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Join Us!

Students, staff, faculty, families and friends of participants, and members of the community are welcome and encouraged to attend the College's annual Connections Project. 

April 18, 2024
2:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Nampa Campus Academic Building (NCAB)

College of Western Idaho's (CWI) annual Connections Project:

  • Showcases the work and accomplishments of students that inspires, educates, and makes connections.
  • Celebrates culture, collaboration, education, innovation, and achievements.
  • Highlights the interconnectedness of our world by forging communality through education and innovation.

Student Submissions

Student submissions may include, but are not limited to class projects, art, research, service learning, and community projects or collaborations. Get involved by attending the event or submit your project! 

    Submissions for the 2024 event are due by Friday, March 29.

    Submit Your Work

    Connections Excellence Awards

    Connections Excellence Awards will be awarded to winners in the following categories: 

    • Logo Contest – $150
    • Juried Art Exhibition – $150
    • Posters, Recorded Mini-Talks, & Live Mini-Talks
      • Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences or Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics categories
      • $150 award for 1st place and $100 award for 2nd place winners in each category
    • Club Submissions – $150
    • Other Cool Stuff – $150

    Connections Project will also celebrate President's Writing Awards and Emerging Scholars.

    2023 Connections Excellence Award Winners

    Schedule of Events

    Event Check-in & Information
    1st Floor Lobby
    2:00 – 6:00 p.m.

    President's Writing Award (PWA) Panel
    Room 122, Student Lounge
    2:30 – 4:00 p.m.

    President's Writing Award (PWA) Readings
    TBD
    4:00 – 5:30  p.m. 

    Mini-Talks & Presentations
    Rooms 102E, 106, 105
    Session 1: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
    Session 2: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. 

    Posters, Club submissions, and "Other Cool Stuff" submissions
    2nd Floor Atrium
    Session 1: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
    Session 2: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

    Juried Art Exhibition
    2nd Floor Art Gallery
    Full Day

    Event Reception & Awards Ceremony
    Join us for pizza and cake!
    Room 122, Student Lounge, and West Patio
    Awards Ceremony:

    • Connections Excellence Awards and President's Writing Awards finalists *
    • Juried Art Exhibition winner
    • Emerging Scholars recipients

    5:30 – 7:00 p.m

    * The Connections Excellence Awards and President's Writing Awards will be presented at the College's Student Leadership Banquet on April 26.

      View Past Winners

    Connections Project News and Blogs

    An image of a gallery wall featuring artwork by students from the College of Western Idaho.

    The College's Visual and Performing Arts department is excited to host the eighth-annual Juried Art Exhibition, with submissions being accepted through March 22.

    Connections Project 2023

    The annual Connections Project Logo competition is back, offering an exciting opportunity for students to showcase their creativity and design skills.

    Khanh Dang

    Congratulations to Khanh Dang who won the 2023 Connections Project’s Juried Art Exhibition!