This document provides information for freshman Bonner orientation. It introduces the two senior interns, Marina Organt and Linda May Mullis, who will lead icebreaker activities. The document outlines the Bonner Common Commitments of community building, civic engagement, diversity, social justice, and other pillars. It describes the Five E's model of the Bonner program - expectation, exploration, experience, example, and expertise. Key program requirements and dates are also listed, including the permanent service site placement day in October.

1. Freshman Bonner
Orientation

2. Welcome!
Meet your Senior Interns and do some
icebreakers.

3. Marina Organt
● Hometown: Cape Charles, VA
● Major: Environmental Biology
● Minors: Civic Engagement and Social
Justice, Leadership Studies
● On campus involvements: Bonner, PLP,
Student Research, MAT Program
● Favorite on campus event: Stroll to the
Polls
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4. Linda May Mullis
● Hometown: Moseley, VA
● Major: Philosophy, Leadership Studies
● Minor: Civic Engagement & Social
Justice
● On campus involvements: PLP, Res Life,
Thrive, Bonner, Greek Life (ASA)
● Favorite on campus event: Fall Fest
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5. Icebreakers
▫ Name
▫ Pronouns
▫ Hometown
▫ Intended Major
▫ Trainwreck!
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7. Bonner
Common
Commitments ❏ Community Building
❏ Civic Engagement
❏ International Perspective
❏ Diversity
❏ Social Justice
❏ Spiritual Exploration
❏ Wellness
The Bonner Common
Commitments were created by
Bonner Congress Representatives
as the pillars of the Bonner
Program.
We believe that all Bonners value
these 7 commitments and they
play a key role in unifying
Bonners with different interests
and passions.
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“Cool Schools Do Intense Community Service Well “

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Our Program

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Five E’s
Expectation
Selection includes an
ethic of service
Exploration
Immersions, shadowing,
rotations, resulting in
regular placement
Experience
Solid programmatic role, program
assistant, capacity building
Example
Site and program leadership,
capacity building
Expertise
Capstone projects, research,
studies

10. Program Expectations
❏ Shadow at every service site
❏ Commit to one service site
❏ Elect a BonCon representative
❏ Join a Bonner Committee
❏ Civil discourse and mutual
respect
❏ Personal and professional
development
❏ Engagement
❏ On and off campus
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11. Program
requirements
❏ Hours
❏ 8-10 hours a week
❏ Log on BWBRS
❏ Attend one BonCon
meeting in the freshman
fall semester
❏ Attend all Bonner Program
meetings
❏ Shadow at least 3 sites
❏ Cover Letters
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❏ Pass the IDST 250 course
❏ Meet bi-weekly with
Bonner mentor
❏ Attend POPs sessions
every 6 weeks
❏ Participate in one-on-one
meetings with V to
measure progress
❏ Cornerstone participation

12. Cornerstones
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First Year Pilgrimage
Second Year
Exchange
Third Year
Journey
Fourth Year Capstones/POL

13. Important
Dates &
Details
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Permanent (CLA)
Service Site
First Year Trip:
October 7, 2022
- October 11,
2022
Exploration
Site cover letters due:
October 3, 2022
Application Process
Placement Day:
October 6, 2022

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Good Morning B12’s ! | Day 2

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What is Place ?

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21. Extra Resources
For Business Plans, Marketing Plans, Project Proposals,
Lessons, etc
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22. Timeline
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DEC
NOV
OCT
SEP
AUG
JUL
JUN
MAY
APR
MAR
FEB
JAN
Blue is the colour of the
clear sky and the deep
sea
Red is the colour of
danger and courage
Black is the color of
ebony and of outer
space
Yellow is the color of
gold, butter and ripe
lemons
White is the color of
milk and fresh snow
Blue is the colour of the
clear sky and the deep
sea
Yellow is the color of
gold, butter and ripe
lemons
White is the color of
milk and fresh snow
Blue is the colour of the
clear sky and the deep
sea
Red is the colour of
danger and courage
Black is the color of
ebony and of outer
space
Yellow is the color
of gold, butter and
ripe lemons

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Contextualizing Ourselves
What are the implications of
Christopher Newport’s
history for us ?

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Contextualizing Ourselves
What are the implications of
you entering and engaging
in this Community ?

26. Learn, but do not expect to
be taught
Listen, with the intent of learning not
responding
Ask why? Be critical of your actions
and the space you take

27. Take an asset-based approach, value local
expertise, knowledge, and experience
Know that CNU is A center of knowledge not THE center of knowledge
Own impact, expect to be held accountable for
your actions. Welcome criticism. Acknowledge
and and apologize for harmful actions.
Change.

28. Consider CNU’s role, in constructing and supporting
systems that create and perpetuate equality
Consider CNU’s role, in constructing and
supporting systems that create and perpetuate
inequality

29. Consider your role, in constructing and supporting
systems that create and perpetuate equality
Consider your role, in constructing and supporting
systems that create and perpetuate inequality

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