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![Surgical Technology student giving a thumbs up.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/healthcare_apps.jpg?itok=s5IqouNk×tamp=1587062200)
Applications for CWI’s healthcare programs are now open for Fall 2020 semester. Attend a Virtual Healthcare Information session to learn more.
![Gov. Brad Little extended the stay-home order until the end of April.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/capitol.2.jpg?itok=s_S5MRlR×tamp=1586992008)
Gov. Brad Little extended the stay-home order until the end of April.
![Student sitting at a computer](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/summer_classes_online.jpg?itok=6E7Um3qf×tamp=1586547639)
College of Western Idaho’s Summer 2020 semester classes, beginning June 1, will convene completely online.
![2020 College of Western Idaho Connections Project](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/2020_connections-project_logo_f_color_0.jpg?itok=lLIiqbYs×tamp=1586468232)
Join us online April 27 to celebrate student work and accomplishments as part of this year’s Connections Project.
![Student working online from home](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/po3a9025_ja.jpg?itok=n6uvaCXc×tamp=1585945037)
Complete the Spring 2020 semester successfully with College of Western Idaho's Online Learning Resources.
![Chandra Wilson, College of Western Idaho's Staff of the Month for February 2020](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/chandra_wilson.jpg?itok=OReQMMjR×tamp=1585939354)
Congratulations to Chandra Wilson, College of Western Idaho’s Staff of the Month for February 2020.
![Computer lab on campus](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/computer_lab.jpg?itok=bNRKNcYK×tamp=1585938716)
Select computer labs will open beginning April 6 to accommodate students in need of computer and/or internet access.
![Jenny Wokersien, College of Western Idaho's Faculty of Distinction for March 2020](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/jennywokersien.jpg?itok=Pv684Y0a×tamp=1585928848)
Congratulations to Jenny Wokersien, College of Western Idaho’s Faculty of Distinction for March 2020.
![Amber Eubanks from Student Affairs getting ready to join a virtual event on her home computer.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/virtual_events_2.jpg?itok=HenExzMD×tamp=1585340444)
Social distance doesn't mean we can't connect! Join Student Affairs as they host various virtual events designed with YOU in mind.
![CWI Students Live Q&A Wednesday, March 25 @ 3 p.m. on Facebook @collegeofwesternidaho](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/news_article.jpg?itok=3XiUmG52×tamp=1585070823)
The College will be hosting a live Q & A event on Facebook for CWI students on Wednesday, March 25, at 3 p.m.
![Classes will resume Monday, April 6, and the semester has been extended one week, ending Saturday, May 16, 2020.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/aspen.1.jpg?itok=KzCPn5iT×tamp=1584739830)
Classes will resume Monday, April 6, and the semester has been extended one week, ending Saturday, May 16, 2020.
![CWI will move all student and public serving functions to remote based work in all locations and buildings from March 23-28.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_8932_1.jpg?itok=ezU8UOHv×tamp=1584760483)
CWI will move all student and public serving functions to remote based work in all locations and buildings from March 23-28.
![Coronavirus](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/covid19.jpg?itok=fL92D6t2×tamp=1584371968)
Update includes information on Spring Break extension for CWI students, direction for staff and faculty, travel precautions, and reminder to practice social distancing.
![Anelise Krause, College of Western Idaho’s Staff of the Month for January 2020](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/anelise_krause_2.jpg?itok=LzyFxOQa×tamp=1584116535)
Congratulations to Anelise Krause, College of Western Idaho’s Staff of the Month for January 2020.
![Dave Nicholas, College of Western Idaho's Faculty of Distinction for February 2020](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/dave_nicholas.jpg?itok=_422oZNt×tamp=1583448149)
Congratulations to Dave Nicholas, College of Western Idaho’s Faculty of Distinction for February 2020.
![Idaho Steelheads Mascot, Blue, holding a CWI pennant](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/7.jpg?itok=daTb2Isg×tamp=1583433753)
Thank you to all who attended CWI Night Feb. 28. Group ticket sales raised $925 for the SCORE Big Scholarship fund!
![Nikki Gorrell and Mayan Ruins](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/gorrell.png.jpg?itok=Gb383uQu×tamp=1583432413)
Join CWI Anthropology Professor, Nikki Gorrell, Tuesday, March 10, for a discussion on her fieldwork in Mayan communities.