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![CWI Library](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_20160623_virtual_tour_015.jpg?itok=RBDRP4KO×tamp=1571175401)
Congratulations to College of Western Idaho’s Library, recipient of a 2019 Excellence in Academic Libraries Award.
![Martha Timberlake in the classroom](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/martha.1.as_.jpg?itok=EjG5TVaM×tamp=1571175404)
Thank you to Martha Timberlake for a decade of service and dedication to the College.
![Yolonda Barnes and Liza Long](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/ptk.liza_.jpg?itok=cEX9eIzF×tamp=1571175404)
Liza Long inducted as co-advisor for CWI’s Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society chapter, Beta Sigma Pi.
![PTK with members of the Board of Trustees and President Glandon](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/ptk.board_.as_.jpg?itok=R_Mefc2B×tamp=1571175404)
College of Western Idaho's honor society first in the Rocky Mountain Cascade Region to achieve five-star status.
![Guest speaker, Randy Tilley, speaking to Accounting students](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/acct_2.jpg.png?itok=m-Qjn7y7×tamp=1571175404)
Randy Tilley, from the Idaho State Tax Commission, prepares Accounting students for 2018 tax season.
![Cybersecurity Awareness](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/cyber-security_graphic_2_1.png?itok=aShY_uSH×tamp=1571175404)
Learn how to protect your personal information from skimmers and shimmers when using a debit or credit card.
![Samantha Grapes—Staff of the Month, December 2018](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/grapes.png?itok=vk_bRVUA×tamp=1571175404)
Samantha Grapes has been recognized as College of Western Idaho’s Staff of the Month for December 2018.
![Congratulate December 2018 Faculty of Distinction, Jim Gatfield.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/gatfield.jpg.png?itok=Sa_hS5sL×tamp=1571175407)
Jim Gatfield has been named College of Western Idaho’s Faculty of Distinction for December 2018.
![The Idaho Department of Transportation is planning two open houses in January for the I-84 construction project in Canyon County](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/i84.jpg?itok=e_988zIA×tamp=1571175407)
The Idaho Department of Transportation is planning two open houses in January for the I-84 construction project in Canyon County.
![Career Pioneer: Emily Kominek in welding lab](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/1_6.jpg?itok=UWY6FsN3×tamp=1571175409)
Emily Kominek is thriving as a Career Pioneer in the College's Welding program.
![Winter Week of Welcome begins Monday, Jan. 14.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/winter_week_of_welcome.jpg?itok=YQT1t0kk×tamp=1571175407)
Celebrate the start of a new semester by joining Student Affairs for coffee, cocoa, cider, and crafts during their Winter Week of Welcome!
![Teresa Isom, November 2019 Faculty of Distinction](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/faculty_of_distinction-2_mm.jpg?itok=4s1FZ4BL×tamp=1571175416)
Teresa Isom has been named College of Western Idaho’s Faculty of Distinction for November 2018.
![Individual placing canned food items in donation box.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/ptk_food_pantry_drive.jpg?itok=GlnxyXwa×tamp=1571175418)
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society hosted a food drive in December to benefit fellow students.
![Daniel VanRenselaar, a veteran and Business major at College of Western Idaho, receives John McCain Memorial Award](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/vetdan.jpg?itok=owlMe6bZ×tamp=1571175418)
Daniel VanRenselaar, a veteran and Business major at College of Western Idaho, was recently recognized for going above and beyond.
![Two women holding sock donations.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/valley_wc_donation.jpg.png?itok=RDYFOxWQ×tamp=1571175418)
Holiday Sock Drive collects nearly 250 pairs of socks, mittens, and hats to donate to a local women and children's shelter.
With the holiday season in full swing, this is a great time to look back and celebrate the year!
![Johnny Rowing speaking to students at Rookie Debate Tournament](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/rookie_1.png?itok=QTXOcFnw×tamp=1571175421)
More than 80 students and alumni gathered for CWI's Rookie Debate Tournament on Friday, Dec. 7.
![Students Donate to Local Shelter](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_9893.jpg?itok=MUzwqC4D×tamp=1571175421)
Education students help families in need with a generous donation of school supplies.