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![Heather Schoenherr and Wayne Weiten with the award](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/heather_schoenherr_-_untitled_page.jpeg?itok=tljyXaGO×tamp=1698246167)
Congratulations to Professor of Psychology, Heather Schoenherr, who was named the recipient of the 2022 Wayne Weiten Teaching Excellence Award.
![CWI Nights check presentation on the ice](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_2691.jpg?itok=-OfD7SX5×tamp=1698179863)
Enjoy a night of hockey, and support students at the next CWI Night! Get your $20 ticket today.
![Steelheads mascot, Blue, holding CWI pennet](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_2421.jpg?itok=p4otlWbX×tamp=1698179344)
College of Western Idaho is ready for a Steelheads hockey season full of fun and mighty school spirit!
![Students looking at laptop computer](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/sp24register.jpg?itok=ws99L4yt×tamp=1698180325)
Priority registration begins Oct. 30 for continuing students. Open registration begins Nov. 6 for new and returning students.
![Steelheads mascot Blue with CWI students](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_4514.jpg?itok=6X0uLScw×tamp=1698174360)
Meet with advisors, get your questions answered, and your course load finalized at the upcoming Spring 2024 Registration Parties.
![Campus Development](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/cwi-campus-development_0.jpeg?itok=Sag4eUx0×tamp=1697751755)
College of Western Idaho’s Nampa Campus is kicking off a new phase of expansion. Infrastructure work for the new Agricultural Science and Horticulture Building will begin the week of Oct. 23.
![College of Western Idaho's PTK Officers](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/ptk_fa23_v2.jpg?itok=tzwGtrPg×tamp=1697744748)
PTK will host Dual Credit Connections, a series of workshops geared towards helping Dual Credit students feel more integrated on campus.
![Andrea Schumaker addressing group in Campus Garden](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_3233.jpg?itok=crtTWD1E×tamp=1697743216)
Eighty people from across the College and around the Treasure Valley devoured a tasty, five-course meal on campus Friday, Oct. 6, to support CWI's Campus Garden.
![Biology Club at Birds of Prey](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/birds_of_prey_-_untitled_page.jpeg?itok=1_Y4a-Eu×tamp=1697669037)
Biology Club recently explored the world of raptors at the World Center for Birds of Prey's popular Fall Flight event to witness awe-inspiring birds of prey in action and gain insights into vital conservation efforts.
![Kendra Zirschky in front of Canyon County Center](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_2996_-_kendra_zirschky.jpg?itok=8DL3XcpN×tamp=1697666509)
Through the Practical Nursing program, Kendra Zirschky is on her way to make her dreams of becoming a healthcare hero come true.
![Speech and Debate in front of Mt. Hood](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/thumbnail_image.jpg?itok=0XB9jFvq×tamp=1697568585)
College of Western Idaho’s Speech and Debate team returned triumphant from the Steve Hunt Classic at Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon, on Oct. 14 and 15, after securing a tournament championship.
![Winner of an auction item](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_2604.jpg?itok=zWC3md2A×tamp=1697148071)
The CWI Foundation's Opening Doors Benefit Event was a fantastic night filled with community support and fun.
![Logo that says CWI Staff Summer Fun 2023 with trees and a road surronding](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/staffsummerfun.jpg?itok=XdynpRM5×tamp=1697146940)
CWI staff members gathered virtually for the first Staff Senate meeting of the 2023-2024 Academic Year on Tuesday, Oct. 10.
![Headshot of Valerie Lee](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/valerie_lee_-_untitled_page.jpeg?itok=8Y8Z0wkR×tamp=1697126778)
Assistant Director of Tutoring Services, Valerie Lee, surveyed and researched data about embedded tutoring best practices and program effectiveness.
![Surgical Technologist students working with instructor](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_1265.jpg?itok=5ycppTnI×tamp=1697036418)
Applications for the inaugural Surgical First Assistant class at College of Western Idaho are now open!
![Dance Club dressed as Zombies](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_3064.jpg?itok=hThhvAAq×tamp=1696544282)
Associated Students of College of Western Idaho’s annual Trunk-or-Treat is back and better than ever! Join us on Thursday, Oct. 26, at the Nampa Campus Academic Building’s (NCAB) east parking lot for a fun and family-friendly evening of trick-or-treating, games, and more.
![Concert volunteers Laura and Mila](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/page-003_0.jpg?itok=E3D4l1Bj×tamp=1696538734)
CWI's Counseling and Wellness Services wishes to extend a huge thank you to the Idaho Center Concert Cares series and the volunteers who donated their time over the summer!
![Anna Daly](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_1806.jpg?itok=m5IWscEP×tamp=1696536018)
Congratulations to Assistant Professor of Communication, Media Arts, and Marketing, Anna Daly, who was named Faculty of Distinction for September 2023.