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![Luis Granados, left, Executive Director of Breaking Chains Academy of Development talks with Patrick Tanner, CWI Assistant Vice President of Enrollment and Student Services, on Oct. 8. Luis Granados and Patrick Tanner at Breaking Chains Academy of Development in Nampa](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/bc.jpg?itok=6odzSo6g×tamp=1605886094)
Breaking Chains Academy of Development in Nampa helps to break the cycle of gang violence and provide educational opportunities.
![Heavy Equipment Technician students Tanner Stallion, left, Joseph Pilgrim, and Dee McMurdo CWI students standing by a piece of heavy equipment](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/moder_machinery_group.jpg?itok=oXN52y7Z×tamp=1605817128)
Three of CWI’s Heavy Equipment Technician students were recently awarded $500 after completing internships with Modern Machinery.
![Student studying outside the Nampa Campus Academic Building in the fall](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/fall_break.jpg?itok=KlZ373Ji×tamp=1605815049)
CWI buildings and One Stop Student Services offices will be open reduced hours the week of Fall Break, Nov. 23 – 28.
![CWI Board of Trustees Chairperson, Molly Lenty, right, and Trustee Annie Hightower, left, welcome Cherie Buckner-Webb, second from left, April Baylon-Mendoza, and Samantha Guerrero to the board during their meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 17. CWI Board of Trustees](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/1_24.jpg?itok=croKZDk3×tamp=1613589267)
College of Western Idaho welcomed three new members to the Board of Trustees Nov. 17.
![Student sitting at a table studying](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/blog_ct/image/mcnair.jpg?itok=th9PnAU2×tamp=1605299458)
The McNair Scholars Program is dedicated to helping students from disadvantaged backgrounds prepare for doctoral studies and pursue lifelong success.
![Students with amazon smile boxes in front of Christmas tree](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/amazon_smile.jpg?itok=NIuTvRKh×tamp=1571175693)
Shop on Amazon and donate to CWI student scholarships at no cost to you through AmazonSmile.
![Bosnian automotive designer, Omer Halilhodžić](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/omerhalilhodzic-skoda-superb.jpg?itok=7WU8O7ae×tamp=1605288493)
Bosnian automotive designer, Omer Halilhodžić, will host a virtual lecture and Q&A for students and the community Nov. 20.
![Beta Sigma Pi Chapter Inducts New Members](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/ptkinduction1.png?itok=loRQp3LQ×tamp=1604699045)
On Wednesday, Oct. 21, the Beta Sigma Pi chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) inducted a new group of members.
![Priority registration for the Spring 2021 semester begins Monday, Nov. 9, followed by Open registration beginning Nov. 16.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/onestop.2.jpg?itok=I_lXPhlh×tamp=1604513147)
Priority registration for the Spring 2021 semester began Monday, Nov. 9. Open registration begins Monday, Nov. 16.
![CWI Board Names New Vice President of Finance](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/karl2.jpg?itok=8ydDq-r2×tamp=1604457699)
CWI Board of Trustees announced Karl Spiecker will be the College’s new Vice President of Finance.
![CWI's Dual Credit Initiative for Latinx Students Recognized During National Webinar](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/dualcredit_article_imguse.jpg?itok=y9JY8AR8×tamp=1604084083)
CWI's partnership with the state to support Spanish speaking students will be showcased during a national webinar on Nov. 13.
![Students in the new, Nursing Program simulation labs](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/1_21.jpg?itok=a8AQfiHE×tamp=1603924992)
CWI's Professional Nursing program built three new simulation labs and debriefing rooms over the summer.
![Tim Curry, College of Western Idaho's Faculty of Distinction for October 2020](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/tim_curry.jpg?itok=bG8-oYtn×tamp=1603918531)
Congratulations to Tim Curry, College of Western Idaho’s Faculty of Distinction for October 2020.
![Allison Baker, Nursing Department Chair](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/allison.baker_.jpg?itok=i2ErT_JW×tamp=1603916617)
As a webinar panelist, Allison Baker shared how the CWI Nursing department took advantage of a shift in fulfillment of clinical hours for students.
![Scholarships for the 2020-2021 academic year are open Nov. 1-30, 2020.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/scholarships_0.jpg?itok=fMjbqQ81×tamp=1576783931)
Scholarships for the 2020-2021 academic year will be open Nov. 1 through Nov. 30.
![CWI Automotive Technology student working on a car in the lab](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_20180501_aut_labhandson-23.jpg?itok=7i6f07n-×tamp=1603475060)
Get the job you want! Join us to explore your future career first-hand with industry leaders at CWI’s Program Exploration Events.
![Kristin Cook, Associate Professor of Mathematics](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/1_20.jpg?itok=hnM-L4TS×tamp=1603474845)
Congratulations to Kristin Cook, Associate Professor of Mathematics, on receiving an award from the Idaho State Board of Education!
![Powersports students on BLM land in Kuna](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/desert_dj.jpg?itok=8QZPPjr_×tamp=1603471675)
Powersports and Small Engine Repair Technology students spend a day picking up trash on public lands in Kuna.