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![Mark your calendars to celebrate College of Western Idaho’s class of 2019 during the commencement ceremony on Friday, May 17, at](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/grads.jpg?itok=aReoGeNE×tamp=1571175426)
College of Western Idaho to celebrate class of 2019 during a commencement ceremony Friday, May 17.
![Aureliano Cervantes, November 2018 Staff of the Month](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/aureliano.as_.jpg?itok=GGl8BmAe×tamp=1571175426)
Aureliano Cervantes has been recognized as College of Western Idaho’s Staff of the Month for November 2018.
![Members of the College of Western Idaho Speech and Debate team](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/linfield.jpg.png?itok=7_pS_T9o×tamp=1571175426)
College of Western Idaho’s Speech and Debate team finishes first among community colleges at Mahaffey Memorial Collegiate Forensics Tournament.
![Woman standing by donation box holding donation of toilet paper](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/neighbors_in_need.jpg?itok=BxcHCgPd×tamp=1571175429)
The CWI Community is invited to donate household essentials as part of the Neighbors in Need Drive through Dec. 20.
![Rob Harbaugh](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/harbaugh.png?itok=0qzanPhL×tamp=1571175429)
Associate Professor of Political Science, Robert Harbaugh, named President-Elect of the Pacific Northwest Political Science Association.
![Christian Medina, 2018/19 Emerging Professional Student standing holding a Emerging Professionals certificate and standing next to instructor](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/heavy_duty_truck_1.jpg?itok=z1GPYoz1×tamp=1571175429)
Career and Technical Education students nominated by instructors as Emerging Professionals for 2018/19 academic year.
![Justin Vance](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/justin_vance_2.png?itok=FY7oZ1Jr×tamp=1571175432)
Department Chair of History, Culture, and Politics, Dr. Justin Vance, has been named to the National Geographic Idaho Advisory Council.
![Congratulations, Jodi!](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/sotm-oct._18_photo.png?itok=OHjBnL9L×tamp=1571175432)
Jodi Hickenlooper has been recognized as College of Western Idaho's Staff of the Month for October 2018.
![Panel of media professionals speak to students.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/panel_1.png?itok=C6FJKlZn×tamp=1571175432)
Local media professionals share expertise and experience with students during a panel discussion.
![Cyber security Awareness](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/cyber-security_graphic_4.png?itok=uzdluzJz×tamp=1571175434)
Potentially dangerous actions employees should be aware of in their day-to-day work.
![CWI President, Bert Glandon, visits Instructor Ryan Witt's Persuasive Writing class.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/english.jpg?itok=Y8DDffg2×tamp=1571175434)
CWI President, Bert Glandon, visits with students in Ryan Witt's Persuasive Writing class.
![Students Host Screen-Free Carnival](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/carni_1.png?itok=umY3XlcF×tamp=1571175434)
The recent Connection Carnival hosted on campus brings student research to life.
![Native Beading Workshop at the Ada County Campus Pintail Center Nov. 13.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/native_beading_3.png?itok=7WFZpU5u×tamp=1571175434)
Beading Workshop participants honor Native American artistry and tradition by making dream catchers.
![MakerHub Club](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/makershub.jpg?itok=j2ablakj×tamp=1571175434)
MakerHub Club promotes creativity through 3D printing, vinyl cutting, and partnerships.
![Students standing outside the Ada County Campus Pintail Center.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/facts_at_a_glance.jpg?itok=Ktv3O4TZ×tamp=1571175437)
College of Western Idaho’s Fall 2018 Facts at a Glance is now available to view online.
![Christmas tree with ornament](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/giving_tree_1.jpg?itok=xZmuz1Zx×tamp=1571175432)
Brighten a child's Christmas by donating at one of College of Western Idaho’s Giving Trees.
![Newly elected chairman C.A. “Skip” Smyser shares a laugh with trustee Mary Niland, Board Secretary and Treasurer, during a College of Western Idaho Board of Trustees meeting in Nampa on Tuesday, Nov. 27. CWI elects a new board chairman and welcomes new trustees on Tuesday, Nov. 27.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/cwi_chair.jpg?itok=73nMyTiO×tamp=1571175437)
CWI elects a new board chairman and welcomes new trustees on Tuesday, Nov. 27.
![One Stop Student Services Holiday Sock Drive Nov. 26 - Dec. 10.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/2018.12_holiday_sock_drive_fb.jpg?itok=Uu40RCSX×tamp=1571175439)
One Stop Student Services third-annual Holiday Sock Drive begins Monday, Nov. 26.