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![Cybersecurity instructor, Troy Taylor, College of Western Idaho’s Faculty of Distinction for October 2021.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/taylor.jpg.jpg?itok=NiXs_r3D×tamp=1638473774)
Congratulations to Cybersecurity instructor, Troy Taylor, College of Western Idaho’s Faculty of Distinction for October 2021.
![doctor injecting vaccine into patient arm](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/adobestock_417237374.jpeg?itok=UwVHXwmp×tamp=1638304200)
Free, mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be available on campus, in partnership with Terry Reilly Health Services, Dec. 2 and 9.
![Geographic Information Systems student and 2021-2022 scholarship recipient, Daleesa Cole Geographic Information Systems student and 2021-2022 scholarship recipient, Daleesa Cole](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/daleesacole.jpg?itok=wypKogB3×tamp=1637358641)
Geographic Information Systems student, Daleesa Cole, hopes to use her skills and abilities to change the world for the better as a Wildlife Biologist.
![Assistant Professor of Art, Goran Fazil, and English Adjunct, Dževad Vrabac](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/fazil.jpg?itok=X5fBATX5×tamp=1637356460)
A short film created by Assistant Professor of Art, Goran Fazil, and English Adjunct, Dževad Vrabac, was accepted into the 2021 Monologues & Poetry International Film Fest.
![CWI Food Pantries Receive Donation from Homes of Idaho](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/foodpantry.jpg?itok=IbmiG5hp×tamp=1637355854)
Homes of Idaho provides generous donation of food for CWI food pantries as part of a new initiative involving the support of local businesses.
![Congratulations to Kevin Platts, Director of Public Safety Programs, and the entire Department of Public Safety whose courses had the highest overall accessibility scores! Kevin Platts, Director of Public Safety Programs, poses for a photo with the trophy he won.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/kevin_0.jpg?itok=qhc1iqNL×tamp=1637344578)
Resources, training, and contests during CTL's Accessibility Week for faculty highlight how small changes can help students access and engage in courses.
![An Educational Quest - Leading the way toward a brighter future](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/aneducationalquest.jpg?itok=FRCbs07m×tamp=1637339827)
Learn what it takes for refugees to succeed in education and professionally during an engaging YouTube Live event, Dec. 3.
![Law Enforcement students participating in Rake Up Nampa](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_5217.jpg?itok=qXSFjgah×tamp=1637338573)
Students from College of Western Idaho’s Law Enforcement give back by serving the community during Rake Up Nampa.
![Visiting Artist and Musician, Jessica Harned Visiting Artist and Musician, Jessica Harned](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/va.jpg?itok=izML-_Xi×tamp=1637275354)
Join musician, Jessica Harned, Dec. 2 to discuss the role of Black composers in American classical music, and enjoy a string quartet performance.
!["Community", an original painting by CWI Art faculty, April VanDeGrift, on display at Boise City Hall "Community", an original painting by CWI Art faculty, April VanDeGrift, on display at Boise City Hall](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/april_city_hall.jpg?itok=hRRn29ju×tamp=1637269302)
“Community”, an original painting by April VanDeGrift, communicates ideas about the city of Boise using natural history as a rhetorical strategy.
![Nampa Campus Academic Building exterior in the fall](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/ncab_1.jpg?itok=OuPUeneq×tamp=1637251916)
CWI campus buildings and One Stop Student Services locations will be open reduced hours the week of Fall Break, Nov. 22 – 27.
![Jacob Schott, Advanced Mechatronics Engineering Technology student and 2021-2022 Scholarship Recipient Jacob Schott, Advanced Mechatronics Engineering Technology student and 2021-2022 Scholarship Recipient](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/jacobschott.jpg?itok=kwZHuTAd×tamp=1636745151)
Advanced Mechatronics Engineering Technology student, Jacob Schott, is on his way to a full-time career with a local information systems consulting firm.
![Michael Jensen, left, Lisa Mesenko, Tom Beeles, LD Anderst, and Ivan Castillo CWI Foundation receives $5,000 for scholarships from Allied Business Solutions](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/allied.jpg?itok=G2Neuq7b×tamp=1636744834)
Allied Business Solutions donates $5,000 to empower Information Technology students at CWI.
![CWI Presidential Search](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/presidential_search_graphics_-_untitled_page_0.jpeg?itok=o4KfzgNw×tamp=1636667446)
Members of the community are invited to participate in College of Western Idaho’s upcoming, public Presidential Finalist Forums Nov. 15 – 18.
![Child wearing a Santa ht](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/adobestock_47168584.jpeg?itok=qYWfrC8p×tamp=1636137863)
Unwrapped gifts will be collected on campus through Dec. 9 to help bring holiday cheer to children in the Treasure Valley.
![Students sitting at computers on campus](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/microsoftteams-image_10.png?itok=Pk2zlDYc×tamp=1636133101)
Priority registration began Nov. 8 for continuing students. Open registration begins Nov. 15 for new and returning students.
![Dean Taylor, College of Western Idaho's Staff of the Month for October 2021 Dean Taylor, College of Western Idaho's Staff of the Month for October 2021](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/dean.jpg?itok=ZHAONZKV×tamp=1636130202)
Congratulations to Automotive Technology program Shop Assistant, Dean Taylor, named CWI’s Staff of the Month for October 2021.