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The Bonner Foundation staff send an email each week to our Bonner Directors, Coordinators, Partners, etc. The purpose of the email is to keep everyone informed of important Bonner announcements as well as to send information we think might be beneficial or valued by the Network.

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November 6, 2009

 

Weekly Update — November 6, 2009 

 

[1] I-40 Traffic Advisory: Plan for Detour to Asheville

[2] Fall Directors Program

[3] AmeriCorps Reminder: Campus Site Agreement

[4] Featured Bonner: Tia Malcom, DePauw University

 

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 [1] I-40 Traffic Advisory: Plan for Detour to Asheville

 

The Asheville area and the mountains of Western North Carolina remain accessible from the east, south and north after a rock slide along Interstate 40 at the North Carolina/Tennessee border. Travelers heading to Asheville from the west may use the following detour options (as of 10/25/09): 

Detour Routes to Asheville 

 

Detour 1: Express Route via Scenic Interstate Byway 

The NC Department of Transportation advises I-40 travelers from the west to take I-81 north to Johnson City, then I-26 East to Asheville. The I-26 route adds roughly 50 minutes to the travel time, and is one of the nation’s only interstate Scenic Byways. I-26 takes motorists through the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains offering scenic observation points, a welcome center and stunning views of the highest peaks in the East. 

 

Detour 2: Dixie Highway 

Travelers coming from the west on I-40 may also take exit 432-B for US-25 South/US-70 East toward Newport. After Newport, TN, 25/70 becomes the Dixie Highway. Follow signs to stay on 25/70. Shortly after entering North Carolina, you will pass through the town of Hot Springs. Continue until you reach I-26. Take I-26 East to get to Asheville. This route adds roughly 30 minutes to the travel time and is a beautiful scenic mountain highway. Passenger vehicles only are permitted on this road–it is not a commercial travel route (i.e. motorcoach, RVs or dual-axel vehicles).  Please consider possible weather and traffi c congestion issues on this winding two-lane road. 

 

Asheville Visitor Information:  ExploreAsheville.com | 888.247.9811  

North Carolina Department of Transportation:  NCDOT.org | 511 Travel Info Line | 877.DOT.4YOU

 

 

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[2] Fall Directors Meeting Update

 

The program for the meeting is now online on the wiki at:  http://bonnernetwork.pbworks.com/Fall-Directors-and-Coordinators-Meeting-Agenda.  You'll get a program and nametag when you arrive.

 

We're excited about the core workshops, all group sessions, and elective workshops, which will be offered on Tuesday at 3 pm or Wednesday at 9 am as follows:

 

Block 1 - Tuesday 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

 

Bonner Start-Up:  Stories and Strategies from the Field 
presented by Augsburg, Bates, & Bonner Foundation — Room 251

But Where Are the Faculty?  Strategies for Building Faculty Participation in Your Bonner Program presented by Carson-Newman—Assembly 1A/B

Issue-Based Learning:  Moving Beyond Direct Service 
presented by Warren Wilson—Room 218

Lobbying and Political Advocacy: Turning Something Yucky into Change Strategies Students Love presented by RESULTS—Room 334

Serve 2.0 Subgrantee Gathering: Discussing Strategies and Creating Value presented by CIRCLE & Bonner Foundation—Assembly 2

Creating Global Classrooms—Engaging Students in Practical Education with a Purpose presented by Peacework—Room 303

 

Block 2- Wednesday 9:00 am to 10:30 am

 

Being a Community Voice: Moving from Service to Advocacy to Solidarity presented by Centre—Room 218

Dive Into the Deep End: Navigating the Waters of Community Partnership presented by Davidson—Room 303

Driving Change through Campus-Wide Strategic Planning   
presented by Siena—Convocation Hall

Moving Service & Research to Impact: Community Poverty Assessments  presented by Washington & Lee—Room 234

Policy Options & Issue Brief Research: Lessons Learned presented by Bonner Foundation & Lynchburg—Assembly 2

“Yes You Can”: Students Empowering Students to Continue Their 
Educations presented by Maryville—Room 334

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[3] AmeriCorps Reminder: Campus Site Agreememt

 

Bonner AmeriCorps schools need to print, read, sign and return the new Campus Site Agreement to the Foundation as soon as possible. Thanks!

 

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[4] Featured Bonner: Tia Malcom, DePauw University

 

Bonner Tia M. Malcom is currently featured in a news story on DePauw University’s website. The story details her work in Cameroon, the documentary she created based on her experiences there, and the work Tia is continuing back at her school. For the full story, click here