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Three College of Western Idaho (CWI) Biology majors are already starting work in their chosen field. Jennifer Hines (Sophomore), Kassandra Townsend (Sophomore), and Tabor Hoxsey (Freshman) are working on a collaborative research project overseen by Assistant Professor of Biology, Steve Lysne....
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CWI received a grant to purchase medical equipment for courses offered through community outreach programs at McCall-Donnelly High School.
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Safety Training for Active Shooter Response to be Held on College of Western Idaho Campus.
On Wednesday, Jan. 6, local law enforcement and emergency response agencies will conduct active shooter response training at the College of Western Idaho (CWI) Nampa Campus...
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The spring 2016 issue hit Treasure Valley mailboxes in December and is now available online.
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Believing everyone should have the ability to go to school, Nikki Houston created a scholarship to help single parents achieve their academic dreams.
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Students from CWI’s Multicultural Nursing Assistant class had the chance to conduct practice interviews with 15 local healthcare providers.
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CWI’s Staff of the Month honor has been awarded to Kris Monroe of the Business Office.
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Molly Wolk, a Biology adjunct faculty, has been named CWI’s Faculty of the Month for November.
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CWI's December Faculty of the Month has been given to Randy Reese, assistant professor of Communication.
![Jacqueline Correnti, Horticulture student and Presidential Ambassador Jacqueline Correnti, Horticulture student and Presidential Ambassador](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/poinsettias_online.jpg?itok=psFurQkr×tamp=1571176393)
A large group effort helped deliver poinsettias to the CWI Foundation’s most loyal supporters.
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The CWI Foundation received a $2,000 grant from the John William Jackson Fund.
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On Nov. 20, the Consul of Mexico, Celso Humberto Delgado Ramirez, presented the CWI Foundation with the donation.
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The program has received an important designation, being granted full certification by the Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training.
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Offices, services, and campus locations will be closed Dec. 24-26 and Jan. 1-2.
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On Dec. 5, students from the Law Enforcement Program and Criminal Justice Club spent the morning at a local Kmart wrapping presents for children.
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BY JEREMIAH NABARRETE-STUART
CWI Student Nurses Association President (2015-16)
Welcome to the 2015-2016 Student Nurses Association of College of Western Idaho (CWI)! This will hopefully be the first in a series of posts about our medical service learning trip and the college...
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Upon completion of due diligence for property in Boise, CWI Board of Trustees has decided to continue forward with the intent to purchase the land.
![CWI Veteran’s Association President Rachel Ball, Boise Valley POW/MIA Board Member Chris Vertrees, and Matt Haus](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/powflag_online.jpg?itok=nFAyo2Kf×tamp=1571176400)
On Nov. 30, the group was given a flag by the Boise Valley POW/MIA Corporation.