips and tricks for bringing science to life. In this episode,...