Take Part in 2023 Connections Project!

Published: February 22, 2023

Plan to join us in April as College of Western Idaho (CWI) celebrates culture, collaboration, education, innovation, and achievement during its eighth-annual Connections Project! This year’s event will feature poster displays on campus, in-person mini-talks, a juried art exhibition, President's Writing Awards readings and panel, and a social hour on Thursday, April 20. A live awards ceremony for award winners will be on Friday, April 21. CWI students, faculty, and staff are invited to participate.

Student Submissions

Showcase your hard work and accomplishments! The wonderful projects and signature assignments you have completed or are currently working on can easily be entered in the Connections Project. Any project or assignment completed during Spring 2022, Summer 2022, Fall 2022, and Spring 2023 semesters is eligible.

Submissions may include, but are not limited to, class projects, art, research, service learning, and community projects or collaborations. Individual or group work submitted in the categories of posters, recorded or live mini talks, or club projects or presentations. A Connections Excellence Award and cash prizes will be given to the top entries in each category. Submissions are due by Friday, March 31.

Submit your work, learn more about the event, and view past submissions and winners by visiting myCommons on Blackboard or the Connections Project page

Volunteer Opportunities

Take part in this year’s event by sharing this opportunity with students, volunteering as a judge, helping to hang posters, or joining the Connections Project Committee.

Volunteer opportunities are available for employees and students.

Sign Up to Volunteer

For those with questions or in need of more information, please contact Cathy Carson at cathycarson@cwi.edu.

2023 Connections Project

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