2006 Bonner Student Congress Fall Meeting

Lynchburg College •Lynchburg, VA

October 19-21, 2007

Logistics & Housing

About Lynchburg College

This year's Congress Meeting host is Lynchburg College, home to a Bonner Leader Program and a newly developed Minor in Civic Engagement. Lynchburg is located in western Virginia, approximately 115 miles west of Richmond, 182 miles from Washington, DC and 114 miles north of Greensboro, NC. The second oldest college in Virginia to be founded as coeducational, VCC changed its name to Lynchburg College in 1919, reflecting its broadening constituency. Since 1903 Lynchburg College has grown from the original eleven faculty members and fifty-five students to one hundred fifty full-time faculty and more than 2,400 students from across the nation and around the world. Faithful to its commitment to the liberal arts and high academic standards, Lynchburg College has a national reputation as an institution that offers quality educational opportunities while building the character and the leadership ability of its students. Lynchburg has been recognized by US News & World Report as one of the nation's best colleges. The College is one of only fifty institutions nationwide participating in the Bonner Leaders program, which focuses on student leadership development through service.To learn more, visit www.lynchburg.edu.

Bonner Congress Representatives Rena Michie, Erin Gallant, and Charles Hawthorne are working on planning. We will continue to add more information online as it is available.

Registration

Click here to register online.

Travel Reimbursement

The Bonner Foundation provides a reimbursement to Bonner Scholar Program institutions of up to $250 for Bonner Congress travel to and from the meeting. The Bonner Director from each campus should submit their reimbursement request along with a copy of the related receipts.

For Bonner Leader Programs, these funds may come out of the Enrichment Grant or other campus funds.

Directions

The City of Lynchburg is accessed by two major routes--U.S. 29 which runs north and south, and U.S. 460 which runs east and west. The College is on U.S. 221, which runs north and south and is known as Lakeside Drive. Directions can be found here, but we would recommend you use a program like Mapquest or Google Maps to get directions specific for your drive.

Airport Arrival and Shuttles

Shuttles will be available Friday afternoon/evening and Sunday to and from the Lynchburg Airpot and Roanoke Airport. YOU SHOULD SPECIFY YOUR AIRPORT AND ARRIVAL TIME WHEN REGISTERING.

We will post a shuttle schedule when we have one. Congress Reps should plan on being at the Meeting by 4:30 pm on Friday and can leave after 12:00 noon on Sunday.

Housing

Lynchburg students will host attending Congress representatives in their residential halls, including stays in rooms and common areas. Reps shoudl plan on BRINGING A SLEEPING BAG.

Schools may opt to stay at a local Bed&Breakfast, but space is limited and schools must pay those costs on their own. Early registration is encouraged and suggested.

Meeting Preparation for All Congress Representatives

Please review the new Congress handbook online before arrival.

Dress

The attire for the meeting is casual.

Extra Things You Should Pack

Please bring: sleeping bag, pillow, towel and any toiletries.