2008 Bonner Congress
Fall Meeting
Engaging Our World
West Virgnia Wesleyan College • Buchannon, WV
October 24-26, 2008
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Draft Agenda
- The Fall 2008 Bonner Student Congress Meeting will be held
Friday, October 24 through Sunday October, 26 at West Virginia Wesleyan
College, located in Buchannon, West Virginia. This year's conference will also be held in conjunction with the annual Engaging Our World Conference, started by a Bonner Scholar and Oxfam Change Leader at Berea College as a student-led conference on social justice issues. Hence, the conference is also open to students who are not part of the Bonner Program and who represent other colleges and universities nationally. We expect that 300-350 students will attend this inspiring conference, where they delve into strategies for engaging in improving the world.
- Bonner Congress Representatives will attend most sessions during the conference, alongside other student representatives who are attending from other campuses. There will also be some special meetings, trainings, networking sessions, and planning time for Bonner Congress Reps. See the draft agenda below.
- Some
IMPORTANT REMINDERS FOR REPS:
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| Agenda
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Place |
| Friday, October 24 |
| 3:00 - 6:00 pm |
Registration at West Virginia Wesleyan College
- Check in and get Bonner Congress Meeting materials, as well as Engaging Our World program.
- Get housing assignment
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TBA |
| 6:00 - 7:45 pm |
Bonner Congress Meeting and Dinner
- Don't miss this kick off meeting for Reps. President Wayne Meisel will be there, along with other members fo the Bonner Foundation staff.
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TBA |
| 8:00 -9:00 pm |
Opening Session
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Wesley Chapel |
| 9:30 pm |
Social Activities (optional) including movie viewing, coffee house, local bands.
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| Saturday, October 25 |
| 7:00 - 8:00 am |
Breakfast |
TBA |
| 8:15 - 9:30 am |
Workshops: Block 1
You'll have between 7-9 choices on a range of topics.
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TBA |
| 9:30 - 9:45 am |
Break
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| 9:45 - 11:00 am |
Workshops: Block 2
You'll have between 7-9 choices on a range of topics. |
TBA |
| 11:00 - 11:30 am |
Break
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| 11:30 am - 1:00 pm |
Lunch and Organizational Networking Fair
- Network with representatives from Bonner, Campus Progress, CIRCLE, New Organizing Institute, Sojourners, RESULTS, and more.
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French A.
See Dining Hall
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| 1:15 - 2:30 pm |
Workshops: Block 3
You'll have between 7-9 choices on a range of topics. |
TBA |
| 2:30 - 2:45 pm |
Break |
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| 2:45 - 4:00 pm |
Workshops: Block 4
You'll have between 7-9 choices on a range of topics.
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TBA |
| 4:00-6:00 pm |
Organizational Networking Fair
- Network with representatives from Bonner, Campus Progress, CIRCLE, New Organizing Institute, Sojourners, RESULTS, and more.
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French A.
See Dining Hall |
| 6:00-7:30 pm |
Bonner Congress Dinner
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Dining Hall
Side Room |
| 8:00 – 9:00 pm |
Keynote Speaker Event (TBA)
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Wesley Chapel |
| 9:15 - 11:00 pm |
Evening Social Activities (optional) movie viewing, bands, and play reading. |
TBA |
| Sunday, October 26 |
| 7:00 - 8:30 am |
Breakfast |
TBA |
| 8:45 - 10:15 am |
Bonner Congress Planning Meetings: Taking Home Social Justice
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| 10:15 am |
Break |
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| 10:30 - 11:30 am |
Final Engaging Our World Session |
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NOTE: You will need to get lunch during transit or before you leave. Other meals listed are provided. |
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