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![Occupational Therapy Assistants at Idaho State Capitol](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/iota_hill_day_2023.jpeg?itok=QmlWjl8Q×tamp=1675201199)
Occupational Therapy Assistant students spent the day talking to Idaho lawmakers and learning about their industry’s advocation to improve access to services in the state.
![Kenneth Kline standing in front of desk and CWI picture](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/ken-kline_2.jpg?itok=wDqpDr4a×tamp=1674840819)
College of Western Idaho is excited to announce Kenneth J. Kline as its new Vice President, Chief Financial Officer.
![Students working together near whiteboard](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_20220209_mkt_wdshoot_90.jpg?itok=PZhqo8cR×tamp=1674767759)
Graduate students from across Idaho will be at College of Western Idaho to compete in a statewide competition, Three Minute Thesis.
![Heavy Equipment Technician students standing in front of bulldozer](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_6975.jpg?itok=FPWdb3sz×tamp=1674673400)
Training opportunities for Heavy Equipment Technician students at College of Western Idaho have been elevated thanks to a newly purchased dozer, in part, due to an industry partner.
![Connie Black in a hallway](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_6580.jpg?itok=qzibo83d×tamp=1674243253)
Congratulations to College of Western Idaho Registrar, Connie Black, who will be honored with the College’s first 15-Year Service award in February. Black has been with CWI since Feb. 11, 2008.
![Gary Heller in front of whiteboard](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_6542.jpg?itok=ASuA6gSE×tamp=1674237699)
Congratulations to Biological Sciences Instructor, Gary Heller, who was named College of Western Idaho’s Faculty of Distinction for December 2022!
![Students in front of activites at Resource Fair](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_1566.jpg?itok=oTgR79sC×tamp=1673634351)
Come one, come all! The 2023 Spring Student Resource Fair and Club Fest gives the CWI community an opportunity to learn about all the exciting and beneficial opportunities and resources on campus.
![Honors Program students with President Gordon Jones](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/honors_program_students_2022.jpeg?itok=ZiM543l7×tamp=1673545562)
The inaugural cohort of College of Western Idaho’s Honors Program wrapped up their first semester and reflect upon what they have achieved as they continue their journey as honor students.
![Flora Koenig in front of State of Idaho flag at Idaho State Capitol](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/flora_stateofthestate.jpeg?itok=VdI6gRgF×tamp=1673538673)
College of Western Idaho Student Body President, Flora Koenig, was recognized and credited for helping create more investments in Idaho’s higher education students.
![CWI Giving Tree collections](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/giving_tree_-_article.jpeg?itok=A1WG6ih3×tamp=1673375961)
Thanks to generous contributions from the College of Western Idaho community, the 2022 Giving Tree collected more than 500 gifts for Treasure Valley children in need for the holidays.
![Callie Surber](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/bio_photo.jpg?itok=WH7UP7xF×tamp=1673027505)
Congratulations to College of Western Idaho Advisor, Callie Surber, who was named the National Academic Advising Association’s Region 8 Excellence in Advising — New Advisor.
![Bookstore donated backpacks for school supplies](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_6023.jpg?itok=YKAvU3k2×tamp=1673022588)
College of Western Idaho Bookstore is holding a school supply drive through the end of January to collect and donate school supplies for Central Elementary School in Nampa.
![Facts at a Glance Fall 2022](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/factsglance2022_news.jpg?itok=tjtA40Fb×tamp=1673021224)
College of Western Idaho’s Fall 2022 Facts at a Glance, an annual publication that provides a statistical overview of the College, is now available to view online.
![CWI students playing connect four outside](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_9262.jpg?itok=LuUC3Hev×tamp=1672937697)
CWI Student Advising and Student Affairs are hosting Spring into the Semester, a two-day event that invites new and returning students to explore campus and meet with advisors.
![MNA student working in the lab](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_4630.jpg?itok=4Gj0lNHl×tamp=1672243875)
College of Western Idaho’s Multicultural Nursing Assistant program once again has been selected to receive an $85,000 donation from Bank of America.
![CWI staff, leadership, and students on the ice at Steelheads game](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_9014.jpg?itok=BQQaZ6Li×tamp=1671227648)
Idaho Steelheads celebrated a huge win over the Rapid City Rush on Wednesday, Dec. 14, while College of Western Idaho scored big too!
![Rebecca Flock posing for a picture in front of lab](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_5417.jpg?itok=ez-_A7nn×tamp=1671227004)
Congratulations to Associate Professor of Chemistry, Rebecca Flock, for being named College of Western Idaho’s Faculty of Distinction for November 2022.
![Student being pinned by family member](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_5882_0.jpg?itok=nNRgcrrM×tamp=1671226374)
Seven graduates from College of Western Idaho’s Practical Nursing program marked the completion of their coursework with a traditional nursing ceremony.